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Request no. 42423. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 26/05/2023

Environmental Health Officers (EHOs)

What is the number of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) currently employed by the local authority? Please detail in raw numbers and Work Time Equivalent; What is the target number of EHOs to be employed in the local authority? & more questions

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• 42423 Response

Request no. 42424. Received: 01/05/2023, Resolved: 05/06/2023

Children with Learning Disabilities - Placement Fees

Please provide the current average weekly fee (also for the last 3 financial years if possible) for residential placements for children with learning disabilities split by acuity and primary care need.

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• 42424 Response
• 42424 Completed Response Template for Fees

Request no. 42425. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023

Edinburgh Tram

What are the City Council plans to extend the Edinburgh Tram network? Also, who will be funding the project? The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh City Council or Transport for Edinburgh?

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• 42425 Response

Request no. 42426. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 26/05/2023

Bonnington Road, EH6 5BH

Have the landlord and/or letting agent engaged in discussion with the Council re updating the windows in the building; If yes, what are the dates, minutes and outcomes of these discussions.

Resolution

We have no information to say we or the Landlord have had any engagement and we do not have this address on any of our replacement window programmes.

Request no. 42429. Received: 01/05/2023, Resolved: 25/05/2023

Cost of Screening the Coronation

What is the cost to CEC of the announced plan to screen both the ceremony (Sat 6th) and The Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle (Sun 7th) to spectators in Princes Street Gardens; Are any other sources of funding assisting with this event?

Request no. 42442. Received: 01/05/2023, Resolved: 05/06/2023

Tree Felling

Request raw data set of how many trees have been chopped down by the Council since the start of 2017, broken down by year. After the council has received a request from an insurance company, how many trees have they chopped down?

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• 42442 Response
• 42442 Tree Removal Totals_2017-2023

Request no. 42453. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 18/05/2023

Planning Permission

If planning permission is granted to convert an upper villa into 2 flats with a specified number of bedrooms, can the number of bedrooms be increased without a further planning application? & 2 more questions

Resolution

Invalid request seeking advice rather than recorded information. Refer to planning.response@edinburgh.gov.uk for Planning advice.

Request no. 42454. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 26/05/2023

14 Queensferry Street - Planning Enforcement

All correspondence from Planning Enforcement and proprietors of 14 Queensferry Street with regards to planning breach REF 23/00126/ECOU from the 3rd of March 2023. Inclusive of emails and letters.

Resolution

This request refers is an on-going planning enforcement investigation. Information cannot be released at this time.

Request no. 42455. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023 15:47:00

14 Queensferry Street - Food Premises Register

Regarding the registering of the Vietnamese Food Cafe, 14 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh, please provide all entries and submissions to the Food Premises Register for this business, from March 2023 onwards.

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• 42455 response

Request no. 42456. Received: 01/05/2023, Resolved: 05/06/2023

School Absences

In each of the last two full calendar years (2021, 22) and so far this year how many warning letters have been sent out to the parents/guardians of pupils over concerns about their children’s unauthorised school absences? & 3 more questions

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• 42456 Response

Request no. 42457. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 31/05/2023

Parking Services Management Arrangements

How many Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) did you issue in the calendar year 2022? Who is responsible for the parking services management? (Name, job title)? Do you outsource your current parking services management? & more questions

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• 42457 Response

Request no. 42459. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 31/05/2023

Edinburgh Street Food, Leith Street - Licensing

Details of the licensing/operating plan for Edinburgh Street Food Leith Street by the Omni Centre incl. the licensing of the outdoor area and perimeter details; Also licensing/operational details of the van, branded by a brewery called Vault City.

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• 42459 Response
• 42459 Information

Request no. 42460. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 29/05/2023

Blocks of Flats and Fire Safety

No. of high rise (above 18m) housing tower blocks owned by your local authority; The no. of housing blocks you own of any height subject to the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (blocks of two or more premises with common parts); & more questions

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• 42460 Multi Storey_Fire Safety
• 42460 Response

Request no. 42461. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 26/05/2023

Pothole Compensation Claims

In each of the past three years: a) How many claims were submitted for compensation for damage caused by potholes. b) How many claims were paid out? c) What was the cost of paying out claims?

Resolution

Please see previous responses issued:
Reference 41188 provides information for the number of claims submitted
Reference 40461 provides the number of claims and the amount paid out.

Request no. 42463. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023

Household Recycling

In each of the past 5 yrs: How many incidents were there of household recycling bins not being collected due to contamination? How many visits were recorded at CEC run dumps/recycling centres? How many waste collection staff were employed by CEC?

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• 42463 Response

Request no. 42466. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 26/05/2023

Street Closure Requests

Please tell me the number of road closure applications made to the council in order to host a coronation street party in May 2023.

Resolution

We received 16 Public Space Event applications for Coronation Street Parties in total. This includes 5 applications that were withdrawn/cancelled.

Request no. 42468. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023

Inspection Report - Booker EH11 4EA

Please could you share their report with me.

Resolution

Please refer to the latest attached Record of Inspection.

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• 42468 Booker_Record of Inspection

Request no. 42471. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023

Pavement - Old Kirk Road, Corstorphine, EH12 6JX

From 19 January 2020 to date: Please provide all maintenance and full-service reports; All complaints regarding the condition; All records of inspection carried out; Notes of any accidents; The maintenance or repair policy; Any photographs held.

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• 42471 Response
• 42471 Information
• 42471 Photographs Pt 1
• 42471 Photographs Pt 2

Request no. 42483. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023

School Closures

For the past five academic years (2017-18; 2018-19; 2019-20; 2020-21; 2021-22): The number of days of school closures due to no heating; due to maintenance issues; due to staff shortages; The total number of days of unplanned school closures.

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. 42484. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 31/05/2023

Vacant Council Homes

As of 3rd May 2023, please could you tell me how many private and council homes have been vacant in your authority.

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• 42484 Response (1)
• 42484 Information

Request no. 42486. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 01/06/2023

CGI Hosting Contract

As per my records, CGI contract has expired. I'd like to know if this contract is still valid or replaced by another supplier; If all the information besides the contract dates are the same, I'm happy to just receive an update on the contract dates.

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• 42486 Response

Request no. 42488. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 26/05/2023

Supply Teachers

The number of primary, secondary and special school teacher vacancies currently advertised in your local authority; How long these vacancies have been advertised; How many positions have been re-advertised; & 5 more questions

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• 42488 Response

Request no. 42489. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 05/06/2023

Private Sector Housing Standards Case Management Software (CMS)

Contact details incl. job title, email, tel no for The Head/Manager for Housing Standards; What CMS do you use for Private Sector Housing Standards; What CMS do you use for Private Sector Housing Standards, i.e. Idox, Civica, Arcus; & other questions

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• 42489 Response

Request no. 42490. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 31/05/2023

E-Learning School iPads

What search terms are blocked on Edinburgh council Empowered Learning School iPads? If there is no definitive list, please let me know how restricted search terms are decided upon.

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• 42490 Response

Request no. 42491. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023

North Cairntow Travellers Site

Information regarding the upgrade project on the North Cairntow Travellers Site, specifically the process of the funding bid, all consultation with the residents during the project and site plans of the new development.

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• 42491 Information

Request no. 42492. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 06/06/2023

Looked After Children

The number of Looked After Children within your local authority who were identified as having a British citizenship, each calendar year between January 2020 - December 2022 inclusive, and same for those with non-British citizenship; total 7 questions

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information you have requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing you with the information exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.

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• 42492 Response

Request no. 42493. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 05/06/2023

Redundancies at EDI/Marketing Edinburgh - council meeting 4 May 2023

Please confirm that these redundancy notices were indeed signed and provide the dates they were signed. Were the redundancies in question compulsory? Does the council commitment to no compulsory redundancies extend to companies.

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• 42493 Response

Request no. 42496. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023 15:40:00

Panmure House, 4 Lochend Close, EH8 8BL

Provide documents/correspondence on the planning and zoning decisions related to Panmure House, 4 Lochend Close, EH8 8BL; It is under ownership of the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, acquired by Heriot-Watt in 2007 or 2008.

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• 42496 response

Request no. 42497. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 02/06/2023

Carbon Dioxide - Secondary Schools

High school classrooms are fitted with Carbon Dioxide detectors, which show the safe and unsafe amounts of carbon dioxide in the air; How much do these detectors go above the recommended limit of Co2 levels in the air?

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• 42497 Response

Request no. 42498. Received: 03/05/2023, Resolved: 04/07/2023 16:38:00

Research on Families & Housing

The number of homelessness applications received by the Edinburgh North West locality from households with children or pregnant women in 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23; & 6 more questions.

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• 42498 response

Request no. 42499. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 02/06/2023

Assembly Rooms - Tendering Process

Who has booked the Assembly Rooms on George Street on 31st December 2023; Has any public funding been made available for the company running the event; and questions relating to the council's tendering process

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• 42499 Response

Request no. 42502. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 22/06/2023

Licences & Permits

Number of licences/permits received in year; how many were granted & refused in year; the gross income/revenue received or accrued in year in GBP; The time frame is fiscal years 22/23, 21/22 & 20/21; [see email for license types]

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• 42502 Response

Request no. 42512. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 29/05/2023

Vape & Vape Related Product Sales

How many retailers have been found selling vape & vape-related products to underage customers through Trading Standards investigations, test purchase exercises, & raids; Information broken down by year, incl. 2021,2022 & 2023 to date; & questions

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• 42512 Response

Request no. 42514. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 29/05/2023

Stolen Road and Street Signs

How many road & street signs were stolen in the last three years; What is the most common road/street sign to be stolen; What is the most common road sign to be tampered with/graffitied; Information to be broken down by year 2021, 2022 and 2023

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.

Request no. 42515. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 01/06/2023

81 Clerk St - Stair Cleaning

Which flats within the tenement at 81 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG have contributed to the cost of cleaning the common stair for the years 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020?

Resolution

Information withheld in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Request no. 42516. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 29/05/2023

Parking Tickets

Parking Tickets issued between 01/01/22 & 01/01/23; For each ticket, include the date & time issued, & location; Also, the make & model of vehicle, if possible

Resolution

Please see attached. We do not record the model of the vehicle.

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• 42516 Parking Tickets Issued 1st January 2022 to 1st January 2023

Request no. 42517. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023 15:36:00

16+ Looked after Children - Placement Costs and Data

How many 16 & 17 year old looked after children is your local authority responsible for currently? How many currently are placed out of area? How many were accommodated in spot purchased placements in the 22/23 financial year? & 2 more questions.

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• 42517 response

Request no. 42518. Received: 05/05/2023, Resolved: 31/05/2023

Stonewall

Please provide any Best Value (or cost-benefit, or VFM) analysis undertaken to support the decision on 4 May 2023 to pay £61,040 to Stonewall.

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• 42518 Response

Request no. 42519. Received: 05/05/2023, Resolved: 10/05/2023

Damage to Wall - Carnbee Avenue, Edinburgh

Re. AECOM Independent Report for the damaged wall on Ellen’s Glen Road; Pls provide/confirm the following: The dates of previous inspections of the wall; AECOM Independent Report; A copy of all Reports relating to call out following the incident.

Request no. 42520. Received: 05/05/2023, Resolved: 31/07/2023

Organisational Culture & Behaviours

How many complaints of sexual misconduct and/or inappropriate behaviour have been reported by staff against each job level; How many complaints of harassment, verbal abuse & mental abuse, threat of/or actual physical violence; and more questions

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• 42520 Response

Request no. 42521. Received: 05/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023 16:13:00

Raeburn Place - Contravention 47 PCNs

What percentage of Contravention 47 PCNs issued in Raeburn place are issued to LGVs; specifically on contravention 47 PCNs issued outside Oxfam, No. 27, Greggs, La Barantine, or Bruntsfield Sports and opposite Mary's living & Cancer Research

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• 42521 response

Request no. 42522. Received: 05/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023

Sewage in Schools

Confirm whether any schools have reported leaks which resulted in sewage coming into the school buildings (through ceilings, walls etc); if yes, which schools; how many times since 2019;and where within the school these leaks occurred.

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• 42522 Information

Request no. 42524. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 01/06/2023

Ukraine Safeguarding

How many Ukrainian children are looked after in your local authority? How many referrals have you rec'd with child welfare and/or child protection concerns? How many Ukrainian families do you provide on-going assistance & support to? 1 more question

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• 42524 Response

Request no. 42525. Received: 05/05/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023

Pupils - flexi-schooled

I would like to request the number of pupils in the local authority area being flexi-schooled.

Resolution

As of 11/5/2023, we have 190 pupils currently flexi-schooled.

Request no. 42526. Received: 05/05/2023, Resolved: 07/07/2023 14:17:00

West Town Edinburgh Ltd.

'Business Bulletin' to Housing, Homelessness & Fair Work Committee of CEC on 9 May 23; request copy of signed Memo of Understanding between CEC & West Town Edinburgh Ltd; all correspondence between CEC, West Town Edinburgh Ltd & New Ingliston Ltd.

Resolution

Partial response sent 06/06/23

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• 42526 response
• Memorandum of Understanding
• Correspondence

Request no. 42529. Received: 05/05/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023

Craigmillar Castle Road

Please provide a breakdown of the risk assessment and dates of road inspections for the Craigmillar Castle Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4DB, since 1st October 2022 to present day; Please include any repairs or identified problems with the road.

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• 42529 Response
• 42529 Craigmillar Castle Road SHR

Request no. 42535. Received: 02/05/2023, Resolved: 29/05/2023

Crane Services

How many staff do you employ, and are they full-time or part-time? How many, if any, of that number have had formal training on Autism and other information requested.

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• 42535 Response

Request no. 42539. Received: 06/05/2023, Resolved: 05/06/2023

Hybrid Working

I would like to know how many of the office-based workers at Waverley Court and other Edinburgh Council offices are back working in the office and how many are working from home since Covid restrictions were lifted.

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• 42539 Response

Request no. 42541. Received: 06/05/2023, Resolved: 10/05/2023

SCOT (NA Funerals)

Please provide any information you hold on National Assistance Act or “Paupers funerals (sometimes referred to as 'Public Health' Funerals) where persons who have died with no known next of kin (blood relatives) since 1/3/2023

Resolution

Under section 14(2) of FOISA we do not have to respond to repeated requests for information.

Request no. 42545. Received: 08/05/2023, Resolved: 01/06/2023

CCTV Footage Request

I was involved in a minor road traffic collision on 06.05.2023 at approximately 19:40 – 19:45 on Lauriston Place outside the entrance to George Heriot’s school. Is there any council CCTV coverage of that area?

Resolution

No relevant footage held.

Request no. 42547. Received: 06/05/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023

Coronation Event - Princes St Gardens

How much was spent on the Coronation event; which department budgets provided this; Which departments were involved in preparation, delivery & clean up & how many staff hours were spent ; How many attended the event.

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• 42547 Response

Request no. 42549. Received: 06/05/2023, Resolved: 05/06/2023

Premises: San Chuan - Food Hygiene Report

I would like a copy of the food hygiene report for the premises: San Chuan, 26-28 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BT.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.

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

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• 42549 Record of Inspection_San Chuan

Request no. 42552. Received: 07/05/2023, Resolved: 06/06/2023

Coronation Event - Expenditure

How much money was spent by CEC on arrangements, organisation & celebrations for the Coronation Event; How much of this money was Council money and how much from sponsor; If from sponsors, who, and how much?

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• 42552 Response

Request no. 42555. Received: 08/05/2023, Resolved: 06/06/2023 15:51:00

Coronation Event - Expenditure

The total amount of money spent on events and materials to mark the Coronation of King Charles III, and which fund(s) were used to supply this.

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• 42555 response

Request no. 42556. Received: 08/05/2023, Resolved: 11/05/2023 10:46:00

Income Tax

Could you please provide written evidence of THE LAW that requires flesh and blood human beings to pay income tax.

Request no. 42558. Received: 08/05/2023, Resolved: 22/05/2023

Housing payments

I would like details of the dates of the last 3 payments of 1/3 (1F1) Piersfield Place, Edinburgh, EH8 7PB and 1/4 (1F2) Piersfield Place, Edinburgh EH8 7BP.

Resolution

Cancelled.

Request no. 42561. Received: 08/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023 15:45:00

Schools - Facial Recognition Technology

Provide a list of educational establishments using facial recognition for students 18 & under; what is your advice to companies which are providers to schools/educational establishments wishing to use facial recognition technology; & 2 questions

Request no. 42562. Received: 08/05/2023, Resolved: 17/07/2023

CCTV - LGBT bars/clubs

Can you please send me the captioned information, particularly 'gay bashings' from CCTV covering LGBT+ bars/clubs on Picardy Place (The Street) and Greenside Place (Habana and CC Blooms) and Baxter's Place (Planet) and Broughton Market (Steamworks)

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 42563. Received: 09/05/2023, Resolved: 07/06/2023 15:56:00

Bonnington Mains Quarry, EH28 8PW

How many complaints were received by the Planning Enforcement team since September 2018 - present? The reasons for the complaints. Whether they were investigated by CEC Planning Enforcement. What the findings and recommendations were.

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• 42563 response

Request no. 42565. Received: 09/05/2023, Resolved: 12/05/2023 08:37:00

Holiday childcare survey 2023 (Scotland)

Please complete the survey online, or the original survey was sent out by email to local authority contacts (often a ‘Family Information Service’ or early years team) on Monday 3 April 2023.

Request no. 42566. Received: 09/05/2023, Resolved: 05/06/2023

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

A copy of all CEC policies & guidance re the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and its implementation within the Council & any policy and guidance which relate specifically to its implementation in its schools;& 2 questions

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• 42566 Response
• Edinburgh Children’s Partnership Children’s Rights report 2017-20

Request no. 42570. Received: 09/05/2023, Resolved: 06/06/2023

Breakfast Clubs

In your local authority how many schools have reduced or stopped breakfasts clubs due to funding cuts? In your local authority how many schools have reduced or stopped breakfasts clubs in the past financial year?

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• 42570 Response

Request no. 42574. Received: 09/05/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Legacy Unadopted Open Spaces

Re. all cases where the Developer has yet to fulfil their obligation of paying a commuted sum & transferring the Open Space to CEC; Provide the site name; name of developer; date of Section 106; agreed sum to be paid; Planning Application Ref.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 42575. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 26/05/2023

CCTV footage - Road Traffic Accident, London Rd, 16.01.23

Regarding a road traffic accident, please provide a copy of the CCTV footage for the date and time stipulated.

Resolution

I am afraid that footage recorded by the City of Edinburgh Council Public Space CCTV network is automatically deleted after 31 days, and consequently we will be unable to provide any relevant data.

Request no. 42576. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023 15:50:00

CCTV Provision and Expenditure in 2022

Q1. The number of fixed CCTV cameras currently operated by the council in public spaces. Q2. The total amount spent on CCTV provision by the council in the 2022 calendar year.

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• 42576 response

Request no. 42577. Received: 04/05/2023, Resolved: 01/06/2023

Pothole - Strathearn Road

Incident date: 05/12/22; Pls provide copy of road report of this location on Strathearn Rd on 24/11/22 and any other reports of defects to present day. Please also provide a copy of any road work repairs.

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• 42577 Site History Report - Strathearn Road
• 42577 Response

Request no. 42578. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 06/06/2023

Coronation Event - Costs

Details of all costs incurred by the council in relation to the Coronation, including costs associated with the public screening of the event and any costs associated with street parties.

Resolution

Please see the information provided under reference 42552. Traffic management information for street parties has not yet been collated.

Request no. 42581. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023 16:43:00

Licensed Kennels & Catteries

Please could you supply a list of licensed kennels and catteries along with their licence expiry date.

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• 42581 response

Request no. 42582. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 17/07/2023

Enforcement Notice Section 127

List all communications to the planning officers with dates, times & minutes since 2012; all consultations that this case was referenced in; all planning applications for Short Term Lets where this case was reference, prior to 2020; & 1 question

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 42583. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023 16:35:00

Housing - Damp & Mould

How many complaints were made regarding damp & mould for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23? How many outstanding complaints are there currently? What is the longest period a complaint has been outstanding?

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• 42583 response

Request no. 42586. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 26/05/2023

Contaminated land enquiry

Are the following Sites on the prioritisation list for investigation under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act regarding Contaminated Land: 1)Forth Industrial Estate, EH5 1RF 2) R6 Industrial Estate, Queen Anne Drive, Newbridge, EH28 8LH

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• 42586 Response

Request no. 42587. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023 16:32:00

Community Centres - Room Hire Charges

Provide details of CEC policy on charges to charities for room hire within CEC community centres & provide costs; If no council wide policy, give details of how decisions are made on charges levied to charities and who makes them.

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• 42587 response

Request no. 42588. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023

Traffic Reduction Schemes - Maintenance

How much has it cost CEC to deal with vandalism/damage to infrastructure & property linked to traffic reduction schemes (low traffic neighbourhoods, 'safe streets', school streets, 'streets for people'); including repairs/replacements of items.

Resolution

We have checked with the relevant roads teams who confirm that we hold no information which would meet your request.

Request no. 42590. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023 16:10:00

Street Cleansing Seafield - Pay Grades

For 01/01/21 - 10/05/23, how many employees within Street Cleansing Seafield department are in secondment jobs with a higher grade & rate of annual pay? How many of these have rec'd benefits from overtime to up their annual pay?

Request no. 42591. Received: 10/05/2023, Resolved: 06/06/2023

Funding for Breakfast Clubs

For the following financial/academic years: 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 what is the funding allocation for school breakfast clubs; and the number of primary, secondary and special schools with breakfast clubs in your local authority.

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• 42591 Response

Request no. 42594. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023 15:49:00

Payment of Local Authority Invoices

Stats for June 22 & Jan 23; Average no. of days taken to make payments of invoices, from date of receipt of invoice to date the cash is received by supplier; % of payments paid in 30 days or less; 31 - 60 days, 61 days or longer; + 1 question.

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• 42594 response

Request no. 42595. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023

Social Media policy and breaches

Total no. of breaches of CECs social media policy by council staff during 2021 & 2022 - figures to be provided separately for each year; total number of dismissals that occurred as a result of policy breaches for each of the two years; & 1 question

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• 42595 Response
• Our Social Media Guidelines - June.23

Request no. 42596. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023

Environmental Assessment - 1-2 Lochside Way, Edinburgh Park, EH12 9DT

Re. an environmental assessment of the above site (see attached plan with measured distance round the site boundary); Has the site been determined as ‘Contaminated Land’ under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990; & 7 questions

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• 42596 1-2 Lochside Way Edinburgh Park - Site
• 42596 Response

Request no. 42599. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023 16:36:00

EV Charging Points

Eight questions relating to On-Street Residential Charging for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs); please focus on questions 1-5 as a priority.

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• 42599 response

Request no. 42603. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 06/06/2023

Homecare Services

Prices paid to independent & voluntary sector Homecare Providers for the provision of regulated Homecare services delivered to people aged 65+ in their own home during the seven-day Reference Period (see email for further details)

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• 42603 Response (1)

Request no. 42606. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023 16:48:00

IT & Digital Services

83 questions relating to IT & Digital services procurement and contracts.

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• 42606 response

Request no. 42608. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023

Percentage of pupils missing school day

Academic Years: 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 & 2022-23: what is the percentage of primary & secondary pupils at school less than 50% of the School year; and the percentage of primary & secondary pupils who were absent for 10% of the School year

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• 42608 Response

Request no. 42612. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023 15:51:00

Council Tax Exemption

Details including the no. of occasions a full Council Tax exemption in relation to an unoccupied property has been awarded, to be subsequently withdrawn, over the last 7 years; how do you inform the Council Tax payer the decision has been rescinded?

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• 42612 response

Request no. 42613. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023

Parking Permits

How many developments in Edinburgh are there where residents are not eligible for parking permits.

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.

Request no. 42618. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 06/06/2023

Statutory Notice 23/00144/24

Request for copies of the contracts, drawings, specifications and guarantees in relation to the previous major works.

Resolution

Please see the attached information.

Files

• 42618 Information

Request no. 42619. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023 16:31:00

Road Maintenance - Dundee Street

From 01.12.22 and 31.01.23 please provide copies of your current road maintenance policy; road repair history; dates of all safety inspections; the number of claims made, and the number of these claims that have been successful.

Files

• 42619 response
• Site History Report
• Road Maintenance Policy

Request no. 42620. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 07/06/2023

North Sighthill

When was the decision taken not to proceed with creating the new junction on Calder Road at Sighthill Green; Who was consulted regarding this; Was any public notification given, if so, where and when was this public notification made; & 1 question

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• 42620 Response
• 42620 Information

Request no. 42621. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023 15:58:00

Adult Social Care Provision

Please provide as a percentage, details of how much Adult Social Care is provided directly by the City of Edinburgh Council and how much is provided by the private sector in the last three financial years, i.e., for 2020/21; 2021/22; and 2022/23.

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• 42621 response

Request no. 42625. Received: 12/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023

Universal Home Insulation Scheme

How many homes in the local authority have received funds through the Universal Home Insulation Scheme since 2011. How many complaints has the council received about the Universal Home Insulation Scheme since 2011; Pls provide breakdown by year

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• 42625 Response

Request no. 42626. Received: 12/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023 16:32:00

Housing - Undiscovered Deaths

How many cases have there been in the last five years where people have been found dead in CEC housing where it is believed they have been undiscovered for more than two/five/ten days; Please include the statistics for each year separately.

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• 42626 response

Request no. 42629. Received: 12/05/2023, Resolved: 12/06/2023 14:07:00

Registered Landlord

Please can you tell me if the Council knows who the registered landlord at 3F1, 13 Gillespie Crescent, Edinburgh, EH10 4HT is?

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• 42629 response

Request no. 42631. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 07/06/2023

Guthrie Street, Edinburgh - pavement

Request for copies of Inspection & Maintenance & Repairs reports & any records of complaints/other accidents, occurring on the southbound pavement of Guthrie Street, from 2nd Feb 2021 to date.

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• 42631 Response
• 42631 Guthrie Street SHR

Request no. 42634. Received: 12/05/2023, Resolved: 12/06/2023 14:38:00

Roseburn Street, near Junction with Roseburn Place, Edinburgh

Request inspection records from Feb 2022 - present; details of works carried out on the road from Feb 2022 - present; details of any complaints made re the condition of the lane from Feb 2022 - present.

Files

• Site History Report

Request no. 42636. Received: 12/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023 17:26:00

EHSCP Chief Officer Role

Any correspondence between April 21 & May 5 which references or names Judith Proctor; Any correspondence between senior leadership on the topic of Ms Proctor's future in her then role as EHSCP Chief Officer; any media correspondence.

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• 42636 response

Request no. 42640. Received: 13/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023

Littering Fines

No. of fines issued for littering between Jan 2022 - present; breakdown of data by month or quarter; amount of revenue generated from fines; what measures taken to enforce littering fines eg. no. of Enforcement Officers deployed or methods used

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• 42640 Response

Request no. 42641. Received: 13/05/2023, Resolved: 12/06/2023 14:10:00

Council Tax Letter Design

I want to know who designed, or know the name of the person who is responsible for, the initial Council Tax demand letter for the current tax year.

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• 42641 response

Request no. 42644. Received: 14/05/2023, Resolved: 06/06/2023

Library eBooks

What percentage of eBooks are in foreign languages?

Resolution

4.6% of eBook titles are in foreign languages.

Request no. 42647. Received: 14/05/2023, Resolved: 12/06/2023 14:12:00

Edinburgh Trams - Distances Between Stops

I am seeking information on the exact distances between stops on the St Andrew Square to Newhaven tram route extension.

Request no. 42648. Received: 15/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023

Broomhouse Drive - Construction

When was construction of Broomhouse Drive, Saughton, started, and when did it open to traffic?

Files

• 42648 Response
• Card File Extract Broomhouse Drive

Request no. 42649. Received: 15/05/2023, Resolved: 12/06/2023 15:37:00

Clarence Reports

I would like to see all inspector records, photographs, emails etc relating to these 3 'Clarence' reports: 1. Reference: 101001817377 2. Reference: 101001817378 3. Reference: 101001817424

Files

• Report 1
• Report 2
• Report 3

Request no. 42651. Received: 14/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023

Kaimes Crossroads (Temporary Road Restriction and Traffic Regulation) Order 2021

Request a copy of the statutory authority for continuation of restrictions; also provide any documentation or correspondence relating to any 'ongoing review' during the currency of the TTRO or conclusions to which Section 1 of the TTRO committed

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• 42651 Response

Request no. 42653. Received: 12/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023 16:55:00

Maybury Road - CCTV Footage

Requesting CCTV footage of Tuesday, 9th May; Vehicle incident on Maybury Road/ Glasgow Road, at the junction across from the Shell Garage.

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• 42653 response

Request no. 42656. Received: 15/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023

SCDC - Four-day Working Week Trial

Has the council been in contact with researchers and campaigners for a four day working week; plus more questions

Resolution

We have checked with the Chief Executive and senior managers who have confirmed that the Council has not approached or been approached regarding a four-day working week trial.

Request no. 42659. Received: 15/05/2023, Resolved: 13/06/2023 16:41:00

Bulk Uplifts

List of CEC special/bulk uplift charges; For the last 3 yrs how many special/bulk uplift requests CEC has had; No. of fines CEC has issued for illegal dumping/fly tipping; How many of these incidents have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal?

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• 42659 response

Request no. 42667. Received: 15/05/2023, Resolved: 08/06/2023

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Request the number of homes, owned by the council that are not compliant with carbon monoxide regulations as stated by the Scottish Government (refer to email).

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• 42667 Response

Request no. 42668. Received: 15/05/2023, Resolved: 12/06/2023 16:32:00

Mobile Phone Contracts

Please provide up-to-date information on network provider(s) and contracts: total 9 questions.

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• 42668 response

Request no. 42669. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 22/06/2023

Trading Standards - Vapes

How much has been spent in the last 3 years (2020, 2021,2022,2023 - present) on testing vapes for compliance with UK laws; Broken down by year, and who was used for compliance testing; How many illegal vapes have been seized in the last 3 years

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• 42669 Response

Request no. 42672. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Filthy & Verminous Property Complaints

Pls provide the no. of complaints received re. filthy & verminous properties from 2018 - 2022, and the no. received so far this year; In addition, if available, pls provide those annual and part-year totals split by outcome and type of property.

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• 42672 Response

Request no. 42673. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 12/06/2023 16:35:00

Shell Bowmac - 19-21 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8HW

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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• 42673 response

Request no. 42674. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 21/06/2023

Lamppost Charging

Request copy of minutes of meetings in which 'lamppost charging' including or excluding the word 'electric' is explicitly mentioned, for the last three years.

Resolution

We do not hold this information.

Request no. 42675. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023 14:28:00

Lamppost Charging

I would like to request all council committee and full council minutes for the last three years under which i) 'lamppost charging' ii) 'residential street charging' iii) 'city centre charging' are mentioned.

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• 42675 response

Request no. 42676. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023

School Clothing Grants

Amount of school clothing grant set by the local authority for the school years 2018-2019, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (to date) detailing any difference between primary and secondary if this occurred; Total 13 questions

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• 42676 Response

Request no. 42682. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 14/06/2023 16:43:00

Licensing Conditions - Fun Fairs

We request confirmation that a £1000 charge is being imposed to inspect fun fair equipment prior to operation; & more questions.

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• 42682 response

Request no. 42686. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023

IT Services

What IT Service management (ITSM) platform are you currently using? (e.g. ServiceNow, BMC, Freshworks, 4ME, Hornbill, ManageEngine, etc); Please provide the platform name; When is your current ITSM platform contract due for renewal; & 3 questions

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• 42686 Response

Request no. 42687. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 14/06/2023 17:22:00

Secondary Schools

Several questions on the topic of inappropriate sexual behaviours (e.g. sexual assault, sexual harassment, revenge porn, up-skirting or any other sexual offences; Any workshops/lessons discussing misogyny and toxic masculinity?

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• 42687 response

Request no. 42689. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 21/06/2023

Single-Sex Toilets in Schools

The total number of schools in the local authority; The total number of schools in the local authority that do not contain single-sex toilets.

Resolution

1. The total number of schools in the local authority - 124
2. The total number of schools in the local authority that do not contain single-sex toilets - 13

Request no. 42690. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023 14:59:00

Unmet Care Demand & Care Packages

Requesting information relating to elderly people - aged 65+; How many elderly people have been assessed and require care and support (Medication, personal care, meal preparation etc) AND do not have a care package in place; and 2 more questions

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• 42690 response

Request no. 42692. Received: 16/05/2023, Resolved: 09/06/2023

Cultural venues

How many community centres are within your estate; how many are available to hire free of charge; how many charge for hire; what is the average charge; & how many are earmarked for closure in next 5 years; and how many schools are available for hire

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• 42692 Response
• 42692 Information

Request no. 42693. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023 17:01:00

Clarence Reports

I would like to see all inspector records, photographs, emails etc relating to these 3 'Clarence' reports: Reference: 101001819605 Reference: 101001819610 Reference: 101001819612

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• 42693 response
• Report 1
• Report 2
• Report 3

Request no. 42697. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023

Support to Parents & Carers of Children w/ Additional Support Needs

Re. the Scottish Parliaments 'Additional Support for Learning Action Plan Review' and the 'Parent and Carer Engagement, Participation & Rights' (updated Nov 22).

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• 42697 Response

Request no. 42698. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023 17:06:00

Enterprise Application

Further to the original Enterprise Application request please provide the current status of any expired contracts, and other questions.

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• 42698 response

Request no. 42700. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023

Food Standards

I would like to know how many biltong producing businesses have been registered in the Council and if these businesses are performing an initial heat lethality step on the beef they use before starting the production process.

Resolution

The Council has one registered food business that has notified us that they are producing biltong. This business does not use an initial heat lethality step on the beef they use before starting the production process.

Request no. 42707. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023 17:26:00

Polwarth Place, Edinburgh

Maintenance and inspection records for 08/03/2021 to 07/05/2023. Identity of any independent contractors. Details of any complaints either written or verbal which have been received?

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• 42707 response
• Site History Report

Request no. 42708. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023

Road Traffic Accident - Niddrie Mains Road - 02/02/2023

Please provide a copy of the CCTV footage for the date and time stipulated.

Resolution

Footage recorded by the Public Space CCTV network is automatically deleted after 31 days, and consequently we are unable to provide any relevant data.

Request no. 42709. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023 17:13:00

Council Tax Query

I would like the reason that the due date for annual lump sum payment is not put on Council Tax demand letters.

Files

• 42709 attachment
• 42709 response

Request no. 42710. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023

CCTV footage - George Street

Request a copy of any CCTV footage for date and time stipulated.

Resolution

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

Request no. 42711. Received: 18/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023

Trinity Primary School

Information relating to building inspection and investigation works at Trinity Primary School for the period 01 February 2023 to 18 May 2023, including all correspondence between the council and the school.

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• 42711 Response
• 42711 - Information

Request no. 42712. Received: 18/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023 15:32:00

Food Safety Officer's Report - Civerinos Slice

A copy of the Food Safety Officer’s report for the business, Civerinos Slice, 49 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QP.

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• 42712 response
• 42712 attachment

Request no. 42713. Received: 18/05/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

Homes for Ukraine Scheme

From February 2022 to present; how many sponsors have contacted the council requesting to end their placements early; how many Ukrainian refugees have contacted the council requesting to end their placements early; & 6 more questions

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• 42713 Response

Request no. 42714. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 02/06/2023 15:31:00

Physical Contact and Physical Intervention Procedure

In response to : 41583 Q2 you told me 15 forms had been identified. Please could you tell me how many of these applied to Howdenhall?

Request no. 42715. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 02/06/2023 15:34:00

Physical Contact and Physical Intervention Procedure

In response to : 41583 Q2 you told me 15 forms had been identified. Please could you tell me which schools each of the 15 applied to?

Request no. 42716. Received: 18/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023 15:36:00

Bus Lane Fines - (PCNs)

No. of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued, when motorists have been observed driving through a bus lane without a valid exemption in 2021, 2022 & 2023 to date; what is the average fine amount; what is the total revenue from PCNs issued

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• 42716 response

Request no. 42717. Received: 18/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023

Old Dalkeith Road - Pothole Repair

How much did the resurfacing work cost; What was the specification for the resurfacing works (in terms of types and depths of all materials used); When, and how, were the works first identified as being required; & 7 more questions

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• 42717 Response

Request no. 42720. Received: 18/05/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023

Freedom of Information Requests (FOIs)

What is the longest unanswered FOI CEC currently has outstanding; How many outstanding FOI requests does CEC have that are over the 20 working day limit; & 1 more question

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• 42720 Response

Request no. 42722. Received: 18/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023 15:38:00

Social Housing

How many social housing properties have CEC sold/disposed of since RIGHT-TO-BUY was abolished in 2016; Does CEC dispose of social housing units by other channels; To what use are the proceeds of such sales put; & 1 question

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• 42722 response

Request no. 42724. Received: 19/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023

Schools - Foodbanks

How many schools, primary and secondary, are operating foodbanks and if so, which schools?

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• 42724 Response

Request no. 42725. Received: 19/05/2023, Resolved: 19/06/2023 17:17:00

Kilmaurs Road - Planning Permission

Pls confirm the no. of bedrooms Planning Permission was granted for, with regard to 15a Kilmaurs Rd & 15b Kilmaurs Rd; Was Planning Permission given to allow a corridor to access 15A and 15B to cross over a bedroom in 13 Kilmaurs Rd; & 2 questions

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• 42725 response

Request no. 42726. Received: 19/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023

Vehicle Activated Speed Signs

How many Vehicle Activated Speed Signs (signs that display the vehicle's speed or advise the vehicle to slow down etc) are within the City of Edinburgh Council area; How many of those signs are confirmed as functioning currently.

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• 42726 Response

Request no. 42728. Received: 19/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023

Marketing - Branding

Please provide me with a copy of your logo guidelines, branding manual or equivalent document.

Files

• Council Brand

Request no. 42729. Received: 19/05/2023, Resolved: 04/07/2023 15:32:00

Education Matters - Voting Rights

Can you confirm whether church representatives are allowed to vote on education matters; if so, pls provide any correspondence, memos or briefing papers from the last three years; and any correspondence on plans to remove these voting rights.

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• 42729 response

Request no. 42736. Received: 19/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023

Queensferry High School Video

How much were Glass Bullet Media paid to create and edit this video.

Resolution

The Council considers that release of this information would be likely to prejudice substantially the commercial interests of the Council and the supplier.

Request no. 42737. Received: 19/05/2023, Resolved: 19/06/2023 16:47:00

Part-time Pupils

What is the number of pupils who attended school on a part-time basis in each academic year 2018/19 to 2022/23; Can this be broken down by Primary and Secondary school; i.e. less than the full five days a week.

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• 42737 response
• 42737 response data

Request no. 42739. Received: 19/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023

Primary & Secondary Schools - Exclusions

Please provide me with the number of exclusions from primary schools and secondary schools in your authority which occurred as a direct result of violent incident in 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23, to date.

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• 42739 Response

Request no. 42740. Received: 19/05/2023, Resolved: 19/06/2023 17:14:00

Tigerlily, 125 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JN

Several questions relating to Environmental Review of the above named premises.

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• 42740 Site Location Plan
• 42740 response

Request no. 42743. Received: 20/05/2023, Resolved: 19/06/2023

Council Bins

Which historic law allows bins to be placed on single yellow lines.

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• 42743 Response

Request no. 42745. Received: 21/05/2023, Resolved: 16/06/2023 16:32:00

Hutchison Terrace - Road Defects

How many road defects were reported to Edinburgh Council between 20/12/2022 and 12/01/2023 at the junction of Hutchison Terrace and the A70 opposite Slateford rail station?

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• 42745 response

Request no. 42746. Received: 21/05/2023, Resolved: 19/06/2023

ETRO Public Consultation - Road Closures & Cycle Lanes

Seek to ascertain whether the responses to the aborted public consultation indicate: public approval of, or public objection to, those road closures and cycle lanes on Braid Road, Hermitage Drive, Cluny Drive.

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• 42746 Response

Request no. 42748. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 19/06/2023 17:25:00

Wave Trust

Regarding the response to Q2f of previous request, 41586, on what date was the e-mail from the Child Protection Lead officer sent, who to, and is it still held?

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• 42748 response

Request no. 42749. Received: 17/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023 17:18:00

Council Tax Letters

Request copy of the initial Council Tax demand letters which do not have the 'due date' on them, for previous 5-10 yrs; Give an estimate of the no. of people who were taken to Summary Warrant based on these letters.

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• 42749 response
• 42749 attachment 1
• 42749 attachment 2
• 42749 attachment 3

Request no. 42750. Received: 21/05/2023, Resolved: 19/06/2023

Wardie Primary School - Supporting School Self Evaluation Survey

Request all available data relating to the Supporting School Self Evaluation survey for Wardie Primary School; also all data (or a summary) relating to information gathered from the children and staff eg. emerging themes, concerns raised etc

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• 42750 Response
• 42750 Information

Request no. 42752. Received: 21/05/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Graffiti vandalism

Request copies of all communication between the Council and any other organisation related to graffiti vandalism (from 2019 - 2023) at the following : Drummond Street; Marshall Street; The Meadows & Rankeillor Street.

Resolution

Request resubmitted.

Request no. 42758. Received: 19/05/2023, Resolved: 01/06/2023

CCTV Footage

My private hire car was hit by a bus (X55) on Elder Street on Monday 15th 2023 at around 7.10am. I would like to know if there is video footage from the bus station showing what happened.

Resolution

Information provided under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Request no. 42759. Received: 22/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023 16:19:00

Road Defect Claims

The total number of road defect claims, the total cost of payments out, for each category of road defect in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

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• 42759 response

Request no. 42760. Received: 22/05/2023, Resolved: 19/06/2023

Social Workers

What qualifications are required for someone to work as a social worker in criminal justice, in the community and in prisons. Please provide minimum required qualifications e.g. higher national certificate, diploma, or degree level.

Resolution

Our justice social workers require a recognised social work qualification and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) this is the same for across the community and prison based services.

Request no. 42761. Received: 11/05/2023, Resolved: 02/06/2023 15:38:00

Physical Contact and Physical Intervention Procedure

Please send me a copy of the mandatory policy and procedure for Howdenhall based on the template in Appendix 1.

Request no. 42762. Received: 22/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023 16:22:00

Parks and Children's Play Areas

A detailed breakdown of the amount and percentage (relative to budget stream) the Council has spent on children's swing parks, aka children's play areas, in 2017/18 - 2023/24. Including a breakdown of which parks the finance has been spent on.

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• 42762 response

Request no. 42763. Received: 22/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023 16:32:00

Landlord Warrants

Can you tell how many times, in each of the last 5 calendar years has the local authority sought a warrant to enter a tenant’s home after they have been unable to contact them? How many deceased tenants discovered?

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• 42763 response

Request no. 42765. Received: 22/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023

87 Princes Street - Pavement

We shall be obliged if you will provide us with copy pavement inspection and repair records in the vicinity of 87 Princes Street, Edinburgh for 18 months prior to 15 March 2023. Please also provide records of any complaints in respect of this area.

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• 42765 Princes Street SHR
• 42765 Response

Request no. 42766. Received: 22/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023 16:43:00

Short-Term Let Licensing

Total budget set aside for 2023/24 to manage the licensing scheme re. The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022; How many Council FTEs are either wholly or partially allocated to manage the licensing scheme?

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• 42766 response

Request no. 42767. Received: 22/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023 16:26:00

Information Technology

Four point questionnaire regarding device types, platform as a service, IT security, planned ICT procurement plans across software, hardware or services for current and future years? (Software Applications/Hardware Devices/IT Managed Services)

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• 42767 response
• 42767 attachment

Request no. 42768. Received: 22/05/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

School Children - Additional Support

How many school children are in stage 3 & 4 of staged intervention (require additional support outside of their school); How many school children have been referred to an inclusion group seeking an alternative pathway/provision; & more questions

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• 42768 Response

Request no. 42771. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 21/06/2023 15:11:00

National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4)

Please provide in full the study commissioned from MKA Economics in 2022, by the City of Edinburgh Council, to produce an economic impact assessment of the introduction of NPF4.

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• 42771 response

Request no. 42772. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 04/07/2023 14:52:00

Teacher Strikes

The total financial savings made as a result of the teachers' strike over pay which took place during the 2022-23 academic year? Can this be broken down by; Teacher Pay, Non-Teacher pay, Running Costs, Transport and Other.

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• 42772 response

Request no. 42773. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023

Complaints Policy & Procedure

Request policies and procedures for investigating a complaint of discrimination by a staff member against a service user with a protected characteristic; Pls include best practice for investigating unintentional discrimination and unconscious bias.

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• Comments and Complaints

Request no. 42776. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 21/06/2023 15:16:00

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

The total number of permanent low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in your authority in 2021, 2022, & 2023 to date; & 4 more questions

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• 42776 response

Request no. 42778. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023

MKA Economics: Economic Value of Residential and Short-Term Lists in Edinburgh, 2022

Request for a copy of the following report: MKA Economics: Economic Value of Residential and Short-Term Lists in Edinburgh, 2022.

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• 42778 Response

Request no. 42779. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 04/07/2023 14:46:00

School Meals Debt

The total amount of school meals debt in your council area at the end of the last financial year, 2022-23, and five further related questions.

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• 42779 response

Request no. 42780. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 21/06/2023 16:16:00

School Lunch or Catering Account

Details of any policy or procedure at local authority or school level regarding pupils who have incurred debt on their school lunch or catering account and all other information requested.

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• 42780 response

Request no. 42781. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 21/06/2023

Parking Difficulties in Leith

How many requests the council received from constituents regarding parking difficulties in Leith over the previous five years to prompt the Strategic Review of Parking and actions since taken based on its outcome.

Resolution

We do not hold this information.

Request no. 42782. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 07/07/2023

E-learning Modules

Copies of all materials which comprise on unconscious bias, direct and indirect discrimination, racial discrimination and black history - an introduction. New colleagues in schools required to undertake on achieving equality and diversity etc.

Request no. 42785. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 04/07/2023

Eden Lane_Newbattle Terrace_Waste Collection

A list of private residences within the local Area of Morningside with communal bins in front of their residence which is not intended for their use. The email from the resident in Eden Lane relating to the refuse collection.

Files

• 42785 Bin Location Photographs
• 42785 Response
• 42785 E-mail from Resident

Request no. 42786. Received: 23/05/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023

Social Work Usage

How many qualified social workers were working on a temporary (agency) basis at the Council on 01/05/23 ; Total spend on temporary (agency) social work professionals during the FY 2022 to 2023; split by Adult Services & Children's Services

Files

• 42786 Response

Request no. 42787. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 21/06/2023 09:56:00

Road Closures - Coronation Street Parties

Please list all the roads/streets of which applications were made to the council in order to host a coronation street party in May 2023.

Files

• 42787 Response

Request no. 42788. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023

Telephony - Contact Centre

Please confirm the manufacturer of your contact centre system(s) that are currently in place; Are you considering or interested in Microsoft Telephony; Who provides your WAN and internet connectivity and the annual spend on each; & more questions

Files

• 42788 Response

Request no. 42796. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 22/06/2023 14:51:00

Planning Applications

Please provide all correspondence with Ian Murray in respect of planning applications that have been, or are currently being, considered by your council.

Files

• 42796 response

Request no. 42798. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023

Primary 1 non-catchment area stats

For the past 2 years how many children starting P1, who were NOT resident in the catchment area by end of Feb preceding the start of the School year, applied for a non-catchment placement; How many were refused a place in their non-catchment school

Files

• 42798 Response
• 42798 Information

Request no. 42800. Received: 22/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023

Trinity Academy, Edinburgh

Please provide us with the Inspection & Maintenance records relating to the paving slabs in the playground/outdoor area of Trinity Academy, Edinburgh; and any Recorded Accidents, and Recorded Complaints.

Resolution

We hold no information which refers to paving slabs in the playground/outdoor area of Trinity Academy.

Request no. 42804. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

Drumbrae Roundabout & Meadow Place

Would like all A8 Traffic accident; JTC; Pedestrian & Cyclist; Queue; Registration Matching; Results post 2019 to present.

Files

• 42804 Response
• 42804 Data

Request no. 42806. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Incidents of Violence at Work

For the time period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 (or your equivalent 12-month period), please provide the following: total number of violent incidents on your staff broken down by job title/category of worker; and 2 more questions

Resolution

Please refer to the attached document. There are 2984 incidents recorded with Health and Safety in the period requested. The final column indicates if the incident is reportable

Files

• 42806 Information

Request no. 42807. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 22/06/2023 14:37:00

Funding Shortfall

What is your current predicted funding gap by the end of the financial year 2024/25; What is your current predicted cumulative funding gap by the end of the financial year 2025/26?

Files

• 42807 response

Request no. 42808. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 26/05/2023

Car Park Weight Capacity

Re. the weight capacity of multi-story council car parks; how many multi-story car parks are managed by CEC; how many stories each car park has; The weight capacity of each multi-story car park managed by CEC; & 2 more questions

Resolution

All the multi storey car park in Edinburgh are privately run.

Files

• Multi storey car parks

Request no. 42809. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 22/06/2023 14:41:00

New Homes - Planning Permissions

Please provide data from 2017-18, with a breakdown by fiscal year: how many homes have received Planning Permission to be built? How many of these homes have been completed?

Files

• 42809 response
• 42809 response data

Request no. 42810. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 21/06/2023

Car Permits - Zone 6

What is the number of current car permits issued in Zone 6, by car make, and type (i.e. Vauxhall, Astra).

Files

• 42810 Information (1)

Request no. 42811. Received: 22/05/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023 16:30:00

Parks and Greenspace - Event Permission Forms

How many event permission forms has CEC (Parks and Greenspace department) received since the beginning of 2023; how many of those application forms were classed as ‘small community events’; & 5 more questions

Files

• 42811 response

Request no. 42813. Received: 25/05/2023, Resolved: 21/06/2023

Domestic Abuse Services

Can you please provide the amount of funding (in GBP) provided to domestic abuse support services, broken down by each financial year, from April 2012 to April 2023.

Files

• 42813 Response

Request no. 42817. Received: 24/05/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023 17:13:00

Managing Change Policy and Compulsory Redundancies

Several questions relating to Managing Change policy and compulsory redundancies.

Files

• 42817 response

Request no. 42824. Received: 25/05/2023, Resolved: 25/05/2023

Public Health Funerals

Request for information relating to National Assistance Act or “Paupers funerals (also referred to as 'Public Health' Funerals) where persons who have died with no known next of kin (blood relatives) since 24/3/23 to present.

Resolution

Closed - Repeated request.

Request no. 42825. Received: 25/05/2023, Resolved: 22/06/2023 16:50:00

Corstorphine - Low Traffic Neighbourhood

All results of queues, pedestrian & cyclists JTC; traffic accidents pertaining to all roads affected by the Corstorphine LTN, ie. traffic monitoring results on Manse Rd, Corstorphine High St, Station Rd, Kirk Loan & Featherhall Ave - from 24.05.23.

Files

• 42825 response

Request no. 42827. Received: 25/05/2023, Resolved: 01/08/2023

Craigentinny Avenue North, Edinburgh

Documentation for the period 07/02/2022 to 07/02/2023: Inspection and maintenance records, Roads Authority Policy, records of complaints, records of accidents, audit trail showing dates of each inspection.

Files

• 2022 Risk Based Approach to Road Asset Safety Inspections
• 42827 SHR Craigentinny Avenue North
• 42827 Response

Request no. 42829. Received: 25/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

Empty Houses - Bingham

Does the council need to come up with 100 houses (60 in the North East) for Ukrainian Refugees? Why are the 4 empty houses in Bingham Crossway not being advertised on EdIndex? Are they held for refugees?

Files

• 42829 Response

Request no. 42830. Received: 25/05/2023, Resolved: 22/06/2023

Tree Felling

How many trees does CEC plan to fell (recommended for removal) over the next 12 months so far and why does it plan to fell them; Has CEC carried out any public consultation, or does it have plans to do so - pls provide details; & 2 questions

Files

• 42830 Response

Request no. 42839. Received: 25/05/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Music Teachers

The number of (i) primary and (ii) secondary schools in your local authority that do not currently have a music teacher. A list of these schools. How long the school has been without a music teacher.

Files

• 42839 Information

Request no. 42840. Received: 25/05/2023, Resolved: 21/06/2023

Complaints

Number of complaints within a complaints policy made about councillors in your local authority in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 thus far. Please down break these complaints by type.

Resolution

Complaints about councillors would be made to the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

Files

• Ethical Standards Commissioner

Request no. 42844. Received: 26/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

Travelling Safely Consultation

When did the officials first become aware of mistakes or errors in the Active Travel plans advertised to the public as part of the Travelling Safely Consultation? Plus 6 further questions.

Files

• 42844 Response

Request no. 42845. Received: 26/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Trip Hazards & Incidents

Please provide a list of the top 10 spots within the city of Edinburgh that have received the highest number of reported incidents of residents tripping over; & more questions

Files

• 42845 Response

Request no. 42846. Received: 26/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

Parking Charges - Equality Impact Assessment

All correspondence & documents relating to the Equality Impact Assessment of introduction of parking charges in Zones N7 and N8; Particularly any e-mails, etc. about the socio-economic and age-related impacts; Plus 3 further questions.

Files

• 42846 Response
• 42846 Section 4 IIA Report - Parking Action Plan - Parking Controls GB

Request no. 42847. Received: 26/05/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Planning Application: Ref: 22/06426/FUL

In reference to the aforementioned planning application, I am requesting any and all correspondence between the planning case officer and the applicant, including all agents.

Files

• 42847 Information

Request no. 42848. Received: 26/05/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023

Empty (Unoccupied) Homes

Please tell me the number of empty (unoccupied) homes recorded in your council area on each of the following dates: 05 April 2019 05 April 2020 05 April 2021 05 April 2022 05 April 2023

Resolution

Cancelled by requester.

Request no. 42849. Received: 26/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Council Housebuilding

In the 2022/23 financial year (1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023) how many new homes of any tenure did the council complete; Please provide a breakdown of those new build completions, by tenure; & 4 more questions

Files

• 42849 Response

Request no. 42850. Received: 26/05/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023

Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh

All correspondence, documentation, & photos of defects numbers listed below, AND copy photographs sent with Customer Service Enquiry No. 1534985. 42119274 42119275 42116800 42114743 42113671 42101418 42101419 42101417 42069284 42069282 42069283

Files

• 42850 Photographs
• 42850 Reports

Request no. 42856. Received: 26/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Working from Home

Request copies of communication whereby CEC notified people they were to work from home - Date of first issue; also copies of communication whereby CEC notified people they were to return to workplaces - Date of latest issue.

Files

• 42856 Response
• 42856 Information

Request no. 42857. Received: 26/05/2023, Resolved: 25/07/2023

CCTV Footage - Gilmerton Primary School

25/5/2023 - Parked outside Gilmerton Primary School at 2 Moredun Dykes Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8NQ. My car had been hit by another vehicle and I would like to see if the camera may have caught this on camera.

Resolution

No relevant footage held.

Request no. 42858. Received: 27/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Occupied Homes

Please tell me the number of occupied homes recorded in your council area on each of the following dates: 05 April 2019 to 05 April 2023

Files

• 42858 Response

Request no. 42864. Received: 28/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Chief Officer Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service

The number of chief officers who pay trade union subs through DOCAS payroll deductions to the three unions noted here; Of the staff identified, please confirm the number who are members of a) Unison b) GMB c) Unite.

Files

• 42864 Response

Request no. 42865. Received: 26/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

Public Health Funerals

Information in respect of Public Health Funerals that have occurred in your local authority area during the last 10 years.

Files

• 42865 Response

Request no. 42866. Received: 28/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

Old Dalkeith Road/A7 from Little France Drive to The Wisp

Please provide copies of the road inspection reports carried out in 2023. Please also provide a copy of details of any defects reported in that time period and details of any repair work carried out to the road.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Site History Report which includes records of inspections (Condition Survey section), defect reports (Customer Services section) and repair work (Maintenance Management section).

Files

• 42866 Site History Report - Old Dalkeith Road

Request no. 42867. Received: 29/05/2023, Resolved: 25/07/2023

Pothole - Old Dalkeith Road

Requesting pothole information on old Dalkeith Road outside Royal Infirmary.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 42868. Received: 25/05/2023, Resolved: 22/06/2023

Princes Street - St John's Church, and the Red Cockerel Café

Documents (inspection logs, inspection diarised entries, reports of inspections) showing all inspections, repairs, complaints relating to the pavements / paving stones at Princes Street during the period 07/07/2021 & 25/05/2023.

Files

• 42868 response
• Site History Report

Request no. 42882. Received: 29/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

Council Tax - Student Waivers

The number of waivers for Council Tax provided to students for fiscal years: 2020, 2021 & 2022; the total amount waived for students for fiscal years 2020, 2021 and 2022; The number of properties for which student waivers were granted.

Files

• 42882 Response

Request no. 42883. Received: 29/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Procurement - Tenders

Beyond those tenders currently in the public domain, what opportunities are currently in your procurement pipeline in relation to debt collection, recovery, and enforcement services; & more questions

Files

• 42883 Response

Request no. 42884. Received: 29/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

Difficult Waste Streams by Household Waste Recycling Centre

Several questions in connection with my Project (difficult waste and circular economy, COVID and beyond).

Files

• 42884 Response

Request no. 42885. Received: 29/05/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Personal and Social Education (PSE) curriculum

Several questions regarding the development of the Personal and Social Education (PSE) curriculum; and the provision of suicide awareness training in secondary schools.

Files

• 42885 Response

Request no. 42894. Received: 29/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023 14:57:00

Broughton High School

Do you hold in any format personnel / employment record files relating to individual former teaching staff who worked at Broughton High School in the 1980s ? How many out of the 10 individual named staff below do you hold files?

Files

• 42894 response

Request no. 42895. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

Council Leader Statement

Copies of research evidence which led to release of Councillor Leader statement - https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/13492/producers-for-edinburgh-s-winter- Letters between Council Leader and Scottish Government related to funding.

Files

• 42895 Response
• 42895 Appendix 1 - CEC Winter Festival Consultation Report - Final

Request no. 42896. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

Road Maintenance Policies

Has the Council moved to a risk-based approach when it comes to fixing potholes? If so, when did this happen? What is your safety inspection regime in terms of checking roads? Plus further questions.

Files

• 42896 Documents
• 42896 Response (1)

Request no. 42898. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

Hermand Crescent, EH11 - Rat sightings

Monthly breakdown of number of reports to CEC of rat sightings/issues in EH11 (Hermand Crescent) from June 2022 - April 2023; What actions were taken to address the rat problem at this site.

Files

• 42898 Response
• 42989 Information

Request no. 42899. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

Social Housing - Wait Times

What is the average time needed for individuals/households to be placed in social housing? What is the longest time an individual/household has been waiting to be placed into social housing?

Files

• 42899 Response

Request no. 42900. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Community Buyout Applications

Number of community buyout applications received AND number rejected, from 25 Feb 2003 – 26 June 2018 (inclusive) + categorised by year and whether buyout application was pertaining to building or grounds; Breakdown of reasons for refusal;+ questions

Request no. 42901. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

Penalty Charge Notices - Hope Terrace

How many Penalty Charge Notices have been issued for parking on Hope Terrace, Edinburgh, EH9 2AR because payment has been made using code 12545 rather than 12399? Include all instances whether payment was made via RingGo or Pay and Display machine.

Files

• 42901 Response

Request no. 42902. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

CEC - Internal Communication Tools

I would like to understand all of the workplace communication tools that are currently being used by Edinburgh city council. I am particularly keen to understand which instant messengers communication tools are used (such as Teams, Slack or Skype).

Resolution

In line with advice from the National Cyber Security Centre, we do not provide information relating to hardware, software and systems and therefore, unfortunately, it is not possible to provide you with the information you have requested.

Request no. 42904. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

Dog Fouling

How many dog fouling complaints were recorded and Fixed Penalty Notices issued each year between 01/01/2015 and 31/12/2022? How many prosecutions (successful or otherwise) were made during this period? & more questions

Files

• 42904 Response

Request no. 42905. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

Dog Breeding Licence Protocols

22 questions on the licensing process, the number of licences issued or renewed, staff qualifications, inspection reports, and compliance with regulations etc.

Files

• 42905 Response

Request no. 42914. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

John Lewis - Business Rates

Has CEC agreed to give John Lewis a discount on its Business Rates bill for its store on Leith Street? If so, what was the annual Business Rates before reduction? How much was it reduced by & when was it agreed? Why did you grant the reduction?

Files

• 42914 Response

Request no. 42915. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Schools - Violence & Aggression Reports

No. of violence & aggression reports from CEC schools for the last academic year – split between primary & secondary; Also, when the current school year ends in a month’s time, can you send me the total number for that year at some point in July

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 42916. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 31/05/2023

Council Tax Queries

Request previous 3 years receipts showing where council tax funding is being spent - not in percentages, but in GBP £; Does the council tax fund Scotland’s Police Service, Ambulance Service, Waste collection and Schools?; & more questions

Request no. 42919. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

CCTV Footage - West Port, junction with Lady Lawson Street

Re. incident on 26/05/2023, circa 17:05 CCTV camera at this location: • Camera 121 West Port

Resolution

Information not released.

Request no. 42921. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 29/08/2023

Queensferry High School

Queensferry High School's Twitter Account posted a link [a]to a video [b] titled ‘Queensferry High School promo’; Who made the decision to create this video; How much were Glass Bullet Media paid to create this video; & more questions

Files

• 42921 Response

Request no. 42924. Received: 29/05/2023, Resolved: 05/06/2023

Ravelston Park - Field Change Request

Does a fully completed version of the Form exist with all TBCs answered? If so, please provide a copy. If the 'Orchard Park FiT' consultation plays any part in the Ravelston Park Disposal process?

Resolution

Cancelled.

Request no. 42925. Received: 30/05/2023, Resolved: 01/06/2023

Number of Pupils Absent

In the academic years 2019-20 to 2022-23: what was the no. of primary & secondary pupils that were at school <50% of the school year; AND the number of primary & secondary pupils who were absent for 10% of the School year.

Files

• 42925 Response

Request no. 42926. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Removals & Storage providers

Request data information on your current storage and removal providers, that provide support to council tenants and the council itself - relating to storage and removal work, incl. pricing and charges applied & paid.

Request no. 42928. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

Social Housing

Please confirm the total number of social homes owned by the council; The number of social homes, owned by the council built before 1980.

Resolution

As at 08 June 2023, the City of Edinburgh Council owned 20,405 homes.

A total 18,512 homes were built before 1980.

Request no. 42929. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Environmental Protection Act 1990: Section 80

Request for notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 31/05/23; invoices pending; and other questions and details to be included

Files

• 42929 Response

Request no. 42930. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Housing (Scotland) Act 2006: Section 1, Section 3, Section 4, Section 5, Section 30, Section 33, Section 35, Section 36, Section 37, Section 40, Section 42, Section 50 and Section 146

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been complied with & have monies owed to CEC as at 31/05/23; invoices pending; and other questions and details to be included

Resolution

No such Notices or Orders remain extant, have been complied with and have monies owed, have invoices pending or have been made as at 31/05/2023 or between 23/01/2023 and 31/05/2023.

Request no. 42931. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

Housing (Scotland) Act 1987: Sections 88, 89, 90, 91, 108, 114 , 115, 157, 160, 161, 162, 166, 167, 169, 178 and 184

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 31/05/23; invoices pending; and other questions and details to be included

Resolution

No notices are extant, have monies owed, have invoices pending or have been issued as at 31/05/23.

Request no. 42932. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Building (Scotland) Act 2003: Section 25, Section 26, Section 27, Section 28, Section 29 & Section 30

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 31/05/23; invoices pending; and other questions and details to be included

Files

• 42932 Response

Request no. 42933. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Prevention of Damage by Pest Act 1949: Section 4

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 31/05/23; invoices pending; and other questions and details to be included

Files

• 42933 Response

Request no. 42934. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997: Section 33a, Section 71, Section 127, Section 140, Section 144a, Section 145, Section 168, Section 179, Section 189 & Section 190

Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006: Sections: 25 & 26; Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 31/05/23;& questions

Files

• 42934 Response
• 42934 Notices

Request no. 42935. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947: Section 1

Request for Orders served between 23/01/23 to 31/05/23; Orders that have been confirmed between 23/01/23 to 31/05/23; Orders that remain unconfirmed as at 31/05/23.

Files

• 42935 Response

Request no. 42936. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Health & Safety at Work Act etc. 1974: Section 21 & Section 22

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been served by City Of Edinburgh Council between 23/01/23 to 31/05/23; other details to be included

Files

• 42936 Response

Request no. 42937. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997: Sections 194, 202, 203, 206, 207 & 208

Request for all Orders made by City Of Edinburgh Council from 23rd January 2023 to 31st May 2023 under the legislation listed above; & other details to be included.

Resolution

No orders have been made under the legislation listed from 23/01/23 to 31/05/23.

Request no. 42938. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Food Safety Act 1990: Section 10, Section 11 and Section 12

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31st May 2023; Notices or Orders that have been served by City Of Edinburgh Council between 23rd January 2023 to 31st May 2023; & other details to be included

Resolution

No such Notices or Orders remain extant at 31/05/2023 or have been served between 23/01/2023 and 31/05/2023.

Request no. 42939. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982: Sections 87, 90, 92, 95 and 96

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 31/05/23; invoices pending; and other questions and details to be included

Resolution

No notices remain extant, have monies owed or have invoices pending for the dates requested.

Request no. 42940. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013: Section 8

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 31/05/23; invoices pending; and other questions and details to be included

Request no. 42941. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997: Sections 3, 4, 28, 34, 41a, 41f, 42, 43, 49 & 50

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 31/05/23; invoices pending; and other questions and details to be included

Files

• 42941 Response

Request no. 42942. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Roads (Scotland) Act 1984: Section 12, Section 68, Section 69, Section 70, Section 71, Section 72, Section 73, Section 74, Section 104, Section 105, Section 106, Section 107, Section 108

Request for all Orders made by City Of Edinburgh Council from 23rd January 2023 to 31st May 2023 under the legislation listed above; other details to be included

Resolution

The Traffic Orders team have not made any Orders under these Sections of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 during the period quoted (23rd January 2023 to 31st May 2023).

Request no. 42943. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006: Regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been served by City Of Edinburgh Council between 23/01/23 to 31/05/23; other details to be included

Files

• 42943 Response
• 42943 Information

Request no. 42944. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Regulations 1984: Section 14 & Section 24

Request for Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 31/05/23; Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 31/05/23; invoices pending; and other questions and details to be included

Files

• 42944 Extant Notices
• 42944 Response

Request no. 42958. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023 10:26:00

Weekly Refuse Collections

Request for a list of Edinburgh Lanes/cul-de-sacs with houses (not flats) which will be affected by the removal of their weekly refuse collection (general waste; recycling) and replaced by communal bins.

Request no. 42959. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Empty Council Houses

Addresses of empty council homes, broken down by Ward; The reason each home is empty; How long each home has been empty; Size of the Voids team and the budget allocated to the team; and other questions.

Files

• 42959 Response

Request no. 42961. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 - Section 75

Provide details of all payments made or contributions received for projects supporting enhancements to public transport, walking, & cycling networks (& any other sustainable transport initiatives) for 2019/2020, 2020/21, 2021/22

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Request no. 42963. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Libraries with Asbestos

The number of libraries that have asbestos present in them; The total no. of libraries within the local authority; Details of any incidents pertaining to asbestos exposure within libraries since 2019; give date & nature of incident

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Request no. 42964. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/07/2023

Spending on Arts and Culture

Please provide information on spending on arts and culture in your area, each year since 2013 - present, along with a figure of overall spending on arts and culture; Please break down as much as possible.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 42967. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 03/07/2023

Accessibility Impact Report

Request copy of Accessibility Impact Report, including information on data used; details of the validation & QA control methodology; and request all correspondence between CEC and Transport Convenor where this data is cited.

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Request no. 42968. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Drugs in Schools

How many children were excluded from school after being found to be under the influence of illegal substances/drugs and/or in possession of illegal substances/drugs, either on school premises or during a school trip

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Request no. 42969. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

2 Deanpark Grove, Balerno

Is there any way of finding out how much 2 Deanpark Grove, Balerno, a council house, was sold when it was bought from the Council?

Request no. 42970. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

Short-term Let licences

How many short-term let licence applications have you received AND how many were approved between October 2022 and May 2023; broken down by ‘home sharing,’ ‘home letting,’ ‘secondary letting,’ and ‘home letting and home sharing.’

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Request no. 42971. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023 14:02:00

Short-term Let Licenses - Fees

How much have you collected in fees from issuing short-term let licenses since October 2022 to May 2023; How much was spent in administrating or processing applications for short-term let licences; and further questions & details

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Request no. 42972. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Short-term Lets License - Administration

What is the average length of time it takes to approve a short-term let license application received by your local council? Please provide this information for applications received between October 2022 and May 2023.

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Request no. 42973. Received: 31/05/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Head Teacher Vacancies

As of the 1st of June 2023, what is the number of head teacher vacancies in your local authorities; can this be broken down by primary, secondary and special schools.

Request no. 42988. Received: 29/05/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

Short Term Lets

Regarding planning applications to the council for planning permission to operate as a short-term let from 5 September 2022 to date and all other information requested.

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