- Request no. 51609. Received: 01/11/2024, Resolved: 28/11/2024
City Plan Proposal Pictures
Please can you provide the pictures from City Plan proposal 2030. And pictures from previous City Plan proposal.
- Request no. 51611. Received: 01/11/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024
Conference Square Defect
Please provide copy of complaint submitted on 08/08/2024. Please confirm whether the Council carried out the repairs to the defect outlined in his complaint dated 08/08/2024.
Resolution
Information provided under the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Request no. 51614. Received: 01/11/2024, Resolved: 28/11/2024
West Side Plaza Inspections
Inspection, maintenance, complaint records for the West Side Plaza between 03/07/2023 and 02/07/2024.
Files
- Request no. 51619. Received: 01/11/2024, Resolved: 29/11/2024
Number of social homes have EPC ratings of D, E, F or G
In your local authority area, as of the 1st of November 2024 the number of social homes have EPC ratings of D, E, F or G?
Files
- Request no. 51620. Received: 01/11/2024, Resolved: 28/11/2024
Social Housing Repairs & Costs
In your local authority area, as of the 1st of November 2024 the number and cost of repairs due to be carried out in social housing? Social Housing repair backlog and estimated cost.
Files
- Request no. 51621. Received: 01/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
Workforce planning discussions in relation to Teacher Recruitment
The dates and details of the last three meetings held between COSLA and your council concerning workforce planning, particularly in relation to teacher numbers and recruitment & other questions
Files
- Request no. 51622. Received: 01/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Social Housing Condition Complaints
For each of the last five financial years, the number of complaints received regarding, damp and disrepair of council houses. This does not include reports/service requests, only complaints.
- Request no. 51624. Received: 01/11/2024, Resolved: 28/11/2024
Social Housing Waiting Lists information
As of the 1st November 2024, the number of people currently on social housing waiting list? Plus other questions
Files
- Request no. 51632. Received: 02/11/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024
Council Funding for Religious and National Events
Data on council funding for religious events (Christmas, New Year, Easter, Eid, Halloween, Diwali, Jewish holidays) and national day events over the past two years, with breakdowns by event, year, and service funded & other questions..
Files
- Request no. 51633. Received: 02/11/2024, Resolved: 28/11/2024
Council Use of Powers on Asset Deprivation for Care Aid Costs
Data since 2017-18 on how many times the council has fined individuals for 'deliberately depriving' themselves of assets to claim aid for care costs, and the total combined value of assets involved.
Files
- Request no. 51634. Received: 02/11/2024, Resolved: 29/11/2024
Pavement Parking Penalty Charge Notices Data
Monthly data since January 2024 on: 1a) Number of penalty charge notices issued for pavement parking, 1b) Total fines collected. 2) Breakdown of notices issued per street for pavement parking.
Files
- Request no. 51637. Received: 02/11/2024, Resolved: 04/11/2024
Single Mothers in Edinburgh data
The number of single mothers in Edinburgh? How many of them have interest in becoming Entrepreneur? The age range of single mothers in Edinburgh?
Resolution
蝌蚪视频 does not hold a comprehensive list of all single mothers in the Edinburgh council area, their interests and their ages.
- Request no. 51639. Received: 02/11/2024
Correspondence on Mayfield Road Closure
All internal and external email correspondence regarding the closure of Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, involving the council, the developer, or any agents linked to the developer, from 2022 to present.
- Request no. 51640. Received: 03/11/2024, Resolved: 28/11/2024
Evidence Supporting Leith Walk & London Road Traffic Decisions
Provide recent vehicle counts for traffic using Picardy Place to travel east on London Road. Include evidence of UTC/SPRUCED system efficiency on Leith Street & other questions. Provide evidence on bus stop placement near John Lewis & cathedral.
Files
- Request no. 51641. Received: 03/11/2024, Resolved: 28/11/2024
Penalty Charge Notices Issued on 2nd Nov 2024 at Ingliston Park and Ride
Provide the number of Penalty Charge Notices issued for parking offences at Ingliston Park and Ride and nearby Eastfield Road between 2pm and 10pm on 2/11/2024.
Resolution
There were 68 Penalty Charge Notices issued on Eastfield Road on 02/11/2024 between the times 2pm and 10pm.- Request no. 51643. Received: 04/11/2024, Resolved: 29/11/2024
Employment Regulations for Children in the City of Edinburgh
Information on byelaws/regulations for employing children/teenagers under school leaving age in the City of Edinburgh Council area. Include rules for employment within and outside City of Edinburgh Council.
Files
- Request no. 51645. Received: 04/11/2024, Resolved: 28/11/2024
Home Education Data (2013/2014 - 2023/2024)
Statistics on children registered as home educated with the council from 2013/2014 to 2023/2024, including those flagged with disabilities/SEN needs. Also, seek reasons for parents' decisions to home educate & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51647. Received: 02/11/2024, Resolved: 29/11/2024 16:50:00
Direct Payments Guidance and Usage Information
A copy of the guidance/policy on direct payments usage. Inquire about circumstances for using direct payments for counselling, how many times this was allowed from 01/01/22 to 01/01/24 & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51648. Received: 04/11/2024, Resolved: 02/12/2024
Pothole Reporting Data
All road potholes reported to the council from 01 January 2000 to 31 October 2024. Include total annual numbers, broken down by calendar year, from both public and council reports.
Files
- Request no. 51650. Received: 04/11/2024, Resolved: 02/12/2024
Monitoring Results for Bonnington Mains Quarry Blast
All monitoring results submitted by Bonnington Mains Quarry for the blast detonated on 1st November 2024, demonstrating compliance with Planning's Conditions 6, 7, and 8 in Decision Notice
Files
- Request no. 51651. Received: 04/11/2024, Resolved: 03/12/2024
Communications on Corstorphine Connections Research
All communications between City of Edinburgh Council and Progressive Partnership regarding the Corstorphine Connections Research, including survey requirements documents & other questions
Files
- Request no. 51652. Received: 04/11/2024
Manse Road Bus Gate
Please provide cost of installing, maintaining and removing the bus gate at the top of Manse Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh.
- Request no. 51655. Received: 04/11/2024, Resolved: 02/12/2024
2023/24 Parking and Enforcement Data
Information for the financial year 2023/24: confirmation of Decriminalised Parking Enforcement operation, number and revenue from PCNs issued, data on pavement parking ban enforcement, and related PCNs/revenue & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51657. Received: 04/11/2024, Resolved: 02/12/2024
Seizures and Enforcement on E-Cigarettes and Cigarettes
Data on seized e-cigarettes, vaping devices, e-liquid goods, and cigarette packs; cases involving illegal vaping products; fines issued, their values, and premises closure orders related to illegal vape operations for the past 5 years.
Files
- Request no. 51658. Received: 04/11/2024, Resolved: 02/12/2024
Transactions Over 拢500 (Jan 2016 - Sep 2024)
Details of all City of Edinburgh Council transactions over 拢500 from January 2016 to September 2024, in CSV format. Include date, value, recipient, and, if available, descriptions of goods/services.
Resolution
We are unable to provide the information requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing the information far exceeds the statutory maximum of 拢600.
- Request no. 51659. Received: 05/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Recorded Sexual Assaults in Schools
The number of recorded sexual assaults and incidents of sexual nature at your Primary, Secondary and Assisted Needs schools in 2019/20, 2022/23 and 2023/24 & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51660. Received: 05/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
Artificial Intelligence Policy and Strategy
Please share your council's AI Policy, or let me know if you do not have one. If you do not have an AI Policy, do you plan to introduce one? Please share your council's AI Strategy, or let me know if you do not have one & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51668. Received: 05/11/2024, Resolved: 03/12/2024
Contacts in Council Housing Maintenance and Management
Contact details for City of Edinburgh Council personnel responsible for: housing maintenance, internal stores, managed stores contracts, retrofitting for energy efficiency, electrical and gas servicing & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51670. Received: 05/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
Compensation Claims for Disrepair in Council Properties (Nov 2023 - Nov 2024)
Data on compensation claims from tenants for disrepair issues (e.g., damp, leaks, roofing, etc.) received by the council from 1st Nov 2023 to 1st Nov 2024. Include the number of claims received & other questions.
Resolution
Claims are processed by our Insurance Services team who do not record if the claim is from a Council tenant. Also, they do not categorise claims as 鈥楬ousing Disrepair claims鈥�, so it is not possible to identify such claims.
- Request no. 51671. Received: 05/11/2024, Resolved: 29/11/2024
Business Rates Credits Information (November/Q2)
A list of November or Q2 business rates credits for businesses. Include: company name, start date of business rates account, account status (live or end date), property address, date/year credit was created & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51673. Received: 05/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
Footway Inspections and Lengths by Category
Information on footway inspection methods (driven or walked) for footway categories 1-6. Also, request total lengths of each category and the total length of adopted footways & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51674. Received: 05/11/2024, Resolved: 03/12/2024
Unpaid Parking Ticket Write-Offs and Collection by Scott & Co.
Data on the number of unpaid parking tickets written off in fiscal years 2020/21 through 2024/25. Include the number passed to Scott & Co for collection, their ruleset for issuing Arrestment Schedules & other questions
Files
- Request no. 51678. Received: 05/11/2024, Resolved: 06/11/2024 08:44:00
N/A
Resolution
Incorrect requester
- Request no. 51679. Received: 05/11/2024, Resolved: 03/12/2024
Council Fireworks Display: Attendance, Costs, and Funding Sources
Information on any annual public fireworks displays organised by the council: event date, location, attendance, recent delivery costs, funding source (general or ring-fenced funds), and revenue sources (e.g., catering, sponsorship).
Files
- Request no. 51680. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024
Council Procurement Methods for Community-Based Social Care Services
Information on procurement routes and frameworks used by the council across several community-based social care areas: adult social care, children鈥檚 social care, mental health, supported living, personal care & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51684. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 06/11/2024
Cost of Police Helicopter Deployment on Bonfire Night
5th November - Edinburgh What was the total cost of deploying the police helicopter and crew for policing Niddrie and the rest of the city on bonfire night?
- Request no. 51686. Received: 06/11/2024
Human Trafficking Referrals by Edinburgh City Council
How many referrals has Edinburgh City Council made in each of the last two financial years and so far this financial year for people it suspects are victims of human trafficking and exploitation?
- Request no. 51691. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
Council Christmas Spending and Budget (2016-2024)
The council's total and budgeted expenditure for Christmas decorations and events from 2016 to 2023, the 2024 budget, and a detailed breakdown for 2024 by category (e.g., lights, trees, events).
Files
- Request no. 51692. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
Total Licensed Vehicle Numbers and Breakdown
How many total vehicles are currently licensed within your Council? Can you also break the total number down into Hackney Carriage and Private Hire?
Files
- Request no. 51696. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
Claims Against Council for Car Damage from Potholes
Provide data on claims made against the Council for car damage from potholes from 2021-22 through to 2024-25 (to date), including total cost. Include breakdown of claims upheld vs. declined and total paid out vs. total claimed.
Files
- Request no. 51697. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
Potholes Reported to Council by Drivers by Fiscal Year
Provide the number of potholes reported to the council by drivers for each fiscal year from 2021-22 to 2024-25 (to date), with a breakdown by fiscal year.
Files
- Request no. 51698. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024
Cleansing and Street Cleaning Operative Recruitment
Provide information on how many of the 82 advertised roles (42 cleansing operatives and 40 street cleaning roles) have been successfully employed, as per recruitment status updates from Cammy Day's communication.
Files
- Request no. 51699. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 06/11/2024
Traffic Enforcement and Accident Data
How many speeding fines, drink driving cases, car thefts, and fatalities from not wearing a seatbelt were reported in 2023-24? Which months had the most cases? What was the top cause of car accidents during this period?
- Request no. 51700. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024
School Crossing Patrol Guides
How many School Crossing Patrol Guides were employed by the council in 2023-24? What was the total spend on lollipop staff during the same period?
Files
- Request no. 51702. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024
Council Leader's Expenses
Expenses claimed by the Council Leader from 31st August 2023 to 31st August 2024, including date, amount, description of each expense, and copies of receipts where available. Include all types of expenses & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51703. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024
Supply Teacher Notifications August - October 2024
Provide the number of notifications requesting Supply Teacher in Secondary schools sent by Teacher Booker to Edinburgh Council from August to October 2024, with the number of replies received each month.
Files
- Request no. 51704. Received: 07/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
CCTV Footage - Pentlands Medical Centre Car Park
Please provide CCTV footage from the Pentlands Medical Centre car park for Wednesday 6th November, between 11:50am and 12:35pm.
Resolution
No relevant footage held.- Request no. 51705. Received: 07/11/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024 09:09:00
N/a
Resolution
Duplicate request
- Request no. 51708. Received: 07/11/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024
Assaults on Staff in Educational Establishments
Provide information on reported assaults on staff in educational settings during 2023/2024, including the date, type of establishment, victim role, assault type, injuries sustained, pupil's age & other questions.
Resolution
Please see the attached spreadsheet which provides the relevant information in relation to: 鈥渞eported assaults on staff at educational establishments in the academic year 2023/2024.
Files
- Request no. 51710. Received: 03/11/2024, Resolved: 29/11/2024
Trees - Prestonfield Gardens
Please provide the latest tree survey details for all trees on council-owned land in the Prestonfield Gardens area in line with the map provided.
Resolution
Please refer to the list of trees attached.
Files
- Request no. 51713. Received: 07/11/2024, Resolved: 06/12/2024
CCTV - Crewe Toll Roundabout
CCTV of an incident at Crewe Toll Roundabout, Edinburgh (EH5 2NE). 24th October 2024
Resolution
We have reviewed footage from our cameras in the area, but the incident described is not captured and consequently we will be unable to provide any data in connection with this request.
- Request no. 51714. Received: 06/11/2024, Resolved: 03/12/2024
List of Dairy Farmers
Is it possible to get a copy of an unredacted list of all the Dairy farmers in your authority?
Resolution
There are no Dairy Farmers operating within the City of Edinburgh.- Request no. 51715. Received: 07/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
Airborne and Vibrational Assessment Results for Cathedral Lane
Confirm if an airborne and vibrational assessment took place. If so, provide the results on file. If vibrational results are absent, clarify who conducted this assessment and who at the council reviewed and approved it based on results.
Files
- Request no. 51718. Received: 07/11/2024, Resolved: 06/12/2024
Fireworks Sales Licences & Related Information
Details on: the number of one-year Fireworks Sales Licences, approved Firework Dispensations, inspections, and licence suspensions due to violations for each of the last five years.
Files
- Request no. 51719. Received: 08/11/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024
Information Governance Board Details
Provide details on whether an Information Compliance or Governance Board exists, meeting frequency, standard agenda items, job roles attending, and terms of reference for this board.
Resolution
Advice provided directly to Local Authority.
- Request no. 51721. Received: 08/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
Learning & Development - Contact and Apprenticeship Programme
Contact details for the Learning and Development department or relevant person overseeing staff training. Interested in information on any current sustainability training initiatives & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51727. Received: 10/11/2024
Parking Complaints & CPZ Requests 鈥� Appin Street, EH14
Request for all correspondence involving complaints about parking on Appin Street or requests for Controlled Parking Zones for the last 3 years.
- Request no. 51730. Received: 10/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
Traffic Measurement Survey Data from Duddingston Park
Provide data collected in the traffic measurement survey conducted in Duddingston Park during summer 2024.
Files
- Request no. 51731. Received: 11/11/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024
CCTV Footage - Lanark Road
CCTV footage from Thursday, 7th November at approximately 9:20 am.
- Request no. 51733. Received: 11/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Pension Scheme Payment Details
Information on the current pension scheme, including: Total pensions in payment. Median average size of pensions in payment. Count of pensions exceeding 拢50,000 annually. Count of pensions exceeding 拢100,000 annually.
Files
- Request no. 51736. Received: 08/11/2024, Resolved: 06/12/2024
Road and Pothole Inspection Records - Newcraighall Road
Inspection and maintenance records for Newcraighall Road, covering: Full road inspection and maintenance records for the 12 months prior to the incident. Specific inspection and maintenance records for the referenced pothole.
Resolution
Information for specific location at Whitehill Street is attached.
Files
- Request no. 51737. Received: 11/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Staff Roles with 'Wellbeing' in Job Titles - 2022/23 to 2024/25
Information for financial years 2022/23, 2023/24, and 2024/25: Total staff count with 'wellbeing' in job titles. Breakdown of each role, including: Full job title Job description Salary range or grade
Files
- Request no. 51738. Received: 11/11/2024, Resolved: 06/12/2024
Street Lighting Location Data
Data on street lights maintained by the council, including the total number and locations in Shapefile, KML, and/or GeoJSON format for the most recent data, 2014, and 2010.
Files
- Request no. 51739. Received: 11/11/2024
City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL) Cycle Path
Data collected prior to the implementation of the CCWEL cycle path, including cyclist counts, pedestrian traffic data, vehicle counts, traffic flow patterns, and any comparison projections for the Roseburn area.
- Request no. 51743. Received: 11/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Correspondence on Meadowbank Sports Centre Visitor Parking Management
All correspondence between Edinburgh Council and Meadowbank Sports Centre over the last two years concerning the management of visitor parking to prevent pedestrian obstruction in the immediate vicinity.
Resolution
Please see the correspondence attached.
Files
- Request no. 51747. Received: 11/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Artificial Sports Pitches with Crumb-Rubber Infill - Planning & Correspondence
Approved planning applications, pitch area, and all relevant correspondence on crumb-rubber infill 3G pitches following the EU ban announcement in September & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51748. Received: 11/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
HMO Inspections and Reports for Hermitage Place
Details on HMO inspections at Hermitage Place, including inspection dates, copies of HMO reports since 2021, and compliance with kitchen and food prep standards. If unmet, request relevant reports to the Licensing Committee.
Files
- Request no. 51754. Received: 11/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
Bus Services Data 2018/19 to 2023/24
Data on the number of bus routes, bus stops, buses in operation, and bus drivers employed in the local authority for each financial year from 2018/19 to 2023/24.
Files
- Request no. 51755. Received: 11/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Town Centre Bus Route and Operation Data 2018/19 to 2023/24
Data on the number of bus routes passing through town centres, town centre bus stops, total route miles, and hours of bus operation in the local authority for each financial year from 2018/19 to 2023/24.
Files
- Request no. 51756. Received: 12/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
Preparations for Increased Pupil Intake Due to VAT on School Fees
Data on additional teachers hired and extra classrooms or buildings constructed to accommodate pupils transitioning to the state system in January due to VAT application on private school fees.
Resolution
At the present time, no additional teachers have been appointed or extra classrooms have been built.
- Request no. 51757. Received: 12/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Contract Register, Procurement Strategy, and Contact Information
Full contract register with specified fields, the Procurement Strategy document (2024-2025 or update for 2023-2024 if available), and contact details for individuals overseeing data sharing/API & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51758. Received: 12/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Data Breach Suspensions, Investigations, and Dismissals 2018-2024
2024 statistics on employee suspensions and investigations related to data breaches, and dismissals for gross misconduct in data breaches. Also seeking total dismissals from 1 Jan 2018 to 31 Dec 2023 for gross misconduct in data breaches.
Resolution
No employees have been investigated or dismissed with the requested timeframe.
- Request no. 51762. Received: 12/11/2024
Elsie Inglis Statue on the Royal Mile
Information on council approval for an Elsie Inglis statue on the Royal Mile, including decision date, current plans, meeting records, council collaboration with SC051749 campaign, commissioned designer, artist fees & other questions.
- Request no. 51766. Received: 12/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Foreign Nationals Given a 5-Year Work Permit
I would like to know how many foreign nationals (I am happy with yearly breakdown in numbers for the last 10 years) have been employed and given a work permit of 5 years, so they can continue contributing to our public.
Files
- Request no. 51767. Received: 12/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
Scottish Government Funding
The amount of funding received directly from the Scottish Government every year from 2010-2023.
Files
- Request no. 51769. Received: 12/11/2024, Resolved: 21/11/2024
Children in Need and Drug/Alcohol Misuse Cases
Details on commissioner for children in need, number of children in need, subject to Section 47 enquiries, child protection conferences, protection plans, court proceedings, drug/alcohol testing usage, and service providers & other questions.
Resolution
The terminology used relates to English regulation, and we do not carry out this type of testing within Edinburgh.- Request no. 51770. Received: 12/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
Scottish Government鈥檚 Free Bike Scheme
Data on the total number of bikes distributed to children under the Scottish Government鈥檚 Free Bike scheme from 2021 to the present, broken down by year, including bike types (standard, electric, adaptive) & other questions.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.
蝌蚪视频 are not involved in this scheme.- Request no. 51778. Received: 12/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Seafood Purchases for School Canteens
How much seafood did you purchase from Scottish and non-Scottish suppliers for use in school canteens for each year since 2022? How much of the seafood that you purchased was Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified?
Files
- Request no. 51780. Received: 12/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024 16:51:00
CCTV Footage - Whitehouse Road
CCTV footage from 06/11/24, at Whitehouse Rd and Queensferry Rd.
Files
- Request no. 51782. Received: 12/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Trading Standards Cases Involving 'Cadbury Purple Colour'
The number of cases, files, prosecutions, or investigations opened by Trading Standards since 2020 involving the 'Cadbury Purple Colour' & other questions.
Resolution
No relevant information held.
- Request no. 51786. Received: 13/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Edinburgh Tram Project Costs and Funding Details
Outturn costs for the Edinburgh Tram phases, annual capital/interest payments, repayment dates, and future funding options for Granton to BioQuarter & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51788. Received: 13/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Blue Badge Applications and Outcomes Over the Last 5 Years
The total number of Blue Badge applications submitted in the past 5 years, with breakdowns of approvals, rejections, and those approved by automatic qualification versus those approved due to walking difficulties.
Files
- Request no. 51792. Received: 13/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Internal Documents Used in Assessing Building Warrant Applications
Internal guides, checklists, and frameworks used by Building Warrant Officers when processing Building Warrant Applications, specifically for verifying registration requirements and determining applicable regulations or standards.
Resolution
The attached checklists are predominantly used for new starts to give an indication only of what they need to consider.
Note:
- Each application is always treated on its own merits.
- We are aware that the attached checklists require updating.
Files
- Request no. 51795. Received: 13/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024 15:26:00
School Exclusions Due to Alcohol in 2021-2024
Data on school exclusions for students found under the influence of or in possession of alcohol from August 2021 to June 2024, including details on age ranges, types of alcohol, police involvement, and any further relevant details.
Files
- Request no. 51796. Received: 13/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024
School Exclusions Due to Illegal Substances 2021-2024
Data on school exclusions for students found under the influence of or in possession of illegal substances from August 2021 to June 2024, including details on age ranges, substance types, police involvement, and any further relevant details.
Files
- Request no. 51797. Received: 13/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Telecommunication Contracts
Details on SIP trunking, Microsoft 365 licences, current telephony system, contact centre solution, and mobile phone provider, including contract expiration dates and primary contact emails for each.
Files
- Request no. 51798. Received: 13/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
Council Drivers and Drug/Alcohol Testing
Data on the total number of council drivers, including HGVs, and instances of drivers tested for drugs/alcohol in 2022, 2023, and 2024, with breakdowns by category. Also, details on random testing, refusals, and prosecutions.
Files
- Request no. 51800. Received: 13/11/2024
Private and Social Housing Complaints and Enforcement Data by Year
Provide a yearly breakdown from 2017 to 2024 (to date) of complaints, notices issued, prosecutions, civil penalties, landlords involved, enforcement officers employed, and complaints for Housing Associations & council.
- Request no. 51802. Received: 13/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Night-Time Work Authorisation and Resident Complaints
Provide the names and contacts of officials authorising night work, criteria for their role selection, council policy on non-emergency works during hours that may disturb residents, and complaint procedures with expected actions.
Files
- Request no. 51803. Received: 13/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024 15:30:00
Spending on Refugee Housing and New Build Homes Over Three Years
Provide details on expenditure for housing refugees over the past two years and projected spending for the next year, including information on how many of these are new build homes and associated spending.
Files
- Request no. 51805. Received: 13/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
New Build Home Purchases by 蝌蚪视频
How much has been spent by 蝌蚪视频 on buying new build homes in the past year, and what is the predicted future spending? What is the purpose of purchasing these homes?
Files
- Request no. 51807. Received: 14/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024
Investigation Details on Fraudulent Building Works from 2005
Details of the investigation into fraudulent building works since 2005, including instances of unnecessary works imposed on tenants, costs exceeding three times the original estimates, and repairs worsening property conditions.
Resolution
Cancelled by requester.
- Request no. 51813. Received: 07/11/2024, Resolved: 06/12/2024
Prepaid Cards for Direct Payments Query
Information on local authority's use of prepaid cards for direct payments, Appointeeship and Deputyship. Details needed on current provider, contract start and end dates.
Files
- Request no. 51814. Received: 11/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Human Remains Collection Audit
Comprehensive information about human remains held in council collections/museums, including inventory details, origin data, types of remains, provenance records, repatriation requests and returns from 2019-24 & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51816. Received: 14/11/2024, Resolved: 16/12/2024
Private Capital Investments Q1 2024
Follow-up for Q1 2024 quarterly cash-flow reports of private capital investments, including fund details, performance metrics, capital movements, and board meeting materials & other questions.
Resolution
Cancelled - Refer to 51286.
- Request no. 51818. Received: 14/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Gladstone's Land EHO Inspection Report
A copy of the most recent Environmental Health Officer (EHO) inspection report for Gladstone's Land for any food service or catering facilities on site.
Files
- Request no. 51826. Received: 14/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Council Tax Water Charges Schedule and Related Information
A schedule showing for 2014/15 and 2024/25 by council tax band: 1) number of households paying water charges, 2) annual water & wastewater charge, 3) number of households receiving single occupant discount & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51827. Received: 14/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) in Council's Geography
Information on the number of CSOs in the council's area, the 5 largest CSOs by discharge volume, details on the most recent CSO added to the network (year, cost), and when the council committee last discussed its CSO responsibilities.
Files
- Request no. 51828. Received: 14/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Smoking Prohibition Enforcement at Hospitals
Data on fixed penalty notices and prosecutions for smoking within 15m of hospitals, across council area and Scotland, since 2022 regulations. Breakdown by geographical area.
Resolution
There has been no enforcement, serving of Fixed Penalty Notices, or prosecutions by the City of Edinburgh Council in respect of The Prohibition of Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2022.
Notes
- 12/12/2024
蝌蚪视频 cannot provide data for other local authority areas in Scotland. This data is not shared with us.
- 12/12/2024
- Request no. 51830. Received: 14/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Repair & Inspection Reports - Kirk Loan
Please provide the detailed inspection and repair reports for the listed job numbers between 06/11/2023 and 15/04/2024.
Resolution
Please find attached copies of the inspection reports and associated repair log.
Files
- Request no. 51835. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024
City Road Usage and Capacity Analysis
10-year data on vehicle types using city roads, reasons for vehicle usage, and 5-year data on road capacity reductions due to cycle lanes, LTNs, and closures, including classification of affected routes & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51836. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Job Evaluation Factor Scores
2024 job evaluation factor scores for Pupil Support positions: Assistant, Worker, Officer, and Senior Officer roles.
Resolution
This information will not be provided. None of the roles have been formally evaluated in 2024, these roles are currently subject to consultation with impacted employees and Trade Unions as part of an ongoing organisational review.
- Request no. 51839. Received: 14/11/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024
IT Manager Contact and Email System Information
Email receipt confirmation, IT Manager's contact details responsible for Council email servers, and clarification if the service is managed in-house or subcontracted.
Resolution
Cancelled by requester.
- Request no. 51841. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 16/12/2024
Ukrainian Refugee Housing Data
Number of Ukrainian refugees who have been (1) permanently housed through the housing list and (2) directed through the homeless route since the resettlement scheme began.
Files
- Request no. 51843. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
School Funding from World Peace Tartan Foundation
Have any schools in the local authority area received any funding or financial support from the World Peace Tartan Foundation since it was founded in 2012.
Resolution
No schools have received any funding from the World Peace Tartan Foundation.
- Request no. 51844. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 15/11/2024 13:30:00
N/A
Resolution
Previous requester glitch
- Request no. 51845. Received: 14/11/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024
Environmental Review - 3 Chariot Drive, Newbridge, EH28 8PA
Details from council records regarding potential contamination, landfills, radon, nuisance issues, private water supplies, and environmental permits associated with the referenced site. Specific information sought across 9 detailed questions.
Files
- Request no. 51847. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024
Cessation of Housing in Unlicensed HMOs
The council's decision to stop providing housing in unlicensed HMOs: What suitable alternative accommodation is being provided? Whether a public sector equality duty assessment has been completed?
Files
- Request no. 51848. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024
Impact of Employers National Insurance Increase
The local authority's estimate for the additional cost to its employers National Insurance bill due to the UK Government's increase in 2025-26, and the number of employees affected by the National Insurance increases.
Resolution
It has been estimated that the council鈥檚 additional Employer鈥檚 National Insurance cost will be up to 拢18m. Approximately 18,500 employees will be affected.
- Request no. 51849. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Blue Badge Scheme and Parking Revenue in City of Edinburgh
Details on the cost of a blue badge, number of registered blue badges, breakdown of costs associated with issuing blue badges, number of new blue badge holder parking spaces constructed and planned.
Files
- Request no. 51852. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 20/12/2024
Parole Board Report Disclosure Information
Frequency of SARA non-disclosures over the last year, and data on non-disclosure of other reports like RSVP or HCR-20.
Files
- Request no. 51853. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024
Major Planning Application Income Data
Income received from major planning application fees for financial years 2021/22, 2022/23 & 2023/24, including the number of applications these fees relate to.
Files
- Request no. 51854. Received: 15/11/2024, Resolved: 16/12/2024 14:46:00
Vehicle Noise Complaints and Enforcement Data
Annual data on vehicle-related noise complaints, vehicle alarm complaints, noise abatement notices, and fines issued for vehicle noise violations from 2022 to October 2024.
Files
- Request no. 51855. Received: 16/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024
Road Works Reinstatement Enforcement Data
5-year data on council communications with utility/construction companies regarding poor reinstatement works, enforcement actions taken, and amounts recovered under New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
Files
- Request no. 51856. Received: 16/11/2024, Resolved: 16/12/2024 15:02:00
Care Provider Clawbacks and Refunds
Total amount of clawbacks and refunds requested from elderly care providers (residential homes, nursing homes, domiciliary care) for the last two financial years, to understand overpayments made.
Files
- Request no. 51858. Received: 16/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024
Councillor Payments from Sustrans
Names of all councillors who have received payments from Sustrans, including a breakdown of individual payment amounts and dates.
Resolution
Neither Member Services nor Human Resources have any records of payments being made to councillors from Sustrans. There are no current councillors appointed to the Sustrans board.
- Request no. 51860. Received: 16/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
Legal Representation Costs in Employment Tribunals
Can you please provide a breakdown of the total costs spent on legal representation in employment tribunals over the last three years?
Files
- Request no. 51861. Received: 17/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024
Portuguese Population and Representation
Please supply data on Portuguese communities in the local area, including Nationality, Country of Birth, Language spoken, Descent, and Educational Attainment rates (if available) & other questions.
Resolution
No relevant information held.
- Request no. 51862. Received: 17/11/2024, Resolved: 12/12/2024
Polish or Polish Descent Councillors
Please provide information on local election candidates and councillors of Polish descent who have appeared in elections within the local authority area in the last five years & other questions.
Resolution
No such information is recorded by our Member Services, Elections Team, or any other part of the organisation.
- Request no. 51865. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024 16:23:00
Return interviews for missing children
Provide data on return interviews for children who have returned after being reported missing, Data sought for the period April 2023 to March 2024. Number and incidents of missing children and looked after children & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51869. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 16/12/2024
Street Lighting Column Attachments Policy & Charging
Street Lighting Column Attachments policy, charging strategy, exemptions for organisations like charities, and details on electricity fees for festive lights or unmetered MPANs.
Files
- Request no. 51870. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024 11:47:00
N/A
Resolution
Previous request glitch.
- Request no. 51871. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024 16:17:00
Sickness Absence in Councils
Total sick leave days, mental health-related absences, and staff requiring sick leave for mental health reasons (anxiety, stress, depression) for 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2024/24.
Files
- Request no. 51872. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 16/12/2024
Council Tax Accounts in Credit
Total number of Council Tax accounts in credit, accounts in credit at the end of 2023/24, and the total amount of credits across all households in pounds (拢).
Files
- Request no. 51873. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 16/12/2024
Friendship Arrangement Between Edinburgh and Taipei
All internal and external correspondence, including attachments, messages, memos, and minutes, related to the proposed friendship arrangement between Edinburgh and Taipei.
Resolution
There is no such proposed agreement.- Request no. 51874. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Veterans at Risk of Homelessness
Data on veterans at risk of homelessness in households since 2018/19, including those under Section 21 notices, and current numbers as of November 2024.
Resolution
We do not hold information on whether a veteran is at risk of homelessness.
- Request no. 51875. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 16/12/2024
Veterans and Social Housing
Data on veterans on social housing waiting lists, average and longest waiting times, complaints, and financial support requests from 2018/19 to present.
Files
- Request no. 51876. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Enforcement of Unlawful Short-Term Lets
Data on investigations, enforcement notices, follow-ups, court escalations, and budget allocation for STL enforcement over the last 10 year & other questions.
Resolution
FOISA does not oblige a Scottish public authority to comply with a request for information if the authority estimates that the cost of complying with the request would exceed the statutory limit. To provide the information would take 58 hours.
- Request no. 51877. Received: 18/11/2024
Temporary Accommodation and HMO Licences
Data on temporary accommodation without HMO licenses, complaints, fire safety violations, inspections, breaches of contract, and council investigations over the past five years & other questions.
- Request no. 51878. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Multiple Contract Working Investigations
Data on investigations into local authority employees working multiple contracts, including role details, pay bands, breaches of working hours, and any disciplinary actions since 2018 & other questions.
Resolution
We are unable to provide the information requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing the information exceeds the statutory maximum of 拢600.
- Request no. 51879. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024 16:28:00
Electric Vehicle Charger Data
Data on EV chargers installed, locations, usage, income generated, costs of maintenance, and details of unused or broken chargers, including installation dates, since installation began & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51880. Received: 18/11/2024
Museum Closures and Correspondence
Internal and external correspondence on the 2024 People's story Museum closure, reasons, decision-makers, public queries, and other museum/gallery closures in the last 5 years due to staffing shortages or other reasons.
- Request no. 51881. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Correspondence Regarding McAlpine Withdrawal
All internal and external correspondence, including attachments, between the Chief Executive of the Council and the 蝌蚪视频nternational Conference Centre about McAlpine's 2024 project withdrawal and its implications & other questions.
Resolution
Information is withheld under 30(b)(ii) - Prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs.
- Request no. 51882. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Correspondence on VAT Plans for Private Schools
All internal and external correspondence, including attachments, messages, memos, and minutes, related to the UK Government's plans to introduce VAT on private schools.
Resolution
The information you have requested was provided in response to a previous request under reference 50981 and is available on the Disclosure Log.
- Request no. 51883. Received: 17/11/2024, Resolved: 16/12/2024
Traffic Regulation Orders - The Shore
A copy of any Traffic Regulation Orders for Shore, Edinburgh.
Files
- Request no. 51885. Received: 18/11/2024
Information on Cultural Centres
Number of cultural centres in the local authority area that have been identified as having RAAC. Details of any public or private cultural centres in the local authority that have closed permanently or temporarily in 2024 & other questions.
- Request no. 51889. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024 11:27:00
Housing Support Assessments Process
Papers on factors considered by local authorities for housing support assessments under Section 32B of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987, especially for those with limited English or previous asylum applications & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51890. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 16/12/2024
Minutes of Meetings with Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd.
Minutes of meetings between the City of Edinburgh Council and Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd regarding the New Early Learning Centre and Primary School Annexe at Kirkliston Sports Centre, October-November 2023.
Resolution
Minutes withheld under Section 33(1)(b) - Commercial interests and the economy, and Section 38(1)(b) - Personal Information.
- Request no. 51891. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024 12:48:00
Households with Children in Temporary Accommodation
Data on households with children in temporary accommodation, broken down by duration and age (under 5, under 12) at the end of September 2023 and 2024, including B&B-specific data & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51892. Received: 19/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Council Spending on Consultancies
Consultancy spending by the council (2021/22-2023/24), broken down by total, firm, policies on limits/guidelines, and highest individual payments with context (e.g., project type) & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51893. Received: 18/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Water Damage - Hillend Place
Details on the water leak at Hillend Place, including cause, extent of damage, repairs, contractor details, tenant displacement, and evidence of repair. Concerns raised about unfinished renovations and future risks & other questions.
Resolution
Part information provided.
- Request no. 51900. Received: 19/11/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024 09:49:00
N/A
Resolution
Previous requester glitch.
- Request no. 51901. Received: 19/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Defect Details - A722 Drum Street Roundabout
Please forward any photographs, pin locations, maps and job sheets relating to the following: 鈥� Defect number 42108829 鈥� Enquiry number 1456451 鈥� Job number 50075905
Resolution
Please refer to the attached documents.
Third party personal information has been redacted from the documents provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Files
- Request no. 51902. Received: 19/11/2024
Implementation of Housing Options Policy
Information on when the local authority began offering Housing Options services to address homelessness, including timing relative to the 2010/2011 initiative and prior approaches, as part of a research project & other questions.
- Request no. 51904. Received: 19/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Housing Emergency and Student Housing Comparison
Data on affordable housing units approved/built since the housing emergency declaration, compared to student housing approvals, and update on the Housing Action Plan progress & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51905. Received: 19/11/2024
School Data Over Four Years
School data under local authority responsibility for the past four school years. Includes school names, postcodes, census staff and pupil numbers, and funding allocation details.
- Request no. 51906. Received: 19/11/2024
Higher and Advanced Higher Subjects
Information on the total number of Higher and Advanced Higher subjects offered at schools in the local authority area for the 2024/25 session. Includes school names, postcodes, and subject lists.
- Request no. 51911. Received: 19/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Secondary School Device Data
The number of secondary pupils, devices/laptops distributed as of August 2024, and percentage of devices per pupil. If unavailable, nearest date and breakdown by type of school/pupils requested.
Files
- Request no. 51912. Received: 04/11/2024, Resolved: 02/12/2024
Edinburgh On-Street Parking Prices and Locations
Detailed list of on-street parking prices for all Edinburgh centre streets, including a structured breakdown of locations, rates, hours, and other data as available.
Resolution
Information provided
- Request no. 51913. Received: 19/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Device Distribution and Usage in Schools
The number of devices distributed to schools since 2020, devices not logged onto the council network for over 6 months or a year, and audit results on device usage.
Files
- Request no. 51916. Received: 19/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Council Expenditure on Health and Social Care Services
Request for all payments to suppliers who provided a service in Health and Social Care from July 2023 to Sep 2024. To include Childrens Services, Adult Services and providers for homeless services.
Files
- Request no. 51917. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 28/11/2024
SAR Process Benchmarking Questions
Information for SAR benchmarking: is there a central SAR team and FTE count? Tools/ methods used, annual SAR volume, performance stats, and strategies for efficiency and customer satisfaction in the past year.
Resolution
Cancelled - Business as usual request.
- Request no. 51918. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024
High Hedges (Scotland) Act Query
Are deciduous trees excluded from the Council鈥檚 responsibilities under the High Hedges (Scotland) Act?
Resolution
Please refer to the legislation which is publicly available.
Files
- Request no. 51922. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024 09:17:00
N/A
Resolution
Previous requester glitch.
- Request no. 51924. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 19/12/2024
Road Condition Index and Pavement Footfall Data
The Road Condition Index for Edinburgh's roads, including data used for 2025 road treatment prioritisation or current data if unavailable. Also request for footfall figures for pavements used in prioritisation decisions.
Files
- Request no. 51926. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Road Inspection Reports
Road inspection reports for the past 12 months for (1) Lanark Road West (Bryce Road to Muirwood Road) and (2) Riccarton Mains Road (Bryce Road to Hermiston Park and Ride).
Resolution
We cannot extract data in relation to specific parts of streets, therefore, please refer to the attached Site history Reports which provide inspection records for the full lengths of Lanark Road West and Riccarton Mains Road.
Files
- Request no. 51927. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Bus Stops and Accessibility Features
Data on bus stops within the local authority area, including the total number, floating island stops (operational, planned, and funding details), and bus stop boarders (operational, planned, and funding details).
Files
- Request no. 51928. Received: 20/11/2024
School Collection Rules and Social Distancing (November 2021)
Details on rules for collecting children from primary school as of 11 November 2021, including whether parents were permitted on school grounds and social distancing measures in place.
- Request no. 51932. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 03/12/2024
Rodent Infestation - Call Outs and Reports
The number of call outs regarding rodent infestations each year over 10 years from January 2014 to January 2024. The number of reports of rodents in parks and green spaces each year over 10 years from January 2014 to January 2024.
Resolution
We are not going to provide the information because the request falls into the category of a 鈥渕anifestly unreasonable request under regulation 10(4)(b) of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations and we are not obliged to respond.
- Request no. 51934. Received: 20/11/2024
Parking Tickets in Controlled Zones
Total number of parking tickets issued in Edinburgh-controlled zones where individuals challenged tickets due to the Ringo app malfunctioning or app-related issues.
- Request no. 51936. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024
Correspondence with Taylor Swift
All 2024 correspondence between Edinburgh City Council and Taylor Swift or her representatives, including emails, text messages, phone call records, or in-person meeting notes.
Notes
- 05/12/2024
There was no correspondence directly with Taylor Swift or her family. The limited correspondence held with her representatives is included within a recently published response on our Disclosure Log at:
/homepage/10467/freedom-of-information-foi-disclosure-log
Please enter 鈥�49415鈥� in the Search field.
- 05/12/2024
- Request no. 51940. Received: 20/11/2024
School Transport and Pupil Data
Data on Edinburgh-run nursery, primary, and secondary pupils by home address (East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, non-Edinburgh) for 2013-2014, 2021-2022, and 2023-2024, and free school transport applications for these years.
- Request no. 51942. Received: 20/11/2024
Deferral Requests by Birth Month for 2024 School Year
Could you provide the figures as a percentage of year group?
- Request no. 51943. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 20/12/2024
Sextortion Cases Involving Schoolchildren
Annual data over the past 3 years on reports of sextortion targeting schoolchildren, including cases involving threats or sharing of intimate images online. Includes youngest ages targeted & breakdown by year & other questions.
Resolution
This information is not held centrally and would be recorded on each pupil file. We currently have c.54,000 pupils and it is estimated that, at 5 minutes per record, this task would take 4,500 hours. Therefore, we are not obliged to respond.
- Request no. 51944. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Private Hire Taxi and Uber Permits in Edinburgh
Please could you send me a list of how many permits were given to private hire taxis and Ubers in Edinburgh each year between 2014 and your most recent figures in 2024?
Files
- Request no. 51952. Received: 21/11/2024, Resolved: 21/11/2024
Transgender Violence within Edinburgh Council
Supply the numbers of people who have lost their lives in acts of transgender violence within the Edinburgh City Council area, being deaths caused both to and by transgender people, in the period since records began, or the last five years.
- Request no. 51953. Received: 21/11/2024
Hospitality Noise Complaints & Abatement Notices
How many hospitality venues (restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs) have had a noise complaint made against them, or a Noise Abatement Notice issued, in each of the following years: 2019 鈥� 2024?
- Request no. 51954. Received: 21/11/2024, Resolved: 17/12/2024
Animal Welfare Data
How many dog breeding businesses does your local authority currently license pursuant to the Animal Welfare. The number of breeding female adult dogs, breeding male adult dogs, litters of puppies & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51956. Received: 21/11/2024, Resolved: 19/12/2024
Inspection Records - Johnstone Terrace, near Spittal Street
Records of all inspections carried out, all repairs and other works carried out, and reports in relation to condition at the locus.
Files
- Request no. 51962. Received: 21/11/2024, Resolved: 19/12/2024
Details of Balcony Repairs
Supply supporting evidence of cause and cure, i.e. repair done or remedy to flood from balcony above.
Resolution
The repairs made to the defective balcony involved, renewing the covering, and adding an external drain, which will help manage the water flow effectively.
- Request no. 51967. Received: 21/11/2024, Resolved: 09/12/2024
Flats sold to the Council in the Wester Hailes (MTIS) pilot area
You stated that the total number of flats sold to the Council in the Wester Hailes Mixed Tenure Improvement Service (MTIS) pilot area is 63. However, in answer to 47836 earlier, you state that the total number is 92. Clarify which is correct.
Resolution
Cancelled.
- Request no. 51968. Received: 21/11/2024
Pavement Inspections - Shandwick Place
Details on Shandwick Place pavement inspections since 2021, defects noted, complaints, maintenance records, and accident reported. Include inspections after 31st August 2024 and related details & other questions.
- Request no. 51970. Received: 21/11/2024, Resolved: 19/12/2024
Council Spending for Refugee Settlement Initiatives
Details from January 2022 on Council initiatives funded for refugee settlement, including cost, funding sources, providers, cultural/entertainment events, yearly totals, and funds received from schemes like UKRS and ARAP & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51972. Received: 20/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Household Recycling Centres
A list of current household recycling centres, their addresses, gross cost for 2022-2023, and details of centres open/closed since 2000, including addresses and years of operation & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 51973. Received: 22/11/2024, Resolved: 19/12/2024
LGBT Youth Scotland
The total amount of funding provided to LGBT Youth Scotland over the past five financial years, including the current financial year, with a breakdown by financial year.
Files
- Request no. 51974. Received: 22/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Bin Lorry Footage
Video footage from the recycling bin lorry at Springfield View, South Queensferry, on 20th June 2024.
Resolution
This vehicle is not equipped with a CCTV recording system.
- Request no. 51984. Received: 22/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Smoking Fines Under Smoking Prohibition Regulations
Number of fines issued to individuals smoking on hospital grounds under the Prohibition of Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2022.
Notes
- 18/12/2024Our response to this request has recently been published on our Disclosure Log at:
/homepage/10467/freedom-of-information-foi-disclosure-log?month=&year=2024&keywords=51828&action=Search
- 18/12/2024Our response to this request has recently been published on our Disclosure Log at:
- Request no. 51985. Received: 22/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Fly-Tipping Data (2023-2024)
Data on the number of fly-tipping incidents, fines issued, incidents passed to prosecutors, and prosecutions for 2023-2024.
Files
- Request no. 51986. Received: 22/11/2024, Resolved: 19/12/2024
Data on Pothole Damage to Car Wheels
How many claims have been made for pothole damage to car wheels and tyres in the past 3 years and how many of these claims were successful. I would also like to know the value of the claims versus the value of the payouts.
Files
- Request no. 51987. Received: 22/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Playground Data (Closures, Vandalism, Injuries, Inspections)
Data on playground closures, new openings, vandalism reports, injury statistics (by type and equipment), and inspection frequency for a specified period with additional details on vandalism.
Files
- Request no. 51988. Received: 22/11/2024, Resolved: 20/12/2024
Water Ingress - Granton Crescent
The plumber's report and subsequent job report for a leak caused by a council tenants flat for property.
Resolution
Information provided.
- Request no. 51989. Received: 22/11/2024
Colinton/Fairmilehead Election Costs
The total cost to the local authority of the by election held in the Colinton / Fairmilehead ward on the 21st November - the projected total cost of the upcoming byelection in the Colinton / Fairmilehead ward
- Request no. 51990. Received: 22/11/2024
Private Care Home Care Fees Funding Data
Data on how many individuals receive funding from the City of Edinburgh Council for their continuing private Care Home care fees that is higher than the National Care Home Contracted rates for the years 2022-24
- Request no. 51991. Received: 22/11/2024
School Capacity Numbers
Details of the figures included in the committee report 鈥淪econdary School Capacity Review discussed at the Education, Children and Families Committee on 21 November 2024.
- Request no. 51994. Received: 22/11/2024
Letter on Unlicensed HMO Accommodation
A copy of the letter sent by Cllr Day & Cllr Meagher to First Minister on 6 November 2024 regarding unlicensed HMO temporary accommodation, as referenced in Housing Committee paper 7.1 from 13 November 2024.
- Request no. 51996. Received: 22/11/2024
Lothian Pension Fund Alternative Investment
Documents on private equity, debt, real assets, and hedge fund investments for Lothian Pension Fund since 1 January 2024. Include data on fund names, vintage years, investment details, and performance metrics.
- Request no. 51998. Received: 23/11/2024
External Consultancy Firm Engagement Data
Please provide a breakdown of (a) external consultancy firms engaged in each year since 2019, (b) the purpose for which their services were engaged and (c) how much was spent on their services.
- Request no. 51999. Received: 23/11/2024
Tenant Demographic and Birthplace Data in Council Homes
Data on tenants in permanent council housing (2014-2024), including demographic breakdown by age, gender, ethnicity, and birthplace.
- Request no. 52002. Received: 23/11/2024
Road Gritting Consideration
All information relating to consideration of gritting roads on night of 22nd/23rd November 2024.
- Request no. 52005. Received: 25/11/2024
Snow Clearance by Farmers
The percentage of snow clearance performed by farmers, total payments to them and whether they were paid more, less, or the same as other contractors.
- Request no. 52007. Received: 25/11/2024
Gritter Activity on 23rd November 2024
A full list of gritters claimed to be on roads on 23rd November 2024, including times they were active and the roads treated.
- Request no. 52009. Received: 25/11/2024
Risk Register, Investment Strategy Statements & Climate Risk Management
Updates on risk register, investment strategy statements, and investment consultant actions post-IFoA's July 2023 report on climate modelling failures. seeking evidence of corrective actions & other questions.
- Request no. 52013. Received: 25/11/2024
Contaminated Land - Newtoft Street, Edinburgh
Information on whether the site is registered as contaminated land under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, prioritised in Contaminated Land Strategy, records of incidents, investigations, or petroleum licences.
Files
- Request no. 52014. Received: 25/11/2024
Planning Application Details
Details of statutory consultees for planning application 14/02035/FUL (mast at Edinburgh Zoo), reasons for omission of consultations if any, correspondence between planning officials & other questions.
- Request no. 52018. Received: 25/11/2024
Allowances and Bonuses
Please detail all allowances, bonuses, and additional payments that at least one employee is receiving. Please provide all policies and documents relating to allowances, bonuses and additional payments.
- Request no. 52021. Received: 25/11/2024
Hackney Carriage or Private Hire
List of all vehicles licensed as Hackney Carriage or Private Hire between January 2014 and September 2024. Please provide Make/Model/Date of issue/Registration Plate or VIN/Lenght of Licence/Type of Use.
- Request no. 52023. Received: 26/11/2024
Children in Care Reported Missing
How many children in the care of the local authority were reported missing in each of the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Request no. 52024. Received: 26/11/2024
Agency spend
What was the recruitment agency spend on unregulated/crisis placements for children between the ages of 0-17 in 2023?
- Request no. 52027. Received: 22/11/2024, Resolved: 03/12/2024
Road Bridges and Retaining Walls Survey - 2023/24
Provide detailed information on road brides and retaining walls for 2023/2024, including definitions used, maintenance responsibilities, inspections conducted, structural reviews, substandard bridges, financial data & other questions.
Resolution
Cancelled - Business as usual.
- Request no. 52029. Received: 26/11/2024
James Gillespie's High School Care of Vulnerable Pupils
Provide details of changes to procedures for the care of vulnerable pupils at James Gillespie's since August 2021, including changes to the role or duties of the Deputy Head for pastoral care during the 2021-22 academic year.
- Request no. 52030. Received: 26/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Low Emission Zone Consultation
I would like access to anonymised comments collected during the consultancy period for the Low Emission Zones as well as results from the open questionnaire.
Files
- Request no. 52034. Received: 26/11/2024, Resolved: 18/12/2024
Citypark Way Maintenance Records
Provide inspection records, defect criteria, repair policies, complaint records, and maintenance details for Citypark Way, Edinburgh, from 07/06/2024, including work records, independent contractor details, and relevant code of practice information.
Files
- Request no. 52035. Received: 26/11/2024
Social Housing Assistance Statistics
Provide statistics on same-sex and heterosexual Ukrainian couples applying for social housing, including numbers housed, waiting times, and details for residents of [named] Hotel since September 2022. Address discrimination concerns.
- Request no. 52036. Received: 26/11/2024
Direct Payment Service Users Data
Are you able to advise if you have a preferred avenue for service users that require a carer or personal assistant under a direct payment? Are you also able to give an indication of the number of service users you deal with?
- Request no. 52037. Received: 26/11/2024
Bus Lane Enforcement Data
Provide the number and monetary penalties (拢) for bus lane enforcement at Lanark Road (Gillespie crossroads) from the operational start date to the latest available. split data by month and into specific time bands as listed.
- Request no. 52040. Received: 26/11/2024
Inspection and Repair Records for London Road and Leopold Place
Provide all inspection records and details of repairs and road works conducted in the vicinity of London Road and Leopold Place from 9 November 2022 to 9 November 2024.
- Request no. 52041. Received: 27/11/2024
Unauthorised Data Sharing
All data as a result of unauthorised data sharing by another council from 2017 to present.
- Request no. 52044. Received: 27/11/2024
Environmental Contamination Information - Queensferry Road
Details on contamination issues, landfill sites, environmental assessments, chemical/fuel storage, private water supplies & other information within 250m of Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, including historic and potential risks.
Files
- Request no. 52045. Received: 27/11/2024, Resolved: 27/11/2024 13:22:00
N/A
Resolution
Duplicate request
- Request no. 52048. Received: 26/11/2024
CCTV Footage regarding a collision
CCTV footage regarding a vehicle collision at Wardlaw Street & Gorgie Road, on 25th November 2024.
- Request no. 52051. Received: 22/11/2024
Filming Income Details
Query regarding the total income paid to the council by the company filming 'the Debutante' earlier this year. Include any breakdowns or total figures across departments involved, as payments may have been distributed.
- Request no. 52052. Received: 27/11/2024
Bonnington Mains Quarry - Blast Monitoring Results
Please provide ALL blast monitoring results submitted to the Council since Breedon Trading Ltd. resurrected the quarry in 2017.
- Request no. 52056. Received: 27/11/2024
Policies and Documents on Child Welfare and Additional Support Needs
Documents from January 2022, including child welfare policies, additional support needs policies, physical intervention guidance, and dealing with student non-attendance. Include Gilmerton Primary-specific policies & other questions.
- Request no. 52058. Received: 27/11/2024
St John's Road Pavement Records
Provide accident records, inspection records (July 2023 to date), and Council policies for maintenance and inspections of the pavements at St John's Road, near Mimi's Bakehouse (277) and Gurtarguitar (283-287).
- Request no. 52059. Received: 28/11/2024
COVID Memorial Funding
Provide details of costs spent on COVID memorials under the 'remembering Together' campaign, including projected and actual costs. Include funding provided by your authority, third parties or the Scottish Government.
- Request no. 52060. Received: 28/11/2024
Tree Preservation Orders
How many individual Tree Preservation Orders are in place within your organisation's area? How many trees are cover in total and how many square meters are covered by Tree Preservation Orders in your organisation's area?
- Request no. 52061. Received: 28/11/2024
Abbey Lane Scaffolding Correspondence
Provide all written correspondence from City of Edinburgh Council to Myreside Management or Lindsay Scaffolding regarding a Retrospective Permit for scaffolding at 24 and 30 Abbey Lane after 22 January 2024 & other questions.
- Request no. 52062. Received: 28/11/2024
Impact of National Insurance Changes
What is the estimated cost to Edinburgh council after the Changes made by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves in The budget to Employers National Insurance payments
- Request no. 52071. Received: 28/11/2024
Secondary School Trips Abroad
Provide a list of secondary school trips abroad (2018-present) and future-approved trips, including destinations, dates, year groups, purpose, costs, pupil numbers, travel providers, and schools involved.
- Request no. 52072. Received: 28/11/2024
Abbey Lane Scaffolding Correspondence
Provide all written correspondence from City of Edinburgh Council to Myreside Management or Lindsay Scaffolding regarding a retrospective permit for scaffolding at 24 and 30 Abbey Lane after 22 January 2024 but before issuing a fine warning.
- Request no. 52076. Received: 26/11/2024
Traffic Light Sequence and CCTV Footage
Provide the traffic light sequence and ay accompanying CCTV footage for a collision on 06/12/23 at 21:40pm at the junction of Lanark Road, Gillespie Road, and Wester Hailes Road.
- Request no. 52077. Received: 28/11/2024
Edinburgh Gritting Schedule and Data
Please provide Edinburgh gritting schedule for Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November 2024, including routes, timing and volume/type grit, plus similar information for first gritting event of season, years 2018-2024.
- Request no. 52078. Received: 28/11/2024
Discretionary Housing Payment and Social Housing Waiting List
Provide data on people aged 66+ receiving Discretionary Housing Payment (2017/18-2023/24), broken down by year, gender, and tenure status. Include numbers on the social housing waiting list by gender and time on the list.
- Request no. 52079. Received: 28/11/2024
Social Care Contract Details
Provide details on current City of Edinburgh contracts for services such as domiciliary care, extra care, and mental health. Include provider names, contract expiry dates, and 2023/24 financial year expenditures for each framework.
- Request no. 52081. Received: 28/11/2024
Child Protection Services Budget and Staff
Provide the total budget allocated to child protection services and the total number of staff dedicated to these services annually since 2012, including data for the current year to date.
- Request no. 52082. Received: 28/11/2024
Play Park Rating Data
The percentage of play parks that received a rating of (a) excellent, (b) good, (c) satisfactory, and (d) poor in each year since 2012
- Request no. 52084. Received: 28/11/2024
Newhaven Tram Project Joint Venture Details
Provide documents detailing the joint venture of Sacryn, Farrans, and Neopul (SFN) for the Newhaven tram projects since 01 January 2019, including company details, House Registration numbers, and reference IR22428.0001 on all correspondence.
- Request no. 52088. Received: 28/11/2024
North Bridge Pavement and Utility Manhole Records
Provide Inspection, maintenance, complaints, correspondence, defect reports, repair records, and defect reporting systems for the pavement and BT/Scottish Gas utility manhole on North Bridge from 5 October 2023 to date.
- Request no. 52089. Received: 28/11/2024, Resolved: 29/11/2024
Actions Taken on Legacies of Slavery
Details on council actions since June 2020 regarding legacies of slavery, including renaming of spaces, monuments/memorials, public space reviews, and public engagement activities.
Resolution
Cancelled. This is available on the website.
Files
- Request no. 52090. Received: 29/11/2024
Business Rates Data
A list of non-residential properties with credits on their accounts, including addresses, ratepayer names (if not individuals), credit amounts, rating years, and reasons for credits.
- Request no. 52091. Received: 29/11/2024
Highways Adoption Order - Carnbee Avenue
A full copy of the Highways Adoption Order for Carnbee Avenue, Edinburgh, including the detailed map, adoption date, maintenance details for roads/verges, and any amendments or applications related to the order
- Request no. 52098. Received: 29/11/2024
Employability Services Data
Funding, investment, participant, outcomes, external spending, commissioned providers, and staffing details of local employability services for the last five financial years. Includes FTE roles and average salary costs for delivery and management.
- Request no. 52099. Received: 29/11/2024
Hazards from Road Conditions on North Bridge
Complaints data about traffic posts on North Bridge in 2024, awareness of road/cyclist hazards, council plans to resolve issues, and communications with construction firms about accidents/incidents.
Files
- Request no. 52109. Received: 28/11/2024
Breaches to TTRO Order Temp/24/142
Clarification and evidence related to TTRO breaches at Carnbee Avenue, including referenced communications, reports, audits, and press releases. Seeks details on access restrictions and associated decision-making processes to address concerns.
- Request no. 52110. Received: 29/11/2024
Diesel Generators - George Street
I would like to see details of the environmental impact of Edinburgh Council allowing the use of diesel generators for the Christmas market on George Street.
- Request no. 52112. Received: 29/11/2024
Electric Vehicle Expenditure and Usage
Annual expenditure on electric vehicles (2021-2024), number of vehicles purchased, how many are in use/storage, and a breakdown by type/model and intended use, within cost/time limits
- Request no. 52114. Received: 29/11/2024
Guidance on Transparency Agenda and Spend Data
Assistance locating Spend/Transparency data on the City of Edinburgh Council's website as required by the Governments Transparency Agenda.
Resolution
Clarification requested
- Request no. 52115. Received: 29/11/2024
Guidance Issued to Teachers Following Donald Trump's Election
Information on guidance provided to teaching staff after Donald Trump's election, including advice on pastoral care or assisting students, individually or collectively.
- Request no. 52116. Received: 29/11/2024
Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Compliance and Fines
Data on LEZ violations since 31 May 2024, including fines issued to non-compliant vehicles, drivers not in Scotland, and complaints about inadequate signage in Edinburgh.
- Request no. 52117. Received: 29/11/2024
Team Leader of Library Services Qualifications
Information on whether the Team Leader of Library Services has a background in libraries and holds a library qualification (e.g., PG/MSC in Library and Information Science).
- Request no. 52118. Received: 29/11/2024
Edinburgh Low Emission Zone Signage Map
Please provide an installation map indicating where all signage has been installed to warn drivers prior to entering the Edinburgh Low Emission Zone.
- Request no. 52121. Received: 30/11/2024
Refugee Services and Costs in 2023
During the 2023 financial year, please confirm any and all services that were provided by the council specifically for asylum seekers and refugees. Please also confirm the total cost of this for the council during the period mentioned.
- Request no. 52164. Received: 28/11/2024
Primary 1 Registration of Child
Request for child's school registration information under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995.
- Request no. 52166. Received: 21/11/2024, Resolved: 20/12/2024
Unlawful Activity Report - Edinburgh Council
Request for the names and emails of Section 13A and 151 officers.
Resolution
Section 13a refers to English & Welsh legislation and there is no Scottish equivalent.
Section 151 is also for England, the Scottish equivalent is the Section 95 officer who will be our director of finance: Richard Lloyd-Bithell.- Request no. 52287. Received: 30/11/2024
Bus Shelter Removal on Slateford Road
Enquiring about the removal of the bus shelter near 5 Hutchison Cottages without community consultation, reasons for removal, and plans to replace or relocate the shelter.
- Request no. 52293. Received: 29/11/2024
Direct Payments for Counsellors
how many times you allowed direct payments to be used towards counselling since 01/09/23
- Request no. 52311. Received: 30/11/2024
Direct Payments for Counsellors
how many times you allowed direct payments to be used towards counselling since 01/01/24.
- Request no. 52425. Received: 15/11/2024
Residential Family Care Assessment
The number of child protection orders, supervision orders received for each year 2019/20 to date.