- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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]
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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)
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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
- 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
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
- 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
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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).
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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).
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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)
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.’
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Resolution
There were 5 Headteacher adverts, either currently live on My Job Scotland which were live as at 1st June 2023. Two were for Special Schools and three for Primary 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.
Files