- Request no. 51060. Received: 01/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51062. Received: 01/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51063. Received: 01/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51065. Received: 01/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51066. Received: 01/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51067. Received: 01/10/2024
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?
- Request no. 51068. Received: 01/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51069. Received: 01/10/2024
DSDP Intermediate Course for Edinburgh Council taxi
What qualifications the lecturers have?
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51076. Received: 01/10/2024
Copy of Pocket Places Funding Application
Can I have a copy of the application CEC &/or Corstorphine Connections made for funding from 'Pocket Places' funding please?
- Request no. 51079. Received: 01/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51081. Received: 01/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51082. Received: 02/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51083. Received: 02/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51085. Received: 02/10/2024
Repairs History - Pennywell Grove
A detailed list of repairs carried out at Pennywell Grove, log for calls made regarding water leakage & other questions.
- Request no. 51088. Received: 02/10/2024
Gogar Roundabout, Edinburgh - CCTV Footage
Can you please advise whether there is any CCTV on the roundabout that may have captured the accident?
- Request no. 51092. Received: 02/10/2024
Current Entries in the Register of Contaminated Land
Request for details of all current entries in the register of contaminated land.
- Request no. 51094. Received: 02/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51096. Received: 02/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51097. Received: 02/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51100. Received: 02/10/2024
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
- Request no. 51101. Received: 02/10/2024
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?
- Request no. 51102. Received: 02/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51103. Received: 02/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51104. Received: 03/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51111. Received: 03/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51112. Received: 03/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51114. Received: 03/10/2024
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?
- Request no. 51115. Received: 03/10/2024
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?
- Request no. 51116. Received: 03/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51117. Received: 03/10/2024
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.
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51125. Received: 03/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51126. Received: 03/10/2024
Most and Least Energy Efficient Council Buildings
Information on the most energy efficient and the least energy efficient buildings within the council's jurisdiction.
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51131. Received: 04/10/2024
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?
- Request no. 51132. Received: 04/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51133. Received: 04/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51134. Received: 04/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51137. Received: 04/10/2024
Leith Walk Traffic Regulation Orders
A copy of the current Traffic Regulation Orders covering Leith Walk
- Request no. 51138. Received: 04/10/2024
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.
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51146. Received: 04/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51148. Received: 04/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51151. Received: 04/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51153. Received: 05/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51155. Received: 06/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51156. Received: 07/10/2024
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?
- Request no. 51157. Received: 07/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51160. Received: 07/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51161. Received: 07/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51162. Received: 07/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51168. Received: 07/10/2024
Programmes Related to 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Request no. 51175. Received: 07/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51177. Received: 07/10/2024
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.
- 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
Alternative Investment Details and Ongoing Investment Committee Updates
Request for detailed information regarding alternative investments for current year 2024 (Q1 and Q2).
- Request no. 51183. Received: 07/10/2024
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.
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51188. Received: 08/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51190. Received: 08/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51191. Received: 08/10/2024
CCTV Footage - Palmerston Place on 06/10/2024
CCTV footage showing a collision at the Palmerston Place and Chester Street junction.
- Request no. 51193. Received: 09/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51194. Received: 08/10/2024
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.
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51199. Received: 08/10/2024
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
- Request no. 51200. Received: 08/10/2024
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
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.
- Request no. 51202. Received: 08/10/2024
Cryptosporidium Incident
Cryptosporidium at Jacksons, Jedburgh. Please confirm if your investigation is complete and provide details of the findings.
- Request no. 51203. Received: 08/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51205. Received: 08/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51206. Received: 08/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51208. Received: 09/10/2024
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
- Request no. 51209. Received: 09/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51210. Received: 09/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51211. Received: 09/10/2024
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.
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51215. Received: 09/10/2024
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
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
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.
- Request no. 51218. Received: 09/10/2024
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
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
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.
- Request no. 51232. Received: 10/10/2024
Private Hire Operators/Booking office licenses
Could you please provide a list of Private Hire Operators/Booking Offices licensed by your authority.
- Request no. 51233. Received: 10/10/2024
Information on 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.
- Request no. 51239. Received: 10/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51240. Received: 10/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51242. Received: 10/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51244. Received: 10/10/2024
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51256. Received: 11/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51259. Received: 11/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51260. Received: 11/10/2024
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 & other questions.
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
- Request no. 51273. Received: 12/10/2024
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' & other questions.
- Request no. 51274. Received: 10/10/2024
Current Residents [addresses withheld]
Details on arrests, cautions, criminal convictions, penalties, anti-social behaviour reports/orders, and unlawful behaviour (especially towards children and vulnerable adults) involving the residents over the past four years & other questions.
- Request no. 51275. Received: 12/10/2024
Information on Planning Applications for Boswall Road
All records, including emails, letters, minutes, reports, notes, and other communications (e.g. WhatsApp) regarding applications 23/03580/FUL, 24/01396/FUL, 23/03580/VARY, 24/02721/FUL, and 24/03360/CLP & other questions.
- Request no. 51276. Received: 07/10/2024
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?
- Request no. 51278. Received: 13/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51279. Received: 13/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51280. Received: 13/10/2024
Costs Incurred by the Council 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.
- Request no. 51281. Received: 14/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51285. Received: 14/10/2024
Participatory Budgeting Proforma Reports
Participatory budgeting proforma reports submitted to COSLA for the years 2016/17 to 2023/24 & other questions.
- Request no. 51286. Received: 14/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51287. Received: 12/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51289. Received: 14/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51290. Received: 14/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51291. Received: 12/10/2024
CCTV - Milton Road
Inquiring about the availability of CCTV footage related to a motor vehicle collision. The incident occurred at the traffic lights within your jurisdiction and involves our insured client.
- Request no. 51292. Received: 14/10/2024
Non-Domestic Rates Information for St. Thomas, 123 Great Junction Street
Confirmation of the name of the individual or legal entity liable for non-domestic rates at St. Thomas, 123 Great Junction Street, from 13 March 2020 to present & other questions.
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51302. Received: 14/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51307. Received: 15/10/2024
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. Clarifications can be requested if necessary.
- Request no. 51311. Received: 15/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51314. Received: 14/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51315. Received: 15/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51317. Received: 15/10/2024
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).
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51325. Received: 15/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51326. Received: 15/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51327. Received: 15/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51329. Received: 16/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51331. Received: 07/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51332. Received: 16/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51334. Received: 15/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51335. Received: 16/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51336. Received: 16/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51337. Received: 16/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51338. Received: 16/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51340. Received: 16/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51343. Received: 16/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51345. Received: 16/10/2024
Contractual Information and KPIs
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.
- Request no. 51346. Received: 16/10/2024
Illegal Vape Seizures Data
Information on the number of illegal vape units seized by the local authority from the following time periods: 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022, 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023, and 1st January 2024 to the current date.
- Request no. 51354. Received: 17/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51355. Received: 17/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51357. Received: 17/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51358. Received: 17/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51360. Received: 17/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51362. Received: 10/10/2024
Copy of SARA
Provide a copy of your SARA
- 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
Fines for Scottish Government Vehicles Breaching LEZ Since 30/06/24
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.
- Request no. 51371. Received: 17/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51372. Received: 18/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51378. Received: 08/10/2024
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
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.
- Request no. 51380. Received: 18/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51381. Received: 18/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51382. Received: 18/10/2024
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51394. Received: 20/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51395. Received: 21/10/2024
Melville Street / Walker Street works costs
Costs and documentation of the works at Melville Street / Walker Street.
- Request no. 51396. Received: 21/10/2024
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). Why is Davidson Mains Park maintained to a higher standard than Fauldburn? & other questions.
- Request no. 51397. Received: 21/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51400. Received: 17/10/2024
Allied Health Professionals Representation on Integration Joint Board
Details regarding Allied Health Professional (AHP) representation on the Integration Joint Board (IJB), specifically if an AHP is on the board and if they hold voting rights.
- Request no. 51402. Received: 21/10/2024
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?
- 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
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.
- Request no. 51409. Received: 21/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51411. Received: 20/10/2024
Short-Term Let Licence Compliance at Holyrood Road
Why was a short-term let licence issued for this flat at Holyrood Road when a mandatory condition was no longer met? Were Licensing aware of the Certificate of Lawfulness refusal on 1 August 2024? & other questions.
- Request no. 51412. Received: 21/10/2024
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.
- 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. 51422. Received: 22/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51426. Received: 22/10/2024
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.
- 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
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?
- Request no. 51432. Received: 23/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51433. Received: 23/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51435. Received: 23/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51436. Received: 23/10/2024
Current Workforce Numbers in Housing Operations
What is the current workforce number of employees within the Housing Property Service department within PLACE
- Request no. 51437. Received: 23/10/2024
Environmental Review Request for Site
Ramboll seeks environmental information regarding the referenced site for inspection under Contaminated Land Strategy, contamination issues, landfills, radon, nuisance issues, private water supplies & other questions.
- Request no. 51444. Received: 23/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51446. Received: 23/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51448. Received: 23/10/2024
Communication Records Between Council and Scottish Government on Teacher Numbers
All communications and materials between your council and the Scottish Government regarding teacher numbers, recruitment, and teaching post availability from August 2024 to the present & other questions.
- Request no. 51450. Received: 23/10/2024
Communication between Council and Scottish Government on Teacher Numbers
All communications and materials between your council and the Scottish Government regarding teacher numbers, recruitment, and teaching post availability from August 2024 to the present & other questions.
- Request no. 51452. Received: 23/10/2024
Information on 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.
- 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
Information on Teacher 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
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.
- Request no. 51460. Received: 23/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51461. Received: 23/10/2024
Data on Probationary Teachers
Information on 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
Official Data on Class Sizes
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
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.
- Request no. 51472. Received: 24/10/2024
Data on 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.
- Request no. 51474. Received: 24/10/2024
Environmental Review Request for Contaminated Land and Site Information
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.
- 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
Temporary Workers Hired Through Agencies
Temporary workers hired through work agencies contract, terms and conditions - Contract between CEC and Pertemps
- Request no. 51477. Received: 24/10/2024
Environmental Review Request for Sainsbury's Site, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh
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
- Request no. 51478. Received: 24/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51481. Received: 24/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51482. Received: 24/10/2024
Street Works Opening Notices for Saville Terrace, Edinburgh
All opening notices for street works at Saville Terrace, Edinburgh including details of any licence holders, covering as far back as possible.
- Request no. 51483. Received: 24/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51484. Received: 25/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51491. Received: 25/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51493. Received: 25/10/2024
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.
- Request no. 51496. Received: 25/10/2024
MTIS Pilot Area Flats Sold & Invoiced Details by Tenure Type
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.
- 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
Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, and Internal Notes 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.