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Request no. 42952. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

CCTV Footage - Barnton Junction

To request footage - camera number is 352 and it is from Sunday 14/5/2023 at 14:00.

Resolution

No relevant footage held.

Request no. 42974. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Frank's Law

How many individuals aged under 65 have received free personal care under Frank's Law in each financial year since 2019; How much funding was received from the Scottish Government to support delivery of free personal care; more questions

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Request no. 42975. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 10/07/2023

Public Space Closures - King's Coronation

Please tell me the number of Public Space closure requests for the King's coronation and provide a list of these locations.

Resolution

Zero

Having completed searches of records held by our Parks and Greenspaces, Events, Public Safety, Roads, Film Office and our Estates teams, there are no records held in relation to any public space closures for the King’s coronation.

Request no. 42976. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 02/06/2023

Allotment Waiting List

We have been on the allotment waiting list for some years now and would like to find out where we are in the queue for an allocated space.

Resolution

Passed to the service to respond directly

Request no. 42977. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 10/07/2023

Enhanced Support Bases (ESBs) in Edinburgh schools

Number of total student spaces (filled or vacant) in ESBs; Number of current (as of 01/06/23) student vacancies in ESBs; Number of current (as of 01/06/23) staff vacancies in ESBs; Number of staff currently employed to work in ESBs

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Request no. 42978. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Headteachers in multiple schools

How many headteachers are working in your primary, secondary and special schools; For each of the past 10 years, how many headteachers are/were working in multiple schools; broken down by primary, secondary & special schools

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Request no. 42980. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 05/06/2023

Bins - placement

I want the TRO related to the bin placed on Panmure place.

Resolution

Repeat of request 41439.

Request no. 42982. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

22a Potterrow, Southside, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL

Please confirm whether or not the site is on your list of prioritised sites under Part 2A and, if so; what priority it is considered to be.

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Request no. 42983. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Education Infrastructure in South Queensferry

Provide a copy of the latest Council School Roll Forecasts (see email for list of schools);Provide a copy of the Baseline Projections (as referenced on Pg 8 of the Education Appraisal);Pupil Generation Rates; and more questions and details

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Request no. 42984. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

18-22 Potterrow, Southside, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL

Please confirm whether or not the Site is on your list of prioritised sites under Part 2A and, if so; what priority it is considered to be; and other questions and details.

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Request no. 42993. Received: 02/06/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Learning Disabilities - June 2023

Please supply contact details of the commissioner with responsibility for learning disabilities placements; total number of adults with learning disabilities funded by the Local Authority in residential care; and 7 questions

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Request no. 42994. Received: 02/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Culture Strategy

Does CEC have a culture strategy? This strategy, for example, would aim to expand culture in the region. The Scottish Government have published their culture strategy: A Culture Strategy for Scotland - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

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Request no. 42996. Received: 02/06/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Dalry Cemetery Lodge - Objection

Please provide me with of the following: The objection the owner of Dalry Cemetery Lodge – 227 Dalry Road Edinburgh, EH11 2EQ, to the Management Rules for Cemeteries, Churchyards and Burial Grounds made in August 2022.

Resolution

Information not provided as this is personal data.

Request no. 42998. Received: 04/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Accidents Involving Spaces For People Bollards

Numbers of accidents to cyclists, wheelers and pedestrians involving the SfP bollards and bases set up since 2020; Details of accidents e.g. hospital, first aid, compensation claims.

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Request no. 42999. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 17/07/2023

Council Employees

How many employees does CEC currently employ as of 01.06.23; how many vacancies are there, either internally, externally or both; no. of unfilled posts that have had to be readvertised; and other questions and details

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Request no. 43000. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 14/06/2023 10:08:00

IT Services - Language & Translation

Several questions re IT services specializing in translation, localization, and interpreting.

Request no. 43001. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Head of Wardie Primary School

Current Head of Wardie Primary, is leaving the school for a new opportunity. I would like to know if he is taking up another position within education within Edinburgh City Council, particularly another Primary school.

Resolution

I can confirm that the current Head Teacher of Wardie Primary School is taking up a position within Education in a City of Edinburgh Council primary school.

Request no. 43002. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 03/07/2023

Free School Meals

What provision during the summer holidays 2023 is available for children who are ordinarily eligible for free school meals; What is the budget for this year’s scheme; how many children are eligible for the support; & other questions

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Request no. 43005. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Furlough Payments

In respect of the period it has been employed by the City of Edinburgh Council (including the period of the free trial), was Commonplace Digital Ltd in receipt of furlough payments?

Resolution

We do not hold this information

Request no. 43007. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Temporary Contracts

As of the 1st of June 2023, what number of teachers in primary, secondary and special schools on temporary contracts.

Resolution

Primary - 301
Secondary - 189
Special - 33
Total - 523

Request no. 43009. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 03/07/2023

Parking Meters - Chalmers Street

I would Like to receive information on the Parking Meters in Chalmers St Edinburgh. From May 2023, how often they have been out of action and how long it took to repair them each time.

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Request no. 43011. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Fairview Road, Ingliston EH28 8AP

Please provide copy of your current road maintenance policy; road repair history for over the past year; dates of all safety inspections between 20.08.22 - 20.02.23; details of defects

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Request no. 43014. Received: 01/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Broken Kerb outside Bensons Bar, 178 Dalry Road

Request documentation from 20/05/22 to 20/05/23: Inspection & Maintenance Records; details of any independent contractors; Statement of Road Authority Policy; copies of minutes of meetings; records of complaints & any other accidents

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Request no. 43020. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Southside/Newington councillors

During the period May 2022 to date, provide dates any of these councillors attended meetings on planning; education; libraries. Number of hours each worked from home; total amount paid overall to each.

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Request no. 43023. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 03/07/2023

Council Bins

On what date did it become legal for the council to place bins on single yellow lines and not double yellow lines?

Resolution

It is not illegal to place on-street communal bins on single or double yellow lines. Bin placement is assessed in terms of safety & appropriateness of location. There has never been a legal requirement for bins to be placed on double yellow lines.

Request no. 43027. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 07/07/2023

Redevelop BP Petrol Filling Station, Ingliston, Newbridge, EH28 8NA

Request Approved Landscaping Scheme Drawings (L06); All approved drawings including those related to (G17) (G21) (G40); Building Warrant/Planning Ref No A 00781 96 FF GJP Date 07/08/1996

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Request no. 43029. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 01/08/2023

'Pocket Park' - on the junction of Featherhall Cres & Meadow Place Rd

Itemised breakdown of the 'Pocket Park' on the junction of Featherhall crescent and Meadow place road

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 43042. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 03/07/2023

15-18 Montagu Terrace, Edinburgh

Request for all information relevant to the above Statutory Notice.

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Request no. 43043. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Mobile Phone masts

Could you please provide the location of all mobile phone masts that have been built, about to be built or had planning applications submitted within the local authority area.

Resolution

The information you have requested is available on the Planning Portal. The search can be refined by typing in ‘telecommunications’ or ‘mast’.

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Request no. 43044. Received: 05/06/2023, Resolved: 03/07/2023

Pride Month

Whether any events have been organised for Pride month. Whether any LGBT themed merchandise has been purchased for Pride month. Whether the organisation has sponsored any Pride events.

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Request no. 43047. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Winter Maintenance Plan

A copy of your winter maintenance plan? A list of locations where the council grits - in particular pavements surrounding train stations if applicable within the council area?

Resolution

Please see the attached link and Operational Guide

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Request no. 43048. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 04/07/2023

Road Safety Audits

Please provide a copy of all road safety audits and impact assessments carried out in respect of the Corstorphine Connections project.

Resolution

Please find attached the project’s:

1) Road Safety Audit

2) Integrated Impact Assessment

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Request no. 43050. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Garden-related complaints

How many garden-related complaints has the council received in the last 3 years, and what each of these was (e.g. noise complaints, excessive garden fires etc.)

Resolution

This information is not recorded in a manner which can be accurately reported on.

Request no. 43051. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 04/07/2023

Teacher Absence

How many teachers are, or have been on sick leave or leave of absence - broken down by year since 2020/21 to date with: instances where Long Covid was cited; instances where Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/(ME) was cited.

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Request no. 43053. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 07/07/2023

Care Experienced Children/Young Persons

14 questions in relation to children/young persons being looked after or accommodated (as set out in Section 17(6) of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995) by a local authority either now or in the past.

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Request no. 43054. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 15/06/2023 11:05:00

Road Adoption service

Please confirm the items covered in the Road Adoption product you provide us with (i.e confirmation of whether roads, trunk roads, footpaths & verges are covered) What kind of product you produce (plan, letter etc); & more questions

Request no. 43059. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Environmental Assessment - Craigiehill Quarry

Please provide details of any private water supplies within a 2km radius of the site boundary,(see attached plan). If any are present within this 2km zone, please provide further information for each water supply.

Resolution

No records are held concerning private water supplies within the Edinburgh area which are located within 2km of the site of interest.

Request no. 43060. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Interim Director of Adult Social Care - Salary

Several questions relating to the Council approved a budget spend of £161,356 for the appointment of an Interim Director of Adult Social Care for 6 months based on a 4-day working week.

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Request no. 43061. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Vaping in Schools

How many incidents of vaping were recorded in the last 3 years broken down by each year, provide details on the incidents; how many vapes or e-cigarettes have been confiscated; how many parents/carers have been contacted by schools re vaping.

Resolution

As this is not a statistic we are required to report on, there is no comprehensive recording of this across the school estate.

Request no. 43062. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 04/07/2023

Heat Pumps Installed in Social Homes

I would please like to request the number of heat pumps installed in social homes during the fiscal year 2022-23.

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Council has not installed any heat pump systems in our current housing stock. There are no heating replacement programmes to replace existing heating for heat pumps at the moment, although this may be considered in the future.

Request no. 43063. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

HR Contact Details

Please state the names and email address of: 1 - Your CEO 2 - Your HR Director 3 - The person and role responsible for workforce productivity and/or performance 4 - The person and role responsible for people/workforce analytics and data

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Request no. 43064. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Newcraighall Road

Risk assessment and dates of inspections from 01.12.22 to 31.01.23. include any repairs or identified problems with the road; date that each incident was first reported and the date the defect was inspected / repaired by CEC

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Request no. 43065. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 07/06/2023

Newcraighall Road - Reports

Request Maintenance and inspection reports for Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh between 01 December 2022 to 31 January 2023.

Resolution

See 43064

Request no. 43066. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 20/06/2023

Edinburgh Trams

The yearly running costs and profit/loss accounts for Edinburgh trams from 2014, since it started service.

Resolution

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

Request no. 43067. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 02/08/2023

External Complaints Against Executive Directors or Monitoring Officer

From 1st January 2022, the number of complaints, currently open or being investigated, against these officers; and the number of complaints, closed or withdrawn, against these officers;& 1 more question

Resolution

Withheld under Section 18(1) of the Act. The City of Edinburgh Council neither confirms nor denies whether the information requested exists or is held by the Council.

Request no. 43068. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 01/08/2023

Edinburgh's Christmas 2022

Any internal or external correspondence relating to the 2022 Edinburgh's Christmas sent to any member of the senior official team (including but not limited to the chief executive and directors), from May 1, 2022 to date;& 3 questions

Resolution

Please find attached information from Cammy Day, Council Leader and Paul Lawrence, Executive Director, Place.

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Request no. 43069. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Edinburgh's Christmas - Contract

How much was paid to CEC by Unique Events/Assembly for Edinburgh's Christmas contract in 2022; The amount promised to be paid by Unique Events for Edinburgh's Christmas 2023.

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Request no. 43070. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 27/06/2023

6 Queensferry Street Lane

Please confirm your records show 2 fuel tanks buried under the cement floor sunk in c1933; & whether you have any record of how the tanks were decommissioned, and whether the tanks were drained and made safe; & more questions

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Request no. 43071. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Edinburgh Trams

What is the total sum collected by CEC through Section 75 and Section 69 Legal Agreements to be used for the construction of the Edinburgh tram line; What is the remaining balance to be paid through developer obligations for the project?

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Request no. 43072. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Morningside Road - Winter Maintenance Policy

From Nov 2020 to date - all information relating to the Winter maintenance policy 2020/2021 including weather forecast held by CEC for Edinburgh the week prior to 3rd Jan 2021; Actual gritting data; details of accidents;& other questions & details

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Request no. 43073. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 26/07/2023

East Market Street - Pay & Display & City Car Club

Several maintenance questions in relation to parking bays and City Car Club bays on East Market Street. From 2020 to date.

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Request no. 43074. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023

Social listening/online monitoring

Does CEC monitor social media and online forums/blogs for mentions or discussion about the organisation; Do you employ a third party to do this monitoring work, or do you do it in-house; How do you keep track of this; & more questions

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Request no. 43077. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023

Schools

Authority wide requests relating to schools - provide all information requested.

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Request no. 43079. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Parking at Annfield Street

Where did this come from? Who owns the land and what authority do they have to change public land to residents parking with no consultation.

Resolution

The Council holds no information regarding this parking area.

Request no. 43080. Received: 06/06/2023, Resolved: 04/07/2023

Waste Services

1. Whether your waste operatives/binmen/environmental operatives are provided with particular trousers as part of their PPE? 2. The make, model and specification of those trousers.

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Request no. 43081. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Highway Authority Department

Provide (a) the budget allocated for roads in general (including repairs, resurfacing and traffic lights and (b) the budget allocated repairs for each of the following financial years: 2018/2019; 2019/2020; 2020/2021; 2021/2022, 2022/2023.

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Request no. 43088. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Albanian Children

How many Albanian children aged 17 or under have been reported as missing in your area in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date? Of those reported missing between 2020 and 2023 and all other information requested.

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Request no. 43091. Received: 08/06/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023

Edinburgh Tram Extension

Request for a full list of all the sub-contractors/suppliers that are/were involved on the Edinburgh Tram Extension (York Place to Newhaven).

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Request no. 43092. Received: 08/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Case Management Software

Which Case Management software are currently being used by the Council for the following: - Social care / youth services - Housing - Legal - Permitting - Tax Who is responsible etc.

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Request no. 43094. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

CEC Professional Services Framework

I would like to request all information with regard to the CEC Professional Services Framework: Annual spending per year, for the past four financial years, into the following category.

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Request no. 43095. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

CEC Professional Services Framework

I would like to request the following information with regard to the CEC Professional Services Framework: Hourly and day rates by grade by year for the past four years.

Resolution

Information not provided. The Council considers that, if this information is released it would prejudice the commercial interests of the providers, the Participating Sector Partners (PSPs) and the Council.

Request no. 43099. Received: 08/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Russell Road, Edinburgh EH12

Are either of the pavements on Russell Road EH12 either authorised for use as a cycle track or a shared use pavement?

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Request no. 43100. Received: 08/06/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023

Craiglockhart Avenue, Edinburgh

To request all records and correspondence relating to inspections and maintenance for the relevant stretch of road at the above locus.

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Request no. 43101. Received: 08/06/2023, Resolved: 06/09/2023

Braidburn School

Details of the arrangements that Edinburgh City Council has made with a private company for the hire of the swimming pool at Braidburn School: provide all information requested.

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Request no. 43102. Received: 08/06/2023, Resolved: 14/07/2023

Liberton High School

Request information for the academic year 2022-20233: The percentages of pupils across different racial-ethnic backgrounds; across gender; on free-school and non-free school meals; EAL pupils/non-EAL pupils and teaching staff?

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Request no. 43103. Received: 08/06/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023

Pavement Parking Ban

Please provide all information relating to the impending ban.

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Request no. 43107. Received: 09/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Disabled Facilities Grants

The number of applications the council has received for Disabled Facilities Grants in the last five years; applications that have been accepted; average time, from the date an application is received and decisions; total amount awarded?

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Request no. 43109. Received: 09/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Harmony Employment Agency Limited

Request information on the council funding for the following periods April 2019 to March 2020 April 2020 to March 2021 April 2021 to March 2022 April 2022 to March 2023 April2023 to date Breakdown by month of funding from January 2022 to June 2023

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Request no. 43111. Received: 09/06/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023

Hermitage Gardens and Braid Avenue

Since the TTRO 21/72 schedule 3 of which prohibits motor vehicles expired on 20 November 2022 and no subsequent Traffic Road Order now exists on June 9th 2023, is there any legal basis for this prohibition to remain?

Resolution

Yes. This prohibition is maintained in TRO/21/29 EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER – SOUTH AREA which came into effect on 21/11/2022.

Please find enclosed copy of this ETRO.

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Request no. 43112. Received: 09/06/2023, Resolved: 07/07/2023

Restaurant Enquiry - Kim’s Bulgogi in Stockbridge, Edinburgh

I have recently discovered that this restaurant has a ‘requires improvement’ hygiene rating. However, unlike with many restaurants, there are no details about this rating. Can details about the findings of the inspection be made available?

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Request no. 43113. Received: 09/06/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023

Hybrid and Home Working

What is your policy regarding hybrid working for staff? How many of your staff are eligible for hybrid working? How many days have your council spent home working including your Chief Executive over the last 12 months?

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Request no. 43114. Received: 09/06/2023, Resolved: 12/06/2023 10:13:00

SCOT (NA Funerals)

Any information you may hold relating to National Assistance Act or “Paupers funerals carried (sometimes referred to as 'Public Health' Funerals) where persons who have died with no known next of kin (blood relatives) since 1/4/23 to date.

Resolution

Closed - repeated request

Request no. 43115. Received: 09/06/2023, Resolved: 06/09/2023

King Charles Visit

Please provide me with any correspondence, briefing notes, memos and information relating to a visit by King Charles to Edinburgh on 5 July. Please include details for any related events, ceremonies and planning.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received

Request no. 43124. Received: 10/06/2023, Resolved: 07/07/2023

Smart Bin Sensors

CEC expects to complete installation of 11,500 smart bin sensors by the end of June 2023. How many will be fitted in the Leith ward and in which locations will they be installed and a map showing their location.

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Request no. 43125. Received: 10/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Self-Directed Support (SDS)

How much money the council has had available in their budget for unpaid carers and supported people in the form of Self-Directed Support (SDS) each year since 2020 and other information requested.

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Request no. 43131. Received: 12/06/2023, Resolved: 07/07/2023

Rosebank Cemetery Lair W175

Can you advise me the names and dates of internment for those deceased and buried at Rosebank Cemetery In Edinburgh in lair W175.

Resolution

Burial records can be requested via the Bereavement Services and a fee is chargeable. Please see the link provided.

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Request no. 43132. Received: 12/06/2023, Resolved: 10/07/2023

List of Children's Playparks

I am emailing to request a list of council owned/maintained children's playparks within the local authority area. Also like an indication for each playpark as to whether it contains any accessible play equipment.

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Request no. 43133. Received: 08/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Granton Western Villages

Please may I request an up-to-date list of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that have or will be involved with the redevelopment of the Granton Western Villages.

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Request no. 43136. Received: 12/06/2023, Resolved: 10/08/2023

Public Entertainment Licence - Device Safety Inspection

Information about the fee which is charged in connection with the Public Entertainment Licence for amusement devices (e.g. bouncy castles, bungee jumps) being erected at community/charitable events and cost of public safety inspections.

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Request no. 43142. Received: 12/06/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

Confiscations in Schools

Vapes/e-cigarettes, Knives, Guns, total number of weapons confiscated from schools in your council area in the last five academic years (2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23), broken down by the age of the student.

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Request no. 43143. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 10/07/2023

MEES Regulations and Non-Domestic Property

How many tenant-reported breaches of the MEES Regulations did the LA receive in the following periods: a. 01.04.2018 (when the MEES Regulations came into effect) to 31.03.2022 b. 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2023 c. Since 01.04.2023 and other information.

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Request no. 43145. Received: 12/06/2023, Resolved: 29/08/2023

Occupational Therapists and Pressure Area Care

I would be most grateful if you would provide information about the equipment (listed below) purchased for your Community Equipment Service. The information required is for the year of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023.

Resolution

Closed - no clarification received.

Request no. 43146. Received: 12/06/2023, Resolved: 10/07/2023

Violence in Local Schools

Copies of all email communications sent to or from your director of education, or equivalent role, in 2023 to date in which there is discussion of any recent rise in violence in local schools.

Resolution

A search of the e-mail account of the Service Director of Education and Chief Education Officer has been completed, and no such communication was identified in this period.

Request no. 43148. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Legal Expenditure - Short Term Lets

Total cost to date of external legal services and cost to date of internal legal services (eg non council employees) supporting the response to the Court of Session Judicial Review of the City of Edinburgh Council Short Term Lets Licensing Policy.

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Request no. 43150. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Disposable Vapes

Does Edinburgh council recycle disposable 'vapes' as part of their small electric items recycling collection. Please provide a map of all the recycling points or a list associated with Edinburgh City Council that recycle disposable 'vapes'

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Request no. 43151. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 10/07/2023

Occupational Therapists

I would like to know how many occupational therapists you employ that are contracted by the Local Authority.

Resolution

Adult social care - 76 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
Children's Services - 5.39 FTEs

Request no. 43162. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Staffing

Please provide the following for each of the last three financial years, 2020/21-2022/23: Total spend on staffing; agency staff; initial budget for spend on agency staff; annual percentage turnover rate and sickness absence rate?

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Request no. 43163. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Play Park Refurbishment

I would like to request the total amount spent on refurbishing play parks each year since 2018-19.

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Request no. 43164. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 10/07/2023

Emergency and Temporary accommodation and Housing First

From 2019-2023, how many people have died while in the following types of accommodation; how many were related to drug use; (Hotel; B&B; Furnished Flats; Hostels; Supported Living (not including hostels); Other);& 3 questions

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Request no. 43165. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

TX Hackney Taxis

Number of TX hackney carriages licensed/registered in your area.

Resolution

We currently have 247 TX hackney carriages licensed in our area.

Request no. 43166. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

Craigmount High School - School Roll Projections

Request for information relating to “Learning Estate Update: 2022 based School Roll Projections and Secondary Capacity Review and questions relating to the “Rolling Actions Log (Agenda Item 5.2)

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Request no. 43167. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Craigmount High School - additional secondary school places

Questions relating to the 'Edinburgh Local Development Plan: Action Programme 2023 that was approved by the Planning Committee of the Council on 19 April 2023 (the “Action Programme).

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Request no. 43168. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 10/07/2023

Levelling Up Fund

How much of the money allocated has the council spent so far; What parts of the project(s) supported by the fund have been completed; are currently underway; What is the most recent estimate for a completion date for projects supported by the fund

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Request no. 43169. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Edinburgh Trams - Distance between St Andrew Square and Picardy Place

What's the distance between tram stops above; and re. edir:42647 please clarify which distance is correct 670m or 618m; i.e. your response or Edinburgh Trams response: www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/newhaven_extension_distances#outgoing-1472088

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Request no. 43171. Received: 13/06/2023, Resolved: 14/07/2023

Harlaw Road to Harlaw Car Park

Over the last 3 years how many road surface issues eg. pot hole reports and repairs were made on Harlaw Road through to Harlaw Car Park; also please confirm who is responsible for the maintenance of the road (see image)

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Request no. 43172. Received: 14/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Premises: Down the Hatch, 13 Antigua Street, Edinburgh

Did this premises have a tables & chairs permit for the year 26.04.22 -25.04.23; If so, when was the application made to CEC & when was it granted; does it have a permit for year commencing 26.04.23; If so, when was that permit applied for/granted

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Request no. 43173. Received: 14/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023

Burdiehouse Burn - Risk Assessment

Request for information re. a preliminary risk assessment desk study report related to the Burdiehouse Burn between Burdiehouse Road and it’s outfall into the Firth of Forth. Maps can be provided on request.

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Request no. 43178. Received: 14/06/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

Longest Temporary Accommodation Stay

The longest time an individual currently placed in temporary accommodation has been living in temporary accommodation; and same question with regards to a child/young person (anyone under the age of 18)

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Request no. 43179. Received: 14/06/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

School Libraries

In your local authority, the number of schools with a school library – contained within the school building - as of the beginning of the 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 academic years.

Resolution

The information you have requested was provided in response to a similar request under reference 40013 and is available on the disclosure log. The information has not changed.

Request no. 43181. Received: 14/06/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

Temporary Accommodation

Several questions relating to the use of temporary accommodation & referrals to PRS accommodation which is in a local authority area other than your own, for households which have been accepted as homeless both under prevention and relief duties.

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Request no. 43182. Received: 14/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

Council Staff Working Abroad

Please confirm were the staff working from abroad permanently or temporarily; Please clarify on each case; If two of the cases are the same person please also make clear; If temporarily, how long they were working abroad in each case?

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Request no. 43196. Received: 15/06/2023, Resolved: 05/07/2023

Network rail and local authority

To request last three communications between: Local authority and Chief Executive of network rail To request number of vehicles on the road carrying logo Edinburgh Council Network rail

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Request no. 43197. Received: 15/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

Planning Application - Ref 92/02512/FUL

I would like documents relating to planning application granted in 1992 for Annfield St, Ref 92/02512/FUL, relating to consultation or conditions put on parking provision in the approval.

Resolution

Documents from 1992 are kept in the Plan Store as they will be on paper.

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Request no. 43198. Received: 15/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Integrated Impact Assessment

A copy of the full integrated impact assessment, the mitigation plan and strategy for the Coburg Street/Dock Street/Sandport Bridge road changes under the Leith Connections Low Traffic Neighbourhood Scheme.

Request no. 43209. Received: 15/06/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

Authority LGBT library and museum policies

I am interested in issues of gender and sexuality in the authority area, particularly with regard to libraries and museums.

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Request no. 43210. Received: 15/06/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

Authority LGBT policies

Regarding issues of gender sexuality inclusion in the authority area. For the last year up to date, but inclusive of information and documents from work which may have begun before this period and is still being pursued by the council.

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Request no. 43211. Received: 14/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

A90 Cramond Bridge

I would like to request details of any reports made of a pothole in that area prior to the 12/01/23 as a pothole of that size must have developed over a period of time and I highly doubt that the first report made was the day before my incident.

Resolution

There are no reports held in relation to this specific pothole prior to 12/01/2023.

Request no. 43212. Received: 15/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

School Absences

For each academic year from 2016-17 to 2021-22: Total number of pupils in each year group P1-S6? Number of pupils in each year group (P1-S6) with attendance of 90% or less or 80% or less or 50% or less?

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Request no. 43213. Received: 15/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Teaching Staff

What teaching staff formula do you use for secondary schools? Do you have any secondary schools with a pupil roll of less than 100? If so, do they have any special staffing allowances or exemptions from your LA staffing formula allowance?

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Request no. 43214. Received: 15/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

Pertemps Recruitment

Council spend with Pertemps Recruitment for the last two years and to which framework.

Resolution

2021/22 - £12.32m
2022/23 - £16.35m
Framework - Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO)

Request no. 43215. Received: 15/06/2023, Resolved: 11/07/2023

Food Business Query

Are you able to confirm the Council's knowledge of this business and whether the business had permission for 16 people to consume hot food on site.

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Request no. 43216. Received: 15/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

Rosevale Terrace

All historical and contemporary digital and analogue, written and graphic information regarding the surface water and under ground water stream in the near vicinity including reports and works undertaken on the records of the CEC?

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Request no. 43222. Received: 16/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

Report on Review of Community Centres

All information which relates to the Report on Review of Community Centres as outlined in the Report produced for the Culture and Communities Committee of 7th March 2023.

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Request no. 43223. Received: 16/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

EV Charging Stations

The total number of EV charging stations installed each year, from 2015-2022? The current number of installed in your authority area? The proposed number to be installed in 2023 and other information requested.

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Request no. 43224. Received: 16/06/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

Public Health Funerals

How many public health funerals did you conduct in each of the last three reported years? What was the average cost before recovering of funds? What is the average proportion of costs that have been recovered and other information.

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Request no. 43225. Received: 16/06/2023, Resolved: 14/07/2023

High School Library Books

For each school year between and including 2018/19 and 2022/23: The number of requests made from an external party to the secondary school to remove a book from the school library or the reading list and other information.

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Request no. 43226. Received: 16/06/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

Integrated Impact Assessment for Leith LTN

Terms of reference for the integrated impact assessment for Leith LTN + a copy of the tender document and the name of the successful bidder.

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Request no. 43227. Received: 17/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Information on number of accidents within Edinburgh Councils boundary per year for the 3 years prior to 2020 and the number in the 3 yrs since. How many were as a result of criminal activity, i.e stolen vehicles, committed crimes etc.

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Request no. 43228. Received: 17/06/2023, Resolved: 23/06/2023

Head of Service Contact Details

A request for the email contact details of the following staff in your organisation. CEO, Leader of Council, Director of Highways, Transportation and Director of Environment?

Resolution


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Request no. 43231. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

Ferniehill Grove continuing onto Old Dalkeith Road

In week commencing 12 June 2023, when did the Council last resurface Ferniehill Grove (from No 2 to to No 32) continuing onto Old Dalkeith Road (from No 520 to 534) and other information.

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Request no. 43232. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

Duddingston Road (Willowbrae Road to Duddingston Gardens North)

Please provide the date for when it was last resurfaced. Please confirm the type of treatment applied and the cost of this work. When the road markings and bollards were installed for the Spaces for People project and at what cost.

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Request no. 43233. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

Duddingston Road (Mountcastle Drive North to Hamilton Terrace)

. Please confirm when the road was last resurfaced. Please confirm the surface treatment applied and the cost and when the road markings were altered and bollards installed for the Spaces for People project and the cost associated with this.

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Request no. 43234. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023

Old Dalkeith Road - Pothole Repair

Why was the pothole repair machine (JCB Pothole Pro) not used for this patching work? Did your roads staff survey the remainder of the section of road which was to be closed in order to identify any other patching works which were required?

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Request no. 43235. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 17/07/2023

Duddingston Road (Willowbrae Road to Duddingston Park)

When did the Council introduce new road markings, waiting/loading restrictions and bollards to form a cycleway on this section of road and all other information requested.

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Request no. 43236. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 17/07/2023

Foster carers/families

How many foster carers/families do you currently need in your area? How many children/young people were in foster care in the following years? 2023 – currently, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Increase in young people going into care in 12 mths.

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Request no. 43237. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Local Authorities Funding

Please detail the funding you have provided for children and young people’s speech and language therapy in coordination with your local health board or EHSCP in the last five business years - 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 etc.

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Request no. 43238. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

Complaints Regarding Play Parks

Number of complaints received by the council regarding play parks (for example complaints regarding quality of equipment, damages to equipment etc). Please provide data since 2018-19, with a breakdown by fiscal year.

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Request no. 43239. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023

Deferred entry to P1

How many children in your authority have opted to defer entry to P1 for school year beginning August 2023. What proportion of children due to enter P1 in August 2023 deferred entry to P1 and previous years Aug 22, Aug 21, Aug 20, Aug 19?

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Request no. 43241. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 13/07/2023

Cupola - 54 Arden Street

All that information held or processed at any department of Edinburgh City Council (including, but not exclusively limited to the Planning Department and other information requested.

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Request no. 43243. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 17/07/2023

Parking restrictions For The Proclaimers

Please advise how many cars were (a) removed, and (b) issued with a parking ticket, during the Parking restrictions For The Proclaimers concerts on 17 and 18/06/12 as signed on street.

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Request no. 43244. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023

Domestic Vehicle Crossover Licence Applications

I would like data on the number of domestic vehicle crossover licence applications (needed to drop the kerb to park in your front garden) that have been issued each year since 2016.

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Request no. 43245. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 17/07/2023

Education Infrastructure in Maybury

Provide a copy of the methodology used to calculate the PGRs presented in the Developer Contributions and Infrastructure Delivery SG (August 2018), and provide a copy of the data used to derive these figures and other questions.

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Request no. 43246. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023

Education Infrastructure in Ratho Station

Provide a copy of the latest Council School Roll Forecasts for the following various schools in Edinburgh and all other requested informatiom.

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Request no. 43247. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 26/06/2023

CCTV Footage Request

Incident that happened on the 27 May 2023 around 13:00pm. Our clients vehicle was parked up on 8/2 West Pilton Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 4BT when it was hit by another vehicle. You may have CCTV that may have caught the incident.

Resolution

We have reviewed footage from the nearby public space CCTV camera but nothing of the incident described was captured and consequently we will be unable to provide any data.

Request no. 43248. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 17/07/2023

CCTV Footage Request

Bike accident last Wednesday, between 8.30am and 8.45am. I was on the bus lane at the junction between Drum Brae South and Templeland Road. One car was travelling in the opposite direction, but cut my way suddenly.

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Council Public Space CCTV Section has no coverage of the area you describe and consequently we will be unable to provide any relevant material.

Request no. 43250. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023

Refuse Workers

The type, specification, make and model of the protective gloves provided to commercial refuse workers and provided to domestic refuse workers. The risk assessments showing the nature and extent of any risks or hazards in course of employment.

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Request no. 43252. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 29/08/2023

Edinburgh Trams

I would like to request information in regards to the nature and number of complaints received regarding the development of the Edinburgh Trams scheme between 2015-2023

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received

Request no. 43256. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023

Council Budget and Spend on Road Works

Your council’s budget and actual spend for road works (resurfacing, pothole repairs, traffic light repairs, etc) for 6 April 2022 to 5 April 2023. How many potholes were reported and repaired 6 April 2022 to 5 April 2023 How much estimated cost?

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Request no. 43257. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023 16:32:00

Wave Trust

a) Does the council agree that the answer provided in FOI request 42748? (a1) If yes to (a), what explanation can the council offer in respect of t his outcome and any other information.

Request no. 43258. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 17/07/2023

Route of the Trams to Newhaven Extension

How many personal injuries have been recorded in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Incl. injuries sustained in road traffic collisions, cyclists on the new tram tracks, pedestrians on broken paving stones, any personal injury claims made?

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Request no. 43261. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 20/07/2023

Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)

How many PCNs were given to motorists for vehicles “not parked correctly within the markings of the bay or space and “parked in an electric vehicles’ charging place during restricted hours without charging; 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 – present

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Request no. 43262. Received: 21/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

School Meal Spending & Uptake

Spending on school meals 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 & 2022/23, broken down by P (1-7) & S (1-4); how many pupils have regularly taken school meals and total number of pupils; providers of school meals; contract; health guidelines; & question

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Request no. 43263. Received: 21/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023

Blue badge holders in EH12

Request for the number of blue badge holders in the Corstorphine/ EH12 area please.

Resolution

We have interrogated our systems and, unfortunately, there are no reports which would provide blue badge data based on the postcode.

Request no. 43264. Received: 21/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

BACS Software

Please may you provide me with: CECs current BACS software incumbent product and the renewal date of the contract. This is to identify tender opportunities.

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Request no. 43266. Received: 21/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Donated Park Seats

How many seats have been donated under the presentation of seats system in each of the last five years?

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Request no. 43267. Received: 21/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Part-Time Pupils

The number of pupils who attended school on a part time basis in each academic year between 2018/19-2022/23.

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Request no. 43268. Received: 21/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Ukrainian refugees

How many Ukrainian refugees that were initially housed in the local authority, have now left the local authority and are housed elsewhere in Scotland; By Ukrainian refugees I refer to Ukrainian nationals arriving in Scotland after 24 Feb 2022.

Resolution

The Council holds data indicating 549 Ukrainian refugees initially accommodated in Edinburgh are now accommodated in other local authority areas in Scotland.

Request no. 43271. Received: 21/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Telford Road - Potholes

Please could you advise how many reports you received of a pothole/defect on Telford Road, coordinates (55.9618804, -3.2419870) on the 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th of November 2022.

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Request no. 43277. Received: 21/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Virtual Campuses

Request for information in respect of the scale of the rollout of virtual campuses across local authorities and the country more widely, and how far these are both an opportunity and a threat to face-to-face provision in schools; more questions

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Request no. 43278. Received: 21/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Overpayments to Foster Carers

How many overpayments have been highlighted to foster carers for the financial years 2021-22 and 2022-23 and what was the total value of these overpayments; and more questions

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. 43283. Received: 22/06/2023, Resolved: 04/07/2023 14:39:00

Drones

Noting your page here which is requesting prior permission for drone flights from public land e.g. Princes Street Gardens, Calton Hill etc, can you confirm if there is an actual, live byelaw preventing flights?

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Request no. 43289. Received: 22/06/2023, Resolved: 24/07/2023

Translation and Interpretation Services

Request all information regarding the translation and interpreting services, including BSL, used by the Council.

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Request no. 43290. Received: 22/06/2023, Resolved: 25/07/2023

Compensation from Council

The number of compensation claims made against the council for physical injuries and whereby the claimant was paid by the Council. Amount of money paid by the Council to claimants Provide data from 2020-21 to present with a breakdown by fiscal year.

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Request no. 43294. Received: 22/06/2023, Resolved: 14/09/2023

Super Sponsor Scheme Poster

To request copies of the last 5 communication between local authority and Scottish Government on the Super Sponsor Scheme. To request the number of emails received each month since that the poster has been made.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 43303. Received: 22/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Remote Working

The current number of your employees who are fully remote? The current number of your employees who are partially remote, i.e., they work in a hybrid model with one or a few days a week in the office and other information requested.

Files

Request no. 43304. Received: 22/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Needle Stick injuries - Figures from 2013-2023

Request for the figures on how many reports of needle stick injuries were reported in say last ten years?

Files

Request no. 43306. Received: 23/06/2023, Resolved: 20/07/2023

ETRO/21/21

Please provide all correspondence regarding the consultation with the Chief Constable of Police Scotland relating to ETRO/21/21.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached e-mail correspondence issued to the Police regarding this TRO consultation. I can confirm that no responses were received from Police Scotland in relation to this correspondence.

Files

Request no. 43307. Received: 22/06/2023, Resolved: 20/07/2023

Inappropriate Behaviour - Secondary Schools

Number of internal complaints of inappropriate behaviour (such as sexual assault, sexual harassment, relations with a minor or any other sexual offences) from an adult working at a school, towards a pupil. Timeframe from 2017 until the present.

Resolution

There have been two such complaints recorded in relation to our 23 secondary schools in this period.

Request no. 43308. Received: 20/06/2023, Resolved: 04/08/2023

ADHD & Military Referrals

Do you accept referrals for currently serving Military Personnel for an ADHD Assessment.

Resolution

We do not record this information.

Request no. 43315. Received: 26/06/2023, Resolved: 24/07/2023

Storm Clean-up Costs

How much has the local authority spent on clean-up and repair efforts due to winter storm damage in each of the past ten years?

Resolution

We have been unable to locate any separately recorded information, specifically in relation to clean-up and repairs, due to winter storm damage in this period.

Request no. 43316. Received: 22/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023

Allotment

Provide all information regarding allotments within the local authority area?

Files

Request no. 43317. Received: 23/06/2023, Resolved: 31/07/2023

A8, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh

From April 2020 to date. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing risk assessments for the tram tracks and for the cyclists using the road at this location and all other information.

Resolution

Cancelled by requester

Request no. 43318. Received: 23/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Edinburgh Council’s 2023/24 Annual Tax Statement

Provide the robust evidence-base which informed Councillors agreement to a 5% increase across all Council Tax bands in 2023/ 24 eg. Meeting minutes, record of consideration/discussion of affordability for Edinburgh citizens etc.

Files

Request no. 43319. Received: 23/06/2023, Resolved: 20/07/2023

Pavement Parking

Total number of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) issued which have prevented motorists from parking on a pavement in 2021, 2022 and 2023: incl. (PCNs) issued to motorists; (PCNs) challenged or appealed or successfully appealed by motorists?

Resolution

None. The City of Edinburgh Council has not promoted any TROs to specifically prohibit pavement/footway parking.

Request no. 43320. Received: 23/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Lothian Pension Fund

List of ALL types of alternative asset investments, including private equity, venture capital, distressed debt, mezzanine, fund of funds, infrastructure, natural resources, real estate, private debt partnerships in which LPF is an investor.

Resolution

Information provided

Request no. 43321. Received: 23/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Online Payment Solutions

Please provide all information what systems Councils to take payments from users of their online services.

Files

Request no. 43322. Received: 23/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Edinburgh Libraries

Copies of relevant documents that constitute the contract/s for provision of eLending services (eResources) by eBook platforms BorrowBox and OverDrive, including the main terms & conditions of the digital lending licences etc.

Resolution

This information will not be release as it contains sensitive commercial information relating to an ongoing contract.

Request no. 43323. Received: 23/06/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023

Car Parks

The number of fixed penalty notices issued; total monetary amount in fines issued; how many cars were towed; how many fixed penalty notices were issued to drivers parking illegally at car parks in 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 to date.

Resolution

We do not operate any car parks. We operate & manage on-street parking as per our website.

This provides multi-storey car park locations & operators, along with parking rates & other important information.

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Request no. 43325. Received: 24/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

SCOT (NA Funerals)

Any information you may hold relating to National Assistance Act or “Paupers funerals carried (sometimes referred to as 'Public Health' Funerals) where persons who have died with no known next of kin (blood relatives) since 1/4/23 to date.

Resolution

Closed - repeated request

Request no. 43326. Received: 24/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Black Ethnicity

How much of Edinburgh's population is considered of black ethnicity? How much of people of Edinburgh's population are unemployed? How many people use Edinburgh City Council's employment programmes/employability services?

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Request no. 43327. Received: 23/06/2023, Resolved: 20/07/2023

Request for Food Safety Report

Regarding Lailas Bistro, 63 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, please provide a copy of the most recent inspection report of July 2022.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.

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

Files

Request no. 43328. Received: 24/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

Corstorphine Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN)

Please forward any and all information, evidence, or reports that the council possesses of attempts by any organisation, group, or individuals to influence participation in the on-line survey, or to influence responses by other participants etc.

Resolution

We do not hold this information.

Request no. 43329. Received: 24/06/2023, Resolved: 20/07/2023

Cemetery Gates

Please provide information as to signage on any cemetery gates stating that only authorised persons are allowed to close the gates.

Resolution

There is no signage on any of our forty-three cemeteries’ gates stating that only authorised persons are allowed to close the gates.

Request no. 43330. Received: 26/06/2023, Resolved: 07/08/2023

Landlord Location

Please can I have a list of geographical locations where landlords are registered as their primary address and the quantity in each geographical location.

Resolution

Please see attached, please note that we do not hold information for short term lets.

Files

Request no. 43331. Received: 26/06/2023, Resolved: 24/07/2023

Lothian Road, Edinburgh

All documents inspection logs, inspection diarised entries, reports of inspections) showing or tending to show all inspections undertaken of the pavements / paving stones at junction with Princes Street during period 07/07/21 to 07/0722.

Files

Request no. 43332. Received: 26/06/2023, Resolved: 19/07/2023

CCTV coverage over the Calder Junction (Calder Road and the A71)

In regard to a road traffic accident on the 10th June 2023 at around 6pm and I am looking to enquire whether there would be cameras that covered the accident location.

Request no. 43333. Received: 26/06/2023, Resolved: 24/07/2023

On-Street Charging Fees

Details of all council sessions, emails and publications where consultation of the recent increase of on-street charging fees. Details of all assessments of on-street parking costs and the prospective impacts of changes made in 2023.

Files

Request no. 43334. Received: 26/06/2023, Resolved: 20/07/2023

Junction of York Place and Broughton Street, Edinburgh

Copies of Inspection records; records of any complaints; records of any works, installations, or repairs to be carried out; Council's policy relating to the verification; details of independent contractors; for the period 01/01/2021- 01/01/2023.

Files

Request no. 43335. Received: 26/06/2023, Resolved: 20/07/2023

Local Authority Assets

The number and total value of assets that have been sold in each of the last 13 calendar years, not incl. community asset transfers, number of assets that have been transferred to community assets; assets are currently for sale/sold in next 5 years.

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Request no. 43336. Received: 27/06/2023, Resolved: 29/08/2023 11:22:00

Contact Details

Digital Platform for all things Equestrian; Please provide us with the contact details below for our app and reporting tools: Protected Rights of Way Officer Leisure & Tourism Department Sustainability Officer Business Support Officer

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 43337. Received: 26/06/2023, Resolved: 24/07/2023

Financial Connections with Scott & Co.

Who in CEC has financial connections with Scott and Co, this includes friends & family; Or if this can't be disclosed how many people does this involve and how much money are they benefitting from this relationship; & more questions

Files

Request no. 43339. Received: 27/06/2023, Resolved: 22/08/2023 16:29:00

Parking - Learmonth Terrace

Several parking related questions relating to Learmonth Terrace, Zone 5.

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Request no. 43340. Received: 27/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Denominational Schools

What is the placing policy for children requesting a place in a denominational school? Has this policy changed in the last 5 years; & more questions

Files

Request no. 43341. Received: 27/06/2023, Resolved: 21/07/2023

Planning Permission - 23/00222/FUL

Please forward copy of the Report prepared by the Planning Officer which had recommended the application for approval.

Resolution

We do not hold copies of the draft report. The report of handling is available on the Planning Portal.

Request no. 43347. Received: 26/06/2023, Resolved: 24/07/2023

Taxi, Hackney Carriage or for Private Hire

Registration number, Make and Model of all vehicles registered as a Taxi, Hackney Carriage or for Private Hire between 27th January 2023 and 19th June 2023 within your council.

Files

Request no. 43354. Received: 27/06/2023, Resolved: 25/07/2023

School Leavers

I would like to see this year’s figures for the number of pupils expected to leave school as soon as they can after finishing S4. I’d also like to see the corresponding figures for each school year as far back as 2017.

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Request no. 43355. Received: 27/06/2023, Resolved: 25/07/2023

Nursery Places

How many nursery places are there in Edinburgh broken down as follows: Local Authority; Private nursery and Child minder places. How many weeks are these sessions. Predicated incoming role for August 2023, January and April 2024 etc

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Request no. 43358. Received: 27/06/2023, Resolved: 25/07/2023

Housing Enforcement Officers

Total number of housing enforcement officers or similarly titled officers employed by the council who take enforcement action when a private or social landlord has breached housing law. The number of homes inspected or visited in 2022?

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Request no. 43359. Received: 28/06/2023, Resolved: 12/07/2023

CCTV footage

CCTV footage if still available from Hermiston Gait Roundabout on 11/03/23 between 21:50 and 21:55.

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Council Public Space CCTV Section retains recorded material for 31 days after which it is irrevocably deleted from our storage system. Consequently we are unable to provide relevant data.

Request no. 43361. Received: 27/06/2023, Resolved: 25/07/2023

13 Carfrae Road, EH4 3SA

I would like to know the name of the member of the public who requested an alleged breach of control investigation. Reference 09/00002/ENCOMP Regarding 13 Carfrae Road EH4 3SA on 12/01/2009

Resolution

Information withheld in accordance with the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.

Request no. 43362. Received: 27/06/2023, Resolved: 25/07/2023

McDonalds, Princes St - Late Hours Licence

What comprises the additional licence conditions incl. dates & times that additional door security must be provided; no. of door stewards req'd to work at any given time; complaints logged from 1.01.21 - 31.12.21; any actions taken over breaches

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Request no. 43364. Received: 28/06/2023, Resolved: 26/07/2023

The Royal High School

I would like to know how many out of catchment pupils have been admitted to The Royal High School for the S1 intake in August 2023.

Resolution

As of 30 June 2023, no places have been granted to non-catchment pupils to The Royal High School by the School Placement team.

This figure may be subject to change between now and the start of session, following the results of the Appeals Panel.

Request no. 43365. Received: 28/06/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023

Tram Delays

How many tram journeys in Edinburgh have been delayed due to parked cars on the network?

Resolution

This information is held by Edinburgh Trams

Files

Request no. 43366. Received: 28/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Leisure Centres and Pools shut down in 2022-23

Please advise: 1. The number of council-run leisure centres that have shut down in 2022-23. 2. The number of council-run swimming pools that have shut down in 2022-23.

Request no. 43367. Received: 28/06/2023, Resolved: 26/07/2023

Sexual Education in Schools During the Covid Pandemic

From Mar 2020 to June 2021 & Aug 2021 to June 2022: how many hours of sexual education (RSHP) were provided to S1 - S6 pupils in each school in your council area? Indicate how many of these hours were in person or via remote learning.

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. 43368. Received: 28/06/2023, Resolved: 26/07/2023

Waste and Water Management

10 questions about municipal waste and water management in Edinburgh.

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Request no. 43370. Received: 28/06/2023, Resolved: 24/07/2023

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The number of current job descriptions in CEC that include the use of 'AI/artificial intelligence' as a skill, requirement, or desirable attribute; Details about how your organisation is currently utilising AI, in projects or tasks; and 2 questions

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Request no. 43371. Received: 28/06/2023, Resolved: 29/06/2023

Car Parks

No of PCNs issued in 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, & 2023 to date, split by car park, & month if possible; total ££ in fines issued; no. of cars towed at car parks; no. of PCNs issued to drivers parked illegally in disabled parking spaces at car parks

Resolution


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Request no. 43373. Received: 28/06/2023, Resolved: 24/07/2023

Funding - Chinese Government Bodies

Details of any funding received from the Confucius Institute, Chinese ministry for education or any other Chinese government body in each of the past three years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23); & more details & question

Files

Request no. 43377. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 07/08/2023

Homecare and Residential Care

Request for information for all roles that deliver homecare and residential care: · Current Grade Structure · Job Title · Current Grade · Current Hourly Rate · FTE per job title

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Request no. 43379. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Secondary Schools - Gender Identity

2022/23 academic year: provide all redacted emails sent by a Guidance Teacher relating to new gender identities or pronouns for specific pupils; blank copies of all generic documents which function as a gender identity support plan; & more details

Files

Request no. 43380. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 26/07/2023

Edinburgh Tram Inquiry

What costs have City Of Edinburgh Council incurred per financial year due to Lord Hardie's inquiry into Edinburgh Tram; Please also confirm if these have been recovered from the inquiry or met from Council budgets.

Files

Request no. 43381. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 15/08/2023

Compensation Claims

From 2010 to present, the top 10 most expensive compensation pay outs related to a pothole incident for the roads you cover (this could be car damage, personal injury. etc.). Including where & when they took place, & how much was paid out.

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Request no. 43382. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 25/07/2023

Tram Works - Pre-Construction Surveys prior to Phase 2

Request sight of all pre-construction surveys prior to Phase 2 of the tram works in respect of the building 121-125 Constitution Street.

Resolution

Please see the attached report. The Council does not hold a report for 125 Constitution Street as Douglas Baillie Associates, who undertook the surveys for the contractor, were unable to gain access to the building.

Files

Request no. 43384. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Road Defect Inspection Reports

Please provide Road Defect inspection reports for the following: 101001860744, 101001860735, 101001860731, 101001860727, 101001862107, 101001862110, 101000167821

Resolution

Information provided under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Request no. 43385. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 25/07/2023

Windfarm Developments

Request the number of objections to windfarm developments agreed upon by the local authority in the fiscal year 2022-23; and the number of objections that have been overturned.

Resolution

Zero to both questions

Request no. 43386. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 06/09/2023

Council Tax Arrears

I am seeking data on the level of Council Tax arrears owed to the local authority. Please provide figures for each of the following financial years: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23; Five questions.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 43389. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Vapes

How many businesses in the City of Edinburgh Council area have been fined by the council for selling vaping and electronic cigarette devices to underage children?

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Council has issued one Fixed Penalty Notice in relation to the sale of a nicotine vapour product to a person under 18 years of age.

Request no. 43392. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 13/12/2023

Leith Walk - Southbound

We request sight of any written or electronic communication detailing tram track related incidents incl. road defects; road hazards; system of inspection; risk assessments; complaints; photographs; We request this information from June 2022 to date.

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Request no. 43393. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 30/08/2023

LEZ - Low Emission Zone

Request all camera in LEZ zone and why certain areas in zone cars exempt; also will any data be shared with any organisation outside Edinburgh, or sold?

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Request no. 43394. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 24/07/2023

Approved Expense Claims for Home Internet

To include the following information, broken down by 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 & 2022/23 financial years: number of expense claims submitted per year; how many approved; total cost; the highest expense claim approved per year

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Request no. 43397. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Car Park at Cavalry Park Playing Fields

How many people at CEC have access to this car park's padlock code and the specific reason for their access? Which entity actually owns the land? Access arrangements in place for people with disabilities to access the padlocked car park?

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Request no. 43399. Received: 29/06/2023, Resolved: 31/07/2023

Cycle Paths and Lanes

The total length of cycle paths and lanes in in km.

Resolution

Below are figures from different categories of cycle tracks/lanes.

Segregated cycle track/lane: 8.2km
Traffic free cycle paths: 177km
Advisory (on carriageway) lanes: 63km

Request no. 43400. Received: 30/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Pubs and Bars in Edinburgh

I would like to know which pubs and bars in Edinburgh have a children's licence and the terms of these licences (time limits, do goods have to be purchased, etc.).

Files

Request no. 43401. Received: 30/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Roads (Scotland) Act 1984

How many times since since 01/01/2015 Edinburgh Council have used the above act to have bicycles removed in Edinburgh. How many times this same act has been used to remove cars or motorised vehicles over the same time period.

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Request no. 43403. Received: 30/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Vape and E-Cigarette Sales

Number of Banning Orders applied by the council Trading Standards Teams in relation to the illegal sale of e-cigarette and vaping devices to underage children: Broken down by year for the last five years and broken down by type of business.

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Council has not made any applications for a Banning Order under the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010.

Request no. 43404. Received: 30/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Funding for LGBT Projects or Organisations

For each financial year from 2017/18 to 2022/23, please provide details of all grants or other funding the Council provided to any LGBT project or organisation.

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Request no. 43405. Received: 30/06/2023, Resolved: 02/08/2023

Employee Compensation

Within the last five years: Q1. How many individuals have been paid compensation for being injured at work? Q2. How much has been paid out in compensation to employees for being injured at work?

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Request no. 43408. Received: 30/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

Buildings Standards Service Department

How many people are employed in the department? How many people were employed 10 years ago? How many positions does the local budget enable the department to employ?

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Request no. 43409. Received: 30/06/2023, Resolved: 27/07/2023

School Meal Debt

How much school meal debt has been accrued in the school year 2022-23, excluding that paid in arrears, broken down by cohort year (e.g. Primary 6, Primary 7, S1, S2, etc.)? How many school debt letters have been sent? How many to households?

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Request no. 43410. Received: 30/06/2023, Resolved: 22/09/2023

Edinburgh Royal Mile at 503 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh

From 1st January 2022 to date. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the classification of the road and all other information requested.

Files

Request no. 43428. Received: 28/06/2023, Resolved: 26/07/2023

Primary School - Composite Classes

How many primary composite classes were, and are currently, in place for the period August 2018 to August 2023 in Edinburgh? How many total years each composite class remained unchanged, i.e., for our group it will be 5 consecutive years?

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Request no. 43800. Received: 19/06/2023, Resolved: 26/07/2023

Landlord Register

Can you please supply me with a copy of your landlord register?

Request no. 43928. Received: 23/06/2023, Resolved: 03/08/2023

Lothian Pension Fund (LPF)

List ALL types of alternative asset investments, incl. private equity, venture capital, distressed debt, mezzanine, fund of funds, infrastructure, natural resources, real estate & private debt partnerships in which LPF is an investor; & more

Resolution

Cancelled by requester.

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