- Request no. 48671. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024 16:25:00
Lauriston Castle and Estate - H&S Reports
Please provide copies of all Lauriston Castle and estate Health & Safety reports.
Files
- Request no. 49081. Received: 01/06/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024
Incident Management Team Records for 4 Anchorfield
All correspondence, internal memorandums, and risk assessments from the Incident Management Team regarding 4 Anchorfield from 23 Jan 2024 to 1 Jun 2024 & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49082. Received: 01/06/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024
Equality and Poverty Assessment for 4 Anchorfield
The equality and poverty assessment conducted for the dangerous building at 4 Anchorfield, Newhaven.
Resolution
Integrated Impact Assessments are not generally carried out in relation to specific repair projects, and are typically only used when developing policies and strategies, and making high-level service decisions.
- Request no. 49083. Received: 02/06/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024
Dormer Windows and Duplex Units at Haymarket Terrace
Properties at 12-62 Haymarket Terrace, potentially in a conservation area: Dates of dormer window constructions, Planning permissions for dormer windows, History and planning permissions for duplex conversions in top floor flats.
Files
- Request no. 49084. Received: 01/06/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024
FOI/EIR/SAR Statistics
Monthly data from May 2022 to April 2024 on the number of FOI, EIR, and SAR requests received, and the percentage responded to within the 20-day statutory deadline.
Files
- Request no. 49085. Received: 02/06/2024, Resolved: 27/06/2024
Bin Collection Prioritisation
Decision-making processes for prioritising council areas for bin collections, particularly in situations where not all areas can be serviced, with a focus on recent collection delays in Pilton.
Resolution
There is no prioritising of areas when operations are running behind. All areas are treated the same.
- Request no. 49087. Received: 02/06/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024
School Mothballing from 2014 to 2024
The number of schools mothballed within the local authority from 2014 to 2024, and information on any schools currently in the process of being mothballed.
Resolution
No schools have been 'mothballed' within the time period requested.
- Request no. 49090. Received: 02/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024
Tree Removal and Replanting
Trees removed by the council in the past 10 years, including streets and woodlands. Number of trees replanted, removed due to insurance claims, and for housing developments & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49091. Received: 01/06/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024
Historic Taxi Records
Did this individual drive a black taxi in Edinburgh during 1973-1975. I would like to know which department deals with the records in relation to black taxis in Edinburgh. Why does no one know this?
Files
- Request no. 49092. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024
Vehicle Idling Complaints and Enforcement
Vehicle idling complaints and enforcement from January 2021 to May 2024. Breakdown by year for complaints received, fines issued, and other enforcement actions & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49093. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024
Air Quality Exceedances & Emissions Analysis
Council's air quality exceedances and emissions analysis from Jan 2022 to May 2024, including main sources of emissions for nitrogen dioxide, PM10, & PM2.5. & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49094. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024
SCOT (NA Funerals)
Any information you may hold relating to National Assistance Act or 鈥淧aupers funerals carried (sometimes referred to as 'Public Health' Funerals) where persons who have died with no known next of kin (blood relatives) since 31/3/24 to date.
Files
- Request no. 49096. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024
Active Schools & Leisure Delivery
Active Schools delivery (local authority, ALEO/Trust, or other) & any Trusts delivering sport, culture, & leisure services. Also, any proposed changes to the delivery model & other questions.
Resolution
Cancelled. This is being dealt with directly.
- Request no. 49099. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024
Penalties for Unauthorised Absences
Penalties issued to parents for unauthorised absences and holidays, as well as the number of staff involved in issuing penalties. Requesting data for the last five years, or if unavailable, for the last three or two years.
Files
- Request no. 49101. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024
Licensee for The Scottie
Details of the licensee and employer's liability insurers for The Scottie, 100 Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh, for March 2022 and 18/11/2022.
Resolution
Information provided
- Request no. 49103. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024
Grants to Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Sector
Data for 2021/22 to 2023/24 on grants' total value and number, application processes, and challenges received regarding grant decisions, including legal proceedings & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49109. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024
School Capacity
Please kindly provide all the following information for each year group within each primary and secondary school within Edinburgh City Council local authority. (5 questions)
Files
- Request no. 49110. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024
Frontier System Details
Info on the 'Frontier' system, including its custom-build and maintenance, review history, stability, user-reported issues, and functionality specifications & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49111. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024
Fire Risk Assessments - Bin Hubs
What fire risk assessments have been carried out prior to the installation of phase 1 bin hubs and for any details from the risk assessments.
Files
- Request no. 49116. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024
Data on EPC Penalty Notices Issued
Fiscal year 2023-24 on the number of penalty notices issued for failing to provide or include an EPC rating for dwellings and non-domestic buildings, and how many of these penalties have been paid.
Files
- Request no. 49117. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024
Bin Hub Fires
How many bin hub fires have been reported to the council in each year, since bin hubs were introduced.
Files
- Request no. 49119. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024
Balcony information at 15 Queensferry Road
Information regarding the balcony at 15 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, including investigation details, enforcement actions, communications with owner/developer, internal documents, site visit considerations & other questions.
Resolution
Cancelled.
- Request no. 49122. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024
Waste Collection Disruptions
Missed or delayed waste collections in south and east Edinburgh over the last 3 years, broken down by postcode and type: recyclable waste (green, blue, food bins), non-recyclable waste (grey bins), garden waste & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49123. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024
Parking charges served
I would like to know how many parking charges have been served to vehicles parking in Edinburgh West Retail Park, Chesser Avenue, Edinburgh.
Resolution
This car park is not enforced by the Council and appears to be privately operated/maintained.
- Request no. 49126. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024
Timeframe for Callback from Trading Standards
The timeframe in which the council specify for a call back from the Edinburgh council trading standards dept.
Files
- Request no. 49127. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024
Trading standards advisors qualifications
What qualifications and to what level does the trading standards advisors hold regarding Scottish consumer/procurement law?
Files
- Request no. 49130. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024
Inspection of Trees - Straiton Place
All papers, documents, work orders, inspection schedules and other maintenance records for the tree(s) in the area (within 100m of 31 Straiton Place, Portobello, Edinburgh). Provide papers from 10th May 2020, to 10th May 2022.
Resolution
Our records show that there are no trees in the area described which are the responsibility of the City of Edinburgh Council. The tree in question is most likely privately owned/managed.
- Request no. 49132. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024
Recent Business Rates Credits Information
List of business rates credits for the most recent quarter, including company names, account start dates, account status, property addresses, credit creation dates, credit amounts, and reasons for credits & other questions.
Resolution
This is available online at the link provided. We are unable to provide you with the start date, the reason for the credit or whether the account is live, as the cost of providing you with the information exceeds the statutory maximum of 拢600.
Files
- Request no. 49136. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024
Pest Infestation Reports in Social Housing
The total number of pest infestation reports in council-managed properties over the last five years, types of pests identified, and the total number of properties currently managed & other questions.
Resolution
蝌蚪视频鈥檚 Pest Control service does not deal with Housing Association properties, as these are classed as private customers.
The Council鈥檚 remit is for properties owned and managed by 蝌蚪视频 only.
- Request no. 49138. Received: 05/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024
Throughcare/Aftercare Services
The design and structure of throughcare/aftercare services, including team titles, sizes, qualifications, service delivery, statutory duties & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49148. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Number of public and on-street residential EV chargepoints installed to date, plans for the current year, strategy for on-street residential charging, dedicated policy officer, and LEVI Fund application status & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49149. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024
Inspection Reports and Repairs
Requesting inspection frequencies, reports, repair times, and details of repairs from Dec 1, 2023, to Mar 1, 2024, for B9085 Main Street, Davidsons Mains, from Corbiehill Road to Quality Street & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49150. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024
Environmental Search - Marriott Hotel, W Coates
Environmental Assessment for the Marriott Hotel, W Coates
Files
- Request no. 49151. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024
Fraud Prevention Procedures and Audit Schedule
The next National Fraud Initiative audit? What current anti-fraud procedures, such as confirmation of payee, are in place? What is your current confirmation of payee software product and its contract renewal date?
Files
- Request no. 49152. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024
Road Inspection and Defect Reports for Balgreen Road Section
Road/pothole inspection policy, inspection procedures, road condition reports/logs, summary of public road defect reports, and vehicle damage claims from 1st May 2022 to present for Balgreen Road as it connects to Gorgie Road & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49153. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024
Missing Children from Residential Care
Children missing from local authority residential care in 2021-2023, including numbers, risk of criminal exploitation, youngest missing child's age, duration, gender, and longest missing duration & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49154. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024
Legacy Unadopted Open Spaces
I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following information on all known cases whereby the Developer has yet to fulfil their obligation of paying a commuted sum and transferring the Open Space to the Council.
Resolution
There have been no cases where a developer has been required either to transfer an area of open space to the Council or to make a commuted sum towards such matters, under a Section 106 agreement.
- Request no. 49156. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024 12:46:00
Funding Source for Taylor Swift Tram Wrap
Information on whether the Taylor Swift 'Tortured Poets Department' tram wrap unveiled on 5 June 2024 was paid for by the promoter or funded by Edinburgh Trams & other questions.
Resolution
We do not hold this information.
- Request no. 49158. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024
Framework/Contract - Prepaid Cards
Details on successful and unsuccessful suppliers at PQQ & ITT stages, start date, duration, service/product specification, extension clause, decision on extension/renewal, and senior officer responsible.
Files
- Request no. 49159. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024
School Technician Details
The total number of school technicians, with additional information on their specialism (science, AV, design and technology) and employment status (full-time, part-time, term-time) please
Files
- Request no. 49160. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024
Pentlands View Carpark
Provide all details of any repairs/inspections/complaints/any incidents/contractors/CCTV footage received in any form about defects or damage in Pentlands View Carpark for the period 7 March 2021 to date.
Files
- Request no. 49161. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024
Officer Contact Information
Email addresses of Sustainability, Environmental, Health & Safety, Compliance, Transport and Operations, and Senior Procurement Directors/Officers & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49162. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024
Documents Relating to Pothole - Greendykes Road
All documents and correspondence from December 14, 2022, onwards regarding pothole claim & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49166. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 12/07/2024
Pothole Reports and Correspondence on Greendykes Road
Reported potholes and defects on Greendykes Road (Aug-Dec 2022), actions taken, correspondence between council and housing association employees, inspection details, & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49169. Received: 07/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024
Data on Primary Teacher Recruitment and Employment
Data on primary teacher city-wide recruitment (applications, interviews, offers, positions available, approved list additions) for 2022, 2023, 2024 & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49175. Received: 07/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024
Empty Properties and Duration of Inoccupancy
Details of how many empty residential properties in the Post Codes EH1 EH2 EH3 and the list of addresses, length of time properties have been unoccupied
Files
- Request no. 49176. Received: 07/06/2024, Resolved: 20/09/2024
Sir Harry Lauder Road and Portobello High Street Junction
Records of accidents, safety concerns, investigations, and safety improvement works related to Sir Harry Lauder Road and Portobello High Street junction from 13 March 2019 to present & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49177. Received: 07/06/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024
Article 4 Directive Shape Files and Documentation
Article 4 Directive shape files in vector format, up-to-date Article 4 Directive documentation in computer-readable format, and information on any available planning-related APIs.
Files
- Request no. 49184. Received: 07/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024
Carillion-Related Rectification Costs
Yearly expenditure data from January 2018 to present on rectifying defects in buildings constructed by Carillion Group, including site types, number of sites fixed, and projected future remediation costs.
Files
- Request no. 49191. Received: 10/06/2024, Resolved: 05/07/2024
Confidential Waste Procurement and Contract Details
Details on confidential waste procurement, including procurement method, framework name, contract values, start date, duration, extension clauses, renewal decisions, responsible officers' contact information, current supplier, & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49194. Received: 10/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024
Dog Bites to Carers
The number of dog bites to carers employed or contracted by the council in last 5 years while attending a service users home. A copy of presence of dogs policy for home carers. Training policy for how to respond to dog confrontation & other questions
Files
- Request no. 49209. Received: 10/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024
Council Tax, Debt and Pension
The total amount the council raised in council tax? Amount received in central government grants? Amount paid in employer contributions to the LGPS? Amount that the council paid in interest on its debts end of the 2023/24 tax year.
Files
- Request no. 49210. Received: 10/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024
Council Acquisition of Homes Policy
What is Edinburgh Councils Acquisitions and Disposals Project/Policy and any other policy related to the acquisition of homes? When was the policy established? When was the policy last reviewed? When is the policy due for review?
Files
- Request no. 49220. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024 13:58:00
Office Usage & Work-from-Home Data Inquiry
2023 data on office entry at Waverly Court, total staff there, staff count & office access elsewhere, and the percentage of Edinburgh Council computer logins using council WiFi vs. other networks. Also querying work-from-home percentages.
Files
- Request no. 49221. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024
Sporting Rates Revenue & Allocation
The revenue generated from sporting rates in 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date, along with details on the allocation and expenditure of the raised funds.
Files
- Request no. 49222. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024
Local Access Forum
The council's involvement in a local access forum, including membership details, last meeting date, and the number of meetings held since January 2023.
Files
- Request no. 49227. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 02/10/2024
Pavement Inspection and Maintenance Records - Leith Walk
The inspection policy as of 30th October 2023, all inspection, complaint, maintenance, and repair records from 1st October 2021 to date, and the number of annual inspections for the specified footway location.
Files
- Request no. 49228. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024
Complete Business Property Rates Data
A complete and up-to-date list of all business (non-residential) property rates data, including fields such as Ratepayer, Property Address, Assessor Reference Number, Rateable Value & other questions. Personal ratepayer information can be omitted.
- Request no. 49231. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 09/07/2024
Mould and Damp Complaints and Remediation in Social Housing
The number of mould/damp complaints, costs of remedial work, and total number of properties in social housing stock for the financial years 21/22, 22/23, and 23/24. Also requesting the total number of properties in the council's social housing stock.
Files
- Request no. 49232. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 09/07/2024
Renewable Energy and Sustainability
Green energy tariffs, renewable installations, solar panel usage, electric vehicles, sustainability staff, eco-initiatives, energy savings, and energy sold back to the grid & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49233. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024
Agency Staffing Usage
Please provide a breakdown of all Council Service areas, of the hours of temporary agency staffing supplied by Pertemps in the financial year 2023/24.
Files
- Request no. 49242. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Street Works and Water Leak Incident
Information on street works and water leak incident in December 2022 at 230 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4JY, including reports, contractor details, communications, and repair documentation.
Files
- Request no. 49243. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 09/07/2024
Preliminary risk assessments - Dundee Street
Information for preliminary risk assessments at Dundee St. Including contamination issues, investigation status, landfill sites, environmental assessments, fuel storage, private water supplies & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49246. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Frisbee/Disc Golf Course at Cavalry Park
Provide site criteria, transport needs, safety evaluation, decision process, risk assessment, & other questions. Halt progress until reviewed.
Files
- Request no. 49247. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Footpath inspection records - Morningside road
full details and records of any routine inspections carried out on the footpath and carriageway at Morningside Road, Edinburgh for the period of 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2023.
Resolution
This information is available on the Disclosure Log under reference 47849.
- Request no. 49250. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Potholes on Niddrie Mains Road
Data on potholes on Niddrie Mains Road from Oct '23 to Feb '24. Include reports, locations, reporters (public, contractors, council), and damage assessment reports for each pothole inspected/repaired in that period.
Files
- Request no. 49251. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Noise Complaint Data: May 2019 - May 2024
Noise complaint data from May 2019 to May 2024. Details: total monthly complaints, categorized reasons like construction, alarms, domestic, commercial, traffic, public events, & others.
Files
- Request no. 49252. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Carnegie Court Scheme
All documents used for the decision not to challenge the scheme decision regarding Carnegie Court, Edinburgh. Additionally, request the identity of the individual or department responsible for this decision.
Files
- Request no. 49253. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Garden Maintenance Complaints
Data on garden maintenance complaints from May 1st, 2023, to May 1st, 2024. Part 1: Complaints categorized by date, reason, and postal area. Part 2: Number of properties with multiple complaints per postal area. & other questions
Resolution
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. 49254. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024
Closed/Mothballed Schools
Details on Edinburgh schools missing from the School Census but not listed as closed/mothballed. Need reasons for closure, dates, proposal dates, new schools for pupils, and post-closure building status & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49255. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Lighting Upgrade Plans for Leith Links Park
Documented project plans for the lighting upgrade in Leith Links park: timelines, cost, design, responsible parties, and work specifics. & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49258. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024
Public Health Funerals Arranged by the Council
Public Health Funerals arranged by the Council since 6 March 2024: details of deceased, next of kin, estate referrals, information sharing, genealogist collaboration, publication of funeral lists, and responsible Council contact.
Files
- Request no. 49260. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024
VAT impact on state schools
All analysis, discussion and meeting notes relating to the possible impact on state schools in the local authority area as a result of possible introduction of VAT on independent school fees.
Resolution
No information provided.
- Request no. 49264. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024
Maintenance and Inspection Records for Lanark Road, Edinburgh
Maintenance and inspection system for Lanark Road, Edinburgh as of 31st January 2023, along with records from 31st January 2019 to date, complaints, and details of accidents/injuries on Lanark Road from 31st January 2019 to date.
Files
- Request no. 49267. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Homeless
Request for the number of individuals presenting themselves as homeless to Edinburgh City Council in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023. A breakdown of each year.
Files
- Request no. 49270. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Community Services in South Queensferry
Information on whether Council/Government purchased homes in Builyeon Road/Boness Road and Ferrymuir developments. Requesting costs of housing purchases, plans for additional health centre, dentists & other questions.
Resolution
The Council has not purchased homes in these developments and therefore, no costs have been incurred.
- Request no. 49272. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Preliminary risk & contamination - Corstorphine Road
Information for preliminary risk assessment desk study report related to proposed development 19 Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh EH12 6DD, landfill sites, environmental assessments, fuel storage, private water supplies & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49273. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Preliminary Risk Assessment - Saughton Road
Information for preliminary risk assessments at 69B Saughton Road North, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7JB. Including contamination issues, investigation status, landfill sites, environmental assessments, fuel storage, & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49274. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 12/07/2024
Environmental Assessment - Village Hotel
Whether the following Site is on the prioritisation list for investigation under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act regarding Contaminated Land: Village Hotel, 140 Crewe Rd S, Edinburgh EH4 2NY, United Kingdom
Files
- Request no. 49279. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 12/07/2024
20mph Traffic Orders
Full information on the enforceability of 20mph traffic orders in Edinburgh, including specific details and information on the areas, road names, and zones where these orders are enforceable or advisory, and their status.
Resolution
All speed limits are enforceable, Police Scotland are responsible for the enforcement of any posted speed limits.
Please see attached list of all 20mph locations in the City of Edinburgh boundary.Files
- Request no. 49289. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Inspections and Complaints on Westburn Avenue EH14
All inspections on Westburn Avenue EH14 from 20th April 2023 to 13th June 2024, including public complaints, defects, inspector's name, and their department.
Files
- Request no. 49291. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 30/08/2024 15:35:00
Teacher Absence Data at Royal High School, Edinburgh
The number of staff absences in the last 3 years due to sickness, hospital appointments and other commitments which have removed them wholly, or in part from their teaching duties during active term time, broken down by department.
Files
- Request no. 49292. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 12/07/2024
Bonnington Mains Quarry
All recorded information registering Environmental Protection's involvement to date with 24/01146/FUL.
Resolution
A decision on this application has not yet been reached and therefore, information which is not already in the public domain cannot be released at this time.
- Request no. 49298. Received: 16/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024
Cost of Vehicles Hired to Meet Low Emission Zone Standards
The cost of vehicles hired by City of Edinburgh Council to replace fleet vehicles not meeting Low Emission Zone standards from June 1, 2024, to June 14, 2024. Include the numbers and types of vehicles hired.
Files
- Request no. 49300. Received: 16/06/2024, Resolved: 12/07/2024
Food Safety Report - Coffee Angel
A copy of the food safety report for the following - Coffee Angel , EH3 5DZ
Files
- Request no. 49301. Received: 16/06/2024
Information on Payments to LGBT Youth Scotland
A breakdown of payments made by the council and individual schools to LGBT Youth Scotland from 2017 to present. Include annual spending on the LGBT Youth Scotland Charter Scheme, organisation-level council participation, grants, and other funds.
- Request no. 49302. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024
Roof Repair at Wardieburn Drive
Detailed documentation for roof repairs conducted by the council in June, July, or August 2022 at Wardieburn Drive, EH5 1DB. Need confirmation of repairs, problem description, and work report.
Resolution
The Council holds no records regarding these repairs.
- Request no. 49303. Received: 16/06/2024
LGBT Youth Scotland schools
A list of all special/ASN schools in your council area that are or have been signed up to the LGBT Youth Scotland charter scheme. A list in your council area that are or have been engaged with the Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) charity,
- Request no. 49305. Received: 16/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024
Harassment Complaint
All correspondence related to the complaint for harassment. To include actions taken by the Council to address this issue.
Resolution
No information provided.
- Request no. 49306. Received: 16/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024
Leith Walk Cycling Fatality Figures 2010 - 2020
Figures for cycling-related fatalities on Leith Walk between 2010 and 2020.
Resolution
Leith Walk has been taken to be the A900 from its junction with Leith Street and York Place to, and including, its junction with Duke Street / Great Junction Street.
Between 01/01/2010 and 31/12/2020 there were no cycling-related fatalities.
- Request no. 49308. Received: 16/06/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024
Correspondence between the Council and Link HA
All communications between City of Edinburgh Council and Link Housing Association regarding flat in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, for two years before and six months after 9 September 2019 & other questions.
- Request no. 49309. Received: 17/06/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024
Gully and Drain Maintenance
Edinburgh's gully and drain maintenance: cleaning frequency, record-keeping, number of tankers, blocked gully process, cleaning policy, and budget allocations over the past 3 years & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49314. Received: 17/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024
Inspection Records for Calder Drive, Edinburgh
Inspection records for Calder Drive, Edinburgh, from 01/01/2018 to present. This includes surveys, maintenance records, and information on s81 notice. Please provide inspection frequency, method, and policy & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49315. Received: 17/06/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024
Faulty parking ticket information - Atholl Crescent
Information on faulty parking meter in Edinburgh on 17th June. Accepting money but not issuing parking ticket. 12088 Atholl Crescent.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 49317. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 17/06/2024
Mature Holly Tree Documents - Gillisland Road
Make a TPO. Provide reasons for any refusal to make a TPO. All correspondence held and all other documents held in relation to the mature holly tree at Gillsland Road.
Resolution
Request cancelled.
- Request no. 49319. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024
School Policy Documents
Copies of the mental health/crisis intervention, moving and handling, and exclusion policies for City of Edinburgh Council schools, specifically Currie Primary School. Confirm if any policies are not in place.
Files
- Request no. 49320. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024
Clermiston Primary Consultation Plan Request
Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 Road Safety Audits, the Designers Risk Assessment, and an explanation for the absence of a physical island for contraflow cyclists at Parkgrove Terrace, Clermiston Primary.
Files
- Request no. 49321. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024
Providers for Children with Disabilities
List of providers given to families with a child with a disability by the Health and Social Care Partnership/Social Care Direct under SDS options for assessed social care services (e.g., family support, befriending, youth clubs) & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49322. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 18/06/2024 09:32:00
N/A
- Request no. 49326. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024
Eastfield Road - Inspection Report
Request for inspection, customer services and maintenance reports for 1/7/23 to 31/1/24 for the Ingliston Interchange.
Resolution
Please see the Site History Report attached. Please note that personal data has been redacted.
Ingliston Interchange carriageway is inspected monthly, footways are inspected annually.
Files
- Request no. 49327. Received: 17/06/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024
Edinburgh Larder
Provide dates of visits for health safety, smoking, business operation violations, & pavement obstruction. Explain why my license objection status wasn't disclosed to Sarah Boyack MSP. & other questions
Files
- Request no. 49336. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024
Funding for Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Details of funding for children's speech and language therapy for 2024/25. Please list by type: core service level agreements with health board/partnership, attainment challenge, early years, pupil equity fund, & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49337. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024
Council-Run Care Homes in Edinburgh
A list of all council-run care homes in Edinburgh, broken down into residential care, nursing care, dementia care, etc. Please include the total number of beds and the total running costs for each home for the financial year 2022-2023.
Files
- Request no. 49342. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024
Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 80 Complaints and Actions
The number of complaints received by CEC's Environmental Health Department under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 80, for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, including reasons for complaints and the number of abatement notices served.
Files
- Request no. 49343. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 08/08/2024
Corstorphine LTN ETRO Consultation
The number of responses and objections in the Corstorphine LTN ETRO consultation in these categories: 1. No postcode provided, 2. People living within the project area, and 3. People living outside the project area.
Files
- Request no. 49345. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024
Taxi Costs for Relocating Immigrant Families During Concert
Total value of taxi fares for relocating immigrant families from hotels before, during, and after the Taylor Swift concert, hotel costs for temporary rehousing, and taxi fares for returning families. Seeking clarification on reported high expenses.
Files
- Request no. 49349. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024
Correspondence with Breedon Trading Ltd. on Planning Applications
All recorded correspondence between the City of Edinburgh Planning Department and Breedon Trading Ltd. containing time information related to awaited decisions on planning applications 22/02513/FUL, 22/02514/FUL, and 24/01146/FUL.
Files
- Request no. 49354. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Community Alarm Systems Usage and Costs FY22/23
Edinburgh's Community Alarm Systems (CAS) for FY22/23, including the number of users, alarm triggers, physical responses, day/night team responder counts, total operating cost, and agency staff expenditure.
Files
- Request no. 49355. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024
IT Systems for Housing Management and Homelessness Solutions
Details on IT solutions used by the council for homelessness applications, rent accounts, managing council-owned housing stock, and sourcing property availability from private agents/landlords & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49358. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024
Insurance Claims Management System
Information on the use of claims management software, alternative methods if not used, name of current system, contract renewal date, date of last tender exercise, annual cost over last 5 years & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49359. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 29/11/2024
Health and Care Services and Management Systems
Details on local authority-funded health and care services, including electronic workforce management systems, head of service contacts, and management of commissioned care services & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49365. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024
'Ask for Angela' Campaign
Seeking yearly promotional and training costs, campaign implementation, staff training breakdowns, access to training documents, 2025 budget plans, & local council reports mentioning 'Ask for Angela' from 2016-June 2024 & other questions.
Resolution
Although Licensing Standards Officers support the 鈥淎sk for Angela campaign as best practice, and it is part of range of best practices we encourage in our engagement with the trade, we do not hold any recorded information relevant to the request.
- Request no. 49369. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Information on Looked After Children
Please release information on looked after children in the care of your authority from January 2021 to April 2024, covering trafficking/modern slavery victims, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, missing incidents. & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49370. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024
Intelligent Infrastructure Project Contract
Details on the Intelligent Infrastructure Project contract. This includes performance KPIs, suppliers' application outcomes, actual spend, contract duration, service/product specifications, extension clauses, renewal decisions & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49372. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024
Footpath Repairs - Crewe Road South and Davidson Road
Specifications and scope of works for May-June 2024 footpath repairs on Crewe Road South and Davidson Road. Include surface prep, asphalt grade, resident notification, life expectancy, and cost to the public.
Files
- Request no. 49373. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024
Edinburgh Airport Hilton Hotel, 100 Eastfield Road, Edinburgh, EH28 8LL
Has the site been identified for inspection or further review under the Council鈥檚 Contaminated Land Strategy? From 2016, are you able to confirm the information is still valid or if there are any updates?
Files
- Request no. 49374. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Elm Row Cycle Lane Project
Copies of all Risk Assessments for the Elm Row cycle lane project and the associated costs.
Resolution
Please see attached Risk Assessment.
The cost is incorporated into the 拢207.3m budget approved by Council in March 2019.Files
- Request no. 49377. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Direct Payments & Support for Autistic Adults
Info on self-employed personal assistants paid from direct payments. How much money remains unused and accumulated.
Files
- Request no. 49380. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024
Road Inspection and Repair Dates
Dates of road inspections and repairs by council officers for the section between the mini-roundabout at Duddingston Park South and the roundabout at the entrance of Vexhim Park from 01/03/2024 to 20/06/2024 & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49381. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024
Pothole Management and Repair
Pothole reports, repairs, repeat repairs, costs, and compensation for 2023, road maintenance strategy and budget for 2024/25, average repair cost, use of external contractors, staff employed for inspections and repairs, & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49385. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024
Redress Scheme for Survivors of Abuse in Care
The amount committed by this local authority to the redress scheme out of the overall 拢100,000,000 by all committed local authorities. Also, specify the total amount spent and contributed so far, with a breakdown since 8th December 2021.
Files
- Request no. 49386. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Newington Cemetery Tree Survey Reports
Provide the last tree survey report for all trees in Newington Cemetery.
Resolution
Please refer to the attached report which provides tree survey data from 20/10/2009 to 07/06/2024.
Files
- Request no. 49387. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
HWRC Material Volume Data and Disposal Information
Please provide volumes of materials deposited at HWRCs, broken down by month and year since 2018. Include waste streams like Greenery, General Waste, Metals, Paint, etc., and details on disposal contractors & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49388. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024
Licensed Taxis compliance LEZ
How many of the taxis licensed by the council are compliant with the Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) and how many are not.
Resolution
This information is available in the committee report at the link provided.
Files
- Request no. 49391. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Brunstane Road - Proposed Traffic Regulation Order
Please provide the First Year Rate of Return for the road safety project, including works around Colliesdene, compared with other proposed Road Safety Schemes.
Files
- Request no. 49393. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Information on Customer Account Management
Customer accounts, including service access, resident/business accounts, multiple accounts, active/registered user stats, CMS used, authentication services, and contact details for digital services & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49395. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Pothole Repairs at Eastfield Road Roundabout
Details of pothole repairs made at the Eastfield Road roundabout near Edinburgh Airport on January 21st, 2024. Specifically, the number of potholes repaired and the time of day the repairs occurred. Approximate Position: 55掳56'09.15'N, 3掳21'33.16'W.
Files
- Request no. 49396. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024
Cllr Scott Arthur's Projects as Interim Transport Convener
Info on projects, ideas, and initiatives by Cllr Scott Arthur since becoming Interim Transport Convener: objectives, costs, status (not started, in progress, completed, cancelled), metrics on objective achievement, & public sentiment.
Files
- Request no. 49397. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024
Murrayfield Stadium Music Event Involvement
Details on the Murrayfield Stadium event (June 7-9, 2024): Council involvement, staff/resources mobilised, incremental costs, promoter's cost coverage, social media posts mentioning event keywords, promotional posts & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49398. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Inspection Reports and Pothole Repair Explanation on Clifton Road
Please provide the past 12 months' inspection reports for Clifton Road.
Resolution
Please see the attached Site History Report for inspections of Clifton Road for the last 12 months.
Files
- Request no. 49399. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Closure of West Approach Road in May/June 2024
Details on West Approach Road closure in May/June 2024, including planning/approval dates, approving authority, traffic impact, completed works, costs, funding, reason for not resurfacing, related projects, & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49400. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Edinburgh Council Supplier and Payments
Supplier name for Edinburgh Council's address in Sheffield (PO BOX 208 Lowton Way Hellaby S98 1LS) and details of payments made to them in the last 12 months or Financial year.
Files
- Request no. 49403. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Contact Details for Recruitment Decision Makers
Contact details of recruitment decision makers/hiring managers for IT and Technology departments under Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6227, Lot 3.
Resolution
The City of Edinburgh have an outsourced ICT contract, services are supplied by CGI. Any recruitment within Digital Services would be the appropriate managers and the Chief Digital Officer, Heather Robb 鈥� heather.robb@edinburgh.gov.uk
- Request no. 49404. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Council Tax Liability
Confirmation of Council's discretion under Scottish Regulations 2013 for Council Tax on unoccupied dwellings. Request for related council documents & guidance.
Files
- Request no. 49406. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024
Revenue from Film and TV Productions (2014/15-2022/23)
Annual revenue details from 2014/15 to 2022/23 for services to film and TV productions, including location rental and permits. Also seeking breakdown of services rendered and yearly expenditure on facilitating these arrangements.
Resolution
Closed - No clarification received.
- Request no. 49407. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024
Request for Data on Section 106 Planning Obligations
Data from 2010 to present on breaches, re-negotiations (including affordable housing), and enforcement actions of Section 106 planning obligations, in yearly or quarterly format.
Resolution
This refers to legislation valid in England and Wales.
- Request no. 49408. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 27/08/2024
Affordable Housing Data under Section 106
Data from 2010 to present on the percentage of affordable housing agreed under Section 106 planning obligations that has been delivered, is in development, and is yet to begin development.
Resolution
Closed - No clarification received.
- Request no. 49409. Received: 22/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Enhanced Support Base Provision in Edinburgh Primary Schools
Number of enhanced support base places in Edinburgh Council primary schools for the academic year 2024/25. Also seeking data on the number of such places available in the academic years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24.
Files
- Request no. 49410. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Private Hire Licence Holders and Applications
The current number of Private Hire Licence holders and applications being processed. Additionally, seeking vehicle licence numbers.
Files
- Request no. 49414. Received: 23/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Bin Hubs and Wind Risk Management
Bin hub risk assessments for high winds, specifically Montpelier Park/Bruntsfield Place. Requesting data on blown bins in December 2023 and January 21-22, 2024, and details on risk management and staff training following these events.
Files
- Request no. 49415. Received: 23/06/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024
Correspondence Regarding Taylor Swift
All correspondence between City of Edinburgh Council & Taylor Swift or her representatives, including internal and external communications related to council representatives' attendance at concerts and the 'civic gift' presented to her.
Files
- Request no. 49416. Received: 23/06/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024
Craigrook Road Speeding Tickets
How many speeding tickets have been issued for speeding on Craigcrook Road since the speed limit has been lowered to 20 mph.
Resolution
This information would be held by Police Scotland.
- Request no. 49422. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024
Pest Issues in Council Office Buildings
Pest issues in council office buildings, 2021/22 to 2023/24, including total number of cases, specific pests encountered with dates, total expenditure per issue, and duration of each problem.
Files
- Request no. 49423. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024
School Entry Deferral Rates in Edinburgh
Percentages of school entry deferrals for children born in December, January, and February annually since 2011/2012 within Edinburgh City Council area.
- Request no. 49424. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Lauriston Castle and Grounds Financial Data
Income and expenditure details for Lauriston Castle and grounds for each of the three years ending 31 March 2024, including a detailed analysis of income and expenditure.
Resolution
Please see the attached.
We do not hold a detailed analysis of the income and expenditure.Files
- Request no. 49425. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024
New Homes
Details for 2023/24: total new homes completed by the council and breakdown by tenure. Also seeking info on council-owned housing company's completions. Inquiring about council and company's planned home builds from April 2024 to March 2029.
Files
- Request no. 49426. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Ravelston Dykes Pothole Inspection Record
The previous inspection report and defects reported by the public ahead of the incident inspection.
Resolution
Please refer to the attached Site History Report which covers the period 21/12/2023 to 10/01/2024. Inspections are included in the 鈥楥ondition Survey鈥� section, and reports from the public are included in the 鈥楥ustomer Services' section.
Files
- Request no. 49428. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024
Teaching Posts
Data on teacher contracts for 2023/2024 & 2024/2025 (fixed term vs. permanent), number of permanent Primary Teaching positions advertised, & rationale for using fixed term contractors in Council-funded teaching posts.
Files
- Request no. 49429. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Rubbish Disposal Fines
Total number of fines issued for incorrect bin use at kerbside residential properties, their respective values, and the overall amount collected by the council in fines.
Resolution
None - not applicable.
- Request no. 49430. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Availability of School Places in Edinburgh City Council Area
Current availability of school places in Edinburgh City Council area for mid-year transfers and new pupils, categorized by primary, secondary, and special schools.
- Request no. 49433. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Data on Garden Waste Recycling Bin Permits
Data on the number of permits sold for council garden waste recycling bins (brown bins) and the total income generated from these permits for each of the last three financial years (up to March 31, 2024) and the current financial year.
Files
- Request no. 49435. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024
FOI Costs and Vexatious Requests
Do you record the cost of satisfying FOI queries, and if so, how is it calculated? Total cost of FOI queries each year from 2013-2023. Details and reasons for classifying FOI requests as vexatious from 2013-2023, and criteria/guidelines used.
Files
- Request no. 49436. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
School Place Availability
Tables for each state secondary and primary school in the council area showing current available places for each year group (S1 to S6 for secondary, and relevant year groups for primary). Indicate 0 if no vacancies.
Resolution
This information was provide in response to reference number 49023 and is available on the Disclosure Log.
- Request no. 49439. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Environmental Information - Fee Payments
How many people have paid for environmental Information from the Council in each of the last 3 years?
Resolution
25/06/2021 to 24/06/2022 - 4
25/06/2022 to 24/06/2023 - 4
25/06/2023 to 24/06/2024 - 5- Request no. 49440. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024
Bus Stops and Services in Edinburgh
Info on Edinburgh bus stops and services. Provide active bus stop numbers and details, current registered operators and brands, current route numbers and operators, and historical records if possible & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49444. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024 15:33:00
Music Tuition in Local Authority Schools
If music tuition in local authority schools is free or funded by parents/guardians. Also, requesting pupil numbers learning instruments from 2018-2019 to 2023-2024, and costs incurred by parents/guardians for music tuition if applicable.
Files
- Request no. 49447. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024
Leith Walk Traffic Signal Operations
Concerns over traffic delays along Leith Walk prompt request for details on signal operations from Picardy Place to Great Junction Street. Seeking information on system name, timings, and any related correspondence or minutes. & other questions
Files
- Request no. 49448. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024
CCTV Footage - Teviot Place Incident
CCTV from Edinburgh Council related to an incident on 14 June 2024 at 13:40 at Teviot Place junction involving a cyclist in hi-vis gear and a blue car.
Resolution
No relevant footage held.
Files
- Request no. 49450. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024
Pothole Claims in Last 12 Months
In relation to pothole claims, exactly how many successful claims have been paid, and how many claims have been refused, over the last 12 Months?
Resolution
Regardless of the date the claim was originally submitted, the number of claims either settled or repudiated in the last 12 months was as follows:
24 Claims Settled
702 Cases Repudiated
- Request no. 49451. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024
A8 Shared Use Pavements Risk Assessment and Complaints
Risk assessment for A8 shared use pavements. Comments on pedestrian & cyclist conflict from the 'Broxburn to Maybury Public Transport and Active Travel Improvements' consultation.
Files
- Request no. 49452. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 08/08/2024
Physical Education Teacher Specifications and Employment Details
Job specifications, vacancy details, number of probationers employed, and salary bands for physical education teachers in 蝌蚪视频 from 19th May 2021 to present & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49454. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024
Flexible Working for Social Workers and MHOs
Details on flexible working for registered social workers and Mental Health Officers (MHOs): job adverts, formal requests received in 2022-2023, requests since new day 1 right, requests granted in 2022-2023 & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49455. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024 16:42:00
Measures Against Discriminatory Actions by Council Members
What actions and sanctions will the new Chief Executive introduce to prevent the Green Group from discriminating against and undermining the morale of staff, following the Finance and Resource Committee meeting on June 25, 2024?
Resolution
Information not held
- Request no. 49456. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024 15:36:00
Edinburgh Council Advertising Expenditure Breakdown
Total ad spend by City of Edinburgh Council for 2019-2023. Include percentage breakdown of spending on platforms: regional/local UK news (print/online), Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, & other major platforms.
Files
- Request no. 49457. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 05/08/2024
Gaelic-Specific Education Grants and Awards
Details of Gaelic-specific grants to City of Edinburgh Council from 2015-2024. Includes bids, awarded amounts, and funding for James Gillespie's GME team, focusing on mainstreaming posts.
Files
- Request no. 49459. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 10:41:00
Green Party Taxi Bookings
Number of taxis booked by Councillors of the Green Party. Specifically focusing elected Green Party Members in Leith area. Also provide total cost per taxi and total by year 2023 -2024 and April 2024 to June 23 2024.
Files
- Request no. 49460. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024
5G Tower and Lights in Parkhead Shops, Edinburgh
Information about the different lights around the 5G tower in Parkhead Shops, Edinburgh. Who do the masts belong to, and who approved them being placed there? What are they for, and why are there so many in such a small area?
Files
- Request no. 49465. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024
Damage to Concrete along Leith Walk Tram Line
Request for any relevant information on the expected track lifespan, repair causes, inspection records, and councillor awareness & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49466. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 09:29:00
Short-Term Let - Planning Enforcement Notice
Details of complaints made by neighbours about a short-term let property mentioned in the enforcement notice (ENA-230-2317). Believing no complaints exist or were fabricated, request all related information & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49467. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024
Secure Tenancy Agreement
Secure Tenancy Agreement, Tenant鈥檚 handbook, property inspection report at tenancy commencement, records of the tenant's complaints, all repair works carried out, and any air pressure test conducted during the tenancy & other questions.
Resolution
The information is not held by the City of Edinburgh Council. The property is managed by Link Housing Association.
- Request no. 49468. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 10:49:00
Seizure of Illicit Vapes and Trading Standards Officers
Data on illicit vape seizures and the number of Trading Standards officers involved, broken down by year for 2019-2024, including officers specifically focused on tobacco/nicotine products & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49469. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024
Lamppost Incident Reports and Maintenance Records
Reports on maintenance prior to and after an incident at 8 West Pilton Gardens, EH4 4DP, related to claim. Seeking evidence of maintenance failures & other questions.
Resolution
This information will not be released. Disclosure of such information would impact on the fairness of any legal proceedings, substantially prejudicing the Council鈥檚 position in defending any litigation
- Request no. 49470. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 14:12:00
Teacher Allocation Information at Buckstone Primary School
Details on the allocation of teachers to classes at Buckstone Primary School for the year 2024/25, the decision-making framework for teacher allocation, and discussions between the school & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49471. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024 15:04:00
N/A
N/A
- Request no. 49472. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024
HMO Licensing Admin Staff Information
How many administration staff members within the authority are responsible for HMO licensing in the 3 schemes - Mandatory, Selective and Additional licensing?
Files
- Request no. 49475. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 14:52:00
Damaged Utility Box - The Jewel, Edinburgh
All information from 12/05/2019 to present for The Jewel, Edinburgh utility box: inspection interval, factors for interval, inspection method, records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, complaints, accidents & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49476. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024
LEZ Fines
Provide the number of fines issued from the LEZ and how many, if any, have been paid
Files
- Request no. 49477. Received: 26/06/2024
Records on Proposed Friendship Arrangement with Kaohsiung
All electronic and paper records regarding the proposed friendship arrangement with Kaohsiung, including internal/external correspondence, attachments, documents, reports, and advice given or prepared, including those by former chief executive.
- Request no. 49483. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024
Costs and Documentation Related to Melville Monument Plaques
Full costs and breakdown for installing two plaques on the Melville Monument. Also seeking all related documentation, including correspondence, briefings, meeting notes, and internal communications from the past three months.
Resolution
We are unable to release information at this time.
- Request no. 49486. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 15:10:00
Sustainable Rates 鈥� Funding Uplift
Confirmation on the Sustainable Rate from April 2024: 1) New rates for 'Eligible 2s' and '3-5-year-olds'? If undecided, when will it be? 2) Percentage increase? 3) Meal Allowance approach? 4) Evidence for 拢12/hr pay commitment & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49488. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024
Low Emission Zone Enforcement
Since enforcement of the Low Emission Zone began on 1st June 2024, how many non-compliant City of Edinburgh Council vehicles have entered the Zone? How many PCNs have been issued to the Council? & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49490. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 07:58:00
Housing Benefit Accuracy Award Initiative (HBAAI)
The number of HB claims stopped, halted, or paused due to non-response/engagement with Full Case Reviews under HBAAI, and a copy of the council's policy on stopping/pausing HB for non-engagement with these reviews.
Files
- Request no. 49497. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 08:47:00
Data on Monitoring Systems at Royal High School
Details on data collection from wall-mounted monitors measuring temperature & CO2 levels in specific rooms at Royal High School, Edinburgh. Queries include data existence, parameters monitored & other questions.
Files
- Request no. 49500. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024
Christmas Decoration Costs
Data on costs for Christmas decorations (lights, baubles, trees, etc.) for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and budgeted costs for 2024.
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- Request no. 49501. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 09:13:00
Road Reports Related to Pothole Accident - A90 Queensferry Road
Full information on reports related to a road pothole accident, location - A90 Queensferry Road.
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- Request no. 49503. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024
Historic Records of Flooding at Windsor Place, Portobello
Historic records of flooding at the property.
Resolution
We have checked with both the Flood and Gully teams and they hold no records of flooding at the property.
- Request no. 49504. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 08:07:00
Food Safety Officers (FSOs)
Information on the number, employment status, age, and salary of FSOs.
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- Request no. 49505. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024
Information on Environmental Health Officers (EHOs)
Information on the number, employment status, age, and salary of EHOs & other questions.
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- Request no. 49506. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 09:25:00
Biodiversity Officers (BOs)
Information on the number, employment status, age, and salary of Biodiversity Officers (BOs) & other questions.
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- Request no. 49509. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 26/07/2024 12:34:00
Dalry Road Area Consultation
Can you confirm and show any documentation in relation to the current consultation on the Dalry Road area. Specifically, any survey details relating to the social and economic impacts of the closing of Dalry Rd to private cars between 7am-7pm.
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- Request no. 49511. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 15/08/2024
Roads, Speed Limit Assessments, and Road Safety Budget
Data on road site investigations, speed limit assessments, road safety budgets, and spending over recent years & other questions.
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- Request no. 49512. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 26/07/2024 12:52:00
Handheld Portable Fire Extinguishers - Certification
Certification and latest service sheets for fire extinguishers in local authority buildings & other questions.
- Request no. 49517. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024
Debt Recovery Actions - Montague Terrace
Information on actions taken to recover amounts on 2015 invoices, including use of Sheriff Officers, debt write-offs, executive decisions, financial accounting, media inquiries, and involvement of Morton Fraser & other questions.
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- Request no. 49518. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 26/07/2024 14:10:00
Seafield Road, Edinburgh - Environmental Assessment
Confirm if any sites within 250m are Contaminated Land under Part IIA. Has the site been inspected or prioritised? Provide records of past investigations and remedial works. Are there private groundwater abstractions nearby?
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- Request no. 49519. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024
Fuel Tanks at Seafield Road, Edinburgh
Details on above ground, below ground, or historic tanks at Seafield Road for an upcoming site investigation.
Resolution
We have searched through the records for petroleum stores on the basis of the information that has been provided to the Department. Unfortunately, we have been unable to locate any information with regard to the current or derelict petroleum tanks.
- Request no. 49520. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024 18:10:00
GIS Outputs for Gogar Burn Model
GIS outputs for the Gogar Burn Model to enhance understanding of flood risk at our site.
Resolution
GIS Outputs transferred.
- Request no. 49522. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 09:32:00
Council Property Purchase at The Strand, Portobello
Has the council purchased additional flats at The Strand, Portobello? If so, how will they be used and for whom?
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- Request no. 49524. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024
Car Park Outside Greggs, 139A St John's Rd, Corstorphine
Information from March 2023 to date, including inspection schedules, last inspection date, records, incidents, Road Safety Inspection manual, maintenance records, and related photographs.
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- Request no. 49526. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024
Council-Owned Vehicle Information
Registration numbers, make, and model of all council-owned vehicles from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2024.
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- Request no. 49527. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 26/07/2024 16:28:00
Learning Disabilities Placements
Contact details of the commissioner responsible for learning disabilities placements and various statistics related to adults with learning disabilities for the financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25. Nine questions in total.
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- Request no. 49528. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024
1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR
Who developed the defect list/survey? When did they identify the defects? When was a works order issues? Who initiated such and order? Who was supposed to undertake the works? When were the works supposed to be completed by?
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 49538. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024
Complaints Against Woodhall Arms Pub
Details on complaints against Woodhall Arms Pub in 2024, including complaint nature, council visits, incident witnessing, report content, notifications, actions taken, and follow-up actions.
Resolution
We have received no complaints against the premises during 2024.
- Request no. 49593. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024
Pavement Condition and Maintenance on Christian Crescent
Information on the last resurfacing or patching of Christian Crescent's pavement. Numerous trenches by utility companies appear unchecked, resulting in dangerous obstacles up to the bend at 57.
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- Request no. 49693. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024
Dog Breeding Licences
Information on legality and conditions of retaining breeding rights for dogs living at different locations, inclusion of proxy-owned dogs in licence counts, sale of puppies, & other questions.
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