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Request no. 51060. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

Data on Second Homes and Empty Homes (2022-2024)

The number of second homes, empty homes, and long-term empty homes (empty for over 6 months) recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Files

• Data on Second Homes and Empty Homes (2022-2024) - Response

Request no. 51062. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

EV Charging Data Over Past Five Years

The number of charging sessions, total customer spend, and energy consumed at local authority EV charging points over the past five years, broken down by charger type & other questions.

Files

• EV Charging Data - response

Request no. 51063. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

2023 CCTV Camera Data and Expenditure

The total number of public CCTV cameras, the number of faulty or out-of-operation cameras, and the total expenditure on installation and maintenance of CCTV cameras in public spaces during 2023, including breakdowns if available.

Files

• 2023 CCTV Camera Data and Expenditure - Response

Request no. 51065. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

Fleet and Waste Services Data

Full fleet list, CCTV and telematics details, fleet replacement programmes, safety-related incidents, waste service operations, IT systems for waste management, contract details, and expiry dates for waste collection management & other questions.

Files

• Fleet and Waste Services Data - response
• Fleet and Waste Services Data - Fleet List

Request no. 51066. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Corstorphine LTN Funding Applications

Copies of funding applications for Corstorphine LTN, including both internal applications to City of Edinburgh Council and external applications to third parties or partner organisations, e.g. Sustrans, Transport for Scotland or any other body.

Resolution

The requested information is attached.

Files

• Documents

Request no. 51067. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Dalry Cemetery Volunteer Access

When was the first request received, that all Friends of Dalry Cemetery volunteers should be prevented from using the main entrance to Dalry Cemetery on Dalry Road?

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide this information.

Request no. 51068. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

Breakdown of Projects Affected by Diverted Nature Restoration Fund Allocation

Please supply a detailed breakdown of all projects, pieces of work and pots of money that have been cut or affected by the diverting of allocation from the Nature Restoration Fund to help settle pay deals.

Files

• Breakdown of Projects Affected by Diverted Nature Restoration Fund Allocation - Response

Request no. 51069. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

DSDP Intermediate Course for Edinburgh Council taxi

What qualifications the lecturers have?

Resolution

Please refer to the response provided under reference 47957.

Request no. 51074. Received: 01/10/2024

School Trips Policies and Funding

The text of school trip policies, maximum limit on parent contributions, available ring-fenced funding for trips, and the number of authorised school trips over the last five financial years, broken down by primary and secondary.

Request no. 51075. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

Garden Waste Collection Charges

Information on charges for garden waste collection, including when fees were implemented, annual fees, total fees collected per year, percentage of households with valid permits, duration of free collection & other questions.

Files

• Garden Waste Collection Charges - response

Request no. 51076. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

Pocket Places Funding Application

Can I have a copy of the application CEC &/or Corstorphine Connections made for funding from 'Pocket Places' funding please?

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Expression of Interest Form.

Files

• Expressoin of Interest Form

Request no. 51079. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Council Spending on Christmas Decorations and Events

Data on council spending for Christmas decorations, including labour and other costs for 2022, 2023, and 2024. Additionally, information on expenditure for Christmas lights and council Christmas party costs & other questions.

Files

• Council Spending on Christmas Decorations and Events - Response

Request no. 51081. Received: 01/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024

Temporary Contracts and Teacher Data (2018/19 to 2023/24)

Data on temporary contracts for teachers, school support staff, other staff, supply teachers, and agency teachers. Includes detailed breakdowns of work patterns, costs, and guarantees of hours for the years 2018/19 to 2023/24 & other questions.

Files

• Temporary Contracts and Teacher Data_2018-19 to 2023-24 - Response

Request no. 51082. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Teacher Absence Data (Last Seven Years)

Average number of teacher absence days (primary and secondary) over the last seven years, with breakdowns by individual school, secondary subjects, and stress-related absences in local authority schools & other questions.

Files

• Teacher Absence - response
• Teacher Absence - Q3 information

Request no. 51083. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Potholes Reported, Repaired & Road Maintenance Budget

The number of potholes reported and repaired since 2022, along with the estimated road maintenance budget for each financial year since 2021/22.

Files

• Potholes Reported, Repaired & Road Maintenance Budget - Response

Request no. 51085. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Repairs History - Pennywell Grove

A detailed list of repairs carried out at Pennywell Grove, log for calls made regarding water leakage & other questions.

Resolution

Information provided

Request no. 51088. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

Gogar Roundabout, Edinburgh - CCTV Footage

Can you please advise whether there is any CCTV on the roundabout that may have captured the accident?

Resolution

No relevant footage held.

Request no. 51092. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Current Entries in the Register of Contaminated Land

Request for details of all current entries in the register of contaminated land.

Resolution

Each Local Authority is required to keep a public register of contaminated land within its area.

The register is currently empty as we have not found land that meets the legal definition of contaminated land.

Files

• Land Contamination

Request no. 51094. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Sainsbury's Section 106 Agreement -Ref: 09/00750/FUL

Information regarding the financial contributions under Sainsbury's Section 106 Agreement, including details of schemes, expenditure, allocation, remaining funds, and accrued interest.

Files

• Sainsbury's Section 106 Agreement - Ref_ 09_00750_FUL - Response

Request no. 51096. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

Teaching Staff Using Alternative Pronouns

Data on how many primary and high school teachers, classroom staff, and teaching assistants use the pronoun Mx or any alternative to Ms, Miss, Mrs, or Mr.

Resolution

44 people do not use the pronouns Ms, Miss, Mrs or Mr.

Request no. 51097. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Roads Inspection Route NW_CF1_WestShore1

A list of all streets included in inspection route NW_CF1_WestShore1 & whether the inspection route is carried out from a vehicle or on foot.

Files

• Roads Inspection Route NW_CF1_WestShore1 - Response

Request no. 51100. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Pothole Reports and Defect and Repair Policy - Kirk Loan

Copies of all full repair, inspection, maintenance, and defect reports for potholes from 21 April 2023 to 21 April 2024, as well as a copy of the Defect and Repair Policy.

Files

• Site Location Map
• Pothole Reports and Defect and Repair Policy - Kirk Loan - Response
• Road Asset Safety Inspection Strategy_27 Jun 2022
• Site History Report - Kirk Loan

Request no. 51101. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024

Highway Asset Management Strategy and Budget Proportions for 2024/25

Please provide your highway asset management strategy for carriageways, in particular how do you proportion your capital carriageway budget across your road hierarchy and by what proportions?

Files

• Highway Asset Management Strategy and Budget Proportions for 2024-25 - Response

Request no. 51102. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Mobile Phones and Online Bullying in Schools

Data on schools in the local authority banning mobile phones, mobile phones confiscated from pupils in primary and secondary schools, and reports of online bullying in both primary and secondary schools over the last three academic years.

Files

• Mobile Phones and Online Bullying in Schools - response

Request no. 51103. Received: 02/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Oracle Fusion Contract Funding and Costs

Information regarding the Oracle Fusion contract, including the total value funded externally, the long-term duration of funding and the contract, and the total cost, including additional service, third-party, and implementation costs.

Files

• Oracle Fusion Contract Funding and Costs - Response

Request no. 51104. Received: 03/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Potholes Reported and Repaired, and Associated Repair Costs

The number of potholes reported and repaired for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 (to the fullest extent). Also, request for the council's annual expenditure on pothole repairs for the same years.

Files

• Potholes Reported and Repaired - response

Request no. 51111. Received: 03/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

HMO Licence Register Information

The latest copy of the HMO Licence Register with detailed information including HMO property address, licence holder, licence details, and property specifics under Section 232 of the Housing Act 2004 and relevant statutory regulations.

Files

• HMO Licence Register Information - Response

Request no. 51112. Received: 03/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Pentland Hills Regional Park filming revenue

Annual revenue details from 2014/15 to 2022/23 for services to film and TV productions, including location rental and permits. Also seeking breakdown of services rendered and yearly expenditure on facilitating these arrangements.

Files

• Pentland Hills Regional Park filming revenue - response

Request no. 51114. Received: 03/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Authorisation and Rationale of Ingliston Interchange Roadworks

Regarding the 27 potholes made safe at the Ingliston Interchange on January 25th 2024, would it be possible for you also to tell me who authorised these works and what the rationale was for making the repairs?

Resolution

These defects were reported by the general public and inspected by the Road Operations inspector in alignment with the protocol.

These defects were then classified as Category 2 and 3 defects.

Request no. 51115. Received: 03/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Contracts with Caledonian Group

Has your organisation had any previous or current contracts with Caledonian Group, a nationwide street-cleaning company based in West Lothian, in relation to Fair Work First policies for public sector contractors?

Resolution

The Council has no contract with this group.

Request no. 51116. Received: 03/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Social Care Assessment and Package Wait Times

Data on wait times for social care assessments and packages, broken down by calendar years 2021-2024. Specifically asking for details on people waiting over 6, 13, 26, and 52 weeks & other questions.

Notes

• 30/10/2024
  The information we hold which is within scope of the request is published on our Disclosure Log at:
  
  https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/homepage/10467/freedom-of-information-foi-disclosure-log
  
  Please enter ‘50657’ in the Search field. This similar request was responded to 03/10/2024.
  

Request no. 51117. Received: 03/10/2024, Resolved: 06/11/2024

Pupil Attendance Figures and Free School Meals Data

Pupil attendance data over the past six years, showing numbers of pupils with less than 90%, 80%, 50%, and 0% attendance, broken down by P1-4, P5-7, S1-3, and S4-6. Also, the same breakdown for pupils receiving free school meals.

Notes

• 11/11/2024
  The years represented in the tables are for school sessions, i.e. August to June for each year. So, 2020 = 2020/21, 2021= 2021/22, etc.

Files

• 51117 Pupil Attendance Figures and Free School Meals Data - Response

Request no. 51118. Received: 03/10/2024

Pothole Report and Repair Information - Drum St Roundabout

Details regarding a pothole located at Drum St roundabout joining Gilmerton Rd, including the number of reports made since March 2023 and any repair attempts undertaken.

Request no. 51122. Received: 03/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Traffic Light Sequence Request - Queensferry Road, Drumbrae North Junction

The traffic light sequence dated 23rd September 2024 on Queensferry Road in Edinburgh at the Drumbrae North junction.

Resolution

Please find attached the signal layout drawing for Queensferry Road/Drum Brae North junction, this also includes the traffic signal sequence diagram.

Files

• Drum Brae N Traffic Light Sequence

Request no. 51125. Received: 03/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Primary School Swimming Programme and Council Swimming Pools

Details on the council's primary school swimming programme, including budget allocation, number of swimming pools overseen by the council, and how many council-run pools have closed since 2019.

Files

• School Swimming Programme - response

Request no. 51126. Received: 03/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Most and Least Energy Efficient Council Buildings

Information on the most energy efficient and the least energy efficient buildings within the council's jurisdiction.

Resolution

Based on energy intensity, the most efficient building is Woodlands Special School.

Based on energy intensity, the least efficient building is Edinburgh Bus Station.

Request no. 51127. Received: 03/10/2024

Community Centres and Budget Allocation

The number of community centres in Edinburgh, how many have closed since 2019, and the portion of the annual revenue budget allocated to their maintenance.

Request no. 51129. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Residential Property Data and Tolerable Standard Compliance

The number of residential properties under the council's responsibility, how many are unfit for habitation under The Tolerable Standard (Housing Act 1987), and how many currently have tenants.

Files

• Residential Property Data

Request no. 51131. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Taxi Driver Licence Rejections

Could you supply how many taxi driver licence requests were rejected in the last five years, with a breakdown per year and an explanation of why the request was rejected?

Files

• Taxi Driver Licence Rejections - response

Request no. 51132. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Scott & Co - Parking Ticket Collections

The number of fully paid parking tickets subject to a Schedule of Arrestment from 2020/21 to 2024/25 and the percentage of revenue collected by Scott & Co retained for themselves.

Files

• Scott & Co - Parking Ticket Collections - Response

Request no. 51133. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Pupil Panic Attacks

How many pupils in (a) primary school and (b) secondary school were recorded as having a panic attack during school in each of the past three years and showing the results for each year broken down by gender.

Resolution

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

Request no. 51134. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Crematoria Energy, Costs, and Revenue Data

Data on energy consumption, costs, cremation pricing, and frequency from all crematoria facilities under the authority for the past four years. Includes kWh consumed during cremations, cost of energy & other questions.

Files

• Crematoria Data - response

Request no. 51137. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Leith Walk Traffic Regulation Orders

A copy of the current Traffic Regulation Orders covering Leith Walk

Resolution

Please find attached the current Traffic Regulation Orders for Leith Walk.

Files

• TROs Leith Walk

Request no. 51138. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

PCN Issued for Permit Holders in Motorcycle Spaces

The number of PCNs issued for people with a permit parking in the purported motorcycles space on Northumberland Street.

Resolution

For the past 12 months, a total of 12 PCNs were issued to vehicles (covered by residential parking permits) of the wrong class parked in the motorcycle bay on Northumberland Street.

Request no. 51143. Received: 04/10/2024

Communications Related to Far-Right Groups

Please share any communications held by the council which refer to the far right groups Homeland/The Homeland Party or Patriotic Alternative for the period spanning from May 2023 to the present date.

Request no. 51144. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Community Payback Orders - Unpaid Work Hours and Activities

Data on outstanding unpaid work hours for Community Payback Orders (CPOs), historical data from 2011 to 2024, reasons for uncompleted hours, breaches, and activities contributing to CPOs across the years & other questions.

Files

• Community Payback Orders - response

Request no. 51146. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Road Defect - Harlaw Road, Balerno, Edinburgh

Request for photo of pothole (defect no. 42145258) from 26 January 2024 and details of the repairs carried out for job no. 50151318, categorised as a category 3 defect with a 60-day repair timeframe.

Resolution

Please see the information attached.

Files

• Road Defect - Harlaw Road

Request no. 51148. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Documents and Information Regarding Pothole Reporting and Repairs

Documents on how the City of Edinburgh Council records public pothole reports, methodology for assessing pothole severity, criteria for prioritising repairs, and details on the number of potholes repaired in the most recent 12-month period.

Files

• Documents and Information Regarding Pothole Reporting and Repairs - Response
• Road Asset Safety Inspection Strategy_27 Jun 2022

Request no. 51151. Received: 04/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Office Accommodation and Costs for Trade Union Activities

Details on office space provided for trade union business, payroll deductions for union subscriptions, facility time costs and budget for FY 2023/24 and 2024/25, FTE union officials funded & other questions.

Files

• Trade Union Activities - response

Request no. 51153. Received: 05/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Braid Estate ETRO Road Safety Audit and Designer Assessment

Details about the Braid Estate ETRO Road Safety Audit including the dates of report receipt and assessment submission, the identity of the designers, their visit, brief/instructions, the audit company & other questions.

Files

• Braid Estate ETRO Road Safety Audit and Designer Assessment - Response
• Documents

Request no. 51155. Received: 06/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Safety Inspections on Harvest Road, Ratho (April 2023 - Present)

Full details of safety inspections for Harvest Road, Ratho, particularly under the M8/M9 motorway bridge. Include all documentation and photographic evidence of the assessment on 20 March 2024 that deemed the road fit for use.

Files

• Harvest Road, Ratho - response
• Harvest Road SHR

Request no. 51156. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Refrigeration Unit Failure at City Mortuary (Cowgate)

Information on any previous refrigeration unit failures at the City Mortuary prior to August 2022. What steps were taken following the incident in August 2022 to prevent undetected failures? Is there now an alarm system or changes to the units?

Files

• Refrigeration Unit Failure at City Mortuary (Cowgate) - Response

Request no. 51157. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Short-Term Let Licences for Flats on Milton Street, Edinburgh

Details of named flats at Milton Street, Edinburgh with awarded, pending, denied, or expired short-term let licences. For awarded licences, provide the flat number, type of licence, date awarded, and expiry date.

Files

• STL Milton Street - response

Request no. 51160. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Phase I Environmental Assessment for Gilmore Place

Confirmation if the site is on the council's list of prioritised sites under Part 2A, and its priority status. Also, inquire about any previous intrusive investigations and/or remediation at the site.

Files

• Phase I Environmental Assessment for Gilmore Place - Response

Request no. 51161. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Road Maintenance Information for Wester Broom Avenue, Edinburgh

Road maintenance policy, safety inspection frequency, inspection methods, and defect handling for Wester Broom Avenue. Also requesting full road inspection and repair history from 01/01/2022 to 07/10/2024 & other questions.

Files

• Wester Broom Avenue - response
• Wester Broom Avenue - information

Request no. 51162. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 04/11/2024

Copy of Agreed Lease for Portobello Rugby Club

A copy of the recently agreed lease for Portobello Rugby Club, following a previous response stating the lease had not yet been finalised at the time of the original FOI request.

Resolution

The lease is not yet finalised therefore a copy cannot be provided.

Request no. 51168. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Craigs Road/Maybury Road Junction and Cammo Road Closure

The current construction and commissioning programme for Craigs Road/Maybury Road junction, including contract award, construction start, road closures, and commissioning & other questions.

Files

• Craigs Road/Maybury Road Junction and Cammo Road Closure - response

Request no. 51171. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024

Road Adoption Plan - Holiday Inn Express, Ocean Drive

Please can you provide a Road Adoption Plan in colour confirming the extent of all the adopted roads, verges, landscaped areas, pavements/paved areas etc. for the roads on the attached plan.

Resolution

This information is publicly available

Files

• Adoption status of streets in Edinburgh
• Site Location

Request no. 51172. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024

Road Adoption Plan - Holiday Inn Express, Royal Mile, 300 Cowgate, Edinburgh

Please can you provide a Road Adoption Plan in colour confirming the extent of all the adopted roads, verges, landscaped areas, pavements/paved areas etc. for the roads on the attached plan.

Resolution

This information is publicly available.

Files

• Location Plan
• Adoption Status of Streets

Request no. 51173. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 14/10/2024

Road Adoption Plan - HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS EDINBURGH AIRPORT, 101 INGLISTON ROAD

Please can you provide a Road Adoption Plan in colour confirming the extent of all the adopted roads, verges, landscaped areas, pavements/paved areas etc. for the roads on the attached plan.

Files

• Adopted Roads

Request no. 51174. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 14/10/2024

Road Adoption Plan - HOLIDAY INN EDINBURGH NORTH, 107 QUEENSFERRY ROAD, EDINBURGH

Please can you provide a Road Adoption Plan in colour confirming the extent of all the adopted roads, verges, landscaped areas, pavements/paved areas etc. for the roads on the attached plan.

Files

• Public Roads

Request no. 51175. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Information on Public Library Book Acquisitions

Information regarding public library book acquisitions over the past three years, including the annual budget, total number of books acquired, and the proportion of books in English, Scots, and Gaelic.

Files

• Library Book Acquisitions - response

Request no. 51177. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Serving Councillors in Council Tax Arrears

For names of councillors in arrears with personal council tax as of September 30th, 2024, and the amounts owed, referencing rulings from the Information Commissioner and similar disclosures from other councils.

Resolution

No serving councillors were in arrears of council tax as at 30 September 2024.

Request no. 51178. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024

Section 38 & Section 278 Technical Approvals (July – September 2024)

Section 38 & Section 278 technical approval details from 1st July to 30th September 2024, including developer, site name, dates submitted and granted, POC, estimated costs, and designer information.

Resolution

Request cancelled.

Request no. 51181. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 04/11/2024

Alternative Investment Details and Ongoing Investment Committee Updates

Request for detailed information regarding alternative investments for current year 2024 (Q1 and Q2).

Files

• Alternative Investment Details and Ongoing Investment Committee Updates - Response

Request no. 51183. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Species Dysphoria and Pupils Identifying as Animals in Schools

The number of pupils identified with species dysphoria or identifying as animals, including primary, secondary, or ALS pupils, their identified species, special measures taken, and details of staff training and support provided.

Files

• Species Dysphoria and Pupils Identifying as Animals in Schools - Response (1)

Request no. 51184. Received: 07/10/2024

Bars and Restaurants at Local Authority Premises

Names of bars/restaurants at local authority premises, public access details, information on subsidies provided since 2010, annual takings for drinks and food at these locations & other questions.

Request no. 51185. Received: 07/10/2024

Council's Primary School Swimming Programme and Facilities

Council's primary school swimming programme, including annual budget allocation since 2019, number of swimming pools managed, closures of council-run pools from 2019 to 2024, and details on any permanently or temporarily closed facilities.

Request no. 51187. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Gender Dysphoria and Transgender Pupils

Data on primary and secondary pupils identified with gender dysphoria and those identifying as transgender from 2022 onwards, broken down by year. & other questions.

Files

• Gender Dysphoria and Transgender Pupils - response

Request no. 51188. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024

Stray Animals, Euthanasia, Welfare Organisations & Cat Microchipping

Data on stray dogs/cats entering pounds from Jan 2020 to date. Include euthanasia details (breed, age, reason), reclaimed, welfare checks, spending on euthanasia/vet fees, Dangerous Dogs Act cases & other questions.

Resolution

No relevant information held. We do not operate any animal pounds/shelters. These questions would be for the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. Information on banned dog breed types would be for Police Scotland to respond to.

Request no. 51190. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024

Boundary Realignments for Corstorphine & Drum Brae Community Councils

All documents detailing the reasons, guidelines, and process for boundary realignments from the original to the current form for Corstorphine and Drum Brae Community Councils, including redacted representations and council commentary.

Files

• Boundary Realignments for Corstorphine & Drum Brae Community Councils - Response
• Documents

Request no. 51191. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

CCTV Footage - Palmerston Place on 06/10/2024

CCTV footage showing a collision at the Palmerston Place and Chester Street junction.

Resolution

We have reviewed our cameras in the area, but we have no camera coverage of the area described and consequently we will be unable to supply any data.

Request no. 51193. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Racial Incidents in Schools

Provide for Clermiston Primary, St Andrews/Fox Covert, Blackhall, Crammond, and Davidson’s Mains: total pupils, non-white ethnic minority counts, racial abuse incidents since August 2020, categories of abuse & other questions.

Files

• Racial Incidents in Schools - response

Request no. 51194. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Lochend Park Viewing Platform

Information regarding City of Edinburgh Council's responsibility under the Occupiers' Liability (Scotland) Act 1960, inspection intervals, maintenance, repair records, complaints, accidents, risk assessments & other questions.

Files

• Lochend Park Viewing Platform - response

Request no. 51195. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 07/10/2024

Contractor Invoices – Anchorfield Project

Request for contractor invoices for the Anchorfield project.

Request no. 51198. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024

Empty Homes in Leith and Leith Walk Wards

Provide the number of privately-owned homes currently empty in the Leith and Leith Walk wards. Additionally, how many council-owned homes are empty in the broader Leith area comprising Leith and Leith Walk wards & other questions.

Files

• Empty Homes in Leith and Leith Walk Wards - Response

Request no. 51199. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Empty Property Council Tax Discount

Provide the number of empty privately-owned homes that qualify for a 10% council tax discount within a) the city of Edinburgh and b) Leith and Leith Walk wards & other questions

Files

• Empty Property Council Tax Discount - response

Request no. 51200. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024

Short-Term Lets in Leith

Information on Short Term Lets in Leith and Leith Walk wards, including the current number of operational lets, changes over the past year, recent applications, and the number of licenses granted or refused. & other questions.

Request no. 51201. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 01/11/2024 15:54:00

Use of Sheriff Officers

Information on the use of Sheriff’s Officers by the City of Edinburgh Council, including instances of usage, evictions, rental arrears collection, and Council Tax arrears collection over the past twelve months. & other questions.

Files

• Use of Sheriff Officers - Response

Request no. 51202. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024

Cryptosporidium Incident

Cryptosporidium at Jacksons, Jedburgh. Please confirm if your investigation is complete and provide details of the findings.

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Council’s Environmental Health team di not investigate this matter.

Request no. 51203. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024

Supported Living Services for Adults with LD and ASD

Information on supported living services for adults (18-64) with learning disabilities (LD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including commissioner details, service usage, provider lists & other questions.

Files

• Supported Living Services - questionnaire
• Supported Living Services - response

Request no. 51205. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024 15:22:00

Inspection Records - Deanhaigh Street

Documentation for 15 months, including inspection and maintenance records for Deanhaigh Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, records of complaints about its condition & other questions.

Files

• Inspection Records - Deanhaigh Street response
• EDIR 51205 Appendix A
• EDIR 51205 Appendix B
• EDIR 51205 Appendix C
• EDIR 51205 Appendix D
• EDIR 51205 Appendix E

Request no. 51206. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024

CCTV Footage - Dalry Road

Any CCTV footage available that may help identify the vehicle and driver involved in a collision opposite 212 Dalry Road. & other questions.

Resolution

No relevant footage held.

Request no. 51208. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Brunstane Road Closure

1. Request for details of the input from any councillor in regard to this decision 2. The number of people who objected or supported the decision

Files

• Brunstane Road Closure - response

Request no. 51209. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024 16:08:00

Food Safety Officer's Report for The Caley Picture House

Provide a copy of the Food Safety Officer’s report conducted on 1st October at The Caley Picture House, 31 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2DJ. & other questions.

Files

• Food Safety Officer's Report for The Caley Picture House response
• EDIR 51209 Appendix A

Request no. 51210. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 06/11/2024

Revenue from TV and Film Productions in Edinburgh

Information on all revenue/income received from TV and film productions in Edinburgh from 01.01.2023 to 08.10.2024. Please also provide minutes of Council meetings where this income was discussed & other questions.

Files

• Revenue from TV and Film Productions in Edinburgh - Response

Request no. 51211. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024 16:22:00

Library Computer Services and Survey Information

Provide dates when computer services were unavailable in any Edinburgh library during 2023 and 2024. Additionally, I request paper copies of any surveys conducted about library services in Edinburgh in 2023 and 2024.

Files

• Library Computer Services and Survey Information response
• EDIR 51211 - Appendix A
• EDIR 51211 - Appendix B

Request no. 51213. Received: 02/10/2024

Inspection Records for Calder Drive

Request for inspection records for the grassed area

Request no. 51214. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 06/11/2024

Community Alarm Services Usage & Charges

Information on the number of people in the HSCP who have used community alarm services, broken down by year for the past five years. Provide details on how much money the HSCP charged individuals for the use of a community alarm & other questions.

Files

• Community Alarm Services Usage & Charges - Response

Request no. 51215. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024

Planning Application and Objections for Short Term Letting Licence

A copy of the planning application for short term letting licence EH-69197-F, including all objections.

Request no. 51216. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024

Information on Approved Educational Apps

Details on educational apps. How many educational apps are approved for use in primary schools and secondary schools? Please provide a list of these apps, including their main uses.

Request no. 51217. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024

Teacher Vacancies

Provide the total number of permanent teacher vacancies in primary and secondary schools over the past five years, broken down by academic year. Include the number of vacancies unfilled for over 3, 6, and 12 months & other questions.

Files

• Teacher Vacancies - response

Request no. 51218. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024

Social Care Assessment and Package Wait Times Data

Data on social care assessment waits, even post-2021 categorisation changes. Additionally, share any available information on social care packages and wait times, acknowledging it may be partial coverage & other questions.

Request no. 51221. Received: 09/10/2024

Data on Probationary Teacher Retention

Data for the past five academic years on probationary/new teachers in your local authority who ceased teaching or became unregistered within (a) 6 months, and (b) 12 months of starting & other questions.

Request no. 51223. Received: 09/10/2024, Resolved: 05/11/2024 01:00:00

Homelessness & Refugee Accommodation Expenditure

Provide details on total expenditure for hotel accommodation related to homelessness and refugees, number of hotel nights booked, and a list of hotels with amounts spent & other questions.

Request no. 51224. Received: 09/10/2024

Landlord Complaints & Prosecutions Data

Provide the number of landlord complaints from April 2019 to April 2024, broken down by year. Additionally, how many prosecutions were pursued, reasons for each, and outcomes during this period & other questions.

Request no. 51230. Received: 10/10/2024, Resolved: 06/11/2024

Technical Review Report on Parking from Tram to Newhaven Project

Provide the 'technical review of the positioning of all dedicated loading/parking places' referenced in para 4.8 of the 8.2 Incorrect Parking on the Tram Line report to the Transport and Environment Committee (10/10/24) & other questions.

Resolution

The technical review would have been done via the technical working groups and desktop analysis of the design, therefore there is no specific report as requested.

Request no. 51232. Received: 10/10/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024

Private Hire Operators/Booking office licenses

Could you please provide a list of Private Hire Operators/Booking Offices licensed by your authority.

Resolution

Please see the link provided. The register is called “Booking office and contains private hire booking offices (including online companies such as Uber) and Taxi booking offices.

Files

• Booking Offices

Request no. 51233. Received: 10/10/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024

Council Payment Provider & Related Details

Details on the Council’s payment provider: the name of the provider used for online payments, contract renewal date, and total contract value. Additionally, I request a copy of the tender requirements used in procurement & other questions.

Files

• Council Payment Provider - response

Request no. 51239. Received: 10/10/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024

Carriageway Pothole - Gilmore Park to Gardners Crescent

I am requesting all documents, photographs, criteria used, work orders, repair details, and audit trails regarding the pothole defect No. 1746799 outside Moxy, logged on 12/03/2023 & other questions.

Files

• Gilmore Park to Gardners Crescent - response
• Gilmore Park to Gardners Crescent - information

Request no. 51240. Received: 10/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Correspondence Regarding People’s Story Museum

Any correspondence between City of Edinburgh Council and the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs, and Culture from 1 January to 10 October 2024, including timelines & other questions.

Resolution

Having completed searches of records held by the members of the Corporate Leadership Team, the appropriate officers in the Culture and Wellbeing Division and the relevant members of the Council, no such correspondence has been identified.

Request no. 51242. Received: 10/10/2024, Resolved: 08/11/2024

Expenditure on Local Authority Functions and Entertainment

Local authority expenditure on all functions and entertainment from 2010/11 to 2024/25, detailing costs for alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks, food, guest accommodation, and the highest cost function with its purpose & other questions.

Files

• Expenditure on Functions and Entertainment - response
• 51242 Colleague Awards
• Summary of Council Hospitality 2010-2024

Request no. 51244. Received: 10/10/2024, Resolved: 06/11/2024

Asbestos Awareness at Addiston Grove, Balerno

Details regarding whether Edinburgh Council's Environmental Department was informed of asbestos presence at Addiston Grove, Balerno between 2009-2024 & other questions.

Files

• Asbestos Awareness at Addiston Grove, Balerno - Response

Request no. 51245. Received: 10/10/2024, Resolved: 15/10/2024

Non-Residential Property Rates Data

An updated list of non-residential property rates data for the local authority, including ratepayer, property address, postcode, assessor reference number, rateable value, liability start date, Fresh Start Relief, relief amount & other questions.

Resolution

This information is available on our website at the link provided.

Files

• Business Rates Data

Request no. 51247. Received: 11/10/2024, Resolved: 15/10/2024

Annual Suicide Statistics from Forth Road Bridge

The number of people who have died by suicide from the Forth Road Bridge each year since its construction. If full data is unavailable, request annual deaths over the past 10-20 years & other questions.

Resolution

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

Request no. 51254. Received: 11/10/2024, Resolved: 06/11/2024

Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for Parking 2022-2024

Monthly breakdown of PCNs for parking issued, contested, and appealed in 2022, 2023, and 2024 thus far, including income data, successful appeals, and appeals citing unclear signage & other questions.

Files

• Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for Parking 2022-2024 - Response
• Response Data

Request no. 51256. Received: 11/10/2024, Resolved: 08/11/2024

Appin Place Parking Spaces Inclusion in Residents' Parking Permit Scheme

Committee decision dates, projected revenue figures, maintenance checks, and ownership notice regarding the inclusion of parking spaces in the Appin Place development in the residents' parking permit scheme & other questions.

Files

• Appin Place Parking - response
• Appin Place - Adoption Certificate

Request no. 51259. Received: 11/10/2024, Resolved: 14/11/2024

Data Processing Agreements for School Censuses

Data Processing Agreements and contracts between City of Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Government regarding the Health and Wellbeing Census 2022, the Annual Pupil Census, & other questions.

Files

• Data Processing Agreements for School Censuses - response
• Data Processing Agreements for School Censuses - information

Request no. 51260. Received: 11/10/2024, Resolved: 08/11/2024

Pavement Inspections and Maintenance at George Street

Information on inspections, maintenance, and repair works carried out on the pavement in George Street between 26/05/2023 and 09/06/2023.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Site History Report

Files

• George Street - Site History Report

Request no. 51264. Received: 11/10/2024, Resolved: 14/10/2024

MOT Failure Information (2019-2024)

MOT failure data from January 2019 to October 2024, including total failures by month and region, common failure reasons, age breakdown, and fines issued for cars without an MOT & other questions.

Resolution

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

The information may be held by the DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency).

Request no. 51266. Received: 11/10/2024

Council Register of Declared Interests and Hospitality/Gifts

Access to the Council’s register of declared interests for staff, including the register of hospitality or gifts received by employees & other questions.

Request no. 51268. Received: 11/10/2024, Resolved: 06/11/2024

Equal Pay Claims and Liabilities Data

Data on the number and gender of claimants for active equal pay claims, estimated settlement costs for active and potential liabilities, and assessment/modelling on financial impact of equal pay settlements & other questions.

Files

• Equal Pay Claims and Liabilities Data - Response

Request no. 51269. Received: 11/10/2024

Lasswade Road Resurfacing Project

Provide documentation for the Lasswade Road Resurfacing Project, including traffic management plans, amendments, committee papers, impact assessments, consultations, risk assessments, complaints & other questions.

Request no. 51270. Received: 12/10/2024, Resolved: 08/11/2024

Correspondence between Cllr Lezley Cameron and Senior Engineer

All correspondence, electronic communications, and phone records between Cllr Lezley Cameron and Senior Engineer on all matters since Cllr Cameron's election to the council & other questions.

Files

• Correspondence between Cllr Lezley Cameron and Senior Engineer

Request no. 51272. Received: 12/10/2024

Low Emission Zone (LEZ) & Pollution Data in Edinburgh

Information on pollution data collection, contractor use, pre and post-implementation pollution levels in the LEZ, future LEZ expansion, public feedback, and details on who implemented and manages the LEZ within Edinburgh Council & other questions.

Resolution

Clarification requested.

Files

• Low Emmission Zone

Request no. 51273. Received: 12/10/2024, Resolved: 08/11/2024

Tram Line Developer Contributions report

The arithmetic calculation or written explanation for the figures: aparthotel £46,000 and office £19,474, as mentioned in a January 2024 memo, and a copy of the 'Tram Line Developer Contributions report'.

Resolution

The information you have requested is available from page 33 of the report.

Files

• Developer Contributions & Infrastructure Delivery

Request no. 51274. Received: 10/10/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024

Current Residents [addresses withheld]

Details on residents living at a specific address.

Resolution

This information will not be provided as the Council considers this to be personal data.

Request no. 51276. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Home to School Transport

Does the council deal with home to school transport? How much is spent on home to school transport and what proportion of this is for ASN pupils? How many routes are there currently running and for how many pupils?

Files

• Home to School Transport - response

Request no. 51278. Received: 13/10/2024, Resolved: 08/11/2024

Driving Tickets/Fines for Bus Lane Use on Burnshot Bridge

Records for each year of the past five years detailing the number of driving tickets/fines issued for driving in the bus lane on the section of Burnshot Bridge leading into the A90 towards Edinburgh & other questions.

Files

• PCNs on Bus Lane - Burnshot Bridge - response

Request no. 51279. Received: 13/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

School Patrol Crossing Officer Information for South Morningside Primary School

Details about five School Patrol Crossings in the South Morningside Primary School catchment area over the last ten years, including dates of post vacancy, recruitment efforts, advertising media, and applicant statistics & other questions.

Files

• School Crossing Patrols- response

Request no. 51280. Received: 13/10/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024

Costs Incurred for Clearing Rubbish at Gypsy Brae

The costs incurred by the council in clearing refuse left by travellers at Gypsy Brae following their departure in 2021, 2022, 2023, and so far in 2024 & other questions.

Files

• Gypsy Brae - response

Request no. 51281. Received: 14/10/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024

Charges and Appeals for Part-Time Bus Lane on The Shore

Details of the number of charges related to the part-time bus lane on The Shore since its introduction, the number of appeals, and how many of those appeals were upheld or rejected & other questions.

Files

• Charges and Appeals for Part-Time Bus Lane on The Shore - Response

Request no. 51285. Received: 14/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Participatory Budgeting Proforma Reports

Participatory budgeting proforma reports submitted to COSLA for the years 2016/17 to 2023/24.

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested prior to 2019/20 as 2020/21 was the first submitted pro-forma report. Please find attached reports for 2020/21 to 2023/24.

Files

• Budgeting Proforma Reports - response

Request no. 51286. Received: 14/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Quarterly Cash-Flow Reports

Quarterly cash-flow reports from Q1 2024 of all private capital investments from the Lothian Pension Fund, including fund attributes & other questions.

Files

• Quarterly Cash-Flow Reports - Response

Request no. 51287. Received: 12/10/2024, Resolved: 08/11/2024

Housing Disrepair Data

Data on owned homes, live housing disrepair cases, claims details, and annual costs for specified financial years. Focus on key questions and provide a structured template & other questions.

Files

• Housing Disrepair Data - response

Request no. 51289. Received: 14/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Homeless Applications and Support for Pregnant Women

Data on pregnant women who made homeless applications, their ages, accommodation provided, miscarriages affecting priority access, and contact for food bank vouchers. Seeking findings within time and budget constraints & other questions.

Files

• Homeless Applications and Support for Pregnant Women - Response (1)

Request no. 51290. Received: 14/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Information on Council Asset Sales

Seeking details on council assets sold since 2010, including annual sales value and number of assets, highest value asset sold, number of assets for sale since 2019, and current/anticipated sales within five years & other questions.

Files

• Information on Council Asset Sales - Response

Request no. 51292. Received: 14/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Non-Domestic Rates Information for St. Thomas, Great Junction Street

Confirmation of the name of the individual or legal entity liable for non-domestic rates at St. Thomas, Great Junction Street, from 13 March 2020 to present & other questions.

Resolution

Mohiuddin Trust is liable for the property mentioned since prior to 13/03/2020.

Request no. 51297. Received: 14/10/2024

Number of Socially Rented Homes Reporting Damp and Mould Since 2007

The number of socially rented homes that reported damp and mould issues for each year from 2007 to present, with a detailed breakdown by year

Request no. 51299. Received: 14/10/2024, Resolved: 14/10/2024

Email Correspondence Between Edinburgh and Midlothian Social Work Departments

Details of email correspondence between Edinburgh Social Work Department and Midlothian Social Work Department from April 2022 to 2024, relating to ex-foster carers with Edinburgh Council.

Resolution

Cancelled.

Request no. 51301. Received: 14/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Communications Regarding VAT Exemption on Independent School Fees

Copies of all communications sent to or from the education director in 2024, discussing the impact of the UK Government's decision to end the VAT exemption on independent/private school fees on state schools in the local authority area.

Resolution

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

Request no. 51302. Received: 14/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Use of Pupil Equity Funding for Central Costs and School-Based Police Officers

Information on whether the local authority has used Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) to cover central support costs or contributions for school-based police officers, including the percentage & other questions.

Resolution

No. The Council has not used Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) to cover central support costs or contributions for school-based police officers.

Request no. 51307. Received: 15/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Businesses Trading on Gorgie Road or Dalry Road

Details of businesses trading on Gorgie Road or Dalry Road, Edinburgh, in December 2005. Please provide business names, owners, nature of business, and addresses.

Resolution

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

Request no. 51311. Received: 15/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Social Care Services Staffing

Adult, Children, Community Justice - Council's yearly spending on agency workers, FTE staff employed, and unfilled vacancies in social care services from 2013/14 to present. Include details for each year and the current financial year.

Files

• Social Care Services Staffing - Response

Request no. 51314. Received: 14/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Suicides and Prevention Measures at the Scott Monument

Information regarding the number of suicides from the Scott Monument, percentage of female victims, and the cost of suicide prevention measures implemented in 2019.

Files

• Suicides and Prevention Measures at the Scott Monument - response

Request no. 51315. Received: 15/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Re-advertised Vacant Teaching Posts

Information on currently vacant teaching posts that have been re-advertised, including the number of applications, duration of vacancies, and data for 2022-23 and 2023-24 on re-advertised posts.

Files

• Re-advertised Vacant Teaching Posts - response

Request no. 51317. Received: 15/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Compliance with Fire and Smoke Alarm Regulations

The percentage of buildings, owned by the council, that are compliant with the Scottish Government's regulations on interlinked fire and smoke alarms (as of 15 October 2024).

Files

• Fire and Smoke Alarm Regulations - response

Request no. 51318. Received: 15/10/2024

Consortia Arrangements Between Schools in 2023-24

Details on consortia arrangements between schools in 2023-24, including the number of consortia, pupil participation, class subjects, qualification levels, distance between partner schools, and transport arrangements.

Request no. 51319. Received: 15/10/2024, Resolved: 16/10/2024

Number of public toilets

How many public toilets were in the local authority area during: a) 2018 b) 2019 c) 2024 (to date)?

Resolution

The information you have requested was provided in response to a previous request under reference 48486.

Request no. 51323. Received: 15/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Moredun Park Road - Inspection Records

Information about Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh, including its adoption status, inspection intervals, maintenance, repair records, complaints, accidents, risk assessments & other questions.

Files

• Moredun Park Road - Inspection Records - Response
• Documents

Request no. 51325. Received: 15/10/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Library Closures and Community Handover in the Past 10 Years

Information on how many libraries have closed or been handed over to community/volunteer groups in the past 10 years. Please include a breakdown of closures or handovers by year and provide a list of the affected libraries.

Resolution

No libraries have closed or been handed over to community or volunteer groups.

Request no. 51326. Received: 15/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Correspondence and Council Engagement with WAVE Trust

Correspondence with WAVE Trust, including minutes of meetings, records of partnerships/projects, council meeting references, passed motions, and actions taken as a result of those motions & other questions.

Resolution

Having completed a comprehensive search for relevant recorded information, no such correspondence or records have been identified.

Request no. 51327. Received: 15/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Prosecutions and Convictions for Short-Term Lets Without a Licence

Information on the number of prosecutions, individuals prosecuted, and convictions related to operating short-term lets without a licence in Edinburgh since 1 October 2023 & other questions.

Files

• Prosecutions and Convictions for Short-Term Lets Without a Licence - Response

Request no. 51329. Received: 16/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Data Archiving Solutions for Housing Management Data

Information regarding the creation, type, cost, and implementation of data archiving solutions used for housing management data by the local authority. This includes whether the solution is bespoke or off-the-shelf & other questions.

Files

• Data Archiving Solutions for Housing Management Data - Response

Request no. 51331. Received: 07/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Bonaly and Pentlands Primary School Admission Intake Data

The last two years' intake numbers for Bonaly Primary School and Pentlands Primary School, Edinburgh. Specifically, how many children were not admitted when they applied.

Files

• Bonaly and Pentlands Primary School Intakes - response

Request no. 51332. Received: 16/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Night-Time Licence for Roseburn Street and Russell Road Closure

A copy of the night-time licence, noise impact assessment, noise mitigation plan, and compliance details for the closure of Roseburn Street and Russell Road from 7 pm to 6 am for 5 nights.

Files

• Night-Time Licence for Roseburn Street and Russell Road Closure - Response

Request no. 51334. Received: 15/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Records and Communications Related to A722 Drum Street Roundabout

Road inspection regime, road defects, maintenance tasks, resurfacing works, incident reports, and complaints related to the A722 Drum Street roundabout connecting A722 Gilmerton Road and Gilmerton Station Road from July 2022 to date.

Files

• Records and Communications Related to A722 Drum Street Roundabout - Response
• Documents

Request no. 51335. Received: 16/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Information on Sydney Park Resurfacing and Adjacent Streets

Details on why Sydney Park, EH7, was resurfaced twice in four years, while nearby streets like Sydney Terrace and Vandeleur Avenue remain deteriorated, with pothole repair requests declined.

Files

• Sydney Park Resurfacing - response

Request no. 51336. Received: 16/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Disclosure of Non-Domestic Ratepayer

Confirmation of the individual or entity liable for non-domestic rates at Duke Street, Midlothian from 12-Sep-2023 to present.

Resolution

We have, and continue to hold, Pizza Pakwan Ltd liable for the property mentioned since prior to 12/09/2023.

Request no. 51337. Received: 16/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Business Rates Liability Information

Details of business rates liability for the property at Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DR, covering the period from 18/06/2017 to 18/06/2021.

Resolution

Information provided.

Request no. 51338. Received: 16/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

Equipment Provision and Stairlift Applications

Inquiry regarding the referral route for assessing individuals for mobility aids and other equipment, including processes for fast-tracking applications for terminally ill individuals, details on stairlift applications & other questions.

Files

• Equipment Provision - response
• Stair Lift, What do I need to do

Request no. 51340. Received: 16/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Landlord Registration Team in Edinburgh

Details on the full-time and part-time employees in the landlord registration team, management structure, cost to taxpayers, revenue generated, and average daily enquiries received over the past year.

Files

• Landlord Registration Team in Edinburgh - Response

Request no. 51343. Received: 16/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Telecare Devices and Associated Costs

Details on the business used for telecare devices, number of live devices and users, device types, associated costs, current total cost of provision, and the ARC system used. Also, questions about joining the Shared ARC Scottish Digital Project.

Files

• Telecare Devices - response

Request no. 51345. Received: 16/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Contractual Information and KPIs

Professional Services Framework performance KPIs, contract start date and duration, product specification, extension clause, decision on extension/renewal, and identification of the senior officer responsible for the contract.

Files

• Contractual Information and KPIs - Response
• PDF Documents
• KPI Spreadsheet

Request no. 51346. Received: 16/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Illegal Vape Seizures Data

Information on the number of illegal vape units seized by the local authority each year from 1st January 2022 to date.

Resolution

Please find below the relevant data to non-compliant vape seizures over the past three years.

Year Seizures
2022 0
2023 5817
2024 2800

Request no. 51354. Received: 17/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Plumbing and Repair Log for Bath Street Property

Provide the plumbing and repair log for property in Bath Street. Covering works related to a bathroom leak from the flat above, which caused damage on 18th September 2024.

Files

• Job Ticket
• Plumbing and Repair Log for Bath Street Property - Response

Request no. 51355. Received: 17/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Removal/Disposal of Shopping Trolleys

Any internal correspondence or policy documents pertaining to council removal or disposal of shopping trolleys in the city of Edinburgh.

Resolution

There is no policy document on trolleys, they are removed and disposed of like any other abandoned items.

Request no. 51357. Received: 17/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Addresses and Details of Defective Housing Sites

Provide the addresses and postcodes for the defective housing sites referenced in an article, including a summary of issues at each site, percentage of resolved issues, and expected timeline for 100% resolution.

Files

• Addresses and Details of Defective Housing Sites - Response

Request no. 51358. Received: 17/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Financial Arrangements between City of Edinburgh Council and Underbelly Ltd

Provide details of payments and financial agreements between The City of Edinburgh Council and Underbelly Ltd for the Circus Hub at The Meadows from 2021-2024. Include the contractual agreements and total amounts paid during this period.

Resolution

The annual site rental fee paid by Underbelly as part of the contract for their Circus Hub event on The Meadows for each year, is £82,500.

Request no. 51360. Received: 17/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Exemptions to Fair Work First Principle on Real Living Wage

Provide details of how many times the local authority applied for an exemption to the Fair Work First Principle on payment of the Real Living Wage between July 2023 and March 2024 & other questions.

Files

• Real Living Wage - response

Request no. 51362. Received: 10/10/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Copy of SARA

Provide a copy of your SARA

Resolution

Information not provided as this is third party personal data.

Request no. 51366. Received: 17/10/2024

World Heritage Site Partnership Agreement

Provide copies of the partnership agreement involving City of Edinburgh Council, Historic Environment Scotland, and Edinburgh World Heritage Trust. Include minutes of meetings held over the past three years related to site management.

Request no. 51369. Received: 17/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Fines for Scottish Government Vehicles Breaching LEZ Since 30/06/2024

Information on how many times Scottish Government vehicles, such as ministerial cars, have been fined by City of Edinburgh Council for breaching Low Emission Zones since 30 June 2024.

Resolution

All LEZ Penalty Charge Notices have the Registered Keeper recorded. We have searched our database and there are no vehicles with a Registered Keeper of ‘Scottish Government’ or ‘Riaghaltas na h-Alba’.

Request no. 51371. Received: 17/10/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

Debt Enforcement Agencies and Complaints

Details on the debt enforcement agencies used by the council, including complaints received regarding their conduct from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023 & other questions.

Files

• Debt Enforcement Agencies - response

Request no. 51372. Received: 18/10/2024, Resolved: 21/11/2024

School Clothing Grants and Related Data

Detailed information on school clothing grants for the school years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, including amounts, number of families and children awarded, and government funding received & other questions.

Files

• School Clothing Grants and Related Data - Response

Request no. 51378. Received: 08/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024 12:31:00

Road Adoption - Peffer Bank

Details on the grounds for adoption of bays (excluding the street), including who was informed and when. Also requesting information on any maintenance or work carried out on the bays since adoption & other questions.

Request no. 51379. Received: 18/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

IT Hardware Disposal Contract and Data Management

Details on IT hardware disposal from corporate offices and schools, including current contracts, management, expiration, data destruction methods, and responsibility within the organisation for hardware disposal.

Files

• IT Hardware Disposal - response

Request no. 51380. Received: 18/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

Out of Catchment Requests for Local Primary Schools

The number of successful out of catchment placements into Primary 1 at Parsons Green, Duddingston, Towerbank, and Craigentinny Primary Schools in recent years.

Files

• Out of Catchment Requests - response

Request no. 51381. Received: 18/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Staff Employment Data for 2022/23, 2023/24, and 2024/25

Total number of staff employed (full-time, part-time, temporary) and a breakdown by department or service area for the years 2022/23, 2023/24, and 2024/25.

Files

• Staff Employment Data for 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 - Response

Request no. 51382. Received: 18/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Care Experienced Children and Young People Fund Information

Plans, allocations, stretch aims, evaluations, youth involvement methods, and demographics for care-experienced children/young people since the fund’s establishment & other questions.

Files

• Care Experienced Children and Young People Fund Information - Response
• Reports

Request no. 51383. Received: 18/10/2024

Care Workers Employment Data

The total number of care workers as of 1 October 2024, annual figures for care workers who left from 2015 to present, and a breakdown of the percentage of care workers by years in role as of 1 October 2024.

Request no. 51384. Received: 18/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Residential Family Centre Placements & Family Court Orders Data

Information regarding residential family centre placements, Family Court orders, commissioning responsibility, and independent provider placements from 2019/20 to 2024/25 & other questions.

Resolution

Your request is based on English terminology and there is no equivalent in Scotland.

Request no. 51387. Received: 19/10/2024

Number of Local Authority Homes Waiting for Urgent Tap Repairs

The number of local authority homes awaiting urgent tap repairs in October 2022 and October 2024. Please provide data for tap repairs related to and not related to boiler replacements.

Request no. 51391. Received: 19/10/2024

Landlords Asked to Remove Listings from AirBnB

The number of landlords asked to remove their properties from AirBnB by the council from January 2023 to date, along with figures for previous years from 2019 to 2022. Please also provide transcripts detailing reasons for removal.

Request no. 51392. Received: 19/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Council's Obligation for Waste Incineration and Financial Restitution

Information on whether the council is or has been obligated to provide a minimum quantity of waste for incineration. Also, a breakdown of instances in the past five years when the obligation was not met & other questions.

Resolution

The Council is contracted to send an annual minimum tonnage of 75,600 tonnes per annum. We have not failed to meet this contracted amount.

Request no. 51394. Received: 20/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Wester Craiglockhart Hill Local Nature Reserve

Details regarding the progress of Wester Craiglockhart Hill’s formal declaration as an LNR, responsibilities, documentation submission to Nature Scot, reasons for delays & other questions.

Files

• Wester Craiglockhart Hill Local Nature Reserve - Response
• Correspondence

Request no. 51395. Received: 21/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

Melville Street / Walker Street works costs

Costs and documentation of the works at Melville Street / Walker Street.

Files

• Melville Crescent costs - response

Request no. 51396. Received: 21/10/2024, Resolved: 14/11/2024

Grass Cutting Schedules & Maintenance of Davidson Mains Park and Fauldburn Park

Provide grass cutting schedules for Davidson Mains Park & Fauldburn Park (ride-on mowers & tractors).

Files

• Grass Cutting Schedules & Maintenance of Davidson’s Mains Park and Fauldburn Park - Response

Request no. 51397. Received: 21/10/2024, Resolved: 15/11/2024

Vermin Reports and Pest Control Callouts from 2020/21 to 2023/24

Figures on reports and callouts to pest control from residents and businesses regarding vermin (rats, mice, wasps, ants) for the years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24.

Files

• Pest Control Callouts - Information

Request no. 51400. Received: 17/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Allied Health Professionals Representation on Integration Joint Board

Do you have an Allied Health Professional on your Integrated Joint Board (IJB)? If yes, does the AHP have voting rights on the IJB?

Resolution

Yes, we have an Allied Health Professional on our Integrated Joint Board (IJB). They are a non-voting member.

Request no. 51402. Received: 21/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Hygiene inspection for Sen Viet Vegan

Could I get a copy of the hygiene inspection for Sen Viet Vegan at 23a Brougham Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9JU?

Files

• Sen Viet Vegan Inspection Report

Request no. 51403. Received: 21/10/2024

Alleged 'Hit List' for Parking Tickets on Serial Offenders

Information regarding the existence of a 'hit list' for serial parking ticket gatherers, specifically whether such a list exists, if parking attendants use it, and if my car registration is included & other questions.

Request no. 51405. Received: 21/10/2024, Resolved: 14/11/2024

Temporary Traffic Lights on Craiglockhart Avenue

Confirmation of the total number of calendar days temporary traffic lights have been operational on Craiglockhart Avenue, Edinburgh, in the past 12 months, including instances due to works on nearby roads.

Files

• Temporary Traffic Lights on Craiglockhart Avenue - Response

Request no. 51409. Received: 21/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

Inspection records - Captains Road, Edinburgh

Records of inspection for Captains Road. Maintenance records, including records of independent contractors working on Captains Road, Edinburgh & other questions.

Files

• Captains Road - response
• Captains Road - information

Request no. 51411. Received: 20/10/2024, Resolved: 14/11/2024

Short-Term Let Licence Compliance

Why was a short-term let licence issued for this flat when a mandatory condition was no longer met? Were Licensing aware of the Certificate of Lawfulness refusal on 1 August 2024? & other questions.

Files

• Short-Term Let Licence Compliance - Response

Request no. 51412. Received: 21/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

Details of Staff Overpayments

Please detail the individual amounts overpaid to staff in the last five complete tax years. For teaching and non-teaching colleagues.

Files

• Details of Staff Overpayments - Response

Request no. 51413. Received: 22/10/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Decision Regarding Manse Road Bus Gate Removal

Corstorphine LTN (ETRO/21/21) - Can you confirm if a decision has been made to remove the Manse Road Bus Gate? If so, when was it made, by whom, and by what procedure?

Resolution

The decision on the future of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order which relates to the Manse Road Bus Gate will be considered at the Council’s Traffic Regulation Orders Sub-Committee on 24 October 2024.

Request no. 51414. Received: 22/10/2024, Resolved: 14/11/2024

Correspondence from Portobello Amenity Society Regarding Planning

Please send all correspondence received by the planning department from the Portobello Amenity Society within the last year.

Files

• Portobello Amenity Society - information

Request no. 51422. Received: 22/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

Details of schemes or programs under the UKSPF People and Skills priority area including budget, staffing, and length. Also, include details of organisations awarded contracts, the amounts & other questions.

Files

• UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Response

Request no. 51426. Received: 22/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Grounds Maintenance Contract Information

I am seeking updated details on grounds maintenance and environmental services contracts. Specifically, I would like information on future supplier plans, KPI performance, contract spend, start date & other questions.

Files

• Grounds Maintenance Contract - response

Request no. 51430. Received: 23/10/2024

Temporary and Permanent Agency Spend, Staffing, and Recruitment Models

Please provide a breakdown of temporary and permanent agency spend for the past 3 financial years, covering Legal & Governance Services and Finance & Corporate Services, and a report on recruitment models, staffing & other questions.

Request no. 51431. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

Duration and Cost of Scaffolding at 17 The Glebe, Dalmeny

Enquiring about how long the scaffolding has been erected at 17 The Glebe, Dalmeny, South Queensferry, EH30 9TX and the cost of this?

Files

• Scaffolding at The Glebe - response

Request no. 51432. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 21/11/2024

Home-schooling Data and Policies

Provide details on home-schooling, including the number of children registered in each of the past five years, trends, reasons for home-schooling (if available), and any council policies & other questions.

Files

• Home-schooling Data and Policies - Response

Request no. 51433. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Funding for Leith Walk Regeneration as Part of the Trams to Newhaven Project

Provide the total costs of Leith Walk regeneration, including pavements and roads redevelopment, and extra costs incurred for fixing discrepancies since the project's completion in 2023 & other questions.

Files

• Funding for Leith Walk Regeneration as Part of the Trams to Newhaven Project - Response

Request no. 51435. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Light Pollution Statutory Nuisance Complaints

Please provide the total number of light pollution statutory nuisance complaints received in November, December, and January for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, as per UK Environmental Protection Act 1990 & other questions.

Files

• Light Pollution Statutory Nuisance Complaints - Response

Request no. 51436. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

Current Workforce Numbers in Housing Operations

What is the current workforce number of employees within the Housing Property Service department within PLACE

Resolution

There are 541 employees specifically in Housing Operations.

Request no. 51437. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Environmental Review Request - 90 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LQ

Environmental information regarding the referenced site for inspection under Contaminated Land Strategy, contamination issues, landfills, radon, nuisance issues, private water supplies & other questions.

Files

• Site Location Plans
• Environmental Review Request - 90 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LQ - Response

Request no. 51444. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Grassroots Football Player Registration for 2024

Please advise the number of grassroots football players registered directly with the Scottish FA by Edinburgh City Council, as described by the Scottish FA, for the calendar year 2024 & other questions.

Files

• Grassroots Football Player Registration for 2024 - Response

Request no. 51446. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

Probationers in Vacant Teaching Positions & Cost-Saving Measures

Please provide data from 2018-2024 on probationer teaching roles, including vacancies filled by probationers, any cost-saving assessments, and information on teaching vacancies filled by TIS probationers from 2017-2024 & other questions.

Files

• Teaching Probationers - response

Request no. 51448. Received: 23/10/2024

Teacher Recruitment

All communications with Scottish Government regarding teacher numbers, recruitment, or the availability of permanent or temporary teaching posts in your council area, from August 2024 to the present.

Request no. 51450. Received: 23/10/2024

Communication between Council and Scottish Government on Teacher Numbers

The dates and details of the last three meetings held between your council and the Scottish Government concerning workforce planning, particularly in relation to teacher numbers and recruitment & further questions.

Request no. 51452. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Council’s ‘Loss of Office’ Policy

Confirm if your council uses a ‘loss of office’ policy for departing employees. If so, provide details on its application, pay bands, payouts over the last ten years, terms, payment calculation, and current employees it applies to & other questions.

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Council has no such policy.

Request no. 51455. Received: 23/10/2024

Applications for Teaching Vacancies

Provide a sample of the number of applicants for teaching vacancies (permanent, temporary, and supply pool) over the past three years, with 3-5 examples per year per category & other questions.

Request no. 51456. Received: 23/10/2024

Teachers on Permanent Contracts

Provide the number of teachers who achieved permanent contracts via accrual (similar to the JNC20 process) over the past three years. Include criteria, process details, factors influencing vacancies & other questions.

Request no. 51457. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024

Teacher Recruitment Process

Provide details on the recruitment process for teaching positions (2022-2024), including city-wide advertisements, scoring systems, placement processes, tracking success rates, and recruitment process reviews & other questions.

Files

• Teacher Recruitment Process - response

Request no. 51460. Received: 23/10/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024

Recruitment Data for Teaching Positions

Seeking the number of applicants who were scored unsuccessfully during interviews for teaching positions in your local authority over the past three years, broken down by year & other questions.

Resolution

Request refused. This information is not held centrally within Education, In order to answer this question we would have to access every teacher advert raised on My Job Scotland over the last 3 years to check the number of candidates rejected.

Request no. 51461. Received: 23/10/2024

Probationary Teachers Since 2017

The number of probationers requested and employed each year since 2017. Specifically, how many secured fixed-term contracts and were placed on the casual supply list & other questions.

Request no. 51462. Received: 23/10/2024

Class Sizes and Impact on Teacher Employment

Official data on trends in class sizes over the past three years, including average sizes for each year. Additionally, I request information on how changes in class sizes may have impacted teacher employment within the council & other questions.

Request no. 51470. Received: 24/10/2024

Floating Bus Stops

Provide a list of all floating bus stops within the council boundaries, including location, type, removed bus stops (with previous locations), and any planned new installations with their locations.

Request no. 51471. Received: 21/10/2024, Resolved: 13/11/2024

Fringe Show Risk Assessment

Provide copies of the risk assessments associated with this production, in particular any information pertaining to the internal noise and the location of the speakers.

Resolution

Please refer to the following attached documents:

51471 PEAR - Risk Assessment

51471 Photograph

51471 Belly Dancer Floor Plan

Third-party personal information has been redacted from the documents in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Files

• Documents

Request no. 51472. Received: 24/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Pronoun Changes and Transgender Pupils in Schools

Data on the number of primary and secondary pupils who requested pronoun changes or identified as transgender in the last three academic years and in 2014/2015, and information on the council’s policy regarding pronouns in schools.

Files

• Pronoun Changes and Transgender Pupils - response

Request no. 51474. Received: 24/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Environmental Review - Premier Inn Edinburgh Central (Lauriston Place)

Information regarding site contamination risks, landfill locations, radon gas, private water supplies, and any environmental permits or nuisance issues for the specified site & other questions.

Files

• Site Location Plan
• Environmental Review - Premier Inn Edinburgh Central (Lauriston Place) - Response

Request no. 51475. Received: 24/10/2024, Resolved: 25/10/2024

Missing Signs Reported

Update on the missing signs previously reported under case number 101002590159. The signs remain missing. Please advise on what actions were taken and when the signs will be replaced.

Resolution

The missing ‘ Except buses’ sign reported near Westfield Road/ West Approach junction on the 1.5t maximum weight limit sign will be replaced as soon as possible.

Request no. 51476. Received: 24/10/2024

Terms and Conditions of Temporary Workers Contract

Temporary workers hired through work agencies contract, terms and conditions - Contract between CEC and Pertemps.

Request no. 51477. Received: 24/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

Environmental Review - Sainsbury's Site, Shandwick Place

Information regarding the environmental review of the Sainsbury's site, including details on contaminated land strategy inspections, contamination issues, landfills within 250m, nuisance complaints & other questions.

Files

• MID142761 - Title Plan
• Environmental Review - Shandwick Place - response

Request no. 51478. Received: 24/10/2024, Resolved: 21/11/2024

Contaminated Land Information

Details on the number of sites identified as potentially contaminated since April 2000, high-risk prioritisation, reassessment, physical investigations, contamination remediation, unresolved health risks & other questions.

Files

• Contaminated Land Information - Response

Request no. 51481. Received: 24/10/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024

Pothole Repairs Spending and Reports (2019-2024)

Data on council spending for fixing potholes and the number of pothole reports received for each year from 2019 to 2024.

Files

• Pothole Repairs Spending and Reports (2019-2024) - Response

Request no. 51482. Received: 24/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Street Works Opening Notices for Savile Terrace

All opening notices for street works at Savile Terrace, Edinburgh including details of any licence holders, covering as far back as possible.

Files

• Savile Terrace - Utility notices

Request no. 51483. Received: 24/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

LEZ Camera Damage and Replacement Costs

Information on the number of LEZ cameras damaged and replaced since the LEZ began operation, along with the total amount spent by the Council on camera replacements to date.

Resolution

To date, no LEZ cameras have been replaced due to damage.

Request no. 51484. Received: 25/10/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024

Breakdown of Deferral Requests by Birth Month for 2024 School Year

Please provide the breakdown of total deferral requests by August-December and January-February birthdays for school year beginning Aug 2024.

Resolution

The numbers provided below are based on deferral applications for August 2024, by Date Of Birth month.

August – 22

September - 64

October – 73

November – 116

December – 144

January – 213

February – 263

Total - 895 deferrals

Request no. 51490. Received: 24/10/2024

Information on LEZ Zone Signage & Exemption Status

Details on LEZ zone signage in Edinburgh city centre, including sign size, colour, and location on St Mary's Street.

Resolution

Clarification requested

Request no. 51491. Received: 25/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Council Vehicle Compliance and Costs Related to LEZ Policy Implementation

Information on council-controlled vehicles and LEZ compliance, including: (1) total vehicles owned/controlled, (2) number involved in waste services, (3) vehicles converted for LEZ compliance and costs & other questions.

Files

• Council Vehicle Compliance and Costs Related to LEZ Policy Implementation - Response
• Final_Submission_A_LEZ_Final_Submission_280422_GB_approved__The_City_of_Edinburgh_Council_April_2022_

Request no. 51493. Received: 25/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Sickness Absence Data for Education Personnel in Schools

Data on sickness absence in LA-maintained schools (primary, secondary, special/PRU) for 2022/23 and 2023/24. Please include total sick days, days lost to mental health, and staff needing mental health-related absences & other questions.

Files

• Sickness Absence Data - response

Request no. 51496. Received: 25/10/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024

Mixed Tenure Improvement Service (MTIS)

Provide the total flats sold to the Council in Wester Hailes and Lochend/Restalrig MTIS pilot areas, broken down by tenure. Include highest invoiced amounts and payment plans for owner-occupiers in Wester Hailes & other questions.

Files

• Mixed Tenure Improvement Service (MTIS) - Response

Request no. 51497. Received: 25/10/2024

Flood Disaster Event Data for Climate Change Research

Provide data on flood-related damage and impacts on Council housing and infrastructure, including repair and emergency costs, prevention measures, and resident impact & other questions.

Request no. 51501. Received: 25/10/2024

Correspondence between CEC and Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre

Provide all minutes, notes, and correspondence from meetings held between CEC officials/politicians and ERCC's board/interim CEO from 11/09/2024, including internal CEC communications resulting from these meetings.

Request no. 51503. Received: 25/10/2024

North East Locality Planned Maintenance and Capital Works Programme

Provide the latest 'planned maintenance and modernisation programme' for the north east locality, along with details of capital works in Lochend and Restalrig to meet EESSH and EESSH2 standards & other questions.

Request no. 51505. Received: 26/10/2024, Resolved: 18/11/2024

Eligible Electors by Polling District for 2022 Local Government Elections

Provide the eligible electors by polling district for each ward in the 2022 Edinburgh Council elections. The data should ideally be a spreadsheet with each sheet representing a ward, rows by ballot box & other questions.

Files

• Eligible Electors by Polling District

Request no. 51506. Received: 26/10/2024, Resolved: 21/11/2024

Tonnes of Food Waste Collected by Year and Month

Provide monthly food waste collection data (in tonnes) for each of the following years: 2024 (up to 30th September), 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. Each year's figures should be broken down by month.

Files

• Tonnes of Food Waste Collected by Year and Month - Response

Request no. 51508. Received: 27/10/2024, Resolved: 22/11/2024 12:43:00

Duration and cost of skip at The Glebe, Dalmeny

Provide details on how long a skip has been stationed at The Glebe, Dalmeny, South Queensferry and the associated cost of this placement.

Files

• Duration and cost of skip at The Glebe, Dalmeny - Response

Request no. 51509. Received: 27/10/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Advice for American Visitors on Use of Disabled Parking Placards in Edinburgh

What guidance does Edinburgh Council offer to American visitors regarding the use of their disabled parking placards? Specifically, are US placards recognised in the UK & other questions.

Resolution

Cancelled - Advice provided by Parking Services.

Request no. 51512. Received: 27/10/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024

Statistics on Care-Experienced Children in Locality

Latest statistics on care-experienced children, including Child Protection Register figures, breakdown by care type, data on under 5s, and disability rates among care-experienced children & other questions.

Files

• Statistics on Care-Experienced Children in Locality - Response

Request no. 51515. Received: 28/10/2024

Detailed Information on Parking for Financial Year 2023-2024

Information on on-street and off-street parking transactions, revenue, payment methods, car park details, and future contract/procurement plans, including potential participation in the National Parking Platform & other questions.

Request no. 51516. Received: 26/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Environmental Assessment - Lower Gilmore Place, Edinburgh

Confirmation if Lower Gilmore Place are prioritised sites under Part 2A, priority status, and details of any previous intrusive investigations or contamination issues in the area & other questions.

Files

• Environmental Assessment - Lower Gilmore Place - response

Request no. 51518. Received: 28/10/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

N/A

Resolution

Logged in error

Request no. 51519. Received: 28/10/2024

Update Request on Length of Bus Lanes in Edinburgh

The length of operational bus lanes in Edinburgh as of 1 September 2024, excluding those converted to cycle or other lanes under the 'Spaces for People' programme & other questions.

Request no. 51520. Received: 28/10/2024

Inquiry on Byelaws for Seasonal Worker Accommodation

Confirmation if byelaws for seasonal worker accommodation per Section 315 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 apply in the council area, and for a copy of any such byelaws, if available.

Request no. 51526. Received: 28/10/2024

Occupational Therapy Assessments and Aids/Adaptations

Average and longest OT assessment timescales, yearly expenditure on aids/adaptations, and the number of individuals provided with aids/adaptations over the past 5 financial years and first 6 months of 2024/25.

Request no. 51528. Received: 28/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Social Care and Education Systems Details

Supplier, renewal date, and contract type details (rolling or not) for current case management and finance systems used in Children's and Adults social care and education, including SEND/ALN systems.

Files

• Systems Details - response

Request no. 51530. Received: 28/10/2024

Rejected Building Warrant Applications for Wood-Burning Stoves

Between 01/04/2024 and 18/09/2024, how many (if any) new build properties were denied a Building Warrant due to the prospective residence having a wood burning stove? Please provide as much detail as possible regarding why the warrant was rejected.

Request no. 51532. Received: 29/10/2024

Christmas Lights, Decorations & Celebrity Light Switch-Ons

Data on the annual spend on Christmas lights and decorations for 2023 and 2024, reuse practices, and costs and names of celebrities hired to turn on lights, excluding local officials.

Request no. 51534. Received: 29/10/2024

Licensed Dog Boarding Kennels List with Ratings

Provide a list of all boarding kennels granted a licence from 1st January 2022 to 28th October 2024, including council rating, registered business name, and address.

Request no. 51538. Received: 29/10/2024

Foreign Language Interpreter Employment & Expenditure Breakdown

For each year since 2019-20, including the current year to date, please provide the number of foreign language interpreters employed and related expenditure. Additionally, break down figures by language.

Request no. 51539. Received: 28/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

P1 Allocation Data for Specific Primary Schools

Data on P1 applications and placements at St Peter's, Canaan Lane, and South Morningside Primary Schools (2020-2023), including details on out-of-catchment applications, RC Baptism confirmations & other questions.

Files

• P1 Allocation Data - response

Request no. 51541. Received: 24/10/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024

Health and Safety Information Regarding Digital Device Usage

Seeking the health and safety risk assessment for digital device usage in school, including sign-offs, lists of blocked and allowed domains, installed applications on iPads, and daily usage time limits.

Files

• Health and Safety Information Regarding Digital Device Usage - Response

Request no. 51542. Received: 29/10/2024

Trading Standards Data

Data on reported individuals/companies to police for alleged crimes by trading standards officers in the last two full financial years and current year, with breakdowns by year and crime type & other questions.

Request no. 51547. Received: 28/10/2024

Private Market Holdings of the Pension Fund - Q1 2024

A detailed list of the pension fund's private market holdings, including venture capital, private equity, infrastructure, credit, and real estate funds, as of today. Please provide fund information on update dates & other questions.

Request no. 51548. Received: 29/10/2024

Community Payback Hours - Imposed, Completed, and Outstanding

Provide the total Community Payback Hours imposed, completed, and remaining to be completed in the current financial year (2024/25) to date. If available, provide the same information for the last two financial years (2022/23, 2023/24).

Request no. 51550. Received: 29/10/2024

Incidents of Pupil-Caused Injuries and Disciplinary Actions

Provide the total number of incidents over the past five academic years where pupils caused injury to staff or other pupils, including details of each. Also, provide data on incidents that were recorded officially & other questions.

Request no. 51553. Received: 29/10/2024

Supply Teachers Usage and Costs in Schools Over Five Financial Years

Details on the use and cost of supply teachers over the last five financial years, including: (a) the total number of supply teachers employed each year, (b) annual costs per year & other questions.

Request no. 51554. Received: 29/10/2024

Motorist Claims for Vehicle Damage Due to Potholes

Provide the number of claims from motorists regarding vehicle damage due to potholes over the past three years. Break down data by year and indicate the number of successful and unsuccessful claims in each year.

Request no. 51555. Received: 30/10/2024

Detailed HR, Financial, IT, and DEI Staffing & Expenses (2000-Present)

Provide data from 2000-present by calendar and financial year on: HR expense, WTE HR staff, proportion of WTE staff in specific roles, HR head salary, wage expense proportions, DEI training expense, and headcounts for key departments.

Request no. 51559. Received: 30/10/2024

Cameron Toll Roundabout Closures

Please provide all legal documentation that relates to any closure of any part of the roundabout at Cameron Toll for any maintenance or public utility works in 2024, where those works have lasted more than 5 days.

Request no. 51564. Received: 30/10/2024

Drainage Plans for Portobello Beach Area

Regarding a drain near the Turkish Baths on Portobello Beach, request for any drainage plans showing connections for this drain & other questions.

Request no. 51567. Received: 30/10/2024

Volunteer Access Restrictions at Dalry Cemetery

Following the formation of the Friends of Dalry Cemetery in 2020, please provide the date when CEC Bereavement Services was first asked to exclude volunteers from using the Dalry Road entrance to Dalry Cemetery.

Request no. 51571. Received: 30/10/2024

Marketing/Attitudinal Surveys Conducted for City of Edinburgh Council

Provide an itemised list of marketing/attitudinal surveys by Progressive Partnership for the City of Edinburgh Council over the past 5 years, detailing (1) scheme/project, (2) date commissioned & other questions.

Request no. 51572. Received: 30/10/2024

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Shape Files or Alternative Format

The most recent shape files for Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) in a vector format for mapping and planning. If unavailable, a CSV/XLS file listing all protected trees with coordinates would suffice & other questions.

Request no. 51573. Received: 30/10/2024

Weekly Fees for Self-Funding Residents in Local Authority Care Homes

Provide the weekly fees for self-funding residents in Local Authority-operated care homes for each financial year from 2020/21 through to 2024/25.

Request no. 51575. Received: 30/10/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Building Warrants Rejected for Wood Burning Stoves in New Builds (April - September 2024)

Between 1 April 2024 and 18 September 2024, how many (if any) new build properties were denied a building warrant due to the prospective residence having a wood burning stove?

Resolution

Cancelled - See 51530

Request no. 51579. Received: 30/10/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024

FOI/EIR Disclosure Log Effectiveness

Information on the councils experience with FOI/EIR disclosure logs, specifically aiming to understand: the purpose and effectiveness, impact on FOI/EIR volume and administrative time, burden of upkeep, and access analytics.

Resolution

Cancelled. Dealt with as business as usual.

Request no. 51580. Received: 30/10/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Death Certificate Appointment Data

Data from 30th September 2023 to 30th September 2024 on (1) total death certificate appointments made, (2) count of appointments with a wait time exceeding eight days, and (3) number of deceased with an address outside the local authority.

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council. However, we believe that all, or part of the information you seek is held by the National Records of Scotland.

Request no. 51583. Received: 31/10/2024

Council Housing Data

Non-identifiable data on properties managed by your organisation, including the first line of address, postcode, year of construction, type, and number of bedrooms.

Request no. 51587. Received: 31/10/2024

Fly-Tipping and Bulky Uplift Data (2019-2024)

Monthly data (2019-2024) on fly-tipping counts, waste types, land types, incident sizes, costs, FPNs issued, bulky uplifts, vehicle and crew details, and communication methods. Include revenue, payment types, and further actions taken.

Request no. 51591. Received: 31/10/2024

Civil Injunction Data on Protest Restrictions (2018-Present)

Data on civil injunctions restricting protests since 2018, including court judgments, geographic maps, legal costs, external contributions, costs recouped from protesters, arrests, breaches, and penalties issued.

Request no. 51593. Received: 31/10/2024

Old Fishmarket Close Documentation and Maintenance Records

Records for Old Fishmarket Close (15 months prior to 18 September 2023), including inspection records, maintenance records (contractor-involved), complaints, accidents, road authority policy, and meeting minutes on maintenance & other questions.

Files

• Location Images

Request no. 51595. Received: 31/10/2024

North Bridge Refurbishment Project Expenditure and Status

The total expenditure to date on the North Bridge refurbishment project, the current estimated final cost, and the latest expected completion date for the project.

Request no. 51596. Received: 31/10/2024

Removal and Repurposing of Bollards Installed During Pandemic

Details on the bollards installed to increase pedestrian footfall: number removed to date, total removal cost, number repurposed for other projects, and quantity sold to other councils including total revenue from these sales.

Request no. 51597. Received: 31/10/2024

Corstorphine LTN and 'Pocket Places' Funding Details

Information on the Corstorphine LTN project funding: amount covered by the Scottish Government's 'Pocket Places' grant via Sustrans, total applications made by community-led initiatives, funding amounts awarded, and any refusals.

Request no. 51602. Received: 31/10/2024

Confidential Waste Destruction Contract Details

Information regarding the Confidential Waste Destruction Contract. Details required include procurement method, framework name (if applicable), actual contract values & other questions.

Request no. 51603. Received: 31/10/2024

Social Services Workforce Framework

Information concerning the RM6281 framework for social services. Specific inquiries include confirmation of framework usage, current approved suppliers under Lot 4, preferred supplier list details & other questions.

Request no. 51604. Received: 31/10/2024

Updated Statistics on Care-Experienced Young People

Updated statistics regarding care-experienced young people within your local authority. Please provide data from 5 February 2020, covering exclusions from school, use of restraint, independent advocacy services, and breakdown of adoptions.

Request no. 51605. Received: 31/10/2024

Inquiry on Planning Permission for Union Place

Provide details on the planning permission Edinburgh Council considers for Flats at Union Place regarding their use as short-term lets. Clarification on change of use permission and licensing status is requested.

Request no. 51606. Received: 31/10/2024

Average Class-Contact Time of FTE Teachers

Provide the average and maximum weekly class-contact time for full-time equivalent teachers in primary and secondary schools in your local authority for the academic years 2019/20 to 2023/24, excluding headteachers.

Request no. 51631. Received: 12/10/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024

Council’s Register of Declared Interests

I want to know of anything on the Council’s Register of Declared Interests showing any hospitality or gifts received from Robertson Homes, or any other organisation involved in the construction of these buildings, by Council officials.

Files

• Council’s Register of Declared Interests - Response

Request no. 51810. Received: 28/10/2024

Shared Use Routes - Footpaths & Footways

Information on existing Shared Use Routes mileage as of 28/10/2024, including converted pedestrian footways, footpaths, and public rights of way from 01/01/2018 to 18/11/2024. Annual breakdown required for conversions & other questions.

Request no. 51811. Received: 28/10/2024, Resolved: 14/11/2024 11:38:00

N/A

Resolution

Previous requester XLR8 glitch.

Request no. 51812. Received: 28/10/2024

Cycle Routes and Infrastructure Investment

Data on dedicated cycle routes as of 28/10/2024, including new routes established and expenditure on cycling infrastructure and share schemes from 01/01/2018 to 28/10/2024. Annual breakdown required & other questions.

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