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Request no. 48499. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 31/05/2024

Pothole - Milton Link

Inspection report 1/1/23 to 20/5/24.

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Request no. 48500. Received: 01/05/2024

Gas and Electricity Contracts

Please provide the latest updates of the expired EDF contract; Please share the NHH, HH, Gas and Specialist Gas/Liquid meter points of Energy Management; Please share contact details of the contract manager.

Request no. 48509. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 30/05/2024 08:32:00

List of Operational Issues (Finance Team)

I am interested in gaining insight into the operational challenges faced by the council finance team in years: 2023/24; 2024/25 (ytd) and expected to come up (if you are aware) from April 2025-March 2028; & details

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Request no. 48511. Received: 01/05/2024

Lanark Road and Lanark Road West

In the past five financial years: On Lanark Road and Lanark Road West the number hours of road works; number of days of road works; number of days without road works? Total 5 questions.

Request no. 48512. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 30/05/2024 08:44:00

Redesign of Glass Bins

Provide all the information associated: why there is a necessity for redesign; what approach was to be best adopted to resolve the issue identified; the original assessments for both environmental and community/personal impact of these 'glass bins'.

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Request no. 48514. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 31/05/2024

Council House Bidding

How many households who have Gold Priority at present, May 2024, can bid for a two-bedroom property; and same question for Silver Priority; Total 4 questions

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Request no. 48528. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 03/05/2024

Total spend on Foreign Language Translation services

Please provide the total amount spent on translation, interpretation and language services (excluding Scots and Scottish Gaelic) in all areas of council competence for financial years 21/22, 22/23.

Resolution

The information you have requested was provided in response to a previous request under reference 47461

Request no. 48529. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Council Estate portfolio

Request for information on the Council's estate portfolio and the extent of completion of fire risk appraisal of the external wall system; Total 3 questions & details.

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Request no. 48530. Received: 01/05/2024

Children in Care Who Re-entered Care

5 questions incl: Total number of children currently in care; Percentage of the children currently in care who have re-entered care after reunification with their birth parent(s) and/or guardian. Similar for adoptions.

Request no. 48532. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 30/05/2024 09:35:00

Parking Operations Complaint - TRO/22/16

I should like a copy of the report given to the committee on this subject mentioned in the minutes, together with any request and response from the Fire Brigade.

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Request no. 48537. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 31/05/2024

Priority Flood Prevention Schemes

In 2015 SEPA outlined 42 priority flood prevention schemes and Edinburgh city had one. Could you please update me on the proposed start date for it, the actual start date of it, and when it was or will be finished.

Resolution

The Edinburgh scheme outlined in the 42 priority schemes was the Water of Leith Phase 2. At that time the proposed start for the scheme was autumn 2015, the actual start date was July 2016, and the scheme was completed in January 2018.

Request no. 48538. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 31/05/2024 14:49:00

Social Housing Evictions

How many social housing tenants in total were evicted from your properties between 06/09/2022 and 31/03/2024, i.e. over the course of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022? Reasons for evictions.

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Request no. 48539. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Pavements - Injury Claims

The number of claims from people over the last five years due to injuries from pavements (such as uneven or dangerous pavements).

Resolution

Using the dates, 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2024 (5 Years), we have 328 claims resulting from trips/falls on pavements.

Request no. 48542. Received: 01/05/2024, Resolved: 31/05/2024

Any refuse/recycling bin hubs

To request the overall number and breakdown of any refuse/recycling bin hubs that have had its/their initial or intended location moved in each of the last twelve (12) months within the Ward 10 area and other information.

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Request no. 48543. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

The Balmoral Hotel

We request documentation for a period at 1st Sept 2022 to 31st July 2023 for the relevant stretch of the footway: records of inspection; maintenance records; records of complaints; records of accidents etc.

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Request no. 48553. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Bus Gates in Edinburgh

Please provide a list of all the bus gates in the Edinburgh Council Area which have enforcement cameras and for each of these bus gates can you provide all information.

Resolution

There are no designated bus gates in operation anywhere in Edinburgh, but there are a number of bus lanes that create restrictions that are similar to the way that bus gates operate.

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Request no. 48555. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Proposed Lauriston Castle Trust Petition

During a CEC meeting on 31/08/2023 reference under the heading “Lauriston Castle Trust - referral from the Finance and Resources Committee was made; Please provide a full copy of the report, redacted where necessary.

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Request no. 48557. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Lauriston Castle Trust Discussions

The Finance & Resources Committee have been discussing Lauriston Castle Trust leading up to a report presented to the full council & approved on 31 August 2023; Please provide all information that was discussed by the Finance & Resources Committee.

Request no. 48558. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Lauriston Castle Trust - Consultations & Responses

Re. the intended petition to close Lauriston Castle Trust and transfer all assets to CEC; Pls provide copies of all consultations entered into with the Beneficiaries (everyone living in Scotland) of Lauriston Castle Trust and responses.

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Request no. 48559. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 07/05/2024

TRO/22/16- Bell's Mills

How many representations did the Council receive in response to its published plans under the proposed traffic order? Please could I be provided with a copy of the report and a plan showing the currently proposed parking bays?

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Request no. 48563. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 22/05/2024

CCTV Footage - at junction of Baillee Terr and Duddingston Park S

We are requesting a copy of CCTV footage from 26/04/2024 at 2pm re. a motor vehicle incident.

Resolution

The Council’s CCTV team has reviewed the Council’s cameras in the area for the period 13:30hrs to 14:30hrs on the day specified but nothing of the incident described was captured.

Request no. 48564. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 31/05/2024

Transracial Adoption

Please provide information relating to the percentage of white children in care placed for adoption in the financial year 2023/24 and all other information requested.

Resolution

See request 48259

Request no. 48565. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Pothole Complaints

What roads in Edinburgh have the most pothole complaints. Which postcodes in Edinburgh have the most pothole complaints.

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Request no. 48566. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Roads/Postcodes with highest number of potholes

What roads in Edinburgh have the highest number of potholes. Which postcodes in Edinburgh have the highest number of potholes.

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Request no. 48567. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Highest Cost of potholes to be fixed

What roads in Edinburgh have the highest cost of potholes needing fixed. Which postcodes in Edinburgh have the highest cost of potholes needing fixed.

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested as it is not held by the Council. We cannot filter the costs by street or postcode.

Request no. 48568. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Empty Retail Units

Please provide information on the number of registered retail units in Edinburgh , the number of vacant retail units in Edinburgh and the different levels of business rates charged across the city.

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Request no. 48569. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 07/06/2024

Edinburgh Retail Units - Business Rates & Empty Units

What data the council holds on the number of retail units in Edinburgh, what business rates are paid and how many retail units are empty.

Resolution

The total number of Shops and Retail Warehouses in Edinburgh is 3646.
Please also refer to our response to request under 48568.

Request no. 48570. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Black Cabs Double Parking in East Market Street

I’d like to know the number of taxi drivers (black cabs) who have been invited to attend an interview with the Licensing Enforcement officer for double parking in East Market Street, Edinburgh, in the last 6 months.

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Request no. 48571. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Communal Bin Hub Complaints

How many complaints have been received about the communal bin hubs installed throughout the city?

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Request no. 48572. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Lauriston Castle Trust - Communications

City of Edinburgh have indicated that they wish to close the Lauriston Castle Trust and transfer all assets to the CEC. Please provide copies of all communications in relation to this.

Resolution

I can confirm that we hold some information within scope of the request, however we unable to disclose it on this occasion as section 36(1) Legal Privilege applies.

Request no. 48573. Received: 03/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

LGBT Youth Scotland Funding

What funding have you provided to LGBT Youth Scotland over the last three years, and what were the objectives set for this funding?

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Request no. 48576. Received: 03/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

Council Vehicles on Footpaths

I would like a copy of all risk assessments carried out re. driving council vehicles on footpaths, esp. those in close proximity to primary schools at the start and end of the school day. Of particular concern are vehicles emptying litter bins.

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Request no. 48578. Received: 03/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

Catchment and Non-Catchment Waiting List for S1 Admissions Aug 2024

Total 9 questions including: What is the total number of Initial Catchment Pupils for 2024 S1 Admissions per school that are offered guaranteed S1 allocations based on feeder school allocation and movement to catchment area before Dec 2023?

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Request no. 48579. Received: 02/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

AAA Coaches Contract

I want a copy of your contract with AAA Coaches.

Resolution

Contract withheld under Section 33(1)(b) - Commercial interests and the economy.

Request no. 48580. Received: 03/05/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)

We would like to formally request information relating ELC Funding and also Care Inspectorate Inspection within CEC and general budget queries. 12 questions.

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Request no. 48582. Received: 03/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

Appeal Committee Decision - Nether Currie Primary School

What is the number of non-catchment requests granted at Nether Currie Primary (NCP) after the Appeal Committee hearings on the 1st May? Has a waiting list been created for NCP? What is the criteria to allocate priority in the waiting list?

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Request no. 48583. Received: 03/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

Dog breeding licences

Total 3 questions including: How many dog breeding businesses does your local authority currently licence; & details

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Request no. 48584. Received: 03/05/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024

Kirkliston Primary School

Copies of all correspondence and minutes of meetings relating to the school crossing arrangements for Kirkliston Primary School at the junction Stirling Road and Allen Park between January 2024 and 1 May 2024.

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Request no. 48585. Received: 03/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

Pikes Pool Park

Copies of all correspondence and minutes of meetings relating to the flooding issues identified in the Pikes Pool Park which forms part of the local safe routes to school network. Dates between 1 January 2024 and 1 May 2024.

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Request no. 48590. Received: 04/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

Potholes

How many repairs were made to potholes at the roundabout where the traffic from Edinburgh Airport leaves Eastfield Road in the direction of the A8 Glasgow road Westbound during January and February of 2024 and on which dates

Resolution

We have two records of repairs in the approximate position: 55 degrees 56’09.15 N. 3 degrees 21’33.16 W8 (55°56'09.2'N 3°21'33.2'W):

17/01/2024

25/01/2024

Request no. 48592. Received: 04/05/2024, Resolved: 14/06/2024

Blue Badge Holders

Please let me know the current number of blue badge holders in Edinburgh.

Resolution

Cancelled.

Request no. 48595. Received: 05/05/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024

Trams - Crewe Toll to Roseburn

I'd like information on the most recent consideration of trams in terms of value for money (including whole life carbon emissions), compared with electric buses.

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Request no. 48609. Received: 06/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

Bonnington Mains Quarry

In support of Section 42 Application 24/01146/FUL, Document 24_01146_FUL-BLAST_METHOD_STATEMENT (Unique Document ID 6282128) states that it was produced at the request of the Council. Request for sight of the records of the above consultations.

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Request no. 48614. Received: 06/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

Parking/Traffic Control Measures

Request for a list of all roads/streets on which yellow lines or other parking/traffic control measures have been introduced since Jan 2024 on an emergency basis - the powers of which are set out in your Report on the Pavement Parking Ban (Sept 2022)

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Council has provided no yellow lines or other parking/traffic control measures using powers granted under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019.

Request no. 48615. Received: 05/05/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024

Section 114

Whether the council has considered submitting a section 114 since 2021 and whether the council thinks it will submit one in the next three years (until financial year finishing 2027).

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received

Request no. 48617. Received: 06/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

Lauriston Castle Survey

Please provide a copy of the Lauriston Castle 2022 building fabric report?

Resolution

Survey report withheld under Regulation 10(4)(e) – Internal communications.

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Request no. 48620. Received: 07/05/2024, Resolved: 05/06/2024

South Edinburgh SfP Summary Results March 2024

Which company collected the data? What was the cost involved? Request sight of the raw data for 'S5 Mar-24' only - Greenbank Ter/ Comiston Rd/ Braidburn Ter junction

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Request no. 48623. Received: 07/05/2024, Resolved: 27/06/2024

Social Workers and Senior Social Workers

How many social workers & senior social workers are employed, split by team; How many vacancies are there for this group by year 2018 - 2024; The number and/or proportion of vacancies for this group unfilled 2018 - 2024; What are their pay grades.

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Request no. 48630. Received: 07/05/2024, Resolved: 05/06/2024

CCTV Footage - Drum Street

Request for CCTV footage of a road traffic accident on Drum Street on 28 March 2024 at approximately 7.45am. The accident happened at the crossroads just passed Lidl supermarket.

Resolution

The Public Space CCTV Section retains data for a period of 31 days, after which it is irrevocably deleted. I am afraid your request falls outwith this retention period and consequently we will be unable to provide any data.

Request no. 48633. Received: 07/05/2024, Resolved: 05/06/2024

Ferry Road

Inspection and Maintenance Records of the referenced road for the 12 months prior to 13 Feb 2024; Any Inspection and Maintenance Records of the referenced Pothole 101002300757; & details

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Request no. 48635. Received: 07/05/2024, Resolved: 05/06/2024

Ravelston Dykes - Inspection Records

Please provide us with inspection records for Ravelston Dykes, Edinburgh, for 18 months prior to 24 April 2024.

Resolution

Please find the information attached.

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Request no. 48636. Received: 07/05/2024, Resolved: 07/06/2024

Food Allergy Training

How many food allergy training courses have been run for school staff in each of the past 5 years; How many and how much has been spent on food allergy public awareness campaigns in each of the past 5 years?

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Request no. 48639. Received: 07/05/2024, Resolved: 05/06/2024

Gaelic Medium Education Funding

Re. Funding bids made to the Scottish Government - from 2018 to present: how much was bid for; what reasons were given; the resulting funding from these bids; any conditions attached to awarded funding.

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Request no. 48640. Received: 07/05/2024, Resolved: 05/06/2024

Royal Park Place and Clockmill Lane - Parking Tickets

How many parking tickets have been issued in Royal Park Place and Clockmill Lane since the introduction of the new parking zones and double yellow lines. I think that date is 4th September 2023.

Resolution

From 04/09/2023 to 13/05/2024, there has been a total of 9 PCNs issued on Clockmill Lane, along with 243 street visits.

On Royal Park Place, there has been a total of 3 PCNs issued, with 295 street visits.

Request no. 48642. Received: 07/05/2024, Resolved: 05/06/2024

Domestic Wood Burning

Total 11 questions from Communities Against Wood Smoke including: How many domestic wood-burning stove installations are there in your Council area; & more

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Request no. 48643. Received: 08/05/2024, Resolved: 06/06/2024

Breedon Trading Ltd or Brewster Brothers of Pumpherston

Request for full details of any gifts or hospitality declared as received in the last eight years from either Breedon Trading Limited or Brewster Brothers of Pumpherston by (refer to list).

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Request no. 48645. Received: 08/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024 16:38:00

Complaints made against Edinburgh Children's Services

For the years 2022 & 2023 how many complaints were raised against Edinburgh's Children’s Services (Social Work)? Of these complaints, how many were completely upheld; how many were partially upheld; how many were rejected in their entirety; & more

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Request no. 48647. Received: 08/05/2024

Gas Call Services

Request for all communications from City of Edinburgh Council to Gas Call Services re. safety recall of Ideal Boilers. How many Ideal Boilers were put into CEC homes in Oct/ Nov 2022; and more

Request no. 48649. Received: 08/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Finance, HR and Payroll Systems

Total five questions regarding the council's finance, HR and payroll systems.

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Request no. 48652. Received: 08/05/2024, Resolved: 06/06/2024

Primary and Secondary Teacher Absences

In each of the past 3 years: How many days of absence have been recorded for each of the above due to mental health issues; What is the longest period of absence recorded for each of the above due to mental health issues.

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Request no. 48659. Received: 08/05/2024, Resolved: 06/06/2024

Mobile Phone Bans in Schools

The number of schools (primary and high schools) in the local authority. The number of schools (primary and high schools) in the local authority that have banned the use of mobile phones for pupils.

Resolution

We currently have 91 Primary Schools, 23 Secondary Schools and 10 Special Schools.
Please refer to the attached document which provides the responses and comments received from each of our schools.

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Request no. 48660. Received: 08/05/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Looked After Children (LAC)

Total 4 questions including: Please provide the numbers of LACs living in independent living placements broken down by year from 2014 to the most recent statistics possible, ideally present day; & details

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 48663. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 07/06/2024

Sublets of council-owned properties

The current number of active investigations into suspected illegal sublets of council-owned properties.

Resolution

We currently have 15 residential properties being investigated as suspected illegal sublets.
We not aware of any illegal sub lets within the Council’ commercial property estate therefore no investigations are ongoing.

Request no. 48665. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 07/06/2024

Inter authority borrowing/lending

Six questions relating to the borrowing and investment live table, as of 31 December 2023 (Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/live-tables-on-local-government-finance)

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Request no. 48670. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 06/06/2024

Funding Shortfall

Total 4 questions in relation to the scale of the funding challenge that local councils are facing in the medium-term future including: What is your current predicted funding gap by the end of the financial year 2025/26

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Request no. 48672. Received: 08/05/2024, Resolved: 06/06/2024

Clifton Road, EH53 0PN

A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy. A copy of the road repair history for that road over the past year. Again, please send me the full road repair history.

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Request no. 48682. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 07/06/2024

Ocean Drive, Edinburgh

We would be most grateful to know if this accident was reported to Edinburgh City Council and if the council investigated the accident.

Resolution

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

Request no. 48683. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 06/06/2024

CCTV at the Ingliston Park & Ride

On Tuesday 30th April at approximately 2.30pm. I wonder if there's any possibility of seeing footage for that time.

Resolution

CCTV Footage provided.

Request no. 48686. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 14/06/2024

Service Users with Physical Disabilities and Long Term Conditions

Total 6 questions relating to care packages and types of provision provided.

Resolution

EHSCP have generic care management teams and the data we hold is not split into the teams referenced to allow us to be confident in extracting information only on people with physical disabilities and long term conditions that is held by those teams.

Request no. 48688. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 17/06/2024

Recruitment Agency Spend

Total 5 questions regarding recruitment agency spend on Social Workers and Occupational Therapists from April 2023 – present.

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Request no. 48689. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 06/06/2024

Crichton House, 4 Crichton Close, EH8 8DT

Please confirm the status of the site with regards to Part IIA and whether there are any known contamination issues at the site - 23/02908/FUL refers.

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Request no. 48690. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 07/06/2024

Trialling of speed-responsive traffic lights

The report on the above was supposed to be made to TEC in Feb 2024, but I can find no mention of it in the minutes. Pls provide a copy of all studies into speed-responsive lights that have been made by CEC and any associated correspondence & reports

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Request no. 48692. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024 07:53:00

Bin Hubs

How many times has Edinburgh Council been contacted in regards to bin hubs in each year since their introduction in late 2021?

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Request no. 48695. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

School Catchments

Please advise the % of successful out of catchment requests for Trinity Primary & Wardie Primary over last few years; % of pupils attending Holy Cross Primary that are not baptised; % of applications to Holy Cross Primary that are not successful.

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Request no. 48701. Received: 10/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Housing Revenue Account [HRA]

How much money has the Housing Revenue Account [HRA] given to Police Scotland to cover patrol etc costs of their housing schemes across the city in the following years- 2022/2023 and 2023/2024?

Resolution

No payments have been made to Police Scotland through the HRA.

Request no. 48702. Received: 10/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

New Builds purchased by City of Edinburgh Council

What cost and how many houses in S Queensferry have been purchased both to date and foreseeable future; Also, is housing being prioritised for immigrants over local people; & details

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Request no. 48704. Received: 10/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024

CCTV footage - M8, Hermiston Gait roundabout

We request CCTV footage of an accident which occurred on M8, Hermiston Gait roundabout on 20 April 2024 at approximately 8.30am.

Resolution

We have reviewed our cameras in the area from 08:00hrs to 09:00hrs on the day specified but nothing of the incident described was captured and consequently we will be unable to provide any data.

Request no. 48708. Received: 07/05/2024, Resolved: 05/06/2024

20 West Register Street, EH2 2AA

Has the site been identified for inspection or further review under the Council's Contaminated Land Strategy; Total 7 questions

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Request no. 48709. Received: 10/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Landlord Register

I request a full copy of the landlord register, including private landlords, number of properties owned and date of registration; & details

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Request no. 48710. Received: 10/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Marketing & Finance

Total 3 questions including: Does the council have a contract with an external party for out of home advertising? For example, on bus shelters and street furniture; & details

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Request no. 48711. Received: 10/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Environmental Health - M&S

Request for information about an investigation of food safety.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached correspondence which represents all of the recorded information in relation to this investigation.

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Request no. 48712. Received: 10/05/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

Text messaging by local authorities

Total 6 questions incl: - Do you commission a 3rd party provider to provide a service which allows you to contact residents via text message? What is the total number of text messages sent to residents per year using this service; & more

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 48713. Received: 10/05/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

PSED Compliance at Kaimes School, Edinburgh

Total 6 questions re. City of Edinburgh Council’s implementation of Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in relation to its teaching of gender ideology at the above school.

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Request no. 48714. Received: 10/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

City of Edinburgh Libraries

The number of libraries in the city of Edinburgh, every year from 2010-2023.

Resolution

The number of public libraries every year from 2010-2023 is 28. Temporary closures have taken place due to Covid and the use of libraries as Covid testing centres, reopening in May 2022.

Request no. 48716. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Newington Cemetery

Total 9 questions including: For the time period May 2019 to now, please provide: The management plan for Newington Cemetery: funding; maintenance; complaints & more.

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Request no. 48717. Received: 11/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Carlton Hill - Cross & Tower

Can you please provide all costs related to the historical cross on top of Carlton Hill removal and all plans associated with the tower repair.

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Request no. 48720. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

City of Edinburgh Council Owned Roads

Request a list of the roads within your area that the City of Edinburgh Council owns; Also, could you provide me with deeds to the owned roads? If you do not hold the deeds, please inform me where I can view or retain a copy of them.

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Request no. 48723. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Refuse/Recycling Hubs - Ward 10

How were the locations of the refuse/recycling hubs in Ward 10 decided upon; & other details

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Request no. 48724. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Library Service Budgets

Total budget allocated to library service for the current financial year. Budget for the current financial year for the Library service allocated for the purchase of new books; and same questions for the previous financial year.

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Request no. 48729. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Edinburgh City Councillors

Pls provide the current number of Councillors who are being pursued for non-payment of council tax (& their names); and same data for the past ten years if available – broken down by year, and anonymised if necessary.

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Request no. 48730. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Candidates for the Chief Executive Role

Please provide a list of candidates interviewed for the role of chief executive to replace Andrew Kerr, and if possible which stage of the process they reached and reasons why they were not picked for the role

Resolution

Six candidates were interviewed for the role of Chief Executive.

Further information will not be provided as I consider this to be personal data.

Request no. 48731. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Edinburgh Schools - Teacher Surplus

No. of schools currently have a teacher surplus and provide total no. affected and no. of teachers across each school; breakdown of no by each affected school; and other questions

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Request no. 48732. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Anchorfield

The total billed to residents of Anchorfield for make-safe works carried out by or on behalf of CEC following the evacuation in January - provide a breakdown of these costs; and same question for scaffolding; & more

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Request no. 48735. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Test Purchasing Vapes

No. of instances test purchasing vapes were carried out to combat underage sales of vaping products; no. which resulted in sale to underage individuals and other questions - date for annual periods spanning last 5 years.

Files

Request no. 48738. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Agency Usage - Care Services

Breakdown of agency usage for complex care, care at home services and domiciliary care by amount of shifts booked by each agency including spend from 1 January 2024 to 1 May 2024

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received

Request no. 48740. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 16/05/2024

Bin Hubs

Total 5 questions incl: Details of any City of Edinburgh Council’s testing and safety data associated how the camber of the road surface might affect the tipping point, safety, handling, or security of a bin in any hub/pod.

Resolution

Cancelled. Duplicate of 48723

Request no. 48742. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

(TRO) Traffic Regulation Order for Parking - Comiston Terrace Edinburgh

Request a copy of the (TRO) for the permit parking. I am specifically looking for the measured descriptions of each of the enforceable parking areas on this street that would be part of this order and a copy of the associated layout plan.

Files

Request no. 48743. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

City of Edinburgh Council Investments in 2023

Total 13 questions including: Names of all limited partnerships (e.g. private equity, real estate, hedge fund, infrastructure and timber funds) your institution owns; & more

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Request no. 48744. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

CEC Involvement in Global Healthcare Recruitment

We are keen to understand your recruitment strategies re. in international healthcare recruitment campaigns and any forthcoming tenders in this domain; Total 3 questions

Resolution

The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are not undertaking any international healthcare recruitment campaigns.

Request no. 48745. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Prevention of Damage by Pest Act 1949

Please provide these details regarding notices/Orders made by CEC: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13th May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 13th May 2024; & more

Files

Request no. 48746. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Flood Risk Management Legislation

Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and The Flood Risk Management (Flood Protection Schemes, Potentially Vulnerable Areas and Local Plan Districts) (Scotland) Regulations 2010. As at 13/05/24.

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Request no. 48747. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Housing (Scotland) Act 2006: Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 30, 33, 35, 36, 37, 40, 42, 50 and 146

Pls provide details of notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been complied with & have monies owed to CEC as at 13 May 2024; & more

Resolution

No such Notices or Orders remain extant, have been complied with and have monies owed, have invoices pending or have been made as at 13/05/2024 or between 04/12/2023 and 13/05/2024.

Request no. 48748. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Housing (Scotland) Act 1987: Sections 88, 89, 90, 91, 108, 114, 115, 157, 160, 161, 162, 166, 167, 169, 178 and 184

Pls provide details in regards to notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: -Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 -Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 13 May 2024

Resolution

We have checked with Housing, Building Standards and Planning who all confirm that they hold no information which would meet any of the items requested.

Request no. 48749. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Building (Scotland) Act 2003: Sections 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30

Pls provide details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: -Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 -Notices or Orders that have been complied with & have monies owed to CEC as at 13 May 2024; & more

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Request no. 48750. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Environmental Protection Act 1990

Pls provide details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 13 May 2024

Files

Request no. 48751. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 & Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006

Pls provide details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 13 May 2024; & more

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Request no. 48752. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982: Sections 87, 90, 92, 95 & 96

Pls provide us details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 13 May 2024; & more

Resolution

We hold no information which would meet any of the points requested.

Request no. 48753. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013 - Section 8

Pls provide details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 13 May 2024; & more

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Request no. 48754. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997: Sections 3, 4, 28, 34, 41a, 41f, 42, 43, 49 & 50

Pls provide details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 13 May 2024; & more

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Request no. 48755. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Food Safety Act 1990: Sections 10, 11 and 12

Pls provide us details re notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been served by CEC between 4 December 2023 to 13 May 2024

Resolution

No Notices or Orders remain extant or have been served under the Food Safety Act 1990 within the timeframe of the request.

Request no. 48756. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 - Section 1

Please provide information held by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Orders served between 4 December 2023 to 13 May 2024 - Orders confirmed between 4 December 2023 to 13 May 2024; & more

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Request no. 48757. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006: Regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9

Pls provide details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been served by CEC between 4 December 2023 to 13 May 2024; & more

Files

Request no. 48758. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Health & Safety at Work Act etc. 1974: Sections 21 and 22

Please provide details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been served by CEC between 4 December 2023 to 13 May 2024; & more

Files

Request no. 48759. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997: Sections 194, 202, 203, 206, 207 and 208

Pls provide details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - All Orders made by CEC from 4th December 2023 to 13th May 2024 under the legislation listed above; & details

Resolution

One Traffic Order has been made under the Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 – Section 207, during the period quoted (4th December 2023 to 13th May 2024):

PO/23/11 – A copy of the Order is attached.

Files

Request no. 48760. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Ravelrig Quarry

I would like correspondence between Tarmac Ltd and Cllr Neil Gardiner in regards Ravelrig Quarry.

Resolution

Councillor Gardiner has had no direct contact with the operator of the quarry.

Request no. 48762. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Regulations 1984: Sections 14 and 24

Pls provide details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 13 May 2024 - Notices or Orders that have been complied with and have monies owed to CEC as at 13 May 2024; & more

Files

Request no. 48763. Received: 13/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Roads (Scotland) Act 1984: Sections 12, 68, 69, 70, 71, 71, 73, 74, 104, 105, 106, 107 & 108

Pls provide details re. notices/Orders made by CEC under the legislation listed above: - All Orders made by CEC from 4 December 2023 to 13 May 2024 under the legislation listed above; & details

Resolution

No Traffic Orders have been made under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984: Section 12, Section 68, Section 69, Section 70, Section 71, Section 72, Section 73, Section 74, Section 104, Section 105, Section 106, Section 107 or Section 108, in this period.

Request no. 48764. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Road Safety Issues

How high collision rate need to be for Council to take action on road safety issues (refers to letter and quotes from it re these being targeted at priority locations etc) and explain how these are chosen and other questions

Files

Request no. 48765. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Parking Tickets Issued in Pay and Display Bays

Number of tickets issues last month verses this time last year; if this has increased and why; how many successful challenges have there been for residents in this category and what percentage; and other questions

Files

Request no. 48768. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Schools in Scotland Catering to Students Aged 11 and Above

For each school, name of school, type of school, full address, contact number/email address, website, pupil enrolment numbers, min age and max age, percentage eligible for free meals and other questions

Files

Request no. 48769. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 14/06/2024

Homelessness Resettlement

How many times homeless households been sent to England to source temporary accommodation in last 12 months including no of people moved, reasons, how they got to location, where location was and other questions

Files

Request no. 48770. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

CCTV Footage - Edinburgh Taxi Examination Centre

Request for access to cameras between 9.30-10.40 when car being tested.

Resolution

The CCTV system is not operating on the Murryburn site, so there is no CCTV footage saved on the date in question.

Request no. 48771. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 22/05/2024

Council Tax and Water Charges - Edinburgh Council

Does Edinburgh Council pay any Council Tax and water charges on their empty houses and flats.

Resolution

The Council is liable for Council Tax and water charges for their em. pty properties

Request no. 48772. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

International Recruitment 2023/2024

Over last financial year, no Social Workers, Allied Health Professionals (Occupational Therapist, Psychologist etc), nurses, support workers, carers recruited internationally; no recruited via an agency;and other questions

Resolution

The Council does not undertake international recruitment via an agency.

Request no. 48773. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 16:09:00

Transfer of Charitable Trust Funds to the Finance and Resources Committee

Provide full copy of delegated responsibilities and approval by full council in 2012 of the transfer of the charitable trusts funds to the Finance and Resources Committee and, if any changes since 2012, please provide these.

Files

Request no. 48774. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 16:17:00

Charitable Trust Funds (1975 or Later) to the Pensions and Trusts Committee

Provide full copy of delegated responsibilities and approval by the full council of the charitable trusts funds (1975? or later) to the Pensions and Trusts Committee. If there were any changes since 1975, please provide these.

Files

Request no. 48775. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 16:05:00

Nomination of Councillors to Act as Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust

Provide full copy of nominations (1 in 1975/1 in 1995) by Council of sufficient no of cllrs to act as trustees of Lauriston Castle Trust - mandatory requirement under S223 Local Authority (S) Act 1973 and S16 Local Government etc (S) Act 1994

Files

Request no. 48776. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 20/05/2024

Information Governance Strategy

Request a copy of your Information Governance Strategy and any previous ones from the last 5 financial years; If there is no Strategy in place, can you clarify what are your organisations key priorities in Information Governance?

Resolution

Cancelled. This is being dealt with direct.

Request no. 48777. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

Social Care OT Waiting List

Several questions regarding the Social Care OT waiting list status and the OT assessment service.

Files

Request no. 48779. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 26/07/2024

Local Authority Children’s Services

Total 17 questions including: The rate of Children in Need per 1000, in your area on 31st March for the preceding five years: 2022/23, 2021/22, 2020/21, 2019/20, 2018/19; & more

Files

Request no. 48780. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Climate Action Plan - Council employee representation

Do you have any policies, procedures or agreements that enable employee representative bodies to influence the development and delivery of your Climate Action Plan? If so, please share details of these policies, procedures or agreements; & more

Files

Request no. 48781. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Environmental Assessment - 1-2 Lochside Way, Edinburgh Park, EH12 9DT

Re. an environmental assessment of the above site. Is the information you provided last year re 'Contaminated Land' still up-to-date?

Files

Request no. 48782. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 18/06/2024

Missing Shares application - Ref. No. 24/01233

Total 5 questions incl: How many members constituted the “panel who considered the “missing shares application ref no 24/01233 under s.50 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and on what date that panel sat on this matter.

Files

Request no. 48785. Received: 14/05/2024, Resolved: 14/06/2024

Traffic flow restriction North Charlotte St

Total 7 questions incl: Why was it removed from the CCWEL scheme when it appears in the Roads Safety Audit (RSA)? I note you cited “programme reasons; please expand and advise what these “programme reasons were.

Files

Request no. 48789. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024

Redford Road, Colinton

Request full road maintenance policy and a copy of the road repair history for the past year with all safety inspections between 25/10/2023 to 25/12/2023.

Files

Request no. 48790. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 10:42:00

Lime Trees behind Newmills Grove, Balerno

Inspection & testing records for the trees from 2021 to date; details of inspection & maintenance regimes for the trees; details of any planned works to the trees, incl the nature and extent of any works, timescales for completion & their priority.

Files

Request no. 48791. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024

Edinburgh Council Schools

1. The maximum number of spaces in each year group in each school 2. The number of children in each year group in each school 3. The number of children on a waiting list to join the school in each year group

Files

Request no. 48792. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 10:50:00

Grounds Maintenance - Princes St Gardens near the Scott Monument

For 2018, 2023, 2024: Is grounds maintenance undertaken in-house or contracted out; Who is responsible for managing in-house grounds maintenance teams or contractors and their contact details; What is the annual grounds maintenance budget; & more

Files

Request no. 48796. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024

Geissler Drive Parking Issues

Illegal parking in Geissler Drive, Leith

Resolution

There is no Traffic Regulation Order for parking restrictions in Geissler Drive, therefore there will be no regular visits by Parking Attendants. Visits might be made to address pavement parking issues if we receive complaints.

Request no. 48797. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024 11:24:00

Lauriston Castle Trust - F&R communications/documents

Pls provide copies of all Finance and Resources communications/documents specifically re. the Lauriston Castle Trust out with those mentioned in the F&R committee meeting minutes and published accounts/audits from 2012. Redacted where appropriate.

Files

Request no. 48798. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024

Council Tax Debts

Total 5 questions including: Has your local authority employed debt collection agencies to collect unpaid council tax debts or business rates over the last five years; & more

Files

Request no. 48799. Received: 09/05/2024, Resolved: 06/06/2024

Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh

In response to question 5 - please provide information detailing the resurfacing works carried out to the cycle path on 26 February 2024 which took place over 5 nights at Haymarket Station; & more

Files

Request no. 48801. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 15:20:00

CSP (Co-ordinated Support Plans) applications

How many CSP applications were made from the period of 2018-2024? How many CSP applications were approved from the period of 2018-2024? (if possible list amounts by year in both cases)

Files

Request no. 48802. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024

Secondary School Children - Suspensions/Exclusions

How many secondary children were suspended from school in 2018-2024? How many secondary children were excluded from school in 2018-2024? (if possible list suspensions/exclusions by year).

Files

Request no. 48803. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024

Children with Additional Support Needs (ASNs)

How many children do you have in secondary schools with ASNs during 2018-2024? How many children do you have in primary schools with ASNs during 2018-2024? (please list by year if possible in both cases)

Files

Request no. 48804. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 14/06/2024 16:15:00

Bullying in Secondary Schools

How many children reported to schools that they were being bullied from 2018-2024? How many children were suspended, excluded or faced disciplinary action due to bullying other children from 2018-2024?; & details

Files

Request no. 48807. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 11:04:00

Traffic Calming Measures

Total 3 questions including: The total number of cushions and speed bumps installed within the boundaries of Edinburgh; & more

Files

Request no. 48814. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Council Tax Reduction

Request for information regarding the income test applied to applicants applying for a council tax reduction on the basis of low income.

Files

Request no. 48816. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024

Whole Family Wellbeing Fund

Please provide me with details of how the approximately £2.2 million received by Edinburgh City Council in the year 2023-24 from the Scottish Government for the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund, has been spent.

Resolution

During 2023-24, £234k was spent on employee, set up and running costs of the WFW project administration team. The remainder of the funding received was carried forward to be used for Whole Family Wellbeing costs in subsequent years.

Request no. 48817. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Council operated parking machines

Parking meters in Chalmers Street. What percentage of Edinburgh council operated parking machines do not accept coin payments?

Files

Request no. 48818. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 11:23:00

Edinburgh Council's PCN online payment service

Provide the up & downtime status of your online payment system related to the payments of PCNs from 28 Nov 2023 to 1 Dec 2023. During this time were there any issue/complaints reported by users being unable to use the system?

Files

Request no. 48820. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024

'Remembering Together - a Covid Memorial

Phase 1, paragraph 9.1 - Seeking all consultations that took place and developing the scheme. How were community groups selected? This is not described in appendix 2; describe the procurement process for the selection of artists and other questions.

Files

Request no. 48821. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 05/07/2024

Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

17 Aug 2022 to 17 Aug 2023: Any measurements, drawings or photos of the manhole mentioned on 16/8/2024; Trip hazard warning levels; The reasons why you asked the repairs to be carried out for the manhole mentioned on 16/08/2024.

Files

Request no. 48824. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 11:57:00

Contaminated Land Request - 32-36 Shandwick Place

Confirm awareness of the current and former uses and any other potentially contaminative activities at the site? Is study site (or part of it) likely to be assessed as part of the LA Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy and other questions.

Files

Request no. 48826. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024 17:04:00

Recorded Assaults on Teachers

No. of recorded assaults on teachers in a) primary schools b) secondary schools in each of the past two years (2022-23 and 2023-24). Provide a separate figure for each category (i.e. for primary and secondary) and for each year, if possible.

Files

Request no. 48827. Received: 16/05/2024, Resolved: 22/05/2024

Social Work Teams Contact Details

Please can you provide me with the information I could use to contact the duty worker for each of your social work teams; Please include email address and phone number for all teams / offices.

Resolution

The information you have requested has been provided in response to a previous request for information and is available on the Disclosure Log under reference 47207.

Request no. 48828. Received: 16/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 12:15:00

Licensed premises/ A4 pubs - Noise complaints

Re licensed premises/ A4 pubs: The total number of noise complaints that have been filed; The total number of noise abatement notices issued; The total number of fines/fixed penalty notices issued; (refer to original email for time periods)

Files

Request no. 48830. Received: 16/05/2024, Resolved: 30/05/2024

Swimming Sessions for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Do you provide swimming pool sessions exclusively for adults with learning disabilities (with their carer/ support worker); If yes, pls provide details of the locations, days that they occur and the times

Resolution

These activities would be managed by Edinburgh Leisure.

Request no. 48832. Received: 16/05/2024, Resolved: 14/06/2024

Road Defect - Eastfield Road

Request for all information on this defect.

Files

Request no. 48834. Received: 16/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 12:39:00

Non-student housing developments in Edinburgh

Pls provide the planning application ref no, address, number of beds, number of affordable beds, consent date for planning, date of completion & the tenure type for every non-student housing development, from 2009 to end of 2023.

Files

Request no. 48836. Received: 16/05/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024

Budget Allocation to Road Maintenance

What budget has been allocated to road maintenance (pothole repairs etc) for 2024/2025, and how much of this has been spent to date (16th May 2024).

Resolution

£2.972m in 2024/25. This is for all footway and carriageway repairs and not specifically potholes. £431k has been spent to 31/05/24.

Request no. 48837. Received: 17/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024 08:46:00

Flexible Retirement Applications

Over the past five years how many Flexible Retirement Applications have been made; approved, refused, and from which departments in CEC?

Files

Request no. 48838. Received: 17/05/2024, Resolved: 17/06/2024

Planning Applications

Number of planning applications which have not been determined within the allotted timeframe, broken down by year, from 2015 to most recent reportable year; and no. of those which have been appealed to the Scottish Government Reporter.

Files

Request no. 48840. Received: 16/05/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024

Lothian Pension Fund

Please specify the number of Non Disclosure Agreements signed between LPF(E) and employees for 2015 - 2016. (Refer to original email for exact time periods).

Files

Request no. 48841. Received: 17/05/2024, Resolved: 14/06/2024 14:06:00

Council Leasehold Homes

Total number of residential properties for which the Council holds the leasehold from 2016 to the present. Revenue from Leaseholds: A breakdown of the annual revenue received from these leaseholds, year by year, from 2016 to the current year.

Files

Request no. 48842. Received: 16/05/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Edinburgh Public Houses

Total 6 questions including: How many pubs are in Edinburgh; How much does it cost for a licence; How has the cost of a licence changed over the past ten years; How much income is raised from licenses; & more

Files

Request no. 48846. Received: 17/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024 09:12:00

Facilities Management Services

Total 8 questions in respect to the contract below. Hard Facilities Management Services Delivery Partners: http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:471655-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

Files

Request no. 48847. Received: 18/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024 16:10:00

Council Vehicle Compliance with City ULEZ

No. Council vehicles unable to be used once the ULEZ scheme has commenced? No. hired vehicles will have to be rented? Cost to hire vehicles per week or day? Estimated cost of hiring vehicles until the non-compliant ones are replaced? Other question

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Request no. 48851. Received: 19/05/2024, Resolved: 17/06/2024

Reasonable Adjustment Requests for Primary Teachers

How many requests were made in the last 5 years per year, within age range 25-30, 30-40, 40-45, 45-50, 55-60, 60+. What were there main reasons: workload, other stress, menopause, other medical. Did any requests result in grievance?

Files

Request no. 48852. Received: 18/05/2024, Resolved: 29/05/2024

National Assistance Funerals

Any information you may hold relating to National Assistance Act or “Paupers funerals carried (sometimes referred to as 'Public Health' Funerals) where persons who have died with no known next of kin (blood relatives) since 1/03/24 to date.

Files

Request no. 48854. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 29/05/2024

Public Leisure Centres

You may have received a Freedom of Information request on or around April 30, 2018, asking about sexual misconduct in public leisure centres. If you have a record of such a request, could you please send me a copy of your original response.

Resolution

We have been unable to find this information. There is every possibility that this information was deleted in line with our Record Retention Policy.

Request no. 48856. Received: 10/05/2024, Resolved: 12/06/2024 16:00:00

City of Edinburgh Council and Trustees of Lauriston Castle Trust (LCT)

Several questions regarding information provided to councillors.

Files

Request no. 48858. Received: 19/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Schools Budgets

Is it possible to see a specific school's budget per year and how it was spent? How, where?

Resolution

This information is available at the link provided.

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Request no. 48861. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 14/06/2024 11:59:00

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Site - Environmental Information

Pls confirm or give further information on whether any sites within a 250m radius registered as Contaminated Land under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990; & more details

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Request no. 48864. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 21/06/2024

Water Contamination Tests Results

Please provide the results of the water contamination tests regarding property at Bruce Street, EH10 5JE. The water samples were collected by Scientific Services on 7th December 2023.

Files

Request no. 48865. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 18/06/2024

List of Companies with Council Tax Credit

Request for the latest list of incorporated companies with Council Tax credits in the authority's billing area. Include company name, credit amount, year(s) of overpayment, property address, account status (live/closed), and data generation date.

Resolution

This information is available on the Disclosure Log - Request 50131.

Request no. 48866. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Dalkeith Road Communal Garden Wall

Council report accompanying the 2011 court order on 279-289 Dalkeith Road communal garden wall, particularly related to 285 Dalkeith Road, and the surveyor's report on the boundary wall between 285-289 Dalkeith Road and other questions.

Files

Request no. 48867. Received: 19/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024 16:30:00

ICT Staff

Total 10 questions including: No of permanent ICT staff currently employed; No of temporary ICT staff currently employed; No of agency workers or contractors providing ICT support; No of ICT vacancies; & more

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Request no. 48868. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 18/06/2024 16:03:00

Waitrose and Kwik Fit, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 4AX

Is the site likely to be investigated further under the Council’s Part 2A Strategy? Is the Council aware of any previous site investigations and / or remediation work that has been undertaken on site or in the surrounding area?

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Request no. 48874. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Funding & Charges for Traveller Sites

Funding source for site management, charges over 5 yrs, 1-bed property rent, maintenance spending, Scottish Govt contributions, climate change budget for 3 yrs, and future site development/maintenance allocations. And other questions.

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Request no. 48878. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 18/06/2024 16:06:00

Council E-Waste

To request regarding the amount of E-Waste collected and recycled / disposed of over an annual period for the most recently available data.

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Request no. 48879. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024

William Waugh (Edinburgh) Ltd Metal Recycling Centre - Environmental Reports

Request for comprehensive environmental reports pertaining to the operations of William Waugh (Edinburgh) Ltd Metal Recycling Centre.

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Request no. 48880. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 18/06/2024

Saunders Street Footpath

Saunders Street footpath: council adoption status, accident reports (Mar 2023-present), inspection records, last and first inspections around 30/03/2024, inspection frequency, complaints (Mar 2023-present), & other questions.

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Request no. 48881. Received: 16/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024

Contaminated Land Information - Springside , 9-13, Brandfield Street

Current/former uses, potential contaminative activities, assessment under Local Authority Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy, site investigations, remedial works, suitability for current/proposed use. And other questions.

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Request no. 48882. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Event Funding

Seeking names of companies receiving public funding, amounts, event details, and dates for events in Edinburgh from 06/04/2022 to 06/04/2024. Additionally, inquiry about the funding application process.

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Request no. 48883. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024

Community Equipment Stores - Procurement

For the financial years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 & April 2024: please provide details of total expenditure on: Mobile/Portable hoists; Shower Chairs; Hoist Slings; and Stand Aids. Pls confirm whether figures include VAT.

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Request no. 48884. Received: 20/05/2024, Resolved: 18/06/2024 16:10:00

Road Safety Inspections

Seeking information on council road safety inspections: frequency of inspections for each road, inclusion of pavements, and procedures for rectifying faults.

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Request no. 48889. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024

RAAC and Asbestos Investigation at various schools

Requesting: structural survey reports on RAAC, council actions taken, school closure details, asbestos status and register updates, presence during remedial works, additional cleaning hours & other questions.

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Request no. 48893. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024 16:32:00

Councillors and Landlord Registrations

Info on councillors as landlords: number, names, properties. Also, councillors with property interests not on register, other politicians on register, and companies/charities on register with property lists. And other questions.

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Request no. 48898. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024 16:45:00

Colinton Mains Drive Maintenance Details

Current road maintenance policy, including inspection frequency, methods, and repair timelines. Also, provide repair history from 22 Nov 2023 to 21 Jan 2024: inspection dates, methods, identified defects, and repairs.

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Request no. 48900. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024 16:49:00

Road Defects - Dalmahoy Road

All road inspection reports and public reports of road damage on the Dalmahoy Road from the past 18 months. All details of road defect repairs carried out on the Dalmahoy Road over the past 5 years.

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Request no. 48902. Received: 21/05/2024

List of Supported Living Providers

List of contracted supported living providers for adults and children with learning disabilities/autism and mental health needs. Include provider name, contact info, services provided, current spend, and framework rates. Excel preferred.

Request no. 48903. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024

Firework Free Zone application

Has a Firework Free Zone application has been made for the City of Edinburgh. Could you also tell me the date the application was made and the area that it will cover.

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Request no. 48906. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024 16:28:00

Trams to Newhaven Metal Planters

How much were spent on the 46 metal planters installed along the Trams to Newhaven route? What is the cost of moving them, in response to vandalism?

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Request no. 48908. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024 16:35:00

Brunstane Road Project

Total staff hours, number of officers involved, and average officer salary for the Brunstane Road closure and mitigation measures project in Coillesdene and Brighton Place areas of Portobello from January 2020 to present.

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Request no. 48909. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024

Council-Run Heat Networks

Council heat networks: suppliers, charges (2019-24), Energy Bills Discount Scheme, Heat Network Efficiency Scheme, and metering updates since 2022.

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Request no. 48910. Received: 21/05/2024, Resolved: 19/06/2024 16:39:00

Digital Forms in Revenues & Benefit Services

Gathering information for research on the use of digital forms in Revenues & Benefit services.

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Request no. 48912. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024

Total Costs of School Damage by Pupils

Total costs incurred from May 2023 to present estimate (circa May 2024) due to damage caused by pupils to schools in the council area. This includes damage to school infrastructure, equipment, and other aspects.

Resolution

There have been 43 reported vandalism cases in total across the School’s estate since 01/05/23.

Total cost is £8,862.42.

Please note that issues with sites are not always reported as vandalism.

Request no. 48914. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024

Costs of Electronic Booking System at Recycling Centers

The total costs for each council-owned recycling centre, including implementation, staffing, management, and any other associated costs of the electronic booking system.

Files

Request no. 48915. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024

Homelessness Data 2011-2024

Data on homelessness applications from 2011 to 2024, including application numbers, affected adults/children, applicant demographics, assessment outcomes, reasons for rejection, temporary/interim accommodation details, and waiting times.

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Request no. 48916. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024

Repairs to Barn Park Flat

Works carried out on the Council's behalf for repairs to this council-owned flat at Barn Park, Edinburgh.

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Request no. 48917. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

Copy of noise recording equipment & response

Request for the communication in regard to a noise recording request.

Resolution

This information will not be released.

Request no. 48918. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 30/05/2024

Planning Applications and Short-Term Visitor Accommodation

Data from 24th May 2010 to 24th May 2024 on planning applications for change of use to short-term visitor accommodation, Certificates of Lawfulness, their outcomes, refusals based on NPF4, and fees collected since 5th September 2022.

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Request no. 48923. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 08/10/2024

Children's ASN Placement Data

Data on children's ASN placements including contact details, numbers, expenditure, and out-of-area placements & other questions.

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Request no. 48924. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024 16:58:00

Craigmount High School Expansion Plans.

Potential expansion plans for Craigmount High School.

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Request no. 48925. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024 17:07:00

Temporary Accommodation Data for Households with Children

Seeking data on households with children in temporary accommodation for specified time periods, including those under 5 and in bed and breakfast facilities and other questions.

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Request no. 48927. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024 16:56:00

Disposal of Carpet and Textile Flooring Waste

How local authorities manage disposal of carpet and textile flooring waste, including collection methods, recycling options, and challenges faced, and other questions.

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Request no. 48928. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024

Agency Spend for School Janitors and Cleaners

Detailed breakdowns of agency spend for school janitors and cleaners, including monthly figures, agency names, and specific locations if available, for the financial year spanning April 2023 to April 2024.

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Request no. 48929. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Empty council houses in Edinburgh

All empty council houses in Edinburgh.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 48930. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 21/06/2024 16:38:00

Social Rent Housing Stock and Housing Communications Staff

Requesting the number of social rent homes, details of communications staff working on housing, their roles, time spent on housing communications, and funding sources. & other questions.

Files

Request no. 48931. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 21/06/2024

Social housing waiting lists

The number of individuals currently on social housing waiting lists. The number of children and young people (under the age of 18) currently on social housing waiting lists.

Files

Request no. 48932. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 21/06/2024 17:02:00

Council-operated School Buildings

Total number of school buildings operated by the council. No of council's school buildings which are beyond their estimated initial design life. Oldest buildings, the year it was built, and the its estimated initial design life.

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Request no. 48933. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 29/05/2024

CCTV camera in public places

To request for the total number of CCTV cameras positioned in public spaces within this district council.

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Request no. 48934. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024 12:19:00

Reports and Health and Safety Information for ASDA Sites

RIDDOR reports, causes of incidents, health and safety inspection reports, investigation reports, and details of public complaints for ASDA Chesser, ASDA Edinburgh (The Jewel), and ASDA Leith stores from FY 2019/20 to 2023/24. & other questions.

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Request no. 48935. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 05/06/2024

Data on EHCP Annual Review Processing Times

The percentage of EHCP annual review notes processed within the statutory 4-week period and the median duration from receiving review notes to issuing a decision letter/amended plan for academic years 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24.

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Request no. 48936. Received: 23/05/2024

Temporary Social Workers and Agency Costs

The last complete financial year on: the number of temporary social workers in Children's and Adults' Services, total cost per agency, average monthly cost per post, off-framework spend, and average hourly margin paid to recruitment agencies.

Request no. 48937. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 27/06/2024

Exemptions and Costs Related to Royal Family Vehicles and Visit

Exemptions for Royal Family vehicles regarding Edinburgh's LEZ and Our Future Streets Programme. Details on costs incurred by the Council for additional security. Other expenses related to the Duke and Duchess's visit in May 2024 & other questions.

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Request no. 48942. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024

Maintenance Policy and Repair History for Seafield Road (A199)

The current maintenance policy and the repair history for Seafield Road (A199) from 18th October 2023 to 18th January 2024, including inspection details, identified defects, and repair actions.

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Request no. 48943. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 07/06/2024

Planning Permission Breach at 15 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh

Investigation into the construction of a balcony at 15 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh (reference 24/00271/ENCOMP), including details of investigations, correspondence with the developer, consideration of planning policies, and site visit details.

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Request no. 48944. Received: 24/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Correspondence and Documentation for 4 Anchorfield, Newhaven, Edinburgh

All correspondence (emails, letters, minuted or recorded conversations), internal memorandums, and minutes of meetings related to 4 Anchorfield, Newhaven, Edinburgh, from 13 December 2023 to 22 January 2024.

Request no. 48946. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 21/06/2024

Parking Appeals

What is the proportion of the 48 successful appeals that were at the first stage. Also, the number of appeals submitted and successful (at first and/or second appeal) over the last five financial years, & other questions on performance targets.

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Request no. 48947. Received: 24/05/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

Investigative software

Please list the departments that conduct investigations into issues / breaches of policy (e.g. for fraud, planning enforcement, licensing, etc.) in your council?

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Request no. 48949. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024

Traffic Monitoring - Morningside Grove

Request for traffic monitoring for Morningside Grove to compare figures.

Files

Request no. 48951. Received: 03/05/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024

Risk Assessments - Currie Primary School

I am now asking for a copy of all Risk Assessments that have been carried out.

Resolution

Information withheld in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Request no. 48954. Received: 24/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024 16:30:00

Flood Risk Assessment Data for Edinburgh Airport Hilton Hotel

Data outputs, reports, or any information or mapping related to the River Almond and/or Gogar Burn, potentially using Hydraulic Modelling, for preparing a Flood Risk Assessment for the Edinburgh Airport Hilton Hotel, 100 Eastfield Road, EH28 8LL.

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Request no. 48958. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 21/06/2024

Morningside Road - Confirmation of Reports to Virgin Media

Confirmation and evidence if multiple product entries were reported to Virgin Media. Please provide any supporting documentation or records of these reports.

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Request no. 48962. Received: 24/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024 16:35:00

Records for B900, Edinburgh

Records for Job Numbers 50150077, 50149292, 50138953, 50138710 and Defect Numbers 42143950, 42143413, 42143178, 42131475, 42131155, 42150210, including any related photographs & other questions.

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Request no. 48963. Received: 24/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Contaminated Land

Information on 111 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh, including contamination status, pollution concerns, permits/licenses, inspection reports, landfill data, private water supply, groundwater abstraction, and environmental health suitability.

Files

Request no. 48964. Received: 24/05/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Interpretation and Translation Services Spend & Providers

Interpretation and translation services for fiscal years 2021-24. Include overall spend, provider details, contract scope, value, dates, procurement method, service credits, exclusivity clauses, and responsible roles & further questions.

Files

Request no. 48967. Received: 24/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Glasgow Road, Edinburgh

Copies of the highway inspection records together with all opening/closing notices, defect notices and records of complaints for 24 months prior to 11 December 2023. Also copy of the first highway inspection after 11 December 2023.

Files

Request no. 48968. Received: 24/05/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024

Priestfield Road Report

Road surface report and scheduled repairs for Priestfield Road.

Resolution

Priestfield Road will be resurfaced this year.

Request no. 48971. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024

James Gillespie's High School - Mobile Device/Phone and Social Media Policy

Request for any and all documentation relating to the school's policy on mobile devices/phones and the use of social media. Include policy documentation, or any other relevant documentation, minutes from meetings etc

Files

Request no. 48973. Received: 26/05/2024, Resolved: 31/05/2024

Damaged Road Surface - South Gyle Broadway

Reports of damaged road surface (potholes, etc.) on South Gyle Broadway between the North slip road from Glasgow Road to the Gyle roundabout from June 2023 to January 2024, including repair dates & other questions.

Resolution

This information is available on the Disclosure Log under reference 47714.

Request no. 48974. Received: 26/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Sale and Operation of Children's Homes

Children's homes sold by the council over the past five years, including annual financial details, the number of homes run five and ten years ago, and the current number of homes & other questions.

Files

Request no. 48975. Received: 26/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Muirwood Crescent - Road repair reports

All road repair and or inspection reports for Muirwood Crescent (EH14 5HD) for the past 3 years from this date. I am particularly interested in pothole inspections and their outcomes.

Resolution

Please find a copy of the Site History Report attached.

Files

Request no. 48976. Received: 26/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Expenses and staff hours from Royal visit

The expenses faced and staff hours used for a visit from the Duchess of Edinburgh on 22nd May 2024? This could include: police/security costs, staff overtime, cleaning, emergency planning, cctv, communications, parking, other costs

Files

Request no. 48978. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

School Repairs Since 2018/19

The number of repairs which have been done to all schools managed by the local authority in each financial year since 2018/2019? The number of these repairs which were done due to issues with mould & other questions.

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Request no. 48980. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Zone 4 Parking Permits and Spaces

The number of Residents Parking Permits and 'Permit Holders Only' spaces in Zone 4 and specific streets. Additionally, inquiry on the Council's practice regarding the issuance of permits relative to available spaces & other questions.

Files

Request no. 48981. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024

David Lloyd Centre

We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with all records you hold in relation to a suspected Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to David Lloyd Edinburgh Corstorphine, 89B Glasgow Rd, Edinburgh EH12 8GZ.

Resolution

Please see the information attached.

Files

Request no. 48982. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Adoption of IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Confirmation on whether the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism has been adopted by the City of Edinburgh Council, including adoption date, any amendments or rejections, and related motions/minutes & other questions.

Files

Request no. 48983. Received: 27/05/2024

Primary Schools - Facilities

Breakdown of name of each council funded primary school in Edinburgh and whether it has the following facilities: Multi use games area (muga), Astroturf pitch or similar, Tennis court, Basketball court, Swimming pool.

Request no. 48985. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Broomhouse Gardens East, Edinburgh EH11 3SW

Request for a log of all repairs carried out.

Resolution

Information provided

Request no. 48991. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Vacant teaching posts

Please provide a list of the currently vacant teaching posts in your local authority which have been advertised on more than one occasion (i.e. been re-advertised). How many teaching posts were re-advertised in 2023/24?

Files

Request no. 48992. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

School and Nursery Staff Mental Health

How many sickness days for the reason of mental health (including stress, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc) were taken in your local authority in 2023-24?

Files

Request no. 48993. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Housing Application Data

The number of applications currently on the waiting list for housing. The number of such applications which are considered homeless. The number of such application which include children under 18 years old & other questions.

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Request no. 48994. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024

Social Housing Data

Social housing waiting lists and stock changes, including: Waiting list numbers for each financial year since 2015/16. Longest current wait time in days. Net loss or gain of social homes for each financial year since 2015/16 & other questions.

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Request no. 48996. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

Sex Education Materials and Complaints

Sex education materials used from 27/5/2019 to 27/5/2024, age groups taught, complaints or recommendations related to LGBT or religious content, and planned modifications for the next five years.

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Request no. 48998. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024

EPC Ratings and Upgrades of Social Homes

EPC ratings for local authority social homes from 2018/19, including numbers with ratings of D or below and C or above, homes upgraded from D or below to C or above, and annual spending on insulation upgrades & other questions.

Files

Request no. 48999. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Households at Risk of Homelessness

No. of households at risk of homelessness in your local authority due to Section 21 notices and other reasons, households with someone in receipt of a state pension or someone under 18, for each financial year since 2018/19 & other questions.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49001. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

Housing Development and Section 75 Payments

The number of dwellings built or planned in the Queensferry High School catchment area from 01/05/2014 to 30/04/2024, and the amount paid by developers under Section 75 during the same period & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49003. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs)

To request the number of planning performance agreements (PPAs) agreed by this local authority from the beginning of 2010 to the present day, or as recent as the data goes.

Files

Request no. 49004. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

STL Notifications and CLUD Withdrawals

The number of notifications made under Article 7(4), the number of withdrawn CLUD applications since 1 April 2024, and how many of these had received notifications under Article 7(4) & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49005. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

LEZ Regulations

Are Edinburgh Council vehicles exempt from LEZ Regulations?

Resolution

This information is published on the Disclosure Log. Search under 'LEZ'.

Request no. 49006. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

Road Inspection and Maintenance Data

All written or electronic records detailing inspections, maintenance, complaints, and accidents for Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, for the 12 months prior to 27 November 2023 & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49008. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

Details on Licensed Dog Breeders

Each licensed dog breeder including licence number, breeder names, company name, and licence issue, commencement, and expiration dates & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49009. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 09/06/2024

Interview with Experienced Polling Station Staff

Seeking poll clerks, count assistants, and supervisors with extensive experience working multiple elections for a story about counting assistants in the run-up to the general election & other questions.

Resolution

Cancelled. To be dealt with directly by the Elections team.

Request no. 49010. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

Environmental Information - South of Stables Cafe

Potential contamination, remediation, environmental nuisances, fuel storage tanks, landfill sites, and water abstractions for Land 215m South Of Stables Cafe Foxhall Kirkliston (Planning Ref. 23/02828/FUL) & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49011. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

Oldest Unrepaired Pothole

Earliest date a pothole was reported and remains unrepaired, including the location and initial report date, in your council area.

Resolution

At 25/06/2024, the oldest outstanding Pothole job (Surfacing Response) which is located on Calder Road was raised on 23/06/2024. Not all potholes have a permanent repair carried out first time but will be made safe with a temporary repair.

Request no. 49013. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

Rose Street Walkway, Edinburgh

Details on the Rose Street walkway adjacent to Amber Rose Pub, including maintenance reports, complaints, inspection records, accident reports, and the maintenance policy as of 7 July 2022.

Files

Request no. 49014. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

St John’s Terrace - Inspection Records

Maintenance records, contractor identities, and complaint details regarding the pavement between No. 5 and No. 7 St John’s Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 6NW, post-accident on 19 April 2024. & other questions

Files

Request no. 49015. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

School Capacity Information

Current and potential capacities for Primary and Secondary schools in Edinburgh Council area for the current year. Specifically, seeking maximum spaces per year group, current enrolment figures & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49016. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Pothole Damage Compensation Data

Pothole damage compensation records. Over 5 years, claim submissions and success rates are requested. In the last 12 months, recent data on claims and successes are sought & other questions.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49017. Received: 28/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

Planning Applications

To requesting all correspondence between the Council and applicant of 209 Braid Road in relation to Non-Material Variation 23/02435/NMV and Planning Investigation 24/00100/ENCOMP.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached correspondence.

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

Files

Request no. 49018. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

Temporary Accommodation

1. How many breaches of the unsuitable accommodation order has there been 2. How many properties were you able to call on for use as temporary accommodation for the homeless & further questions

Files

Request no. 49019. Received: 22/05/2024, Resolved: 20/06/2024

Social/council/ permanent and Settled Housing for Homeless

Several questions in regard to Social/council/ permanent and settled housing for homeless. Each year is a calendar and all time periods should include the part year of 2024.

Files

Request no. 49022. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024

Pupils in Independent Schools and Vacant School Places

The number of pupils from Edinburgh City attending independent schools and the number of vacant places in Edinburgh City state schools, for each year group from P1 to S6.

Resolution

The Council does not hold information for independent schools. Please see the attached in regard to vacant places.

Files

Request no. 49023. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024

State School Places in Edinburgh

The number of available state school places in Edinburgh for academic years 2023/2024 and 2018/2019, including primary, secondary, and special schools. Additionally, requesting waiting list details if no spaces are available.

Files

Request no. 49024. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 09/07/2024

Belmont Gardens - Parking Correspondence

Requesting documents from parking group meetings, referring to parking and accessibility (by vehicles) issues on Belmont Gardens since August 2022.

Resolution

Please see the information attached.

Files

Request no. 49027. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Kirkliston Roadworks 1/1/2023 - 29/5/2024

All road works in Kirkliston from 1st January 2023 to 29th May 2024. The information to include the dates. Duration, purpose, contractor, out come of the work i.e. did it need redone etc and cost

Resolution

We are not going to provide the information because the request falls into the category of a “manifestly unreasonable request under regulation 10(4)(b) of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations and we are not obliged to respond.

Files

Request no. 49028. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 04/06/2024

Footway Info from Balmoral Hotel - Waverley Bridge

Inspection, maintenance, and related records for the footway between The Balmoral Hotel and Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh from 1st September 2022 to 31st July 2023 & other questions.

Resolution

Cancelled - Response issued under 48543

Request no. 49030. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Officer's visit to Taylor Swift concert

Release all correspondence, including any briefings or research or reports on officer's visit to Madrid for the Taylor Swift concert.

Resolution

Please see attached information.

Files

Request no. 49031. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Reported Leaks and Actions Taken at Lochview Court

Records detailing leaks reported at Lochview Court, along with actions taken by Edinburgh City Council to address them, including tradesmen's reports and invoices.

Resolution

Information provided

Request no. 49034. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024

Social Housing Stock and Rental Arrears Data

Information on current and historical social housing stock, including units in arrears and their value & other questions.

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Request no. 49036. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Swimming Lesson Charges and General Sessions

Charges for children's lessons, juvenile lessons, adult lessons, and general swim sessions for children and adults from 2020 to 2025. Please include data from the local authority/ALEO & other questions.

Resolution

This information is held by Edinburgh Leisure.

Request no. 49037. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 25/06/2024

Waste Management Policies & Charges

Waste collection frequencies, charges, & recent/proposed changes in Scottish council areas. Also, inquire about recycling centre operations & other questions.

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Request no. 49038. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024

Historical Site Usage & Tank Details Inquiry

Info on past garage site (Waitrose/Kwik Fit, Morningside, EH10 4AX). Tank details sought incl. fuel types, installation dates, sizes, location, tests, incidents, decommissioning & other questions.

Resolution

No relevant records held.

Request no. 49039. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024

Comprehensive Contract Information Request

Seeking painting, decorating, maintenance contracts info. Need awarded agencies, spend, start date, specs, extension, renewal status & senior officer contact & other questions.

Resolution

This information will not be provided. FOISA does not oblige a Scottish public authority to comply with a request for information if the authority estimates that the cost of complying with the request would exceed the statutory limit of £600.

Request no. 49040. Received: 29/05/2024, Resolved: 03/06/2024

LEZ Council vehicle compliance

With the LEZ about to be implemented in the city, what percentage of Council vehicles will be compliant?

Resolution

This information is published on the Disclosure Log. Search under 'LEZ'.

Request no. 49044. Received: 30/05/2024, Resolved: 27/06/2024

Signage & Dog Restrictions at Montgomery Street Park

Whether the Council installed new signs at Montgomery Street Park and their legal authority to restrict dogs. If not, will the Council remove the signs?

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Request no. 49047. Received: 30/05/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Evidence of Compliance with Trustee Nomination Requirements - Lauriston Castle

Evidence that CEC complied with Local Government (Scotland) Acts 1973 & 1994 on nominating councillors as trustees per trust deeds. If CEC asserts non-requirement, request supporting legislation or legal authority.

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Request no. 49049. Received: 30/05/2024, Resolved: 27/06/2024

Records on Specific Enquiry, Defect, and Job Numbers

Records, including photographs, related to Enquiry 1625380; Defect 42137245 & 42067548; Job 50143740 & 50081636.

Resolution

Please see the information attached.

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Request no. 49053. Received: 30/05/2024, Resolved: 27/06/2024

'Breedon Bonnington Quarry - Aggregates

Requesting the Governance Framework for planning applications, including decision-makers, forums, terms of reference, meeting minutes, attendance records, applications, approvals/rejections & other questions.

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Request no. 49054. Received: 27/05/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Inspection and Maintenance Records - Ferry Road

12 months of records up to 13th Feb 2024: road/footway inspections, maintenance records, policy statements under the 2005 highway maintenance code, meeting minutes on maintenance policy, and complaints about the accident location & other questions.

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Request no. 49055. Received: 30/05/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5PJ

We request documentation from 21st of June 2021 to date being: records of inspection; maintenance records; records of complaints; records of accidents; audit trail information and photographs.

Resolution

Closed. No fee received.

Request no. 49061. Received: 30/05/2024, Resolved: 27/06/2024

Weapons Found in Schools Over the Last 5 Years

Weapons found/confiscated from pupils/visitors on school property from 2019-2024, including types of weapons and whether police were informed.

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Request no. 49065. Received: 30/05/2024, Resolved: 27/06/2024

Taxi/Private Hire Drivers and Assistance Dogs Policy

Policy/guidance on reporting and penalties for refusal of carriage to disabled people with assistance dogs. For 2018-present, monthly data on complaints, medical exemptions, actions taken, penalties, license revocations & other questions.

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Request no. 49066. Received: 31/05/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024

Community Links Practitioners/Workers

Community Links Practitioners/Workers: number of full-time equivalents, providers, pay bands, and pay by spinal point in the pay band & other questions.

Resolution

This information is held by the NHS.

Request no. 49067. Received: 31/05/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

Support for Men's Sheds

The number of Men's Sheds in the local authority area. For financial years 2018/19 to 2023/24, details on monetary and non-monetary aid provided (gift, grant, loan, etc.). For 2024/25, planned aid details.

Resolution

We have been unable to locate any records of Men’s Sheds or evidence of monetary aid being made to Men’s Sheds in the City of Edinburgh Council area in this period.

Request no. 49068. Received: 31/05/2024, Resolved: 05/08/2024

Pest Control Services

Pest control services offered by the local authority. For the past three calendar years, seeking the number of call-outs for ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, and rats.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 49070. Received: 31/05/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

Homeless Accommodation Spending

How much has been spent in placing the homeless into temporary accommodation for each financial year since 2018/19 up to and including 2023/24.

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Request no. 49074. Received: 31/05/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

Edinburgh Council Property Ownership and Tenancy

Number of properties owned and maintained by Edinburgh Council and the number of these properties that have tenants.

Resolution

As at 13 June the Council owned 20,664 homes of which 19,302 are currently tenanted.

Request no. 49143. Received: 15/05/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024 08:32:00

Last tree survey Fairmilehead Public Park

Details of the last survey of the trees included in the woodland situated in fairmilehead public park - in particular the woodland that borders the houses situated at Colmestone Gate EH10 6QP

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Request no. 49144. Received: 23/05/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024 12:20:00

Asda Sites - Environmental Health Reports

Regarding 3 named sites, the number of Environmental Health reports that have been made regarding incidents at each site, broken down by the financial years 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24. Plus further questions.

Resolution

See response to 48934

Request no. 49183. Received: 27/05/2024

Muga Pitches in Primary Schools

Year the pitch was installed, how much Edinburgh council paid towards the pitch installation and further questions.

Request no. 49339. Received: 31/05/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

Lauriston Castle Gatehouse

The Gate House encompasses an area of ground. Forget me not had a lease which I believe has been amended. Please provide the new lease to Forget Me Not.

Resolution

There is no new lease to Edinburgh Forget Me Knot Garden.

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