Freedom of information (FOI) disclosure log

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Request no. 40856. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Heriot-Watt University Research Park

All information relating to Contaminated Land at Heriot-Watt University Research Park (5x plots), Research Avenue North, Riccarton, CURRIE, EH14 4BE. In addition, do you have record of any Private Water Supply (PWS) within 1km of the sites?

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Request no. 40864. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Friends Groups

Please provide details of the person(s) whom have the authority to manage 'Friends groups' within CEC.

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Request no. 40865. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 17/04/2023

Schools & Mental Health

What funding is City of Edinburgh designating towards the wellbeing of teachers and schooling staff in your local area? What funding is being designated to schools, specifically for student wellbeing in your local area and all other information.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 40866. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

VAT Information Request

Please can you confirm if your authority has paid fees to any of your suppliers of Adult or Children care plus standard rated VAT (at 20%) at any time within the last six months?

Resolution

I can confirm that the City of Edinburgh Council has paid fees to care providers including VAT in the last six months.

Request no. 40869. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 28/02/2023

Council Blacklists

To request publication of any blacklists which the council may operate. - serial complainers - violent/aggressive/abusive persons - troublemakers - campaigners/activists

Resolution

The Council does not hold a central register of individuals such as the one provided by the London Borough of Hillingdon. Such information is recorded at a local level by the relevant service areas.

Request no. 40870. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Local Visitor Levy

1. Does the local authority have any plans to adopt the Local Visitor Levy (Tourist Tax)? 2. If the local authority does have such plans, what costs is the local authority planning on introducing?

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Request no. 40872. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

City Parks' Seats

Where were the 40 benches placed that were newly installed in the city's parks in 2022? Seats used to be in Baronscourt Park but were apparently removed due to antisocial behaviour. How many were removed, as a result of ASB?

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Request no. 40873. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 07/03/2023

Child Restraint

In relation to both educational and care settings, any and all official definitions of: What constitutes child restraint, the specific circumstances under which it is deemed necessary and if not recorded, the reasons why it is not.

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Request no. 40874. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 05/04/2023

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.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 40875. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

STEM subjects

How many teachers did the local authority employ to teach STEM subjects (as listed) in total in each of the following years: 2007, 2015, 2022?

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Request no. 40876. Received: 02/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

HMO Licence Exemption

Please provide all the information retaining to and the specific reason why a property/flat at 107 Bellevue Road, Edinburgh is exempt from obtaining an HMO Licence.

Resolution

There has been no exemption given for this property.

Request no. 40882. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Spending on Equality, Diversity, and Unconscious Bias Training for Council Staff

For the FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, provide a breakdown of all council spending on equality, diversity, and unconscious bias training for council staff. To include, travel and accommodation costs where staff have been sent on such courses.

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Request no. 40892. Received: 02/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Social Care

How many residents in your council area are waiting to be assessed for social care or are awaiting a care package. How many social care staff are needed in your council area to meet demand and all other information?

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Request no. 40893. Received: 02/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Zero Hours Contracts

Does your council employ people on Zero Hours Contracts? If Yes, how many and which roles do they perform? If Yes, why does your council use these contracts?

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Request no. 40894. Received: 02/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Modern Languages

Request for data relating to modern languages in Primary Schools.

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Request no. 40895. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 03/04/2023 16:58:00

Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2022/23 - Security Cost

What was the cost to the City of Edinburgh Council for security at the Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2022/23?

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Request no. 40896. Received: 02/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Number of student flats in the West of Edinburgh

The total number of student flats built over the last, say five years, from Fountainbridge westbound to Sighthill?

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Request no. 40897. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Compensation for Damage to Private Emergency Accommodation

For FY; 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 (to present): request relating to compensation paid to private housing companies for damage done by homeless people/rough sleepers to emergency accommodation.

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Request no. 40898. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Working from Home

How many employees work from home (work from home being more than 5 hours per day) more than once a week? The number able to perform their work remotely? Percentage of time, per week, are employees entitled to work from home?

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Request no. 40899. Received: 01/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Anti-Social Behaviour Officers

Please provide the job description, roles and responsibilities of one of your ASB officers and the rates of pay. Any other info like the amount of live ASBO’s.

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Request no. 40900. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Strikes by Council Workers

FY 2021-2022, and from start of FY 2022 to 31 December 2022: The total number of days during this period affected by strike action by any member of council staff or council contractors. The total number of hours lost to strike action?

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Request no. 40905. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 07/03/2023

Tram Fares

How much has Edinburgh City Council spent on free tram fares for those under 22 since the Scottish Government introduced its free travel scheme for people under 22?

Resolution

The Council has approved £0.500m of funding to support delivery of free tram travel for Under 22s within the city. This funding will be passed to Edinburgh Trams for operation of the scheme until 31 March 2023.

Request no. 40906. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Contaminated Land (Dreghorn Barracks)

If you would be able to please examine your records and inform us of any information relating to potentially contaminated land within this area?

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Request no. 40907. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Contaminated Land (Colinton Barracks)

If you would be able to please examine your records and inform us of any information relating to potentially contaminated land within this area.

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Request no. 40908. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 21/03/2023

Statues, Blue Plaques and Street Names

Total number of a) statues, b) blue plaques, c) street names, d) public spaces such as squares or parks and e) public buildings such as libraries and leisure centres; how many were erected in memory of or named after; any planning policies.

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Request no. 40909. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Union Funding Since 2021/22

FY 2021-2022, and from the start of FY 2022 up to 31 December 2022: The total amount of money paid by the council to individual trade unions for whatever reason. The name(s) of the trade union(s) to which council money was paid.

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Request no. 40910. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 06/04/2023

Expenses

All information for the FY 2020-21, 2021-2 and from the start of FY 2022 to 31 December 2022: List all expenses incurred by the Leader of the Council and other members of the Cabinet, Cars/Taxis/Chauffeur, Flights, First class rail tickets.

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Request no. 40911. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Union Facility Time

For FY 2021-2022, and from the start of FY 2022 to 31 December 2022: Total number (absolute number and full time equivalent) of employees who are trade union reps. Number who spent at least 50 per cent of their time on union duties.

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Request no. 40915. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Bryson Road, Edinburgh, at its junction with Fowler Terrace

We should be grateful if you could provide us with inspection records in the vicinity for 1 year prior to 20 October 2022 together with details of any accidents. Provide a copy of the Council’s policy regarding footway defects.

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Request no. 40916. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Zone 8 Parking Permits and Bays

The total number of Zone 8 parking permits sold by Edinburgh Council in the last 12 months or in the last annual accounting period and the number of Zone 8 parking bays available.

Resolution

There are currently 1,426 active Residential Parking Permits on issue in Zone 8. There are approximately 1,297 parking places within Zone 8.

Request no. 40919. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Potholes

FY 2021/22, and 2022/23 to 31/12/222: Number of Potholes reported, repaired, not repaired. Cost of repairs and compensation paid out.

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Request no. 40923. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Bin Collection Rates

In relation to individual bins of individual households - refuse and recycling, in a standard month, how many times a month are: a. Recycling bins collected b. Domestic refuse bins collected

Resolution

Both are collected fortnightly on alternating weeks for kerbside properties.

Request no. 40925. Received: 03/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Care Home Vacancies

In each quarter since Q1 of 2018/19 please provide the occupancy rate of council owned elderly care homes in this council area. What is the longest period an individual has been waiting to be housed or redirected to another elderly care home?

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Request no. 40926. Received: 04/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Multi level classes

In the current academic year (2022-2023) in your local authorities secondary schools the number of schools where there are ‘multi level’ classes and all other information requested.

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Request no. 40927. Received: 04/02/2023, Resolved: 07/03/2023

Injuries at School

For past five academic years: 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023: In your LA, the number of ambulance calls, pupils sent to hospital, reported instances of violence resulting in injury to primary and secondary schools.

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Request no. 40928. Received: 04/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Scottish National Care Service

Request correspondence since June 2022, between Edinburgh City Council and GP representatives or Scottish Govt. regarding proposals to implement a Scottish National Care Service and, in particular, the implications for your local authority area.

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Request no. 40929. Received: 05/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Sale of 5-6 Marshall's Court, Edinburgh EH1 3AL

Copies of briefings to, and invoices received by, the Council or its agents for services provided by accountants, solicitors, estate agents, valuers, architectural practices or other professional advisers June to May 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

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Request no. 40930. Received: 06/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Maki Ramen, Fountainbridge

I’d like to request the hygiene report for Maki Ramen, Fountainbridge location.

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Request no. 40932. Received: 06/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Heads of Council and Various Services

CEO of council, Leader of council, The Mayor, Member for the environment, Director of Services, Head of Street Team, Head of Waste, Head of Parks, Head of Highways.

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Request no. 40933. Received: 06/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Net Zero/Carbon Emission Reduction Advertising Campaigns

Total figure for how much the council has spent on incl. planned expenditure on net zero/carbon emission reduction advertising campaigns, incl. money on public communications, social media adverts, public relations and other marketing.

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Request no. 40935. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Active Notices - Environmental Protection Act

Please provide details of any notices that remain active on properties within your Council area served under Environmental Protection Act.

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Request no. 40937. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Pregnant Women in Temporary Accommodation

The number of pregnant women currently in temporary accommodation.

Resolution

There are 10 pregnant women currently (as at 07/02/23) in temporary accommodation.

Request no. 40938. Received: 06/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

External contractors for public relations

How much money have you spent on external contractors for public relations (including marketing and communications), a) In the financial year 2021/22 b) So far in the financial year 2022/23?

Resolution

a) In the financial year 2021/22

£655,982.04

b) So far in the financial year 2022/23?

£677,039.65

Request no. 40942. Received: 06/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Ukrainian refugees

1. The number of Ukrainian refugees, of all ages, currently in temporary accommodation. 2. The number of Ukrainian refugees, under the age of 18, currently in temporary accommodation.

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Request no. 40943. Received: 06/02/2023, Resolved: 06/03/2023

Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland

Details of any inspection records for the Silo Bar premise covering the period 23rd June 2022 to the 26th June 2022 inclusive.

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Request no. 40944. Received: 06/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Street names

How much have you: a) spent on changing street names in the financial year 2021/22

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Request no. 40946. Received: 06/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Bullying in all high schools

Yearly reports of bullying in all high schools in the council area from 2018 to the most recent date.

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Request no. 40947. Received: 06/02/2023, Resolved: 06/03/2023

Social Housing Evictions

How many social housing tenants have been evicted between 06/09/2022 to beginning of February 2023? Rent arrears, eviction notices, eviction proceedings.

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Request no. 40948. Received: 06/02/2023, Resolved: 06/03/2023

Council Tax Debt Enforcement

Does the Council refer residents to debt collection services of any kind (including Sheriff Officers) if they are overdue / haven’t paid a Council Tax payment? Plus other questions.

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Request no. 40949. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 10/03/2023

Active travel redesigns

How much money has the Council spent on its active travel action plan so far? How much money has the Council spent on active travel designs on Leith Walk so far?

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Request no. 40950. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Cuts to services

Can you confirm whether all council-ran services which support vulnerable and/or disabled residents, such as day-care centres, have resumed fully to pre-pandemic levels of in person provision and activity?

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Request no. 40951. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 06/03/2023

Asbestos Claims

The number of school employees (existing and retired staff to include teaching staff, school support staff and caretakers, etc) and ex-pupils that have pursued a claim against you for exposure to asbestos, 2016 - 2021.

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Request no. 40952. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 21/03/2023

Homelessness

Data of number of homeless people in Edinburgh for the past 5 years (numbers for each year)?

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Request no. 40961. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 17/04/2023

Contact details of officers

Contact details for the manager of the Job Centre and the British National Overseas programme under City of Edinburgh.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 40962. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Free school meals

How many children in the local authority area are eligible for free school meals in each school year (excluding Primary 1 to Primary 5)?

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Request no. 40963. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 07/03/2023

Correspondence from Leader of the Council

Please can you provide All emails to and from the Leader of the Council and anyone from, Taipei, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached e-mail correspondence and attachments held for the period 01 May 2022 and 07 February 2023.

Request no. 40964. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 06/04/2023

Trees Cut Down

Please can you confirm how many trees have been cut down by the Council during the past 12 months and during 2022.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 40965. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 17/04/2023

Council employees meetings attended

Please can you confirm how many meetings have been attended by council employees during the past 12 months and during 2022 with representatives of: Extinction Rebellion Just Stop Oil Stonewall Stop the War Trade Unions

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 40966. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 10/02/2023

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay

We need costs of :- Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, security arrangements costs

Resolution

Logged in error. Please see 40895

Request no. 40977. Received: 07/02/2023, Resolved: 01/03/2023

Scaffolding - The Glebe, Dalmeny

Has the scaffolding been put up for number 17 and number 18 separately or jointly ?

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Request no. 40980. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Private Water Supplies

Can you provide us with the address of each property with a private water supply, we do not wish to be provided with any personal details on the owners of any properties.

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Request no. 40981. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Tank Decommissioning - Orchard Brae

Request for any details on the decommissioning of the tank in question or any others located at the Site.

Resolution

We have been unable to locate any information with regard to the current or derelict petroleum tanks.

Request no. 40982. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Recycling Rates

What is the recycling rate (as a percentage of the total weight of waste) for all waste produced in the council area for the financial year 2021-22, and from the start of financial year 2022 to 31 December 2022 and all other information.

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Request no. 40983. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Treatment (Salt) on roads

1. How many tonnes of treatment (salt) were used on roads by Edinburgh Council in each of the following months: 2. How many separate treatment vehicles were used on roads by Edinburgh Council in each of the following months:

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Request no. 40984. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Cost of Disposal of Illegal Vapes

Total number or weight of illegal disposable vapes seized by the council over the past three years, details of the policy outlining how the council must dispose and total cost to the council of securely destroying the illegal disposable vapes?

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Request no. 40996. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Dog Control Notice's

• How many owners have been in breach of a Dog Control Notice • How do you store the information of those who have been in breach of a Dog Control Notice

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Request no. 40997. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Potholes or Road Defects

The total number of potholes or road defects reported, broken down by month, for the years 2021 and 2022

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Request no. 40998. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Pest control

The total number of domestic visits (excluding commercial premises) to address mice and/or rat infestations in the last three years:

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Request no. 40999. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Non-domestic Rates (NDR) - Credit

All properties within your Billing Authority area where there is either a credit held on the account or there was previously a credit which has now been written on.

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Request no. 41000. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 02/03/2023

Vaping

How many people vape in Edinburgh? How many underage people vape in the city?

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Request no. 41001. Received: 09/02/2023, Resolved: 23/02/2023 15:11:00

SLT application

I would like detailed information on the assessment criteria used by Edinburgh city council planning authority when assessing applications for the change of use of permanent residence to short terms lets (“SLTs).

Request no. 41002. Received: 08/02/2023, Resolved: 03/03/2023

Back Office Applications

What applications is your organisation using for the following back-office functions, also using for the following business areas, Microsoft products or uses Microsoft Office 365 and names and email contacts.

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Request no. 41003. Received: 09/02/2023, Resolved: 09/03/2023

Council Debt

How much debt CEC began with in 1996? Why also is there no figure for 2001? How many homes did CEC manage in 2010/11 and 2022/2023? How many homeless people registered as homeless with CEC in 2010/11 and in 2022?

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Request no. 41006. Received: 09/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Friends Groups

Please provide information of legal actions taken against CEC due damage to property or injury to person(s) caused by any of the Friends groups.

Resolution

Although we are aware of one pending legal action of this type against the Council, as there is no date parameter specified in the request, we cannot provide the definitive number of such actions.

Request no. 41018. Received: 09/02/2023, Resolved: 09/03/2023

Hong Kongers

How many have settled in Scotland since 2019 under BNO? How many have settled in Edinburgh under the BNO visa? How many are between the ages of 19 and 25 and over the age of 65? Any budget allocated for AEB? Any Housing support.

Request no. 41019. Received: 09/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Chief Executive

All information regarding the current financial value of the council pension of your chief executive in the last six years, for example since January 2017.

Request no. 41020. Received: 09/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

School term dates 2006/07 to 2021/22 by local authority

(1) supply these dates (2) include in-service training days (INSETs) and occasional holidays such as Mid-term and May Day; (3) for each period, list the ‘Open’ date as the first day and ‘Close’ date as the last day that schools were open.

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Request no. 41021. Received: 09/02/2023, Resolved: 23/02/2023

Former MOD site at Craigiehall Camp

I would like to receive all information relating to discussions that have taken place between City of Edinburgh Council and the Ministry of Defence regarding the disposal and possible acquisition of the former MOD site at Craigiehall Camp.

Resolution

Request cancelled by requester.

Request no. 41022. Received: 09/02/2023, Resolved: 14/02/2023

Council Employees

Please supply the total number of people employed by the City of Edinburgh Council who have a salary in excess of £125,000 pa.

Resolution

The information you have requested was provided in response to a recent request under reference 40527 and is available on the disclosure log.

Request no. 41023. Received: 09/02/2023, Resolved: 03/03/2023

Public toilet facilities

Toilet facilities next to Gladstone's Bar (Great Junction Street, Leith). Can you provide me information such as when closed, why closed, what is current position e.g. redevelopment as toilets, other redevelopment sale, ownership etc.

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Request no. 41024. Received: 09/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Local Authority Electricity Generation Assets

Do you own or operate electricity generation assets which export to the grid? If so, what technologies? How much electricity (in kWh) would you expect to be exported, per asset, per year? etc

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Request no. 41026. Received: 10/02/2023, Resolved: 09/03/2023

Applications 22/03834/FUL and 22/03833/FUL at 72-74 Eyre Place

Please provide all communications sent or received between representatives of the council Planning Department and the applicant, or representatives of the applicant (including but not limited to CA Eyre Place.

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Request no. 41027. Received: 10/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Property Disposal – West Park Place

The market valuation of this property either at the time of disposal by CEC and/or the most recent previous valuation available. Details of the conditions of disposal. The most recent survey of the building's condition conducted.

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Request no. 41029. Received: 10/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

National 4, 5, or higher maths

Within the Edinburgh Council Local Authority have any learners sat national 4, 5, or higher maths before S4 and if so what school year and school did they attend.

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Request no. 41030. Received: 10/02/2023, Resolved: 07/03/2023

Debt referrals for Council Tax

How many residents have been referred to debt collectors/sheriff officers for council tax purposes in the last four years of billing periods?

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Request no. 41031. Received: 10/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Litter

Please may I request data on reports of litter, fly tipping or overflowing litter bin and full and overflowing communal bin with location data (postcode or similar) for the year 2022?

Resolution

Please refer to the attached spreadsheets which provide service request data for 2022 including the street that each request relates to.

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Request no. 41032. Received: 10/02/2023, Resolved: 09/03/2023

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine/PFLP

Please can you disclose all information you hold on the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, otherwise commonly known as the PFLP?

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Request no. 41033. Received: 10/02/2023, Resolved: 15/02/2023 12:49:00

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine/PFLP

Please can you disclose the number of Prevent referrals made by or to your organisation regarding the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, otherwise commonly known as the PFLP since 1st January 2012?

Request no. 41034. Received: 10/02/2023, Resolved: 07/03/2023

School Suspensions - Carrying Weapons

In the academic years (2022-2023); 2021-2022; 2020-2021; 2019-2020; 2018-2019 in your local authorities primary and secondary schools: The number of instances a pupil has been suspended for carry a dangerous weapon or item?

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Request no. 41035. Received: 12/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Burials and Cremation Statistics 2015-2022

Request the total amount of burials and cremations seperated by year from 2015-2022?

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Request no. 41036. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023 14:12:00

Councillors Parking Tickets

All information in the last five years (since Jan 2018) on parking penalties incurred by councillors which were later rescinded or, otherwise not paid. This should include detail on multiple times this has happened for a named individual.

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Request no. 41038. Received: 11/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Whistleblowing Review

Why was the detailed testimony collected as part of the ‘Review of the Whistleblowing and Organisational Culture of the City of Edinburgh Council’ not included in the final report and all other information requested.

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Request no. 41039. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 07/03/2023

Christmas Market in 2022

What were the costs of reinstating Princes Street Gardens following the Christmas Market in 2022 and who paid for these costs? Similarly, what will be the cost of reinstatement in 2023 and how will this cost be met?

Resolution

2022 - £60,110
2023 - £42,240

Costs are met by the event organiser through a re-instatement bond. No costs are incurred by the Council.

Request no. 41040. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

White Horse Restaurant

The food hygiene report for The White Horse Restaurant from their recent inspection.

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Request no. 41047. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Social Housing and Right-to-Buy Sales

I would like access to more detailed data, i.e. at a finer geographical level, on social housing stock and Right-to-Buy sales in the Council area for the period 1980-2021.

Resolution

Part response provided.

Request no. 41050. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Home to School Transport - Taxi & PHV Contract

Knowledge of whether your authority directly procures taxi & PHV services. If yes, provide contact details for us to communicate with them. If no, we would appreciate the same details of any over-arching authority; the Council or (LEA).

Resolution

Yes, we do have a contract with taxis, coaches and Private Hire Vehicles for this service. The Place, Operational Services, City Wide Services Manager responsible for this contract is Frank Henderson - frank.henderson@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Request no. 41053. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Pupil Ratio

In the current academic year (2022-2023) and academic years 2021-2022; 2020-2021; 2019-2020; 2018-2019 in your local authorities primary and secondary schools: the school counsellor – pupil ratio.

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Request no. 41054. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Pornography in School

In current academic year (2022-2023), and 2021-2022; 2020-2021; 2019-2020; 2018-2019 in LA secondary schools: the number of instances where: a pupil was found to be in possession or pupils were found to be watching pornography.

Resolution

There is no specific field for recording this and therefore we are relying on searching through the free text. There are 23 secondary schools and it is estimated that this task would take 86.25 hours. Therefore, we are not obliged to respond.

Request no. 41055. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 03/04/2023

Subject fees in secondary school

In current academic year (2022-2023) and 2021-2022; 2020-2021; 2019-2020; 2018-2019 in LA secondary schools: the number of subjects pupils are charged a fee for the course. For each school: the subject and the fee per pupil.

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Request no. 41056. Received: 10/02/2023, Resolved: 07/03/2023

Application for renewal of street trader licence

Request for a copy of the granted licence.

Files

Request no. 41057. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 30/03/2023

Social Work Funding

I am writing to request information regarding the forecasted budget for social work departments operated by the local HSCP, as agreed by the Integrated Joint Board and all other information requested.

Files

Request no. 41058. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Parking

Please let me know if there will be parking provision made in the cemetery for the public in 2023. If not in 2023 when will there be parking provision and how many spaces will be created?

Resolution

There are no plans to create car parking at Dalry Cemetery.

Request no. 41059. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Dalry Cemetery - Keep Clear

“Please let me know if there when “KEEP CLEAR will be painted on the paved area at the entrance driveway at Dalry Cemetery.

Resolution

There are no plans to paint this on the shared access to Dalry Cemetery at present.

Request no. 41060. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Paved Area Dalry Cemetery

Please let me know, when the Friends of Dalry cemetery were informed, not to work on the paved area at Dalry Road entrance and the officer who informed them.

Files

Request no. 41061. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Dalry Cemetery Gates

Please let me know what the policy is for keeping Dalry Cemetery gates open for vehicles and pedestrians.

Resolution

There is no such Council policy.

Currently, Dalry Cemetery gates are permanently held open on a trial basis. A policy decision for the future has not been set.

Request no. 41062. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Police Box on Balcarres Street

Who owns the police box on Balcarres Street, Morningside. And I’d also like to know who owns the old ticket (I think that’s what it is) box on the bridge at Morningside station. Both are not in use.

Resolution

This information is held by the Registers of Scotland.

Request no. 41072. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 30/03/2023

Ocean Drive at the former roundabout intersecting with Melrose Drive

Whether or not Ocean Drive at the former roundabout intersecting with Melrose Drive, is adopted in terms of Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. If it is not adopted, please provide occupier's details.

Files

Request no. 41073. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

Producer Compliance scheme

The name of the Producer Compliance scheme contracted for the removal of Household WEEE from HWRC?

Files

Request no. 41074. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Heat Pumps in Social Housing

The percentage of social housing stock that contains heat pumps.

Resolution

Zero.

Request no. 41075. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Lollipop Ladies/Men

Please could you tell me how many lollipop ladies/men you have employed for the last ten years. Please provide this as a total number for each financial year beginning in 2013-14 to present.

Files

Request no. 41076. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Refuse Collectors

Please could you tell me how many bin men/women you have employed for the last ten years. Please provide this as a total number for each financial year beginning in 2013-14 to present.

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Request no. 41077. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Pupil Support Assistants

Please could you tell me how many Pupil Support Assistants you have employed in Primary Schools for the last ten years? Please provide this as a total number for each financial year beginning in 2013-14 to present and the cost of salaries.

Files

Request no. 41078. Received: 13/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Nil-cap policy for sexual entertainment venues

How much the council has spent on legal advice and representation for the Kaagobot Ltd and Others against City of Edinburgh Council judicial review

Files

Request no. 41079. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Sexual Entertainment Venues (SEV) Policy

Why was it not reverted back once proceedings were launched as this was the main crux of the argument against the council’s policy and one which could easily have been remedied?

Files

Request no. 41080. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 06/04/2023

CO2 monitors and HEPA filters

All data gathered from CO2 monitors installed in your local authority's schools since 2020, including frequency of data collection, form of reporting and details of where the data has been sent.

Files

Request no. 41081. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Health and safety incidents for Edinburgh Zoo

Can you please provide details of all reported health and safety incidents for Edinburgh Zoo for the calendar year January 1 2022 to December 31 2022?

Files

Request no. 41082. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

ICT and Procurement 2023 Strategy Documents

Request for information regarding the ICT and Corporate Procurement Strategy documents.

Files

Request no. 41083. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Craigleith Retail Park, South Groathill Avenue, Craigleith, Edinburgh, EH4 2LN

Has any area of the site been determined as ‘Contaminated Land’ under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990?

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Request no. 41084. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

School Incidents

For each of the last five years (2018-2022). The number of pupils excluded from schools in the City of Edinburgh. The number of incidents of violence against pupils recorded in schools in the city of Edinburgh.

Resolution

There are 124 primary and secondary schools and it is estimated that it would take each school 45 minutes to provide the information requested per year. Therefore, this task would take 465 hours and we are not obliged to respond.

Request no. 41085. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Secondary Schools

1. How many secondary schools are in your local authority? 2. At which of these secondary schools is it possible for a pupil to take 3 Sciences at Higher level?

Files

Request no. 41086. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Early Learning and Childcare

For the 12 months to 31 May 2022 and 12 months to 31 May 2021. a. The total number of Early Learning and Childcare funded hours provided in Edinburgh

Files

Request no. 41087. Received: 14/02/2023, Resolved: 13/03/2023

Childcare

Confirm the total amount of funding provided by the Scottish Government to City of Edinburgh Council for the provision of childcare for the 2021 and 2022 years.

Files

Request no. 41089. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Children’s Homes (for Orphaned Children)

I am looking for children’s homes (for orphaned children) in the duddingston/portobello area in the early 20th century.

Files

Request no. 41092. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

Planning Application 23/00008/FUL

Content of the 1603 public comments received for the planning application with reference 23/00008/FUL (35 Jocks Lodge, EH8 7AA).

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Request no. 41107. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

CT2647 Commercial and Residential Property Advisory Services

What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework /contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages and all other information requested.

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Request no. 41108. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

Council Tax Arrears

For the period 2013/14 - 2021/2022 - How many households were in Council Tax arrears each year and provide breakdown on all information requested.

Files

Request no. 41110. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Luckenbooths, Edinburgh, 329 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PN

RIDDOR Report or any other documentation.

Resolution

We hold no information in relation to this accident.

Request no. 41113. Received: 16/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Number of Households in Council Tax Arrears

-The number of households currently in council tax arrears. -If possible, the total amount, in £, that these arrears amount to.

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Request no. 41122. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Gaelic School in Bonnington Road

1. Can you confirm the current school roll. 2. Native speaking parents 3. Gaelic homework 4. Night classes

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Request no. 41123. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Edinburgh Roads

Approximately how many miles of roads is your council responsible for?

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Request no. 41124. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Disposable Vapes

Does the City of Edinburgh Council recognise disposable vapes as an environmental threat?

Files

Request no. 41125. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 17/02/2023

SCOT (NA Funerals)

Please include as much of the following information as you are able to. If some parts of the information are not available or are undisclosable, please send as much as you can:

Resolution

Closed. Repeated request.

Request no. 41126. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 20/02/2023

Private Investments Performance - PEI Group

Private capital investments include private equity, real estate, natural resources, infrastructure, venture, and private debt funds. Each report would ideally contain these fund attributes:

Resolution

Cancelled. This is a duplicate of 40576

Request no. 41128. Received: 10/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Taxi, Hackney Carriage or for Private Hire

Provide Registration number; Make; Model: of all vehicles registered as a Taxi, Hackney Carriage or for Private Hire between 6th September 2022 and 26th January 2023 within your council.

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Request no. 41130. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

Food Waste; Tipping Waste or Other Materials from HGV Vehicles

All risk assessments held by the Council in relation to the disposal of food waste; procedure of tipping waste or other materials from HGV vehicles and all documentations requested.

Files

Request no. 41133. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

West Harbour Road, Edinburgh

Maintenance inspection records for period of two years prior to 15 January 2023 and four week period thereafter. Identity of any independent contractors. Details of any complaints either written or verbal which have been received?

Files

Request no. 41134. Received: 16/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

Bonnington Road, Edinburgh

Copies of documents, showing or tending to show, works done on CEC owned neighbouring property. Copies of reports/ invoices/emails/faxes/records/certificates or any other information held. From 15 November 2020 to 15 February 2023.

Resolution

There are no Council-owned properties at this address.

Request no. 41136. Received: 16/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

Graffiti

How much graffiti was been reported in 2021 and 2022 in Edinburgh? How many were reported on the facade of shops, and how many on private housing? (in 2021 and 2022)? What's the cost to get rid of the graffiti in 2021 and 2022? etc

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Request no. 41142. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

Muirhouse Avenue

When was the current water tank and controls for the water immersion installed at this property? What is CEC Capital works programme for water tanks and information regarding installation of economical electric heating?

Files

Request no. 41144. Received: 18/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Applications to Court

How many times did CEC appear at Court to seek a Guardianship application was not granted between Jan 2010 and Dec 2022?

Resolution

We are unable to provide the information requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing the information far exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.

Request no. 41145. Received: 16/02/2023, Resolved: 04/04/2023

Number of Maths and English Teachers

In the current academic year (2022-2023) how many Maths and English teachers are there in each of your local authority secondary schools? In Year (2022-2023) What is the number of pupils enrolled in each of your secondary schools?

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Request no. 41146. Received: 16/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

Pocket Park - Featherhall Crescent South/North

The total cost of the “pocket park works on Featherhall Crescent South/North.

Resolution

This cost of the Pocket Park was circa £55,000 of which circa £17,000 was for the ground preparation resurfacing works.

Request no. 41149. Received: 17/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

Environmental Assessment - Baird Road, EH28 8RU

Please search your records and provide any environmental information you may hold in relation to the site or in the immediate vicinity. Are any sites within a 250m radius registered as Contaminated Land and other information.

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Request no. 41150. Received: 17/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Progressive Partnership

A private consultancy firm called Progressive Partnership have been hired by the council to ask parents questions on behalf of the Leith Low Traffic Neighbourhood Team. How much are progressive partnership being paid?

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Request no. 41151. Received: 17/02/2023, Resolved: 17/03/2023

Spaces For People

Tendering information related to the Spaces For People (SfP) traffic scheme introduced in Edinburgh.

Files

Request no. 41152. Received: 17/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Members' Allowances

Information for the 2020/21 and 2021/22 financial years: The total amount paid in each year to councillors through members’ allowances, including special responsibility allowances.

Request no. 41156. Received: 17/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Meadowbank Stadium and Sports Complex Redevelopment

Cost of Meadowbank Stadium and Sports complex redevelopment. Income streams - events, clubs, memberships, sale of land for housing? Number of parking spaces dedicated to venue and other informaiton.

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Request no. 41157. Received: 17/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Adult Social Work - Organisational Structures

Please provide us with the team managers and service managers names for all of the social work adult teams, along with their email addresses and/or telephone numbers.

Resolution

Please refer to the following attached document:

‘41157 Contact Details_Senior Managers - Localities Disability Services and ATEC24 - February 2023’

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Request no. 41158. Received: 17/02/2023, Resolved: 27/04/2023

Building Safety Incidents

For each of the past five financial years the number of the building safety incidents in your local authorities primary, secondary and special schools?

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 41159. Received: 18/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Electric Charging Private Cars

Do Edinburgh City Council employees have to pay for electric to charge their private cars?

Resolution

Yes, City of Edinburgh Council employees need to pay for electricity to charge their private vehicles. Private vehicles are not permitted access to any depot-based charging infrastructure.

Request no. 41160. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 15/03/2023

Contract Information - Catering Services

I would like to know whether these are still valid or replaced by any other supplier: BGL Rieber Ltd; Brakes; Bunzl Catering Supplies; Campbells Prime Meat Ltd; Coffee Conscience Ltd; PJ’s Foods Limited.

Files

Request no. 41161. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Hybrid Working Arrangements

Provide all Information regarding staff that are on “hybrid working arrangements? Were these “hybrid arrangements put in place before or during the Covid “lockdown ? etc

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Request no. 41178. Received: 19/02/2023, Resolved: 08/03/2023

Coillesdene House Elevators

Request for information in relation to Coillesdene House (EH15 2LX) residential high-rise building’s elevators, both evens’ floors and odds’ floors, from the period 1st of January 2013 to date.

Resolution

Cancelled by requester.

Request no. 41179. Received: 19/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Department of Work and Pensions

Whether your organisation has an arrangement with the Department of Work and Pensions to recover council tax or other forms of public debt through reducing universal credit payments

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Request no. 41180. Received: 19/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Contact details Primary and Secondary Schools

A list of all up to date state Primary Schools, Name, Address, Head Teacher, total number of pupils?

Files

Request no. 41181. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 29/03/2023

Ex-City Development Assets (TEC 6 October 2022)

Please advise when CEC made the decision to abolish the 'City Development' service area

Files

Request no. 41182. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 23/02/2023

Council workshops

I am trying to get hold of the contact details & email addresses for the individual council workshops.

Resolution

The current Fleet & Workshops Manager is Scott Millar - scott.millar@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Request no. 41183. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Cost of legal fees

What was the total cost of legal fees for City of Edinburgh Council for the judicial review brought by United Sex Workers following the nil-cap decision on strip clubs?

Resolution

The total cost of legal fees for the Council in this regard is not yet confirmed. However, to date, the fees paid amount to £117,011.

Request no. 41184. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

No Recourse to Public Funds

The 2023/27 Revenue Budget papers say a decision to change eligibility for no recourse to public funds to save £3m was taken on September 29, 2022. Please provide a copy of the 'No Recourse to Public Funds' report at 11.1 on the agenda.

Resolution

The requested report was a ‘B Agenda’ item considered at Committee in private and shall not be provided on this occasion.

Request no. 41185. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 25/04/2023 16:49:00

Utility Company Road Repairs

Number of fines and amount issued to utility companies for inadequate road repairs in last 12 months from City of Edinburgh Council.

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Request no. 41186. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Business Rates

Net charges and any reliefs for the below site for the 2018/19 financial year: Donaldson Crescent, Edinburgh

Request no. 41187. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Blue Badge Spaces

How many blue badge disabled parking space are there in each EH ? Plus additional questions.

Files

Request no. 41188. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 17/03/2023

Potholes

How many compensation claims you have received from road users regarding damage sustained by hitting a pothole since February 2018

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Request no. 41189. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 20/04/2023

Contacts with Tobacco Industry

Any all contact your organisation and/or staff have had with British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco International, Philip Morris International, as well as any other domestic or transnational tobacco companies

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 41190. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Contaminated Land

Please can you share with me a spreadsheet of data detailing all of the contaminated land in your local authority area, including the total square footage.

Resolution

No land has been identified as contaminated land in terms of Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 within the City of Edinburgh Council’s administrative area.

Request no. 41191. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 17/04/2023 15:01:00

School Closures

A list of the current number of nursery, primary, secondary and other schools in your council area, including their opening/reopening date.

Files

Request no. 41192. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Dog Warden Services

Please complete questionnaire relating to Dog Warden Services.

Resolution

Completed questionnaire attached.

Files

Request no. 41193. Received: 20/02/2023, Resolved: 17/03/2023

Greenside Row, Edinburgh

Records of all inspections carried out for the 3 years prior to the accident. Records of all repairs and other works carried carried out 19/01/2020 to 19/02/2023. Records of any reports?

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Request no. 41194. Received: 18/02/2023, Resolved: 16/03/2023

Gorgie Dalry 20 Minute Neighbourhood - Consultation Results

Can you send me results of the Gorgie Dalry 20 Minute Neighbourhood consultation. How many respondents were there and were any replies discounted?

Files

Request no. 41195. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

21/05056/FUL - Environmental Impact Assessment

A copy of the Environmental Impact Assessment pertaining to the following development: Proposed residential development at the former Silverlea Old Peoples Home, 14 Muirhouse Parkway, Edinburgh, EH4 5EU.

Resolution

No Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report was submitted with application 21/05056/FUL.

Request no. 41196. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Local Plan Policies Map

Can you please provide the Local Plan Policies map for the Council?

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Request no. 41197. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 30/03/2023

Number of compensation claims due to damage by communal bins

The number of compensation claims made against the City of Edinburgh Council for damage to property by communal bins and the number of claims settled in favour of the claimant. For the period from January 2013 to January 2023?

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Request no. 41198. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Engine Idling Enforcement Activities

Request regarding enforcement activities of local authorities in respect of engines left running on parked vehicles. All records available on CEC’s enforcement activities (Fixed Penalty Notices or other) and guidance, copies of all such forms?

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Request no. 41199. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 03/04/2023

Woodhall Road and Oxgangs Green

What was the outcome of the inspection and when did it take place? Any reports about quality ie surfacing and costs of the works? Who carried out the works and was it supervised and all other information.

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Request no. 41203. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

Addresses of HMO Landlords

Request for all the details possible on Landlords registered with HMO.

Files

Request no. 41204. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 17/03/2023

School buildings in Scotland, deemed dangerous, are still in use now

Can you tell me how many schools in Scotland are deemed 'risk to life'?

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Council does not have any schools that are deemed a ‘risk to life’. Information on the condition of schools in Scotland is published by the Scottish Government.

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Request no. 41205. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Historical Landfills - Craigleith Retail Park, South Groathill Avenue, Craigleith, Edinburgh, EH4 2LN

Please provide any information regarding the historical landfill on-site and within the surrounding area.

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Request no. 41209. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

EV Charging

What is the council's long-term EV strategy? What execution issues been faced in implementing such a strategy? How many EVCPs has been installed? How many EVCPs plan to install over the next 12 months and financial year 2023/24?

Files

Request no. 41210. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 17/03/2023

Meadowbank Stadium

What events, public or championships are booked for in 2023 and 2024 stadium (track not sports hall). What bids to host events have been initiated for next 5 years. What body is organising bids - CEC or Sports Scotland etc.

Resolution

Edinburgh Leisure is responsible for the management of Meadowbank Stadium and they would hold this information.

Request no. 41212. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Second Hand Dealer Licences

I am looking for a current list of all second hand dealer licences issued within Edinburgh within the past 5 years please? Ideally looking for an up-to-date current status of all current live licences please.

Request no. 41228. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 17/03/2023

Short term lets homes/properties

The number of homes/properties in Edinburgh which are listed as short term lets

Files

Request no. 41230. Received: 15/02/2023, Resolved: 21/03/2023

Cameron House/ PwC Investigation

We look forward to receiving a copy of the relevant section of the PwC report. We are therefore repeating the request for the Council to furnish the Committee with the information requested.

Resolution

No information provided

Request no. 41231. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 09/05/2023

Temporary Agency Usage

Your Current Model of Recruitment E.G. is it a PSL (Preferred Supplier List), Neutral or master Vend

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 41234. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 14/03/2023

Empty properties owned by the Council

Of the 9250 empty properties in Edinburgh, how many of these are owned by Edinburgh council?

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Request no. 41235. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 21/03/2023

Arboretum Place - Parking Tickets

I would like to know how many parking tickets have been issued in Arboretum Place Edinburgh between January 1st 2019 and December 31st 2022. I would also like the number issued for each carriageway.

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Request no. 41239. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Section 27 Grant Funding

The total value of your local authority’s Section 27 Grant for Justice Social Work Services for each of the last three financial years (2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23) and other information requested.

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Request no. 41240. Received: 21/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

North Gyle Road Flooding

Details when North Gyle Road was scheduled to be cleared as part of your two year rolling programme of gully clearances over the previous 5 years (2018 - 2022) and when they are scheduled to be cleared in future (2023 onwards). etc

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Request no. 41241. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 21/03/2023

15-18 Montagu Terrace

Request for all information relevant to this property.

Files

Request no. 41242. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 17/03/2023

Business Rates - Elfin Square

Net charges and any reliefs for the below site for the 2018/19, 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial years - Site 1: 2-3 ELFIN SQUARE EDINBURGH, EH11 3AN

Files

Request no. 41243. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 27/02/2023

Business Rates

1. Net charges and any reliefs for the below site for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial year - Site 1: 2-3 ELFIN SQUARE EDINBURGH, EH11 3AN - Valuation Reference: 115D30426/1

Resolution

See 41242

Request no. 41245. Received: 25/02/2023, Resolved: 07/03/2023

Wardie Primary School - S&Q report

Can you please confirm who authored the Standards and Qualities report.

Resolution

The report was authored by the Headteacher.

Request no. 41246. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Edinburgh Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) Consultation

Could you give me the results of the ULEZ consultation; How many people voted? How many voted for?

Files

Request no. 41247. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

The number of buildings in the local authority that contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).

Files

Request no. 41249. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 27/04/2023

Teaching Posts

The number of temporary/permanent teaching posts offered?

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 41250. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 27/04/2023

Teachers Safety

The amount of money allocated per pupil?

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 41253. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

School Closures

Please provide a list of the schools in your council area which have been temporarily or permanently closed over the last five years because one or more school buildings was deemed unsafe

Files

Request no. 41254. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 27/04/2023

St Mary's Street, Edinburgh

Request for copies of all Traffic Regulation Orders / Road Traffic Exclusion Orders applicable to St Mary's Street in Edinburgh (postcode EH1 1TA).

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received

Request no. 41256. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

Combatting Forced Marriage

Any report submitted/investigation undertaken by Edinburgh Council concerning any instance of forced marriage in the local authority area since March 2011; any proceedings commenced; any referrals under Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011.

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Request no. 41257. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 17/03/2023

Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2023/24

The change to your Core Spending Power (CSP) for 2023/4 over 2022/3 as a result of the local government finance settlement.

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Request no. 41258. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 21/03/2023

Asbestos in Schools

In your local authorities primary, secondary and special schools. How many of these buildings contain asbestos?

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Request no. 41260. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

Police Box - West Register Street

Police box ownership and contact details: W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA.

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Request no. 41262. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

Thistle House, 1 Kilmaurs Terrace

Confirm to us without disclosing any persons’ personal data, of those persons CEC is paying our client’s tenant to provide accommodation for at our client’s property, how many has CEC housed at the property for a continuous period.

Resolution

Greater than a month, but fewer than 2 months – One

Greater than 2 months, but fewer than 6 months – Four

Greater than 6 months, but fewer than 12 months –Two

Over 12 months – One

Request no. 41263. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

Advanced Highers in Secondary Schools

1. How many pupils were in S6 in your local authority in the academic year 2021-2022? 2. In the SQA exam diet 2022, how many pupils in your local authority sat 3 Advanced Higher level exams?

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Request no. 41264. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 27/02/2023 14:23:00

Thistle House, 1 Kilmaurs Terrace

How many has CEC housed at the property for a continuous period of: Greater than a month, but fewer than 2 months; Greater than 2 months, but fewer than 6 months; Greater than 6 months, but fewer than 12 months and over 12 months?

Request no. 41265. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

Footpath Maintenance and Repairs

Over the last 12 months how may complaints or notifications have been made regarding footpath maintenance and repairs being required as a result of broken/missing slabs slabs sticking up and footpaths

Resolution

There are no recorded complaints or notifications for this area (outside the Royal Bank of Scotland) for the last 12 months (28/02/2022 to 28/02/2023).

Request no. 41266. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

Domestic Council Tax

For the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 - The amount of domestic Council Tax spent on residential trash removal, police services, education and total collected each year.

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Request no. 41267. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Royal Funeral

I would like data concerning all activities associated with the Queen's death and subsequent proceedings that saw her coffin transported to Edinburgh, lying in state, and then transported to London

Resolution

The information requested was contained in a report to Council in December. This can be viewed at the link attached.

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Request no. 41268. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 04/05/2023

Nurses, Carers, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers

During the last 12 months; provide all information regarding recruitment of the above and is your organisation planning to recruit internationally during the next financial year (April 2023 – March 2024)?

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received

Request no. 41269. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Refuse collectors (bin men/women)

Are the refuse collectors (bin men/women) directly employed by The City of Edinburgh Council or are they subcontractors?

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Request no. 41270. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Drug-Related Deaths in Edinburgh

From January 2019 to Dec 2022, how many suspected drug deaths occurred in Edinburgh? Types of drugs, age group affected, gender, areas most affected and prevention measures.

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Request no. 41271. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

Private swimming pools

How many swimming pools are there in Edinburgh? Please share a breakdown of private and public swimming pools.

Resolution

There are 26 public swimming pools. We hold no information in regard to private pools.

Request no. 41272. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

On-site counsellor in secondary schools

How many secondary schools have an on-site counsellor for pupils. Can you specify which do? What is the waiting list for counselling in each school?

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Request no. 41273. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Street Lamp Dataset

I would like to request a dataset which contains all the street lamps managed & maintained by Edinburgh City Council. If possible, I'd like the dataset to contain the precise GPS location of the street lamp and their Street Lamp Number.

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Request no. 41274. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

SNP/Green Council Tax Proposal

Was the legal advice and officer recommendations sought in response to the actual text of the SNP/Green proposal or in response to the reporting in the media? Plus 8 further questions.

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Request no. 41275. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Ravelston Park, EH4 3NQ

Please supply: The 'Field Change Request' application form for Ravelston Park (Fields in Trust 'Disposal Policy' form, completed by CEC 2022/2023).

Resolution

Please refer to the following attached document:

‘41275 Field Change Request Application Form’

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Request no. 41276. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023

Ravelston Park, EH4 3NQ

All Council communication and documents (notes/emails/minutes/reports/etc) discussing, mentioning or referencing: 'Ravelston Park' and 'Fields in Trust' [from 1st July 2022 to present]

Resolution

Closed. No fee received.

Request no. 41278. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Ravelston Park, EH4 3NQ

All Council communication and documents (notes/emails/minutes/reports/etc) discussing, mentioning or referencing: 'Ravelston Park' and 'Fields in Trust' [from 1st June 2021 to 30th June 2022]

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Request no. 41279. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

Resettlement of newcomers to the United Kingdom

Request for the contact details for the people who, on behalf of City of Edinburgh, are involved with the resettlement of newcomers to the United Kingdom, including refugees and asylum seekers

Request no. 41280. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Asylum

How many people, currently (Feb 2023) awaiting asylum, are being housed in contingency accommodation in your district?

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Request no. 41281. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Portobello Library - School and Gender Identity Event

I would like to know what, if any, due diligence / screening processes should be applied to applications to host events in libraries.

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Request no. 41282. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 21/04/2023 09:02:00

City Plan 2030

Please can you provide a copy of the “Review of this exercise in March 2021 referred to above in the Housing Technical Note and any other viability appraisals which the Council has carried out in relation to the proposed City Plan 2030.

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Request no. 41283. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 05/04/2023

Wester Coates Terrace and Road

What permissions were sought for installation of vehicle dump and builders yard created on Wester Coates Terrace and Road.

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Request no. 41285. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Shell Dreghorn – 50 Dreghorn Link Edinburgh, EH13 9QR

Are there any potable drinking wells, groundwater abstractions or surface water abstractions within 2km radius of the site? If yes, what is the location (NGR) and the source of the abstraction?

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Request no. 41286. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 17/04/2023

Adult Learning in Scotland

For the following years 2019/20; 2020/21; 2021/22; 2022/23; 2023/24 request all information relating to Non-Formal Adult Learning on the current and previous spend in Scotland.

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Request no. 41287. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 27/04/2023

Out of school catchment area

Information on out of school catchment area placements.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 41288. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 30/03/2023

Home Energy Efficiency

What methods do you utilise to distribute information regarding home energy efficiency (such as grants or energy saving advice)? e.g. Letters, phone calls and other information etc.

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Request no. 41289. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Refuse Collectors/Bin Men and Women

Please could you provide me with the number you employed in 2022/23 with a breakdown by gender, i.e. how many male and how many female refuse collectors/bin men and women you employed in that financial year.

Resolution

The ‘headcount’ number employed for 2022/23 was as follows:

Male – 252

Female - 1

Request no. 41290. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

RIDDOR Report

RIDDOR Report; Any other documentation reporting the accident to you by any party; any investigation carried out; and any other documents relating to the accident including the reporting of or the responding to this.

Resolution

There are no records held in relation to this accident.

Request no. 41299. Received: 28/02/2023, Resolved: 06/03/2023

Pavement on Princes Street

Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing inspection and maintenance records. Any complaints received of loose or broken paving and photographs. Request information from January 2021 to date.

Resolution

Cancelled.
Revised request logged under reference 41451.

Request no. 41303. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

DWP benefits

Please send me a breakdown of the number of people who have had their benefits, or legacy benefits deducted by the DWP as a result of council tax arrears, broken down by financial year for the last 5 years.

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Request no. 41304. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 22/03/2023

School Day

In your local authorities primary and secondary school for the 2023-24 academic year are there plans for the school week to be four days rather than five days?

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Council has no plans to move to a 4 day week in schools.

Request no. 41309. Received: 25/02/2023, Resolved: 23/03/2023

Bridge Height Data

Would like to know if you have an updated file with your area’s bridge heights please? Any details of heights that have changed in the last 2 years (between Autumn 2021 & now) that can be highlighted to me for an amendment.

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Request no. 41338. Received: 24/02/2023, Resolved: 05/04/2023

Northumberland Hotel 31-33 Craigmillar Park Edinburgh

Several questions regarding the Council offering the hotel for use for homeless people and on what date was that first contact made.

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Request no. 41342. Received: 25/02/2023, Resolved: 05/04/2023 09:50:00

Airport Tram Charges

Per traveller, what cost is charged by Edinburgh Airport to CEC (or their wholly owned subsidiaries) to allow public to board or alight at tram stop at Edinburgh Airport and charged to CEC to board or alight at tram stop at Ingliston Park & Ride?

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Request no. 41343. Received: 25/02/2023, Resolved: 17/05/2023

North British Hotel/Balmoral Hotel

Anything on the North British Hotel/Balmoral Hotel on Princes Street, as part of my historical research.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 41344. Received: 25/02/2023, Resolved: 24/03/2023 12:26:00

LGBT Youth Scotland

Total amount of any payment being made per FY to LGBT Youth Scotland. Since the first FY of payments and full conditions of service provided. Conditions of contract which stipulate what criteria is expected by CEC and rolling out training.

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Request no. 41356. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 27/03/2023

LGBT Youth Scotland (LGBTYS)

What guidance did social work services in Edinburgh give to its staff about potential referrals to LGBTYS around the time of James Rennie's arrest and/or conviction in 2009?

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Request no. 41358. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 27/03/2023

Homeless Numbers

The number of people recorded as currently homeless in Edinburgh.

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Request no. 41359. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 21/03/2023

Contaminated Land Search Request

Does the Council have any specific concerns regarding ground conditions at the site? Is the Council aware of any previous site investigations and / or remediation work that has been undertaken on site or in the surrounding area?

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Request no. 41360. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 30/03/2023

LGBT Youth Scotland

Does City of Edinburgh Council expect LGBTYS to obtain written agreement from legal carer or guardian?

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Request no. 41362. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 27/03/2023

Coronation Celebrations

To find out how much money the council is planning to spend on Coronation celebrations.

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Request no. 41363. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 28/03/2023

Residential Parking Permit Numbers & Complaints

The number of residential parking permits you have given out for the financial years 2021/22 and 2022/23 The number of complaints you have received about residential parking in the financial years 2021/22 and 2022/23.

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Request no. 41365. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 27/03/2023

Leith Walk and London Road

I would be grateful if you can provide me with traffic flow calculations to prove that this is the most efficient junction design.

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Request no. 41366. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 27/03/2023

Vandalism in Schools

For each of the past five financial years (2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23) what has been the total amount spent on vandalism repairs in your local authorities primary, secondary and special schools?

Resolution

Vandalism is not consistently or separately recorded. All repair costs are included with budgets covering all maintenance and repairs.

Request no. 41367. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 27/03/2023

Cramond Glebe Road

Regarding the exit way from the proposed care home onto Cramond Glebe Road. Information requested in regard to the decision by Transport and Environment Committee, 2/2/2023, reference TRO 18/83 /TRO-230-5.

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Request no. 41368. Received: 27/02/2023, Resolved: 27/03/2023

Dyspraxia Assessment Funding

Is it possible currently for a GP in Edinburgh to apply to the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (the Scottish equivalent of an Integrated Care Board) for funding for a privately administered dyspraxia assessment for one of their patients?

Resolution

There is no relevant information held by the City of Edinburgh Council or the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership. We recommend contacting NHS Lothian for advice - foi@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.

Request no. 41369. Received: 28/02/2023, Resolved: 01/05/2023

Scaffolding

Could you please advise how long the scaffolding was erected for at numbers 17 and 18 the Glebe

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 41374. Received: 28/02/2023, Resolved: 27/03/2023

People with Disabilities in temporary accommodation

The number of people with disabilities currently in temporary accommodation.

Resolution

As on 13 March 2023, 36 households where at least one member of the household has a disability was accommodated in Temporary Accommodation.

Request no. 41376. Received: 28/02/2023, Resolved: 01/05/2023

Complaints/Reports

The number of complaints/reports of rat/mice infestation in properties: reports of problems with other animals; car thefts; car break-ins; number of complaints/reports received about potholes road and pathways?

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 41389. Received: 28/02/2023, Resolved: 31/03/2023

Public Sector - Data & Storage study

Do you have a policy/strategy on how you use your data outside of DP; what considerations are included in your data policy/strategy; do you have a dedicated recourse aligned; and other questions

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Request no. 41390. Received: 28/02/2023, Resolved: 28/03/2023

Library Complaints

Over last 5 years, any complaints received about books, including requests for their removal - title, author and nature of complaint; request for list of books withdrawn (title and author).

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Request no. 41407. Received: 28/02/2023, Resolved: 27/03/2023

Degraded State of Chalmers Street Carriageway, Edinburgh

No of times the Council received reports of damaged carriageway 1/1/20-1/1/23; no reiterated during same period; is there a decision to re-surface; date scheduled for complete re-surface

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Request no. 41408. Received: 28/02/2023, Resolved: 28/03/2023

Access Officers - Spending and Staff

For each financial year from 2016/17 to 2022/23, provide breakdown of no. FTE access officers and/or officers delivering outdoor access duties other than rangers and other questions.

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Request no. 41409. Received: 28/02/2023, Resolved: 03/04/2023

Escape of Water Flood Incident - Royal Crescent

Request for copies of documents including reports, invoices, emails, etc; evidence of installations or maintenance of drainage systems; documents/papers/evidence re action to prevent flood

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Request no. 41422. Received: 28/02/2023, Resolved: 25/04/2023 17:52:00

Teacher Pay Offer

Request for an outline of the pay offered to teachers who are willing to undertake additional classes, such as Supported Study or Home Tuition.

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Request no. 41492. Received: 22/02/2023, Resolved: 20/03/2023

Craigleith Retail Park, South Groathill Avenue

Please can you provide information regarding private water abstractions within 1km of the site?

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Request no. 41758. Received: 23/02/2023, Resolved: 27/03/2023

Books within the school library

• Introducing Teddy • Are you a Boy or Are you A Girl? • 10,000 Dresses

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