- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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)
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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’.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- Request no. 43077. Received: 07/06/2023, Resolved: 18/07/2023
Schools
Authority wide requests relating to schools - provide all information requested.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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).
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- Request no. 43103. Received: 08/06/2023, Resolved: 06/07/2023
Pavement Parking Ban
Please provide all information relating to the impending ban.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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'
Files
- 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?
Files
- 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.
Files
- 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
Files
- 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)
Files
- 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).
Files
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
Notes
- 29/06/2023We do not operate any car parks. We operate & manage on-street parking as per our website at:
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parking
This provides multi-storey car park locations & operators, along with parking rates & other important information.
Files
- 29/06/2023We do not operate any car parks. We operate & manage on-street parking as per our website at:
- 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.
Files
- 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
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- 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
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 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
- 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
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- 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
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.).
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- 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.
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- 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.