Contact Information for Council Departments

Contact the main Council reception on 434000 to get put through to the relevant service, or the Customer Services Team on 433558 if you need assistance with getting the right service.

Chief Executive's

21 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BD
Tel: 01382 434800
Fax: 01382 434104
Email: helpline@dundeecity.gov.uk

Chief Executive: Mr Alex Stephen
Tel: 01382 434201
Fax: 01382 434996
Email: alex.stephen@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Chief Executive is the principal officer of the Council and is responsible for co-ordinating the work of all Council departments in implementing Council policies and decisions.

Corporate Planning

21 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BD
Tel: 01382 434258
Fax: 01382 434996

Assistant Chief Executive (Community Planning): Mr Chris Ward
Tel: 01382 434258
Fax: 01382 434996
Email: chris.ward@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Corporate Planning Division supports the Chief Executive in formulating and implementing the Council's Corporate Plan and overseeing the development of strategic policy.

Information Technology

Downfield House, East School Road, Dundee, DD3 8NX
Tel: 01382 438020
Fax: 01382 438002

Head: Mr Ged Bell
Tel: 01382 438020
Fax: 01382 438002
Email: ged.bell@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Information Technology Division manages the Council's information processing and computer facilities and is responsible for training and supporting Council staff in their use.

Personnel

1st Floor, 8 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BG
Tel: 01382 434054
Fax: 01382 434614

Head: Mr Iain Martin
Tel: 01382 434224
Fax: 01382 434614
Email: iain.martin@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Personnel Division is responsible for staff recruitment and training, and handles all personnel matters in relation to Council staff.

Public Relations

21 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BY
Tel: 01382 434500
Fax: 01382 434834

Head: Mr Les Roy
Tel: 01382 434500
Fax: 01382 434834
Email: les.roy@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Public Relations Division is responsible for providing Dundee's citizens and local and national media with up-to-date information about Council policies, initiatives and services.

The Department also provides a full graphic design service to Council departments and co-ordinates the printing of Council material.

Waste Management

34 Harefield Road, Dundee
Tel: 01382 432777
Fax: 01382 432746

Head: Mr Jim Laing
Tel: 01382 432777
Fax: 01382 432783
Email: jim.laing@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Waste Management Division is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment in the city, through the collection, disposal and/or recycling of refuse.

Contract Services

353 Clepington Road, Dundee, DD3 8PL
Tel: 01382 434768
Fax: 01382 434777
Email: ken.laing@dundeecity.gov.uk
Emergency repairs tel 01382 434343 after 5 pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Director: Ken Laing
Tel: 01382 434729
Fax: 01382 434777
Email: ken.laing@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Department provides a building maintenance service for all Council premises, including Council housing.

Economic Development

3 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BA
Tel: 01382 434428
Fax: 01382 434650
Email: econdev@dundeecity.gov.uk

Director: Mr Mike Galloway
Tel: 01382 433610
Fax: 01382 433013
Email: mike.galloway@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Department is responsible for maintaining a high level of economic activity in Dundee, maximising employment opportunities and marketing the city's facilities among prospective investors, including responsibility for Dundee Airport.

Education

Floor 8, Tayside House, Crichton Street, Dundee, DD1 3RZ
Tel: 01382 433111
Fax: 01382 433080

Director: Mr Jim Collins
Tel: 01382 433088
Fax: 01382 433080
Email: jim.collins@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Department provides an education service for all the citizens of Dundee, from pre-school education to entry into further and higher education and/or employment.

Finance

Floor 4, Tayside House, Crichton Street, Dundee, DD1 3RZ
Tel: 01382 433182
Fax: 01382 433045
Email: finance.general@dundeecity.gov.uk

Depute Chief Executive (Finance): Mr David Dorward
Tel: 01382 433359
Fax: 01382 433045
Email: finance.general@dundeecity.gov.uk

Revenues Division
P O Box 216, Dundee, DD1 3YJ
Tel: 01382 431205
Fax: 01382 431383
Email: revenues.division@dundeecity.gov.uk

The areas for which the Department is responsible include the Council's annual budgets, annual reports and accounts, collecting Council tax and non-domestic rates, administering housing and Council tax benefit, payment of invoices and staff salaries and wages.

Housing

1/3 Shore Terrace, Dundee, DD1 3AH
Tel: 01382 434538
Fax: 01382 434942
Email: director.housing@dundeecity.gov.uk

Director: Mrs Elaine Zwirlein
Tel: 01382 434538
Fax: 01382 434942
Email: director.housing@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Department develops, maintains and manages the Council's housing stock, including sheltered housing and provision for people with special housing needs.

Leisure and Communities

Floor 3, Central Library, The Wellgate, Dundee, DD1 1DB
Tel: 01382 431500
Fax: 01382 307487
Email: leisure.communities@dundeecity.gov.uk

Director: Stewart Murdoch
Tel: 01382 307460
Fax: 01382 307487
Email: stewart.murdoch@dundeecity.gov.uk

There are four main service areas within the Department:

Planning and Transportation

Floor 2, Tayside House, Crichton Street, Dundee, DD1 3RB
Tel: 01382 433558
Fax: 01382 433013

Director: Mr Mike Galloway
Tel: 01382 433610
Fax: 01382 433013
Email: mike.galloway@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Department handles land use and planning issues, and is responsible for public and private transport matters, including road maintenance and street lighting.

Social Work

Floor 7, Tayside House, Crichton Street, Dundee
Tel: 01382 433712
Fax: 01382 433012

Director: Mr Alan G. Baird
Tel: 01382 443314
Fax: 01382 433012
Email: alan.baird@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Department works with individuals of all ages and families in Dundee who need help and support to enable them to enjoy a normal life.

Support Services

21 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BY
Tel: 01382 434320
Fax: 01382 434666
Email: danette.ramsay@dundeecity.gov.uk

Depute Chief Executive (Support Services): Miss Patricia McIlquham
Tel: 01382 434202
Fax: 01382 434666
Email: patricia.mcilquham@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Department provides legal and administrative support to the Council and committees, acts for the Council in legal matters, maintains the Electoral Register, and is responsible for licensing and data protection, the City Archives, Architectural Services and town twinning arrangements.

Environmental Health and Trading Standards

1 Highland Chief Way, Claverhouse West Industrial Park, Dundee, DD4 9UA
Tel: 01382 436201
Fax: 01382 436226

Head: Mr Albert Oswald
Tel: 01382 436201
Fax: 01382 436226
Email: albert.oswald@dundeecity.gov.uk

The Environmental Health and Trading Standards Department provides food, health and safety, trading standards, pollution, public health and animal/pest control services.