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Request no. 44881. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 30/10/2023

Corstorphine Low Traffic Neighbourhood

I would like to know the dates when the alterations to roads and footways were tendered for by contractors and the cost of the temporary works and the permanent works involved to create the Corstorphine LTN.

Resolution

The tender submission was made on 28 June 2023. All of the works are on a trial basis. However, the delivery has been separately into 2 phases due to the different types of works. Phase 1 has been: £276,319 and phase 2: £369,743.

Request no. 44884. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 10/01/2024

Plaque on the Melville Monument

On September 30, 2023, a letter from Council Leader Cammy Day in The Herald stated that prior to installation of the plaque in October 2021, Council consulted with the owners of the Melville Monument. Request for any documents you have?

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Request no. 44885. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 29/10/2023

Duddingston Road West, Edinburgh, EH15 3PU

Could you please provide me with a copy of any Opening Notices (Streetworks notices) you have received in respect of any utility at the following location, Duddingston Road West, Edinburgh, EH15 3PU, including any section 50 notices.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached maintenance report for Duddingston Road West from the present to as far back as the register shows.

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Request no. 44887. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 30/10/2023

Short-Term Let Licensing

A number of questions regarding short-term let applications and funding.

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Request no. 44888. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 30/10/2023

Short-Term Letting Licensing Scheme

Please provide any communications including the council leading regarding support for a delay to the launch date of the short-term letting licensing scheme from 1 August 2023 to 31 August 2023.

Resolution

Repeat of 44264.

Request no. 44889. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 30/10/2023

1140hrs of early Learning & Childcare

Request for information about the provision of 1140 hours of early Learning & Childcare by your council, your partner nurseries and childminders for 2023/24 and 2022/23.

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Request no. 44890. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 30/10/2023

Short-term lets

The number of short-term let applications received by the council. The number of short-term let licenses granted or denied by the council as of 1 October 2023.

Resolution

This information is available at the link provided.

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Request no. 44894. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 29/10/2023

100f Saughton Road North, Carrick Knowe, Edinburgh, EH12 7JN

Is the Site on the Council’s list of Part 2A sites to investigate, under the EPA, 1990? Has the Site been prioritised for detailed inspection? Are any prioritisation works being undertaken or aware of any other issues relating to the site?

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Request no. 44896. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 30/10/2023

Householder Planning Permission

How many Housholder (domestic) planning application requests have been rejected between 1 October 2022 and 30 September 2023? Please list all the reasons planning permission was rejected and how many instances for each reason were recorded.

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Request no. 44897. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 29/10/2023

Tiny Home and Eco Home Building Permissions

Total number of applications made for the construction of tiny homes, eco homes, or homes built from shipping containers in the UK over the last 12 months, 3 years, and 5 years, and all other information requested.

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Request no. 44900. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 29/10/2023

Adult Social Care Contracts

Has your Local Authority had contracts for the provision of adult social care handed back/refused in the last 12 months? If so, how many contracts for provision of adult social care have been handed back/refused by care? Any summary details?

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 £600.

Request no. 44902. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 30/10/2023

Dangerous Wild Animal Licenses

How many applications have been made for a DWA licence in the last five years. This can include renewal of a licence. How many licences are currently issued? For which animals have these licences been issued? How many of each species.

Resolution

The Council has no Dangerous Wild Animal Licences in Edinburgh and has not confiscated any animals under the Dangerous Wild Animal Act.

Request no. 44908. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 29/10/2023

Primary School Teaching Jobs

I would like to know what the average number of applicant numbers that have been for a primary teaching job that have been advertised on by City of Edinburgh Council since March 2023. Highest and lowest number of applicants.

Resolution

26. Central Primary School recruitment commences in January of each year.

The highest was 71; the lowest was 0.

Request no. 44910. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Children's social care

Total 4 questions including: Do you have your eligibility criteria for children’s social care clearly and publicly available online, on request; & more

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Request no. 44911. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 29/10/2023

Hedge Cutter - Safety Assessment

Risk assessments for the use of hedge cutters by the parks and gardens team; PPE assessments & PPE issued; The Safe System of Work; Training provided to staff in respect of the use of hedge cutters.

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Request no. 44913. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Sciennes Primary School Extension

Request for a full list of all the sub-contractors/suppliers that are/were involved on the Sciennes Primary School Extension.

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Request no. 44914. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Abandoned Cars 2023

The number of vehicles reported as abandoned within your area, broken down by year across the last year (from Sep 2022-Sep 2023). If possible, please also include the make and model and registration year of any of these abandoned vehicles.

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Request no. 44917. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Vermin in public areas

What is the procedure for dealing with rats and foxes around public places, namely Inverleith Park area. I want to know the procedures, protocols and methods used. If toxins are used, where and how are they placed.

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Request no. 44919. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023

Port of Leith Site

Does Edinburgh Council/ Trading Standards have any records of the tanks, if/ when they were decommissioned, any leakages etc? Approximate centre of site NT 27820 76941

Resolution

Having completed searches of both current and derelict petroleum store records, we have been unable to locate any information in the zone outlined in the map provided.

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Request no. 44920. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Port of Leith Site

Total 5 questions including: Is the site registered as Contaminated Land under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990; & more

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Request no. 44921. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Off-Licences

Please send a current list of all off-licence and all combined on- and off-licence premises. Please include post code.

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Request no. 44922. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 18/10/2023

Naloxone

Q1. Please can you confirm if your local authority has a ‘Naloxone’ Policy? Q2. If yes, please can you provide a version of the policy?

Resolution

The Partnership has no naloxone policy.

Request no. 44924. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Fees and Fines

For the last financial year what was the total income you collected from the following: Parking fees for town centre car parks; Parking fines; Speed camera fines; I would like the separate total for each of the bullet points.

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Request no. 44925. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

Short Term Let Licensing

Please provide the cost of legal support for this Judicial Review. This should be split by internal legal cost and external legal support (including that of the KC).

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Request no. 44926. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Planning Permission Timescales

What is the average time for planning permission for the following categories: Residential Developments; One residential dwelling; Industrial buildings; Agricultural buildings; and what is the overall time for planning permission.

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Request no. 44927. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Short Term Let Licensing Rates

With respect to the licensing fee levels for the licensing of secondary short term lets within Edinburgh Council. Please provide information on how the licensing fee levels were determined - including the numerical calculation: & details

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Request no. 44933. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Taxi Examinations

At The Taxi Examination Centre, what constitutes the reason on whether a vehicle has to pay for a retest or not?

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Request no. 44936. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 30/10/2023

Councillor Financial Interests

Which councillors have personal financial interests in any of these sectors: public transport, legal, financial, consulting and business solutions, infrastructure design, development, construction/maintenance; & more details

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Request no. 44939. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 31/10/2023

Business Rates Credits

Request a list of September/October or Q2/3 (most current) business rates credits you currently hold for businesses.

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Request no. 44941. Received: 02/10/2023, Resolved: 29/10/2023

Retention Period for Community Council E-mail Records

Request as to what the Council’s retention period is for Community Council emails?

Resolution

Community Council e-mails, if considered records, will be held for the period of the Community Council’s term. See attached.

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Request no. 44942. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 30/10/2023

Cost of processing STL applications

The total amount (in GBP) raised by the council through fees related to the short-term let licensing regulations which came into force on 1 October 2023. Total amount spent by the council to process applications for the short-term let?

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Request no. 44943. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 31/10/2023

On-trade Licensed Premises in Edinburgh

Please send me a full and up to date list of all on-trade licensed premises in Edinburgh. Please include the name of the premises, address and post code.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached spreadsheet. Please note the Licensing Board does not have need to record the current trading name of a licence holder.

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Request no. 44945. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 31/10/2023

Short term let applications

How many short term let licence applications have you received? How many short term let licence applications have you approved?

Resolution

A register is published online at that contains applications submitted and their status (granted, refused, etc) with the date of submission. The register is updated weekly.

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Request no. 44946. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 29/10/2023

Crematoria

Please could you provide all information you have pertaining to all crematoria facilities under your authority.

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Request no. 44947. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 31/10/2023

Restraint on pupils protocol

What is the council's protocol for reporting instances of staff having to use restraint on pupils or exclude pupils from class?What justifies such action and what guidance is in place for supporting the staff, students and families involved?

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Request no. 44948. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 31/10/2023

School Absence

In the academic year 2022-23, how many primary pupils and secondary pupils were at school less than 50% of the School year? In the academic year 2022-23, how many primary pupils and secondary pupils missed 10% or more of the School year?

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Request no. 44949. Received: 03/10/2023, Resolved: 31/10/2023

Racist Incidents in Schools

Data on racist incidents in all educational establishments across Edinburgh over the last 5 years including primary and secondary schools.

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Request no. 44950. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Dogs Euthanised

Information on the number of dogs put to sleep in your area by your local authority in the following format: Monthly figures for the past three years to the most recent date: dog breed/type is recorded, monthly figures for the past 3 years

Resolution

Since September 2020, one dog was put down in March 23.

Request no. 44951. Received: 04/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Bulky Waste

The most common bulky waste items collected from outside of UK properties over the last 12 months? How many of each common item were disposed in the last 12 months? How many mattresses collected? How much have UK residents paid?

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Request no. 44952. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Edinburgh Council schools

How many classes are there currently in Edinburgh schools, of S3 and above, where the register is more than 30 students? How many classes are there currently in Edinburgh schools, of S1 and S2, where the register is more than 33 students?

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Request no. 44953. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Short term let change of use planning applications

How many planning applications have been a) received, b) granted and c) refused for change of use from residential to short term let use for each year of the last ten years?

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Request no. 44956. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 22/11/2023

RAAC in council properties

Provide a list of council properties known to have, or suspected of having, RAAC? It should cover as many council properties as possible not just schools. I.e. properties that are currently used by members of the public and/or staff.

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Request no. 44957. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023

Taobh Na Pairce School on Bonnington Road

All information on council policies and decision processes related to transport and traffic management around Taobh na Pairce school on Bonnington Road.

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Request no. 44958. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 06/11/2023

Social Housing Waiting Lists

To request the number of people identifying as disabled currently on social housing waiting lists.

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Request no. 44960. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Closure of the Redress Scheme

Can you please let me know how many claims have been made, and what methods/tests will be used to decide who will be compensated? And how much has been budgeted to compensate victims?

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Request no. 44961. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

I am seeking all internal communications, documents, risk assessments, and reports that mention or relate to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) for the last 10 years.

Resolution

This request is considered to be manifestly unreasonable and the Council is not obliged to respond.

Request no. 44963. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 16/11/2023

Roseburn Cycle Path

Request for internal CCWEL memos, minutes and notes regarding the decision to change the scheme to make Magdala Crescent one-way onto Haymarket terrace

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Request no. 44964. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 03/11/2023

Towerbank Primary School

My request pertains to any internal communications, documents, or reports that mention or relate to this incident, with a particular interest in any references to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

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Request no. 44969. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Information to the UK Home Office

Request for any information that might be passed on to the UK Home Office with regards to sponsor refugees.

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Request no. 44970. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 17/11/2023

Cycle lanes in Edinburgh

Information relating to the cycle paths and lanes on the tram route in Edinburgh from 2010 to date. We are requesting the information for all the cycle path and lanes constructed as part of the tram project for the whole tram route in Edinburgh.

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Request no. 44971. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Council Tax Overpayments

To request data on the total amount of credits and overpayments (£) held in CLOSED council tax accounts by the council between the tax years for 2021/22 and 2022/23.

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Request no. 44975. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Middlefield Anti-pavement Parking Bollards and Paving Slabs Renewal

Please provide total costs of the above recently completed works. If the costs for these are recoverable from the Shrub Place developer, please provide details of how and when all other information.

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Request no. 44976. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 22/11/2023

Moray House College in Cramond

All information, emails, letters and texts pertaining to the AMA, PMR Leisure Ltd, Cramond and Barnton Community council to the CEC planning department, planners and management and councillors regarding the on-going planning process.

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Request no. 44977. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Change of Use

How many permissions have been granted for change of use from class 9 residential to mixed use (Class 9 residential and Class 4 business) under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 (as amended).

Resolution

The information you have requested is available on the Planning Portal at the link provided.

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Request no. 44979. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Short Term Lets - St James Square, Edinburgh

Request disclosure of the two STL Licence Applications and their ancillary documents: given the current failure of the Licensing Board to allow me to inspect the Applications for STL Licenses for premises at St James Square, Edinburgh.

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Request no. 44981. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 22/11/2023

Carer Act Implementation Funding

Exact sum (expressed as a monetary amount) which was allocated to the Health and Social Care Partnership for the purpose of implementing the duties in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 in the financial years 2022 / 2023and 2023 /2024 etc.

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Request no. 44982. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Application of Regulations on the disposal of land re 5-6 Marshall's Court

Multiple questions regarding considerations taken into account leading to the decision to dispose of 5-6 Marshall’s Court, EH1.

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Request no. 44983. Received: 05/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Policies Used for Compensation / Redress Payments

Please provide copies of any internal documents or policies used by the council when deciding how much compensation / redress should be made to members of the public following complaints they have made.

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Request no. 44984. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 10/11/2023 09:57:00

Parking Enforcement Notices

How many parking enforcement notices have been issued to vehicles for illegally parking in taxi ranks in the last calendar year.

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Request no. 44985. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Telford Road, Edinburgh

RTC collision on the 21 September 2022 at the above locus. We would be grateful if you could confirm if there were any roadworks on Telford Road, in any direction, on the date in question.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached maintenance report for Telford Road showing works which were taking place on 21/09/2022.

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Request no. 44986. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Seating in Parks

How many seats to any donations or repairs are going to be installed in the 149 parks etc: for which Edinburgh Council has responsibility between now and 31 March 2024, and of those how many seats are going to be installed in which parks?

Resolution

1 seat planned for Nicholson Square
2 Seats in Campbell park
6 Benches and 2 Picnic tables in Gyle Park

Request no. 44987. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Staffing / Agency Staff

Could please provide the following for each of the last three financial years, 2020/21-2022/23: Multiple questions regarding staffing; agency staff; budget; annual percentage turnover rate and sickness absence rate?

Resolution

The information requested is published on our Disclosure Log.
Please enter’ 43162’ in the Search field.

Request no. 44988. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 03/11/2023

Boroughmuir High School

The amount of toilets available to use per student at Boroughmuir High School. How does this compare to the recommendations/guidelines for public spaces?

Resolution

A school such as Boroughmuir with capacity for 1,560 pupils requires 66 sanitary appliances according to the The School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967. Boroughmuir High School has 86 sanitary appliances.

Request no. 44994. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 30/11/2023

Violence & Aggression in Schools

Multiple questions relating to any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work.

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Request no. 44995. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

Children/Youth Centres

How many children’s centres and family hubs operated by your council were closed in the periods 2019/20-2022/2023? How many youth centres previously operated by your council were closed in the periods 2019/20-2022/2023?

Resolution

There were no such centres closed in this period. The City of Edinburgh Council does not have ‘children’s centres’ or ‘youth centres’ as described in the request.

Request no. 44996. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 03/11/2023

Under 18 Disabled on Social Housing Waiting Lists

The number of people identifying as disabled currently on social housing waiting lists that are under the age of 18.

Resolution

As of 10/10/2023 there were 26 people, under the age of 18, identifying as disabled on housing list in Edinburgh. This is self assessed by the person completing the application.

Request no. 44997. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Wood-burning Stove Pollution in Edinburgh

It would be useful if I got data on the numbers and types of wood-burning stoves in Edinburgh.

Resolution

As there is no requirement for householders to apply for consent or notify the Local Authority of their intention to install a wood-burning stove or solid fuel appliance, data on the numbers and types of stoves in Edinburgh is not available.

Request no. 44999. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Rat Reports

From the period 2018/19 to 2022/23, how many reports did the council receive from residents and businesses about rat infestations.

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Request no. 45004. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 03/11/2023

Roads and Monuments

Multiple questions relating to whether the council has changed the names of any roads in the area and whether the council has removed or relocated any monuments, statues or plaques in the area between 1 May 2020 and 6 October 2023.

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Request no. 45005. Received: 08/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Enforcement Services

Multiple questions to request information regarding your Enforcement Services.

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Request no. 45008. Received: 08/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

Portobello Rugby Football Club

A copy of the lease made in 2023 by CEC in relation to the clubhouse building. A copy of any Licence granted in relation to hire of the clubhouse to the public/ in respect of sale/provision of food/alcohol and hours of operation agreed.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Premises Licence.

The requested lease has yet to be completed, therefore a copy cannot be provided at this time.

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Request no. 45010. Received: 09/10/2023, Resolved: 06/11/2023

Student Accommodation

Number of student beds given planning permission 2010 to present, vs number of non-student properties given planning permission for same time period, split by ward.

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Request no. 45012. Received: 08/10/2023, Resolved: 28/05/2024

Exclusions from school for children with ASL

Multiple questions in relation to formal exclusions for all children attending primary and secondary schools in Edinburgh in 2022.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received

Request no. 45014. Received: 06/10/2023, Resolved: 02/11/2023

Concerns Regarding Road Markings and Parking Restrictions - Abbey Street

Multiple questions relating to any information on future plans or considerations regarding parking restrictions in our neighbourhood and the planning and implementation of these road works.

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Request no. 45016. Received: 09/10/2023, Resolved: 06/11/2023

St Thomas of Aquin’s Roman Catholic School

Multiple questions in relation to how many sets/levels: how many classes are there in each set; how is the assessments to allocate pupils into levels carried out?

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Request no. 45017. Received: 09/10/2023, Resolved: 06/11/2023

Council stock of houses

Can I please have a breakdown from the last 4 months on the availability of council stock of houses. How many for Edinburgh North South East and West. From the 4 area's what were the Nationalities of the successful tenants.

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Request no. 45019. Received: 09/10/2023, Resolved: 06/11/2023

Restalrig Crescent, EH7

I am writing to you today to ask you about the 6 months last report of antisocial behaviour in regards to the building Restalrig Crescent, EH7.

Resolution

There are no such reports recorded in this period.

Request no. 45021. Received: 09/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

GAIST Survey

GAIST survey footage for West Harbour Road for the last 3 years in both eastbound and westbound directions of travel.

Resolution

We do not hold this information.

Request no. 45026. Received: 09/10/2023, Resolved: 17/01/2024 16:50:00

Stolen council-owned items or possessions

Please provide me with details of all council-owned items or possessions that have been stolen or unaccounted for in the last two financial years and so far this financial year (2023/24).

Request no. 45027. Received: 09/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Foster care retention statistics

Multiple questions in relation to Foster Carers.

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Request no. 45028. Received: 09/10/2023, Resolved: 06/11/2023

UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Provide a link/contact email where groups are able to apply for this funding? Please advise what funds local groups can apply for and detailed list of which council authorities (town/parish councils) in your area would be eligible to apply?

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Request no. 45030. Received: 10/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023

Recycling Centres

In the years below, how much waste was collected at your Recycling Centre's (tips) in tonnes. 2020: 2021: 2022: (If possible) 2023: Please can you also provide a breakdown for each waste type below, in tonnes, for the years above.

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Request no. 45031. Received: 10/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023 09:41:00

Scottish Employment Tribunal

Whether CEC has referred the officer to the SSSC for investigation.

Resolution

Request refused under section 38, 3rd party personal information.

Request no. 45032. Received: 10/10/2023, Resolved: 12/12/2023

Outside Broughton High School Delivery Entrance, Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 1RB

Please could you provide me with a copy of any Opening Notices (Street works Notices) you have received in respect of any utility, including any section 50 notices at the following location: could you check your records as far back as possible.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 45033. Received: 10/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023 17:00:00

TRO - Craigs Road

To ask for the Traffic Regulation Order that implemented the 20mph zone centred around Craigs Road, between its junction at Maybury Road and its junction at Drum Brae South.

Resolution

Response on page 41 of attachment

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Request no. 45040. Received: 10/10/2023, Resolved: 10/11/2023 10:35:00

Bus Stop vandalism

• The total number of bus stops in the local authority area; • The total number of bus stops that have required repair due to vandalism; • The cost to the local authority to repair vandalised bus stops; & more details

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Request no. 45041. Received: 10/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023

Bikes - Sheffield Stands

Please provide contact details and an email address for whomever manages the Sheffield stands (chrome hoops) in Edinburgh?

Resolution

Please contact Lewis Taylor at Lewis.taylor@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Request no. 45042. Received: 10/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023 15:52:00

Live Video Streaming via Cellular

Do you use Live Video Streaming via Cellular in any part of your operations (i.e. monitoring roads or road works, fly tipping, bus safety, anti-social behaviour); If yes, in which parts of the operations is it used; & 1 question

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Request no. 45043. Received: 10/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023

Children Missing From Care

The number of children going missing from care in the last two years and so far this year (2023/24); Please break the figures down to show their ages and how long they were missing (if known); & more details

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Request no. 45044. Received: 11/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Domestic & Non Domestic Council Properties

The total number of domestic properties and non-domestic properties you have; Number of visiting officers employed for inspections of these properties; visiting officer salaries

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Request no. 45046. Received: 11/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023

Blacket Avenue, Edinburgh

We are looking to ascertain if the council gave this building company any permission for carrying out the works and if any documents were submitted evidencing the company’s public liability insurers details.

Resolution

We hold no records of any permission being given by the Council in relation to these works, and we hold no records of the company’s public liability insurance details.

Request no. 45054. Received: 11/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Trees at Greenhill Court, Edinburgh

Please provide copies of correspondence sent & received in 2023 re any proposal for the felling of the mature lime trees at above site prior to the making of TPO NO 209; Copies of site inspection notes, documents, memoranda etc.

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Request no. 45055. Received: 11/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023

Counterfeit and Illegal Vapes

Total 8 questions relating to counterfeit and illegal vapes.

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Request no. 45059. Received: 11/10/2023, Resolved: 08/11/2023 10:46:00

Licensed Landlords

In the last two years, request for any records re the practice, procedures, governance and guidance pertaining to the review & checking for HMO enforcement purposes and, for the conduct of contact with occupants during site visits

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Request no. 45061. Received: 11/10/2023, Resolved: 08/11/2023 16:32:00

Rates - New and Improved Relief

Please provide me with a complete and up-to-date list of all properties that have received New and Improved Relief (Business Growth Accelerator relief), since its inception, from 01/04/2018 and to date.

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Request no. 45062. Received: 11/10/2023, Resolved: 08/11/2023 16:35:00

Fresh Start Relief

Request for a complete and up-to-date list of all properties that have received Fresh Start Relief, since its inception, from 01/04/2018 and to date

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Request no. 45063. Received: 11/10/2023, Resolved: 08/11/2023 16:44:00

Non-Domestic Rates Data

Please provide me with a complete and up-to-date list of all business (non-residential) property rates data for your local authority.

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Request no. 45064. Received: 10/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023

Corstorphine Community Centre

Please provide details of any complaints/ or accidents for the area around Corstorphine Community Centre in 2021 or 2022. Please provide inspection records for the area around Corstorphine Community Centre in 2021 or 2022.

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Request no. 45065. Received: 11/10/2023, Resolved: 08/11/2023 16:39:00

Utilities (Statutory Undertakers)

Please share your most up-to-date list of utilities (Statutory Undertakers) operating in your area.

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Request no. 45066. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 08/11/2023

Funeral Statistics 2000-2023

Can you tell me the total amount of funerals recorded for Edinburgh from 2000-2023 separated by year and type?

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Request no. 45067. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

PBSA student CT discounts /cost of waste collection/ holiday lets

Total value of student council tax discount at purpose-built student accommodation per annum in Leith Central Community Council (LCCC) area and across Edinburgh; how many student discounts granted in LCCC & across Edinburgh;& more

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Request no. 45068. Received: 11/10/2023, Resolved: 07/11/2023

Co-location of ASNs and Mainstream High Schools

How many sites where an Additional Support Needs (ASN) or similar High School for pupils with disabilities is co-located with a mainstream High School; in each case identified, what was the reason for building them on the same site; and more.

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Request no. 45069. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023 16:19:00

Roadworks at junction between Roseburn Place and Roseburn Street

How much did it cost to implement the CCWEL road changes at this junction; Since implementation of the changes, how many accidents or near misses have been recorded; How much compensation has been paid; & more

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Request no. 45072. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Mayfield Road - Closure

Who were the members of the City Wide Traffic Management Review Board who approved the closure in one direction and who also subsequently approved its extension to road closure notice. Can their review notes and approvals be published.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Minute from the City Wide Traffic Management Group meeting of Tuesday 2 November 2021 which contains the member names and a brief description of discussions.

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Request no. 45073. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023 15:18:00

Special Schools in Edinburgh

No. of children turned down for Special Schools in each of the last 5 years; pls provide the age of the child, the school the place was requested at, the reason the child's family were requested a place and the reason for turning it down.

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Request no. 45074. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Prevent Duty in Secondary Schools

I am looking for information on the Council’s implementation of the Prevent Duty in Secondary Schools; total 5 questions.

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Request no. 45075. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 17/11/2023

Edinburgh Council Tenants -Mould & Rising Damp in properties

How many tenants have reported black mould in their property in each of the last 5 years? Please also provide a breakdown according to partial postcode; AND same question for rising damp; & how many have been decanted for repair works

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Request no. 45076. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Licensing Scheme Applications

The number of applications received for a decision in a licensing scheme operated by the Local Authority; The number of applications where a hearing was held; & additional questions.

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Request no. 45077. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023 16:40:00

Temporary Homeless - Hotel Accommodation

How many temporary homeless people who were accommodated by you in Edinburgh hotels could not have their time extended due to the hotel being fully booked in each of the last 12 months; & 1 question

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Request no. 45079. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Safety Audit - Heritage Grange Estate

I have been made aware that a safety audit has been carried out at the behest of the council, on the Heritage Grange Estate in Burdiehouse/Mortonhall where I live; I request that the contents be released to us.

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Request no. 45080. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023 16:27:00

Spending on Translation and Interpreting Services

Please confirm your overall spending on Translation and Interpreting Services, for each of the financial years: 2020-2021 & 2022-2023; Please provide a breakdown of languages for the last 12 months; & more

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Request no. 45081. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Agency Social Workers

Please confirm how you procure agency staff for temporary social work requirements; and confirm how much the council spent on temporary social worker provision in the last financial year

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Request no. 45083. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023 15:38:00

LGBT & Equalities Act questions

Request for gender critical and LGBT information.

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Request no. 45084. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 17/11/2023

LGBT Training

Information requested regarding RSHP and LGBT content at school.

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Request no. 45085. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 15/12/2023

Complaints

Number of noise complaints made within your council’s borough/region over the last 24 month Number of residential parking complaints and/or disputes made over the last 24 months

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 45086. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023 16:33:00

School Meal Debt staffing

How many staff within the local authority are responsible for the administration of and recovery for school meal debt?

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Request no. 45091. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Leith Walk Cycle Path

Information regarding accidents or incidents which have been reported to Edinburgh Council (or Edinburgh Council has been made aware of) on Leith Walk since the installation and opening of its new cycle path.

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Request no. 45095. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023 17:28:00

20mph Market Research

I would like details of the 20 mph Market Research Survey conducted by the council via CDS Insights between February 3rd and March 1st.

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Request no. 45096. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Colinton Road, Edinburgh

Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the installation, management an operation of the traffic light system at Colinton Road, Edinburgh at its junction with Bridge Street and Woodhall Road

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Request no. 45097. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 17/10/2023

Skin piercing and tattooing premises

I am requesting a list of all skin piercing and tattooing premises within your council region.

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Request no. 45098. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Water Abstractions - Shell Maybury, 166 Glasgow Road

I would like to request any information held by The City of Edinburgh Council relating to water abstractions (groundwater or surface water) within 1km of the above site.

Resolution

There is no information held relating to known private groundwater abstractions which are located within a 1km radius of the premises at Shell Maybury, Glasgow Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8LS.

Request no. 45099. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Re-siting of Waste Bins in Roseburn Crescent

Notes/minutes of all meetings and or representations made by Hanover Housing to CEC regarding the re-siting of waste bins in Roseburn Crescent EH12 5NZ.

Resolution

The information held which is within scope, up to 16/10/2023, is attached.

There are no other notes or minutes held.

Third party personal information has been redacted from the documents provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

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Request no. 45100. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 16/11/2023

Data Collection - Duddingston Road

Request for the results of the data collected for the recent speed monitoring exercise.

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Request no. 45102. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 17/10/2023

Hedge Cutters

Are double sided hedge cutters more dangerous than single sided ones?

Resolution

Cancelled. This is not information we would hold.

Request no. 45103. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 17/11/2023

LGBT Training

Information requested regarding RSHP and LGBT content at school.

Resolution

The information you have requested has been provided in response to a duplicate request under reference 45084. This is available on the Disclosure Log.

Request no. 45104. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 10/11/2023

Beauty Therapy Registered Premises

The number of registered premises or practitioners who have been issued a licence of registration from your Council (in the past 10 yrs) for: Epilation Electrolysis to include advanced Semi-permanent make up

Request no. 45105. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Planning Officers

How many planning officers are currently employed by your local authority? How many of these employees are accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute? Please provide a breakdown of how many planning officers are over the age of 55.

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Request no. 45106. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 10/11/2023

Parking Tickets / PCNs

From 14/10/2022 to 13/10/2023: How many parking tickets/PCNs were issued; How much revenue was accumulated from parking tickets / PCNs; Which street was responsible for the greatest number of parking tickets/PCNs.

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Request no. 45109. Received: 13/10/2023, Resolved: 20/12/2023

Greenacre, Edinburgh, EH14 3HG

I would be grateful if you could confirm if you have any records of all complaints made regarding the stairs held within this building.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 45110. Received: 14/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Application for Planning Permission: 74 Eyre Place & 49 - 51 Eyre Place

On what date were the trees cut down? Did you authorise the cutting down of the trees? Did CEC own the application site, or part thereof, on the date the trees were cut down? Do you own the application site, or part thereof, as of today's date?

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Request no. 45113. Received: 14/10/2023, Resolved: 10/11/2023 09:13:00

The Hindu community - Funding

In the last 10 yrs: Allocation of funds specifically designated for the Hindu community; details on any funding that has been extended to interfaith bodies or other groups that the Hindu Community would qualify for; & 1 question

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Request no. 45119. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

ICT - Cyber Security

Numerous questions relating to the procurement of Firewall, Anti-virus, and Enterprise contracts.

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Request no. 45120. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

Edinburgh Tram Contractors

Accident Date: 07/05/2021; pls provide us with details of all contractors working on the Edinburgh Tram works/construction site on Leith Walk on 07/05/2021

Resolution

On site was Morrison Utility Services (MUS) (and their CCTV sub-contractor IWGS) and Sacyr Farrans Neopul (SFN) (and their sub-contractors Beattie’s and Class One).

Request no. 45122. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023

Vietnamese Food Cafe, 14 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh

Has the above premises registered on the Edinburgh Food Register. Also whether it was deemed necessary for the business to be approved and whether that approval was granted. I also request a copy of the application/registration form.

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Request no. 45124. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

Lothian Pension Fund - PEI Group - 16/10/2023

Request for the quarterly cash-flow reports from Q1 2023, if available, of all your private capital investments.

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Request no. 45127. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

ANPR Camera

I would like to request how much the council is spending on ANPR cameras for the low emission zone in Edinburgh. How many cameras will be installed, what is the cost for each camera and what will be the total cost?

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Request no. 45129. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 06/12/2023

Care Experienced Young People

Total 14 questions.

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Request no. 45130. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

Principal Occupational Therapist

Do you employ Occupational Therapists in your Council? 2. Do you have a Principal Occupational Therapist in your Council? If not, why not? If yes, please provide their pay scale

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Request no. 45134. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 22/11/2023

MEES Exemptions and Enforcement

Multiple questions: Could you provide the following data relating to MEES regulations for the timescale of 1 April 2018 to 30 March 2023? Also, the same data for the period of 1 April 2023 to 30 September 2023.

Resolution

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Regulations relate to the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, which apply to England and Wales only.

Request no. 45136. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 27/11/2023

Income and Expenditure - Cab Office

The last three years income and expenditure balance sheets for CEC's provision of licensed taxi's and PHC within the boundary of the City this would include the running finance of the cab office at MURRAYBURN RD.

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Request no. 45147. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 27/12/2023

Social Housing - Repair & Maintenance Works

Multiple questions relating to social housing.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 45148. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 22/11/2023

Vaping in Secondary Schools

For the past 5 years, broken down by year, how many reports have been submitted by secondary schools to the senior management team in relation to the underage use of vapes?

Resolution

No such reports have been identified in this period.

Request no. 45149. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

Illegal Sale of Vaping Device

How many licensed premises have been visited by Licensing Officers regarding allegations they have sold vaping devices to underage children? How many notices have been served? How many cases have been brought before the courts?

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Request no. 45150. Received: 15/10/2023, Resolved: 03/01/2024

Housing

How many residents this year have received temp housing that aren’t originally from Scotland? How many residents from Scotland have received temp housing this year? How many foreign residents have received permanent homes?

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 45151. Received: 16/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

Council Cars

I would like a breakdown of how many of the cars owned or leased by the council are 1. Diesel 2. Electric 3. Hybrid

Resolution

Diesel – 9

Electric – 104

Hybrid - 0

Request no. 45154. Received: 17/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

CCTV Moredun Park Road

On 6/9/23 around midday a third party reversed his car into mine outside Craigour Primary School.

Resolution

CCTV footage is only retained for 31 days and therefore, we do not hold this information.

Request no. 45155. Received: 12/10/2023, Resolved: 09/11/2023 16:36:00

Road repairs - St John's Road

Request for information relating to road surface repairs to the westbound carriageway of St John's Road between the B701 and Clermiston Road between January 2023 and June 2023

Resolution

Response provided within the Site History Report document.

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Request no. 45156. Received: 17/10/2023, Resolved: 13/11/2023

Business Intelligence

How many people work in your Business Intelligence team, if you have one? If you do have one, what is the annual cost of staffing your Business Intelligence team? Are you currently advertising any vacancies in your Business Intelligence team?

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Request no. 45157. Received: 18/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023

Resident Parking Permits

The number of resident parking permits issued (not guest permits) to addresses on Springvalley Terrace by year, for the past 5 years. How many households have a permit for more than one car; and more

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Request no. 45163. Received: 18/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Breaches of Planning Control

I would like to request the number of breaches of planning control in this local authority from the beginning of 2010 to the present day, or as recent as the data goes. This can be in either a yearly or quarterly format; & more

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Request no. 45165. Received: 18/10/2023, Resolved: 29/11/2023

Toilet Provision in Secondary Schools

Total of 8 questions regarding toilet provision in 11 named secondary schools.

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Request no. 45166. Received: 18/10/2023, Resolved: 29/11/2023

Toilet Provision in Secondary Schools

Total 8 questions, including: Total number of toilets in rooms designated for girl pupils; & more

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Request no. 45169. Received: 18/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Licensed Premises Details

Current Licence Holder and Designated Premises Manager for the following, along with effective dates for both positions: Tam O'Shanter Bar - 39 Great Junction Street Spey Lounge - 39 Leith Walk, Edinburgh Swanston Golf Club - 111 Swanston Road

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Request no. 45170. Received: 18/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023

Bringing bus services into public control

Provide details of any steps taken by CEC towards taking bus services into public control. This should include any correspondence between officials, officials plans within CEC, or scoping exercises that have taken place; & more details

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Request no. 45171. Received: 18/10/2023, Resolved: 20/12/2023

Debt Collection

Total 5 questions, including: How many court summons have your council issued in the following years: so far in 2023/24; 2022/23; 2021/22; 2020/21; 2019/ 2020; 2018/ 19.

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Request no. 45172. Received: 18/10/2023, Resolved: 24/10/2023

Craiglockhart Avenue, Edinburgh

Can you please provide further documents in respect of Ref:3363437 and the emergency works carried on carriageway.

Resolution

This work was carried out by Edinburgh Roads Services.

Request no. 45178. Received: 18/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Spending - Misogyny Campaigns

A breakdown of the amount your authority has spent on campaigns combating misogyny since January 2021. This includes spend on advertising, PRs and marketing advice etc.

Resolution

We do not hold this information,

Request no. 45179. Received: 18/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Sinclair Academy - St Margaret's RC Primary School, South Queensferry

Any communication with West Lothian Council regarding a possible catchment extension for Sinclair Academy (in Winchburgh) to incorporate St Margaret's RC Primary School, South Queensferry. Any internal communication within Edinburgh Council.

Resolution

There has been no communication with West Lothian Council or internal communication regarding this matter.

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Request no. 45183. Received: 19/10/2023, Resolved: 20/10/2023

SCOT (NA Funerals)

Any information you may hold relating to National Assistance Act or “Paupers funerals carried (sometimes referred to as 'Public Health' Funerals) where persons who have died with no known next of kin (blood relatives) since 1/8/23 to date.

Resolution

Closed - Repeated request.

Request no. 45186. Received: 19/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023

Magdala Crescent

Request for a copy of the draft report dated 10/10/23 and copies of any correspondence in relation to it.

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Request no. 45187. Received: 19/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Roti - Food Hygiene Report

Would it be possible to see the full report please? Has there been a follow up check which shows any issues have been addressed?

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Request no. 45190. Received: 19/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Eyre Place - Petroleum Tanks

Do you have any information regarding petroleum tanks on our site at Eyre Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 5EP?

Resolution

Having completed searches of records of both current and derelict petroleum stores, we have been unable to identify any information in the zone provided on the map at Eyre Place, Edinburgh.

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Request no. 45195. Received: 19/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023

Roundabout at Duke’s Walk and Meadowbank Terrace, Edinburgh

From January 2018 until present day: Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all records relating to the above locus.

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Request no. 45198. Received: 19/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards

How much public money over the last 3 years has been spent funding these cards either by giving people pre-paid amounts during cost of living crisis or by paying annual or one-off fees for producing cards or admin costs associated with the program?

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Request no. 45199. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 16/11/2023

Reinstatements in roads and footpaths

Can you please advise the number of the failed reinstatements for each year which were noted and recorded by your inspection staff?

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Request no. 45200. Received: 19/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh

Please provide all information requested in relation to the above locus. For the period from 14 September 2022 to the present date.

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Request no. 45201. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023

Rutland Square, Edinburgh

Date last time a directly employed CEC employee last assessed the adequacy of road parking markings at this location. Any notes or records held by CEC relating to road parking bay markings and signage in the last 3 years at the above address

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Request no. 45205. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 17/11/2023

Disciplinary Action Numbers

The total number of disciplinary actions taken against employees of your organisation over the past 12 months.

Resolution

In the period 01/11/22 to 31/10/2023 the Council has issued 23 disciplinary sanctions. This does not include cases that went to hearing and no action was taken.

Request no. 45206. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 24/01/2024

Short Term Lets Correspondence

All correspondence sent to local authorities in Scotland on the implementation of the short term lets scheme, over the past 12 months.

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Request no. 45207. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Bangla Kitchen in Davidsons Mains

I would like a copy of the last report produced by the Food Safety Officer.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.

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Request no. 45219. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 16/11/2023

Early Years

Children whose parents are here on a visa with ‘no recourse to public funds’ are only able to attend LA early learning and childcare settings, they will not be funded to attend nursery at a partner provider setting. Request to see Council’s policy?

Resolution

Unfortunately, the information is not held by the Council. We have no specific policy relative to this issue and rely on relevant legislations that prohibit those that are subject to immigration control from accessing public funds.

Request no. 45220. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023

Multiple Employment Contracts

Request all information regarding multiple contracts within your organisation? Numbers, gender split and when overtime begins.

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Request no. 45224. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Homelessness

How many households across your council area have approached the council for advice and support to prevent them becoming homelessness in the past five years. Break down from 2018-2022 and then any data you have so far this year.

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Request no. 45225. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Food Hygiene Report - Rabbit Food

Would it be possible to receive a copy of the Food Hygiene Report?

Resolution

Although we hold a record that an inspection was carried out on 31/05/2023, the electronic inspection record has been damaged and cannot be recovered. We do not hold the Record of Inspection in paper format.

Request no. 45227. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Peppers Sandwich Bar

Can I please have the food hygiene report for Peppers Sandwich Bar.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.

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Request no. 45228. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 17/11/2023

Low Traffic Neighbourhood changes in Leith

Councillor Chas Booth claims that the Low Traffic Neighbourhood changes in Leith have been judged to overwhelmingly positive. I would like to know what evidence he bases this on.

Resolution

We do not hold this information. The comment was made on the basis of communication (both verbal and written) received from constituents, not from information derived from a Council report.

Request no. 45229. Received: 20/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023

Learning Management System (LMS)

I would like to know more about your L&D/HR systems, specifically used for training staff, whether that be for basic compliance or the upskilling of staff.

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Request no. 45230. Received: 21/10/2023, Resolved: 24/10/2023

Bribery against Elected Members

I would like to know any details of allegations of bribery against elected members from January 2018 to date; broken down on a month by month basis with a brief summary of each allegation and any outcome.

Resolution

Complaints about elected members are investigated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

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Request no. 45232. Received: 21/10/2023, Resolved: 16/11/2023

Transport and Environment Committee - October 2023

What evidence exists to show that the reaction from Leith locals to the removal of non-residential through traffic from streets has been overwhelmingly positive?

Request no. 45233. Received: 21/10/2023, Resolved: 16/11/2023

Redeployment List

How many City of Edinburgh Council employees are currently waiting on the redeployment list and how much is this costing the council?

Resolution

As at 1st November, there are 14 colleagues on the redeployment register, salary costs per annum are: £642,605.

Request no. 45234. Received: 21/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023

Vehicle Accident Claims

Since 1 January 2021, in cases where City of Edinburgh Council has been at fault in vehicle accident claims, what proportion of claims has the Council initially contested liability before subsequently admitting fault and settling?

Resolution

We do not record this level of detail. We are only advised when a claim is Closed, Repudiated or Settled.

Request no. 45235. Received: 22/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023

Proposed Kirkliston High School

Please provide the business case for the proposed Kirkliston High School.

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Request no. 45237. Received: 21/10/2023, Resolved: 16/11/2023

Hui Chinese Takeaway and Delta Indian Takeaway

Are you able to provide the food safety/hygiene report of Hui Chinese Takeaway, Roseburn Terrace and Delta Indian Takeaway, Roseburn Terrace?

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Request no. 45238. Received: 21/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Rannaghor Indian Restaurant

Could I see the hygiene report for the Rannaghor Indian Restaurant at 8 Pentland View Court, Currie please?

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.

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Request no. 45239. Received: 21/10/2023, Resolved: 14/11/2023

Kentucky Fried Chicken and Cafe Andamiro

I write to request the food safety reports for two restaurants in Edinburgh: Kentucky Fried Chicken, 36 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DT and Cafe Andamiro, 111-113 Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9NG

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Request no. 45240. Received: 21/10/2023, Resolved: 16/11/2023

Rocksalt and Number 1 Sandwich Bar

Request for copies of the three most recent food safety inspection reports for the above premises?

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Request no. 45241. Received: 22/10/2023, Resolved: 15/11/2023

Redetermination Order - Braidburn area RSO/23/22

Please provide all information relating to 'Redetermination order Braidburn area RSO/23/22' ?

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Request no. 45242. Received: 22/10/2023, Resolved: 22/12/2023

A90, west of Barnton Junction

Please provide the number of tickets that were issued incorrectly for the Bus Lane on the A90, West of Barnton Junction also the number of tickets that were appealed successfully for the Bus Lane on the A90, West of Barnton Junction.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 45243. Received: 22/10/2023, Resolved: 16/11/2023

Rutland Square, Edinburgh

Number of parking tickets issued at 6 Rutland Square, Edinburgh within last 3 years (broken down by calendar month) - to include any ticket termed as 'opposite' or 'adjacent'

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Request no. 45250. Received: 23/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Incorrectly Parked Vehicles

Please provide details of ‘Incorrectly Parked Vehicles’ reports received and action taken (e.g. if a Parking Attendant was sent) for the last three months.

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Request no. 45253. Received: 23/10/2023, Resolved: 17/11/2023

Contingency Plans

Please provide me with a copy of any contingency plans you have in place, should there need to be a closure of a school or part of a school should Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete be found within the school estate.

Resolution

We do not hold this information. If a school needs to close, an Incident Management Team would be established immediately and the contingency plan for the accommodation of pupils would be part of the issues dealt with by that group.

Request no. 45255. Received: 23/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Contaminated Land

I'm looking to see if you have any designated contaminated land sites in your register?

Files

Request no. 45258. Received: 23/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Pizza Geeks - 'Improvement Required' Rating

Could I see the report on 10 May 2023 which led to 'Improvement Required' rating for Pizza Geeks at 19 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2BQ?

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.

Third party personal information has been redacted from the document provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Files

Request no. 45259. Received: 24/10/2023, Resolved: 17/11/2023

West Cromwell Street Repairs

Information on any and all building work/modifications/repairs made to the block at West Cromwell Street EH6 6JW between 2014-2023.

Files

Request no. 45260. Received: 24/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

Listed Building Consent, Application No: 20/03382/LBC

Documents held by Planning related to the following condition on Decision Notice dated 19/03/2021: 'Full details of the proposed fixing method shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for written approval prior to the erection of the plaque.'

Resolution

There is no relevant documentation held.

Request no. 45261. Received: 24/10/2023, Resolved: 22/12/2023

St Andrew Square in Edinburgh

Copies of all correspondence between (a) employees or representatives of the Council, and (b) the proprietors and authorized representatives of the buildings that share ownership of St Andrew Square in Edinburgh

Files

Request no. 45262. Received: 23/10/2023, Resolved: 22/12/2023

Celebrities turning on Christmas lights

The amount spent by the council on celebrities to turn on Christmas lights in 2020-2021, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023

Resolution

Nil. The Council has not had any celebrities involved in any switch-ons for the requested dates.

Request no. 45263. Received: 24/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

MS Victoria

Any and all communications from council officials regarding the ship and the refugees living there. Costs and subsequent housing correspondence.

Files

Request no. 45264. Received: 24/10/2023, Resolved: 17/11/2023

Parking Tickets

Can you tell me which streets in Edinburgh recorded the highest total of parking tickets issued – for 2023.

Files

Request no. 45265. Received: 24/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

Civerinos Slice - Food Safety Report

Please provide the Food Safety Officer’s report for Civerinos Slice, 49 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QP.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.

Third party personal information has been redacted from the document provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Files

Request no. 45266. Received: 24/10/2023, Resolved: 24/11/2023

Inspection report

I would like to request a copy of the Nine Dragons Chinese takeaway inspection report

Resolution

Cancelled by requester.

Request no. 45287. Received: 25/10/2023, Resolved: 22/11/2023

Barbecuing in Public Parks

I would like your assistance in understanding the local laws/regulations that you apply when considering cooking on BBQs in a public space.

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Request no. 45290. Received: 25/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Bus Lane Enforcement

Can you provide a detailed breakdown of where exactly this £2 million is spent on the transport network.

Files

Request no. 45291. Received: 23/10/2023, Resolved: 30/11/2023

Parking

I want to know how many complaints there have been about dangerous obstructive parking, whereabouts in the city they were and why the outcome was. How many temporary traffic orders or similar were granted and all other informaion.

Files

Request no. 45292. Received: 25/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Accessible Access

How many primary schools under the authority of the City of Edinburgh Council have permanent accessible access and how many school provide moveable accessible access.

Resolution

77 of our primary schools have permanent disabled access to all or some of the buildings on their premises. One primary school has a temporary ramp.

Request no. 45293. Received: 25/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

Void Council Properties

Void council properties by housing officer patch reference number, detailing number of bedrooms of each void property.

Resolution

Please refer to the following attached document:

‘45293 Void Properties_6 Nov 2023’

Files

Request no. 45294. Received: 25/10/2023, Resolved: 22/11/2023

Scott + Co

Request copies of all policies and procedures regarding the handling of complaints made against Scott + Co.

Files

Request no. 45295. Received: 25/10/2023, Resolved: 29/11/2023

Cattle Grids

Does the council currently have a policy of removing existing, or not installing new cattle grids? If so, why? Provide all information for years 2020 to 2023 to (end of Sept 2023)?

Files

Request no. 45301. Received: 25/10/2023, Resolved: 03/01/2024

Local Access Officers and Rangers

Regarding Local Access Officers and Rangers: Please confirm what staffing is provided to local access forums and what the membership is.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 45302. Received: 25/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

Colourful Doors in Edinburgh

How many complaints have there been regarding colourful doors in Edinburgh year on year by street. What are the outcomes of the complaints? What action and what result?

Files

Request no. 45303. Received: 25/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Protection of teacher numbers

Local Authorities total allocation of the £145.5million Scottish Government fund distributed to local authorities to protect teacher numbers; guidance on spending; provide breakdown; and SG request feedback on spending and the impact.

Files

Request no. 45304. Received: 26/10/2023, Resolved: 22/11/2023

Shared Repairs - Avondale Place

All evidence submitted to Edinburgh Shared Repairs Service regarding repairs to properties at 7, 8, 33 and 24 Avondale Place EH3 5HX - your reference 23-03538/INT1-B6.

Files

Request no. 45305. Received: 26/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Pizza Geeks

Request for a copy of the food safety inspection report for Pizza Geeks on Dalry Road.

Resolution

The information you have requested was provided in response to a similar request for information under reference 45258 and is available on the Disclosure Log

Request no. 45309. Received: 26/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

School rolls

Can you please provide the most up-to-date figure of the number of pupils attending each secondary school in the local authority area.

Request no. 45310. Received: 26/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Pentland Communications

For calendar year 2023, any correspondence between Cammy Day and Pentland Communications. Any cost incurred by CEC in relation to any work undertaken by Pentland Communications for the CEC since May 2022.

Files

Request no. 45311. Received: 26/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Aids for Daily Living Goods & Services Contract

Copy of the successful tenders; Final pricing of successful bidders; Expiry date of awarded contracts; Approximate renewal dates; Number/Name and Rank of bidders who submitted responses?

Files

Request no. 45314. Received: 26/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Flytipping incidents

The number of flytipping incidents reported. The number of fixed penalty notices issued for flytipping

Files

Request no. 45315. Received: 26/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

RAAC

How many homes managed/ owned by your local authority have been or are being surveyed for RAAC?

Files

Request no. 45316. Received: 24/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

Road Report Prepared for Gallagher Bassett

Please provide a copy of the report prepared by the Council in relation to this Gallagher Bassett claim.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached ‘Feature History Report’ that was provided to Gallagher Bassett in relation to the claim. This is the only ‘road report’ that was provided to Gallagher Basset with the claim.

Request no. 45317. Received: 26/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Computer studies

In your local authority, how many offers of training have been made to computer studies teachers to ensure their training and knowledge is up to date broken down by each school year since 2015.

Files

Request no. 45318. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

EPC Certificates in Rental Properties

How many domestic rental properties in your local authority area do not have a valid EPC certificate? How many fines issued since 2009?

Files

Request no. 45319. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 22/11/2023

Risk Assessments - Communal Bin Locations

Copy of risk assessments carried out for the new communal bins in locations P1-P10, S3-19 and S3-19 after major crash on 26/06/2023.

Files

Request no. 45320. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Moving and Handling Lead

The name and contact details of the Moving and Handling Lead within your council.

Resolution

We do not have a Moving and Handling Lead in the City of Edinburgh Council or the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership.

Request no. 45321. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Masti Indian restaurant 'Improvement required'

Request for the report on which the failing of Masti Indian restaurant at 9 Dundee Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 1DL is based

Files

Request no. 45322. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Food Safety Reports - La Garrigue and La Casa (Dalry)

Can I have a copy of the FSA Food Safety Officer reports for La Garrigue and La Casa (Dalry) please?

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Records of Inspection.

Third party personal information has been redacted from the documents provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Files

Request no. 45323. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Omar Khayyam Restaurant

Has there been any follow up carried out and improvements in their Hygiene standards since their inspection of November 2022?

Files

Request no. 45332. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 27/11/2023

Shanaz Takeaway - 45 Raeburn Place

I would like to request the food safety officers report for the takeaway.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.

Third party personal information has been redacted from the document provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Files

Request no. 45333. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Kwik-Fit 17-21 High St, Portobello High Street, Edinburgh EH15 1DW

Is the Council aware of any contamination issues or specific incidents in connection with the site? Provide all information relating to the above locus.

Files

Request no. 45334. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Average Temporary Accommodation Stay

The average time an individual has spent in temporary accommodation. Data fiscal year 2022-23. The average time a child (anyone under the age of 18) has spent in temporary accommodation. Data fiscal year 2022-23.

Files

Request no. 45335. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

1 Mid New Cultins - Winter Maintenance Records

Winter Maintenance Records for the locus at 1 Mid New Cultins, Edinburgh, EH11 4DH for the period 25 January 2021 to 27 January 2021.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached ‘Decision on Treatment’ reports and ‘Shift Summary Reports’ relevant to the period requested.

A ‘Decision Report’ is provided for 24/01/2021 as decisions on morning gritting are taken the night before.

Files

Request no. 45338. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Euro Business Solutions Ltd - 5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AN

To understand any health, safety and environmental issues that may be relevant to the business, provide all information requested.

Resolution

I can confirm that the City of Edinburgh Council holds none of the requested information in relation to this company.

Request no. 45339. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 01/12/2023

Insights on road infrastructure management

We are interested in a comprehensive understanding of how road maintenance is organised and prioritised by local authorities. Please provide all information.

Files

Request no. 45340. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

'New Refugees' and Housing

'New refugees’ has been defined as asylum seekers who have recently received a positive decision on their asylum application, granting them refugee or humanitarian status to remain in the UK. Provide all information requested.

Files

Request no. 45341. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 01/12/2023

Consortia Arrangement

How many consortia arrangements between schools were in place in the school year (a) 2019/20, (b) 2020/21, (c) 2021/22 and d) 2022-23 and all other information requested.

Files

Request no. 45342. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Prisoner Death

Please provide me with any correspondence relating to the death of prisoner Edward Cairney who died aged 82 on 15 October 2023.

Resolution

There is no such correspondence held by either our Bereavement Services or Justice Services teams. The City of Edinburgh Council had no involvement with the funeral arrangements.

Request no. 45344. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 06/12/2023 14:45:00

Performance Management Software

Does your organisation use specific performance management software? If the answer to is no, how does your organisation record performance management information?

Files

Request no. 45345. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

HC-One Limited

Do you have HC-One care homes within the local authority boundary? How much money received in the last 12 months?

Files

Request no. 45346. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Parking offences

Please give details of the parking enforcement actions that you (or contractors on your behalf) took over the past three years

Files

Request no. 45347. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 27/11/2023

West Town Feasibility Study - “constraints plan

Our client requests a copy of the constraints plan referenced in response to 44787.

Request no. 45349. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 01/11/2023

FOI Responses Related to Yellow Paint

To request copies of all Freedom of information responses related to yellow paint used on roads

Request no. 45350. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

Map tiles for Montpelier Park

Request for a copy of that other traffic order in PDF format, with searchable / selectable text, and inclusive of all schedules and any applicable map tiles.

Files

Request no. 45352. Received: 29/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

Housing Information

When was the property ** St Stephen St, designated as PF2 and on what basis?

Files

Request no. 45353. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 27/11/2023

Kebab Mahal

Please send me a copy of the inspector report of May 2023 (Improvement Required) for Kebab Mahal, 7 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.

Third party personal information has been redacted from the document provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Files

Request no. 45365. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 21/11/2023

Industrial Action - School Closures

The number of FTE staff days lost due to strikes in 2022/23 and 2023-year to date; breakdown how many of these days relate to school staff; also how many calendar days in which schools were closed in the same period.

Files

Request no. 45366. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 27/11/2023

Road Safety Report - Redford Avenue, EH13

I would like to receive a copy of the latest road safety inspection for Redford Avenue EH13 0BU.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Feature History Report.

Files

Request no. 45367. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 27/11/2023

Certificate of Lawfulness - Short Term Let applications

Please provide any information you hold relating to the processing of Certificate of Lawfulness applications re. short-term lets in Edinburgh; & more details

Request no. 45368. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 28/11/2023

Pedestrian Crossing - Main Street

How many times have you repaired the button for the pedestrian crossing on Main Street, adjacent to Silverknowes Road South since Jan 2018? If the answer is zero, how many times has a repair been requested, since Jan 2018?

Files

Request no. 45369. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Environmental Report - George Bowers Butchers

Request for a copy of the most recent officer's report for George Bowers Butchers, Raeburn Place EH4.

Resolution

Please see attached

Files

Request no. 45370. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 28/11/2023

Primary & Secondary Schools - Staff Sickness Absence

How many sickness days for the reason of mental health (including stress, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc.) were taken in your local authority each year since 2018/19? Please provide information for your council’s teaching-related staff.

Files

Request no. 45371. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 28/11/2023

Training relating to “trauma Informed practice

What percentage of your workforce have completed training relating to “trauma Informed practice? Are you able to demonstrate that your organisation is embedding destigmatising language and practices relating to care experienced people?

Files

Request no. 45373. Received: 29/10/2023, Resolved: 09/01/2024

Education and Additional Support After 18

Please can you confirm how many applications you have received from 2020 to 2023 from young people requesting an additional ‘seventh’ year of high school education and all other information requested.

Files

Request no. 45374. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 28/11/2023

Street Cleansing & Maintenance

I request a note of all streets that have been weeded this year as Cllr Arthur claimed it had started. I also request a note of all the streets 'deep cleansed / blitz' this year again as Cllr Arthur stated in a Q & A dated 31st August 2023.

Files

Request no. 45375. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Ting Thai (previously Saboteur), 19-20 Teviot Place, Edinburgh

Please provide information relating to the findings regarding any investigations into the premises’ stairs or inadequate lighting.

Files

Request no. 45379. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 28/11/2023

Election Results

Request for polling district or ward-level election results for any general elections for which they can be tabulated.

Files

Request no. 45380. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 29/11/2023

Bowers Butcher Food Standard Report

Could you please send me a copy of the report completed in March this year.

Resolution

Please see attached

Files

Request no. 45381. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 28/11/2023

Food Standard Report - Ristorante Sambuca, 101 Causewayside, Edinburgh

Please provide a copy of the Inspection Report for the above named premises.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.

Third party personal information has been redacted from the document provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Files

Request no. 45382. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 12/12/2023

Pest control reports and callouts

How many reports/callouts from pest control the Council has had from residents/businesses on vermin such as rats, mice, wasps and ants during the years 2020 to 2023.

Files

Request no. 45386. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 28/11/2023

Cycle Infrastructure

The total distance within the local authority area in each of the last 5 fiscal year : 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date; What is the total distance of cycle infrastructure in the local authority area?

Files

Request no. 45391. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 27/11/2023

Flooding in Ellen's Glen Road

Request for any copies of risk assessments or reports relating to flooding in Ellen's Glen Road since the culvert collapse on 13 July 2023; & more details

Files

Request no. 45396. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 11/12/2023

Historic Parking Traffic Order

'The Corporation of Edinburgh [Traffic Regulation Restrictions on Waiting and Unloading and Parking Places) Order 1971', made in Feb 1973. Specifically the Terms/Conditions under which Permits were issued after the Order was made.

Files

Request no. 45398. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 28/11/2023

Bruntsfield Place - Road Inspection report

Request for Road Inspection report and details of who filled in the pothole after I reported it.

Resolution

Please find the Site History Report for Bruntsfield Place attached.

Files

Request no. 45409. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 27/11/2023

Private Water Supply Enquiry

We're trying to identify any private water supplies within 1km of the works so that any possible impacts can be assessed and mitigated. Confirm if you have any private water supplies registered in the area highlighted on the attached map.

Files

Request no. 45410. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 23/11/2023

Social Workers

For the year 2022/23, what was the total number of days that social workers were absent from work due to mental ill health?

Resolution

2,245.5 FTE Days

Request no. 45411. Received: 30/10/2023, Resolved: 27/11/2023

Sainsburys 39 Westfield Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2QW

Could you please confirm whether the site is registered as ‘Contaminated Land’ under Part 2A of the EPA 1990? In addition to the above, could you please provide me with any and all environmental records you might have for this site?

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Request no. 45420. Received: 31/10/2023, Resolved: 28/11/2023

Council Vacancies

Can I have a breakdown of the 2300 vacant posts by department plus the total salary cost of these per department? Children, Education and Justice Services, Corporate Services, Health and Social Care, Place

Resolution

There were not 2,300 vacant posts.

Files

Request no. 45636. Received: 27/10/2023, Resolved: 20/11/2023

CCTV footage - Queensferry Road

Re. vehicle accident at Queensferry Road, Quality Street-Craigcrook Road Junction - 23 October 2023.

Resolution

We have reviewed our public space cameras in the area for but the collision you describe was not captured and consequently we will be unable to provide any data.

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