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Request no. 49540. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

Illegal Parking Offences in Queensferry

Monthly data on illegal parking offences in Queensferry for 2023 and 2024 (up to the most recent month).

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received

Request no. 49541. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Car Boot Operator Licence - Edinburgh College

Licensing information on Edinburgh car boot operator in connection with car boot at Edinburgh College West Granton campus carpark.

Resolution

We hold no records specifically in the name of ‘Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Limited’. However, please refer to the attached documents in relation to the application for the Car Boot sale at Edinburgh College campus carpark, West Granton Road.

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Request no. 49542. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Licensing Authorities' Discretionary Powers

All information held by the Council on Article 7 and Paragraph 2A of Schedule 1 to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022. Please confirm if the information exists or cannot be provided.

Resolution

The information we hold consists of correspondence in relation to legal advice. This advice is protected in terms of legal professional privilege, and accordingly, the Council is not required to disclose the information.

Request no. 49543. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Short-Term Lets Licensing Order application refusals

Under the Short-Term Lets Licensing Order between 2023 and the most recent available figures. How many applications for Short Term Lets licenses in your council area have been refused?

Resolution

The information you have requested is contained within our Publication Scheme under Class 2, page 6 - Licences, Permits and permissions. The Publication Scheme can be found on our website at the link provided.

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Request no. 49544. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Secure Cycle Parking Requests - Connaught Place

Details of how many residents requested secure cycle parking spaces for Connaught Place, EH6 4QT.

Resolution

There have been requests from 11 residents.

Request no. 49545. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024

Notices/Orders Under Acquisition of Land Act

All information on Notices/Orders under Section 1 of the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 served, extant, complied with, or with pending invoices from 1st January 2024 to 1st July 2024.

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Request no. 49547. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Section 114 of Housing (Scotland) Act 1987

Information on Notices/Orders under Section 1 of the Acquisition of Land Act from 1st January 2024 to 1st July 2024: (1) Served, (2) Extant, (3) Complied with, (4) Complied with but pending invoices.

Resolution

There are no such Notices or Orders in this period.

Request no. 49551. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

Foster Care Data and Trends

Information on foster care needs and trends: 1) Current number of needed foster carers/families, 2) Number of children/young people in foster care for years 2018-2024, 3) Increase in young people going into care in the past 12 months.

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Request no. 49553. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Environmental Search - South Gyle Crescent

Please confirm if the 2013 info on site inspection, contamination, landfills, nuisance issues, water supplies, flooding, and LAAPC/LAPPC authorisations remains valid or if there are updates. & other questions.

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Request no. 49555. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Public Consultation Details on Newington Cemetery

Provide details of all public consultations regarding Newington Cemetery, including dates, questions asked, and resulting actions or changes in approach. If no specific consultations, state why and provide related questions.

Resolution

There have been no public consultations.

There is no current legislation that requires any public consultation. Cemetery management rules were consulted on and approved in 2022 in relation to all council owned cemeteries.

Request no. 49556. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Newington Cemetery Tree Inspection Surveys

Please provide details of all tree inspection surveys undertaken since 1992 at Newington Cemetery. Include dates, frequency, action taken.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Survey Report for Newington Cemetery which includes details of inspections carried out between 20/10/2009 to 07/06/2024.

We are unable to provide information prior to 20/10/2009 as it is not held by the Council.

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Request no. 49557. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Newington Cemetery Health & Safety

Please provide all health and safety reports regarding Newington Cemetery from 1992. Please include dates, scope and action taken.

Resolution

We have checked our records from 2014 and have no Health and Safety reports recorded for Newington Cemetery. We do not hold information prior to 2014.

Request no. 49558. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Follow-up Actions on 2007 Newington Cemetery Report

What actions were taken following the 2007 Newington Cemetery report? Include assessments against the points in the 'future management potential' section and any follow-up reports since 2007. If no follow-up reports, please state why.

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Request no. 49560. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Alcohol Establishments and Services Data (2019-2023)

Info from 2019-2023: 1. Number of registered alcohol-serving establishments each year. 2. Number of drug, alcohol, and integrated services. 3. Number of people using alcohol services. 4. Gender breakdown of service users.

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Request no. 49561. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Private Water Supply Grant Data (2019-2022)

Data for 2019-2022: number of applications, successful applications, total and average value of grants awarded, and breakdown by regulation status (Type A and Type B supplies).

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Request no. 49562. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

LEZ Penalty Charge Notices and Revenue

As of the 25/06/2024: How many penalty charge notices issued since the Low Emission Zone came into effect in Edinburgh on 01/06/2024? How much generated (in pounds) in fines since the Low Emission Zone came into effect in Edinburgh on 01/06/2024?

Resolution

3,343 Low Emission Zone Penalty Charge Notices were printed and issued between 01/06/2024 and 25/06/2024.

£10,020 was generated as a result of Low Emission Zone Penalty Charge Notice payments between 01/06/2024 and 25/06/2024.

Request no. 49563. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Newington Cemetery Improvements and Wall Repair

Please provide details on how the council is improving the cemetery's recreational value, the date of the car incident with the wall, and an assessment of the effectiveness of the wall repair management.

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Request no. 49565. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 29/07/2024

Council-Operated Public Toilets

No. of public toilets operated by the council, the current status of unused or mothballed toilets, annual operating & servicing costs broken down ex VAT, and statistics on public toilet usage, including estimated annual visitor numbers.

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Request no. 49566. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Meadowbank Terrace - Car Monitoring Data

The results of the data collected recently on Meadowbank Terrace in relation to the temporary car monitoring system put in place.

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Request no. 49567. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

West Granton Carboot licence application

The licence application for Edinburgh car boot. Operating out of Edinburgh college west granton carpark. And all information conducted by Edinburgh council in approval of a licence

Resolution

Cancelled - Repeat of 49541.

Request no. 49568. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Portobello beach repairs

Provide all documentation regarding the latest repairs to piers at Portobello Beach

Resolution

The only relevant documentation that we have in relation to the groyne repairs is the blank tender document attached, which was published through Public Contract Scotland in April 2024. Also attached is a notice of the works to the Councillors.

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Request no. 49569. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 30/07/2024

Business Rate Relief - 1 Duddingston Yards

Details of Business Rate Relief applied to Forth Sector operating at 1 Duddingston Yards, Edinburgh, EH15 3NT.

Resolution

Forth Sector are currently in receipt of 100% Disabled Persons Relief for Non-Domestic Rates purposes.

Request no. 49571. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Information on MEES Regulation Enforcement

Please provide details on enforcement proceedings and prosecutions under The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 since 2018. Include the number of actions and relevant dates of issuance.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49574. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 30/07/2024 16:49:00

Blue Badge Scheme Data and Processes

Information on Blue Badge scheme procedures and data from 01/01/20 to 31/12/23, including application numbers, support processes, assessor qualifications, and handling of applications related to walking difficulties and Parkinson's & other questions.

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Request no. 49578. Received: 02/07/2024

Policies on Transgender Guidance and June 2024 Pride Funding

Council policies on using Scottish Government and Care Inspectorate transgender guidance, copies of relevant policies, and details of June 2024 Pride event funding, including banners and flags.

Request no. 49579. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Data on Public Toilet Complaints

Data on public toilet complaints (2020-2024): total complaints, breakdown by category, facilities with most complaints, actions taken, and cleaning frequency. Please provide in Excel or CSV format & other questions.

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Request no. 49580. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

School Incidents and Restraint Policies

Provide the number of physical violent incidents, restraint incidents, teachers dismissed due to restraint (2019-2024). Also, the last review of restraint policies, and details of training and guidance provided to staff.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49587. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

HHSRS Inspection Data (2019-2024)

Details of HHSRS Hazard Awareness Notices, Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, Emergency Remedial Action Notices, and Demolition Orders for lead, damp/mould growth, excess cold/heat from 2019-2024 & other questions.

Resolution

The HHSRS is a risk-based evaluation tool that was introduced under the Housing Act 2004 and applies to residential properties in England and Wales only.

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Request no. 49588. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 30/07/2024

Live Planning Enforcement Information

All recorded information incoming to, and outgoing from, the Council relating to the 'live Planning Enforcement Case Reference 22/00506/ECOND'

Resolution

Information on this live Planning Enforcement case is withheld under Regulation 10(5)(d) - The confidentiality of the proceedings of any public authority where such confidentiality is provided by law.

Request no. 49589. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 30/07/2024

Pest Infestation Reports in Council Housing

The total number of pest infestation reports in council-managed properties over the last five years, types of pests identified, and the total number of Council properties currently managed.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached document.

There are currently 19,861 social rented homes managed by the City of Edinburgh Council.

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Request no. 49590. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 31/07/2024 14:41:00

35 Giles Strett - Building repair requests

Building repair requests to Edinburgh Council for communal areas in 35 Giles Street , EH6 6DS for the past 5 years. Detail the date of request, work requested, reason why Edinburgh Council was asked to do the work, & the outcome of the request.

Request no. 49595. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

Contact Details of Key Council Officials

Names and contact details for CEO, Leader of Council, Mayor, Member for Environment, Member for Climate Change, Member for Communities, Director of Waste Services, Head of Street Team, Head of Waste, Head of Parks, & other questions.

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Request no. 49598. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Road Inspector Reports on Newcraighall Road Potholes

Road Inspector reports from 1st Feb to 30th Mar for Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh, regarding pothole identification. Reference numbers, images, exact locations, assigned categories, repair dates, and whether identified by inspection or public report.

Resolution

Cancelled - Replaced by 49888

Request no. 49601. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 31/07/2024

Road Bond/Security Values and Procedures

Policy on calculating road bonds, link to the policy, current rate card, guidance on bond release requests, accepted bond providers, itemized list of bonds received and called up in the last 10 years & other questions.

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Request no. 49602. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Net Charges and Reliefs Information for Specific Sites

Confirmation of net charges and reliefs for 2021/22 and 2022/23 for specific sites: 100-102, 217 and 324 St James Crescent Craigie's Farm Deli and Cafe 35 Bankhead Crossway

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Request no. 49604. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

Healthy Active Minds Funding Communication

Please can you provide the communication between the EIJB and any organisation related to funding specifically for Healthy Active Minds training.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 49605. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 31/07/2024 15:02:00

Appointment Letters and Compensation Details

Provide the appointment letter/contract for the Vice-chair of Edinburgh Integration Joint Board and Chief Finance Officer, along with the total compensation received by each for services to the EIJB & other questions.

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Request no. 49607. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

Academic Year Course Offerings for High Schools - 2024/25

Confirm the NQ subjects at National 4, National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher levels, as well as other courses and qualifications, offered in the senior phase for each high school under your authority & other questions.

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Request no. 49610. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 30/07/2024

Road Inspections Carried Out on 12/03/2024

Can you please provide the routes, details of all road inspections, including results carried out in the city on 12th March 2024?

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Request no. 49611. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 31/07/2024 15:46:00

Cars damaged from potholes

Details of all claims for car and tyre damage due to potholes on Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh from 1st Jan 2024 to 4th April 2024, including images and map locations of potholes and car damage.

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Request no. 49612. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 31/07/2024 16:14:00

Road Maintenance - Candlemaker Row

Information for Candlemaker Row, including local authority adoption status, highway maintenance plan, inspection and repair records, specific reports, and accident report forms & other questions.

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Request no. 49614. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024

Compliance with Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and Road Asset Safety Inspection Strategy

Do you adhere to you legislative requirement Re: The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984? Do you adhere to your Road Asset Safety Inspection Strategy?

Request no. 49615. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 01/08/2024 15:16:00

Stage 3 Road Safety Audit Report

In FOI 47971, it was stated that the Stage 3 Road Safety Audit for the Picardy Place to Newhaven Trams Project would be published by the end of June. As it is not available on the website, please provide a copy of the report & other questions.

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Request no. 49617. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 01/08/2024

Bonnington Mains Quarry - Complaints

Please provide details of all complaints made to Planning or Environmental Protection about Bonnington Mains Quarry, including responses given to each complainer and any related external correspondence generated by the Council.

Resolution

The information we hold, in relation to the request above, is held by our Planning Enforcement Team as part of an on-going investigation that could potentially result in legal proceedings, and as such cannot be provided at this stage.

Request no. 49621. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

Contact Information of Managers in Children & Adults Statutory Social Care Services

Provide the names, email addresses, contact numbers, and job titles of the Team Managers, Deputy Team Managers, and Service Managers overseeing Children & Adults Statutory Social Care Services within the Local Authority.

Resolution

Please refer to the response provided to request reference 47207.

Request no. 49624. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 01/08/2024 15:44:00

Vaping Enforcement

Details on fines issued, illicit vaping products seized, budget allocations, and enforcement costs by Edinburgh Trading Standards from 2022 to 2024 (to May 31). Confirm if info can be reused for reporting & other questions

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Request no. 49626. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 31/07/2024

Bus Lane Enforcement Revenue and Fines

Provide the date of the first bus lane enforcement, total revenue from enforcement from inception to July 4, 2024, and annual revenue breakdown. Also, provide the number of fines issued each year since enforcement started.

Resolution

The first Bus Lane Charge Notices were issued on 23rd April 2012.

The remaining information can be found on our website by using the link provided.

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Request no. 49627. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 01/08/2024

Rose Street Lane North - Maintenance and Inspection

Information on the accident at Rose Street Lane North, June 2, 2024: adoption status by local authority, highway maintenance plan, inspection/repair records from June 11, 2021, specific reports, and accident reports. & other questions.

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Request no. 49628. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 01/08/2024 15:48:00

SSHA Projects and Asbestos Info (1965-1970)

Details of all projects by the Scottish Special Housing Association (1965-1970) in South Queensferry, information on asbestos presence, and documentation related to asbestos, including registers, surveys. & other questions.

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Request no. 49629. Received: 05/07/2024, Resolved: 31/07/2024

Business Rates Credits

Please provide a list of July or Q1 (most current) Business Rates credits you currently hold for businesses including the seven details requested.

Resolution

Please refer to the ‘Business Rates (Non-Domestic Rates) credit list’ published on our website at the link provided.

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Request no. 49631. Received: 05/07/2024, Resolved: 02/08/2024 13:00:00

Historic net charges

Net charges and any reliefs for the sites below for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial year - Site 1: • SU 3.24, 327 ST. JAMES CRESCENT EDINBURGH, EH1 3AE - BA Reference: 118S647D327

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Request no. 49632. Received: 05/07/2024, Resolved: 02/08/2024 13:17:00

Telephony

The manufacturer of the council's unified communications software. The provider (the company that you signed the contract with) for your unified communications software

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Request no. 49633. Received: 05/07/2024, Resolved: 01/08/2024

Contact Centre

How many Contact Centre agents do you have? Please confirm the manufacturer of your Contact Centre system(s) that are currently in place? Plus 5 further questions.

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Request no. 49635. Received: 05/07/2024, Resolved: 02/08/2024 14:09:00

Roof Tile Cleaning

Does CEC have guidance on cleaning roof tiles and removing moss in their properties(not high rise or flats but one dwelling)?

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Request no. 49636. Received: 08/07/2024

Pride Month Activities and Expenditures

Details of events organised for Pride month, including dates, times, and topics. Additionally, include information on LGBT-themed merchandise purchased since the 2024/25 financial year, including costs, & other questions.

Request no. 49637. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

Councillor Scott Arthur's Work and Activities

Details on Cllr Scott Arthur's working hours, location, attendance since his General Elections candidacy, and tweets during working hours. How many tweets and interactions relate to council duties or the election campaign? & other questions.

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Request no. 49638. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 03/09/2024

Information Regarding Nicolson Square

Details on Nicolson Square issues: blocked 24-hour access doors by waste, park area public drinking, and graffiti vandalism. Include all reference numbers given to the local authority and their responses & other questions.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49639. Received: 06/07/2024, Resolved: 02/08/2024 14:46:00

Fly-Tipping Incident Records (2014-2024)

Records of fly-tipping incidents from 2014-2024, including overall incidents, incidents by primary waste type, land type, waste/incident size, and area. & other questions.

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Request no. 49640. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 03/09/2024

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)

Seeking clarity on MEES regulations: Can penalty funds be retained? If not, what minimum fine percentage covers costs? Describe non-compliant property identification process & other questions.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49647. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 05/08/2024

Looked After Children - Gender Identity

Provide data on total Looked After Children, those expressing different gender identities, and NHS referrals for gender issues in 48 months. Include training sources, policies on transgender children & other questions.

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Request no. 49650. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

Progress on Councillor McVey's Motion Regarding Water Quality

City of Edinburgh Council is advancing a report on sewage bacteria in Water of Leith and other watercourses, including testing outcomes, legality of sewage-contaminated silt. Update on progress.

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Request no. 49651. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 01/08/2024

Compliance with Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and Road Asset Safety Inspection Strategy

Do you adhere to you legislative requirement Re: The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984? Do you adhere to your Road Asset Safety Inspection Strategy?

Resolution

Yes, to both points, assuming point 2 is in reference to our attached ‘Risk Based Approach to Road Asset Safety Inspections’.

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Request no. 49654. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

Environmental Review Information

South Beechwood - environmental review, including its status under the Contaminated Land Strategy, contamination issues, nearby landfills, radon gas levels, nuisance issues. & other questions.

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Request no. 49655. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 05/08/2024

Education Programme for Dog Walking in Cemeteries

After the 25th March 2024 meeting, detail the new education programme for dog walking in Morningside Cemetery. What actions have been taken since then? Include specifics on timing, locations, frequency, public interactions, & any bans or removals.

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Request no. 49657. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 19/09/2024

Safety Advisory Group meeting minutes

Please send me the minutes of the last three meetings of the safety advisory group and the next three meeting dates.

Resolution

Please find the minutes attached. The only scheduled future meeting is for Murrayfield on 18.10.24.

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Request no. 49658. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

Leith Walk Tram Tracks and Cycle Lanes

Sight of communications on risk assessments, complaints, incidents, and maintenance for tram tracks and cycle lanes on Leith Walk near Great Junction Street and Duke Street from installation to date. Include related photos. & other questions.

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Request no. 49662. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Information on Statutory Notice reference 11/00583/24

I would be grateful if you could provide all the information you hold regarding Statutory Notice reference 11/00583/24

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Request no. 49663. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

Incident Management Team Correspondence

Seeking all emails, letters, minuted conversations, and recorded meetings among the Incident Management Team for 4 Anchorfield from 23 Jan to 25 Mar 2024.

Resolution

We are not going to provide the information because the request remains in 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.

Request no. 49664. Received: 09/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Prestonfield Gardens Tree Survey

Please provide the latest tree survey details for all trees on council-owned land in the Prestonfield Gardens area.

Resolution

We have checked our system and we have no records on City of Edinburgh trees in Prestonfield Gardens.

Request no. 49665. Received: 09/07/2024

Lauriston Castle H&S Reports

All Lauriston Castle and estate Health & Safety reports/communications.

Request no. 49666. Received: 09/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Parking Permit Information

The total number of Zone N1 Residents' Parking permits and Blue Badge concessions issued to residents at Canonmills Gardens, Warriston Road, EH7 4HL. & other questions.

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Request no. 49667. Received: 09/07/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

Affordable Housing Development

Information on new social housing development by City of Edinburgh Council, including unit numbers for 2023/24 and projections for 2024/25-2029/30 & other questions.

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Request no. 49669. Received: 09/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Environmental Review of Cairdean House, 185 Redford Road, Edinburgh, EH13 9PN

Records and information on the referenced site regarding contamination, landfill details, radon gas, nuisance issues, private water supplies, and environmental permits & other questions.

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Request no. 49672. Received: 09/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Blast monitoring results

Full record of the Blast Monitoring results submitted to Planning for the blast carried out at Bonnington Mains Quarry at 12:00 on 8th July 2024

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Request no. 49674. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024

Contaminated Land - Marriott Hotel

Enquiring if there is any contaminated land within grounds of hotel

Resolution

Cancelled. Please see 48963

Request no. 49675. Received: 02/07/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

Planning Enforcement Notice

Full disclosure of the original complaint prompting the Enforcement Notice. What level of investigation has been carried out by the Planning Authority to corroborate the complaint and its accuracy of recounting the situation?

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Request no. 49677. Received: 09/07/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

Lothian Pension Fund - Investment Data Q4 2023

Seeking Q4 2023 data on limited partnerships (names, sizes, vintage years), commitments, distributions, NAV, IRRs, TVPIs, DPIs, and transaction details. Also, details on advisors, secondary transactions, & other questions.

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Request no. 49679. Received: 09/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

ETRO Details for W Hotel, St James Quarter

Information on the ETRO in front of W Hotel regarding vehicle access, safety audits, planning conditions, and committee approvals for changes in transport requirements.

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Request no. 49683. Received: 09/07/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Tram-Related Accident Data

Data on accidents involving trams in Edinburgh since 2014, including incidents with cyclists, motor vehicles, pedestrians, claims lodged/settled, and total compensation payouts.

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Request no. 49684. Received: 09/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Environmental Review - Lauder Lodge, 2 Wakefield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH7

Information on contaminated land inspections, contamination issues, landfill details, radon gas, nuisance issues, private water supplies, and environmental permits for the referenced site.

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Request no. 49685. Received: 09/07/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024

National Assistance Act Funerals

Details on National Assistance Act funerals from 1/5/24 to present, including names, dates of death, marital status, maiden surnames, birth dates/ages, addresses, estate values, and third-party information.

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Request no. 49689. Received: 10/07/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

CCTV Footage of Car Accident on 20th June

CCTV footage of a car accident involving a grey Audi Q2 and a white Range Rover on Calder Road near the 4th roundabout, 20th June between 2:30-2:45pm.

Resolution

No relevant footage held.

Request no. 49697. Received: 10/07/2024, Resolved: 08/08/2024

Pothole Complaints and Compensation

Data on number of complaints and compensation requests, payouts, and total amount paid for pothole compensation over the past three years (June 2021-May 2024), broken down by year.

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Request no. 49698. Received: 10/07/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

2024 General Election Results by Ward Level

2024 general election results for parliamentary constituencies counted by your local authority, including votes for each candidate broken down by ward level. If not collected by ward level, please confirm.

Resolution

This data is not available. The data is not produced at Ward level. Boxes are mixed across the whole constituency.

Request no. 49700. Received: 10/07/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024

Dampness Survey Report for Bruce Street, EH10 5JE

Dampness Survey Report and required works for Bruce Street, EH10 5JE, surveyed by CEC contractor First Call on 5th June 2024.

Resolution

This will be provided by the service.

Request no. 49709. Received: 11/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Contracts with Supported Businesses

Data on contracts awarded to Supported Businesses over the past five financial years, including the number and cumulative value of contracts, and details on contracts awarded via procurement bodies & other questions.

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Request no. 49710. Received: 11/07/2024, Resolved: 08/08/2024

Tree Removals Due to Property Damage

Data on tree removals over the past 10 years due to property/infrastructure damage, including locations, species, removal dates, requests from insurance companies, costs, and insurance claim payouts & other questions.

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Request no. 49711. Received: 11/07/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Environmental Information on Royal Elizabeth Bond, Kirkliston Phase 2

Seeking information for Royal Elizabeth Bond, Kirkliston Phase 2: environmental, mining, historical site investigations, and details on above/underground storage tanks & other related questions.

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Request no. 49712. Received: 11/07/2024, Resolved: 09/08/2024

Artificial Sport Pitches with Microplastics

Seeking details on artificial sport pitches with microplastics, including crumb rubber infill: number and area in square metres, total size covered, and number installed by or maintained by the local authority & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49714. Received: 11/07/2024, Resolved: 08/08/2024

Environmental Information for St. James Quarter, EH1 3AD

Seeking confirmation if St. James Quarter, EH1 3AD is on the list of prioritised sites under Part 2A, its priority status, and details of any previous intrusive investigations or remediation at the site.

Files

Request no. 49716. Received: 11/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

2020 Council Tenancy Policy and Conduct Codes

Seeking policy details for summer 2020 regarding council tenancy, tenant code of conduct, procedures for antisocial or criminal behaviour, and any laws or policies preventing eviction of tenants involved in criminal activities.

Files

Request no. 49717. Received: 11/07/2024, Resolved: 09/08/2024

Fire Safety Standards for Bin Hub Scheme

Records on fire safety considerations for bin hub locations in Phase 1, including criteria, distance from non-fire-rated doors/windows, reasons for riskier placements, and compliance with the Fire (Scotland) Act & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49719. Received: 12/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Pavement Parking Reports at Colinton Mains Drive

Details of visits, tickets, emails, reports, and actions regarding pavement parking at Colinton Mains Drive (Chip Inn) for specific reports.

Files

Request no. 49720. Received: 12/07/2024, Resolved: 05/08/2024

Bin Hubs in Edinburgh

Info on bin hub changes, planning docs, resident consultation, complaints in last 12 months, comms with Gavin Brown, environmental impact reports, & other questions.

Request no. 49721. Received: 12/07/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024

Primary School Playing Field Upgrades

Details of primary schools in Edinburgh City Council that received upgrades to outdoor playing fields, including MUGAs, in the last 7 years, and the cost of these upgrades.

Resolution

Just one school advised they had received an upgrade:
Currie Primary School
This was paid for centrally when the school was extended.

Request no. 49722. Received: 12/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Low Emission Zone Data

Data on Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone: 1. Number of non-compliant vehicles entering the zone from 1st June 2024 to 30th June 2024 (or latest data). 2. Total revenue from PCNs issued to non-compliant vehicles during this period.

Resolution

This information is published on our website.

Files

Request no. 49723. Received: 12/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Local Authority Home Extensions

Info on local authority home extensions: 1. Main contact managing extensions. 2. Head of Housing. 3-6. Details on single-storey extensions for FY 2024/25, 2023/24, and 2025/26 budgets. 7. Housing associations and contacts. 8. Size of housing stock.

Resolution

Not applicable. Disabled Facilities Grants appear to be a UK Government benefit only available in England and Wales, not Scotland.

Request no. 49725. Received: 05/07/2024, Resolved: 02/08/2024 16:45:00

FOISA - Date that review of Direct Payments Policy began

Date that review of Direct Payments Policy began

Files

Request no. 49729. Received: 12/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Traffic Light Sequence Diagram at Great Junction Street Bridge Junction

The traffic light sequence as of 18 April 2023 in the form of a diagram for the junction on Great Junction Street Bridge where the A901, Coburg Street and Ferry Road meet.

Resolution

Please find attached the requested traffic signal sequence diagram. This is part of the signal layout drawing, which provides a better understanding.

Files

Request no. 49731. Received: 12/07/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Vacant Social Housing and Waiting List Data

Data on social housing vacancies and waiting lists in council ward, including Housing Association properties. Include reasons for vacancies, number of residents on waiting list, and average waiting times. & other questions.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached document.

Files

Request no. 49740. Received: 12/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Information on Biodiversity Duty Implementation under the 2021 Environment Act

Details on the implementation of the 'biodiversity duty' of the 2021 Environment Act by the council, including reports produced, number of relevant meetings, and summaries of policies and objectives agreed upon. & other questions.

Resolution

The 2021 Environment Act does not apply in Scotland.

In Scotland, the relevant statutory duty and policy requirements for biodiversity are fulfilled by the information published on the Council website.

Files

Request no. 49741. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Health and Social Care Role Salaries

All salaries related to Health and Social Care roles within the local authority, including post titles, grades, hourly rates, annual salaries, scale points, allowances, and pending pay changes. Additionally, confirm full-time hours for each post.

Files

Request no. 49742. Received: 12/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Environmental Info: Morrison, 3 Waterfront Broadway, Granton

Confirmation on whether the site at Morrison, 3 Waterfront Broadway, Granton, Edinburgh EH5 1SA is on the list of prioritised sites under Part 2A, its priority level, and any known previous intrusive investigations or remediation at the site.

Files

Request no. 49743. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Environmental Info: Morrison, Portobello Rd, Edinburgh EH8 7EF

Confirmation on whether the site at Morrison, Portobello Rd, Edinburgh EH8 7EF is on the list of prioritised sites under Part 2A, its priority level, and any known previous intrusive investigations or remediation at the site.

Files

Request no. 49744. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Information on E-Signature Vendor

Please provide details on your current e-signature vendor, including the vendor's name, the cost, and the renewal date for the contract.

Resolution

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

We do not use an e-signature vendor.

Request no. 49745. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Non-Disclosure Agreements

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) used by the Council in the past 3 years. Specifically, has the Council asked a staff member or a non-staff individual to sign an NDA? Please attach any used NDAs and indicate how many staff members have signed NDAs.

Files

Request no. 49746. Received: 13/07/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Boarding School Placements for Looked After Children

Data on looked after children in mainstream and SEN boarding schools, procedures for consulting them, and numbers/percentages asked in 2023/24. Please provide details of informal visits arranged in 2023/24 & other questions.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 49759. Received: 14/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Ellen's Glenn Road Culvert Collapse

In 1993, records from the planning office indicate the collapse of Ellen's Glenn Road Culvert. Requesting cause of collapse, inspection records, plans/maps, and documentation on repair/remediation.

Files

Request no. 49760. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

ULEZ Fines Since Enforcement Began

Number of ULEZ fines issued per week since enforcement began. Split showing the breakdown between fine levels.

Files

Request no. 49762. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Sale Price Details of Flats Sold circa 1991

Requesting sale prices and details (addresses & prices) of modern flats sold around 1991 in the Corstorphine Road area cited in the decision.

Request no. 49763. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

CCTV Footage of W Approach Road Incident

CCTV footage from 55°56'24.8'N 3°13'16.2'W to 55°56'24.6'N 3°13'21.2'W on W Approach Road on 14/07/2024.

Resolution

The City of Edinburgh Public Space CCTV Section has no coverage of the location described and consequently we will be unable to provide any data in connection with this request.

Request no. 49766. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Henderson Terrace Project Details

Dalry-Living Well Locally project's engagement with Henderson Terrace residents, responses received, children residing, and impact assessment on pollution, noise, parking, and property values due to increased traffic & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49767. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Q4 2023 Private Market Investment Reports

PEI Group requests Q4 2023 cash-flow reports from Lothian Pension Fund on private equity, real estate, natural resources, infrastructure, venture, and private debt funds. Include fund names & other questions.

Request no. 49768. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024

PCN Data in Edinburgh (June 2023 – June 2024)

Data on Edinburgh top 20 roads with the most PCNs distributed between June 2023 and June 2024. Request breakdown by road name, total notices distributed per road, and the amount of each notice.

Files

Request no. 49771. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

Friendship Agreement with Kaohsiung

Following the Financial Times report on June 24, 2024, regarding Cammy Day's delay of a friendship agreement with Kaohsiung, I request disclosure of businesses that contacted Cammy Day or Council reps to express concerns, excluding personal info.

Files

Request no. 49772. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Gas Engines in Edinburgh

Details on CHP gas engines across Edinburgh: addresses, number of units, operational status, unit size in kW, servicing contracts, contract end dates, contact for maintenance quotes, solar installation status, and contact for solar quotes.

Files

Request no. 49773. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Trading Standards Service - Questionnaire

Details on the local authority covered by your Trading Standards Service, including the budget for 2021-2024, funding sources, staff numbers, and specialist competencies. Additionally, seeking information on shared services & other questions.

Resolution

Completed questionnaire provided.

Request no. 49777. Received: 15/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

East Mayfield records in past 3 years

Road inspection records for the past 3 years for East Mayfield and West Mayfield and Minto Street and Gully cleaning records for the past 3 years for East Mayfield and West Mayfield and Minto Street

Resolution

Please find the records attached.

Files

Request no. 49779. Received: 16/07/2024

Education and School Policies

Details on transitions policies, play-based learning, outdoor learning, standardised assessments, deferred school starts, home education, access to school nurses, and related policies in your authority. 39 questions.

Request no. 49781. Received: 16/07/2024, Resolved: 26/07/2024

Inquiry Regarding Disclosure Log

Why is a disclosure log published? Does the Council believe a disclosure log helps stakeholders quickly see previously asked and answered questions? Does the Council think this reduces demand on resources, such as time?

Resolution

Disclosure Logs save time and resources for both the authority and citizens. It reduces the need for numerous repeated requests, allowing public bodies to focus efforts on new requests and ensuring the citizen has instant access to information.

Request no. 49782. Received: 16/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Environmental Health Complaints and Abatement Notices

Data on complaints received by the City of Edinburgh Council's Environmental Health Department for 2022, 2023, and 2024, including reasons per Section 79 (1). Also, the number of Abatement Notices served each year for each listed nuisance.

Files

Request no. 49783. Received: 16/07/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Licensee and Insurance Details for The Clermiston Inn

In regard to an accident at The Clermiston Inn in February 2023. Requesting details of the licensee.

Resolution

The Licence holder was:
Greene King Brewing & Retailing Ltd
Westgate Brewery
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1QT

Request no. 49785. Received: 10/07/2024, Resolved: 08/08/2024

Information on Ingliston Park & Ride Car Park

Details on complaints, inspections, incidents, council policies, maintenance, Roads Maintenance and Inspection Regime, reactive inspections, notifications, and defect photos at Ingliston Park & Ride from Nov 2020 to date & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49786. Received: 16/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Site Contamination and Environmental Data - Pennywell Town Centre Phase 3 (Block 3)

Details on former site uses causing contamination, records of complaints about nuisance, private water abstractions, and radon levels or issues in the vicinity of the site & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49787. Received: 16/07/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Fuel Storage Tanks - Pennywell Road

Details on the number, capacity, and location of fuel storage tanks, product lines, tank details, stored products, leak detection systems, water interceptors, tank age/testing, leakages, decommissioning, and prosecutions & other questions.

Resolution

We have been unable to locate any information in the zone on the map at Pennywell Road, Edinburgh with regard to the current or derelict petroleum tanks.

Files

Request no. 49790. Received: 16/07/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 10:55:00

Road repair costs for Bruntfield Place & Leamington terrace

Can you please provide the total cost of all the road repairs that have been carried out at the junction of Bruntsfield Place and Leamington terrace over the last two years and who has paid these costs.

Resolution

Cancelled

Request no. 49791. Received: 16/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Road Inspection and Repair Records for Deanpark Place, Balerno, EH14 7ED

Policy for road inspection/repair, inspection and repair records for Deanpark Place, Balerno, EH14 7ED from Jan 2021-present, complaints received, and details of any accidents on Deanpark place from Jan 2021-present & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49793. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024 16:39:00

Number of risk assessments - Currie Primary School

How many Risk assessments have been carried out in the school in the last 2 years

Files

Request no. 49794. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Expenditure and Impact of Palestine Protests

Details of security costs and impacts of Palestine protests from Oct 7, 2023 - June 2024, council security expenditures for 2023-2024 and 2022-2023, disruptions to meetings, police involvement, and related motions/questions.

Files

Request no. 49803. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Environmental Assessment

Inquiry seeks details on past land uses causing contamination (e.g., industrial, landfilling). Also for records of complaints, private water abstractions nearby, and radon levels in the vicinity.

Files

Request no. 49804. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Fuel Storage Tanks on Site - Burdiehouse Crescent, Edinburgh

Info on underground and aboveground fuel storage tanks at the site: number, capacity, locations, product lines, tank types, stored products, leak detection systems, surface water interceptors, & other questions.

Resolution

Having completed searches of records for both current and derelict petroleum stores, we have been unable to locate any relevant information in the zone at Burdiehouse Crescent, Edinburgh.

Files

Request no. 49806. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Local Review Body (LRB) - Applications Subject to Continuation

Number of review applications subject to continuations in the past 3 years, & longest period between an LRB meeting decision to continue an application & issuance of the relevant Procedure Notice, within the last 3 years.

Files

Request no. 49808. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024

Parking Charge Notices

Info on total number of Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) issued by the Council in the last 12 months. The top 10 locations with highest PCNs.

Files

Request no. 49809. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Westfield Street Maintenance & Inspection

Seeking Edinburgh Council's adoption confirmation, inspection details, repair criteria, accidents/complaints, and relevant code of practice. & other questions.

Resolution

Westfield Street is not adopted by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Files

Request no. 49810. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Assaults on Teachers in Schools

Assaults on teachers in local primary and secondary schools for: Jan 2024-Jun 2024 Jan 2023-Jun 2023 Include counts for physical and verbal assaults per school type.

Files

Request no. 49811. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Site Plan and Development Timescales for Greendykes K&L

Please provide the site plan for the Greendykes K&L development, detailing the locations of new build flats. Additionally, include information on the development timescales, broken down by phases or stages.

Resolution

All the information we have related to this development is available to view publicly, under reference 22/04955/AMC on the Planning Portal. This includes site plan, building locations and information on timescales.

Files

Request no. 49814. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Section 38 & Section 278 Technical Approvals

Please provide information on all Section 38 and Section 278 technical approvals granted from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024. To protect the environment

Resolution

The legislation for Section 38 and Section 278 Highways Agreements comes under the Highways Act 1980. This Act is valid for England and Wales and is not applicable in Scotland.

Request no. 49815. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Structural Issues in Hollow Block and Beam Structures

List of structural issues with hollow block and beam/beam & pot structures in the past 15 years, including addresses, building types, & discovery dates. Also, requesting a list & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49816. Received: 17/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

General election pre-election guidance document

Please provide me with a copy of the pre-election period guidance document which you had in place for the UK General Election earlier this month.

Files

Request no. 49817. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Current ERP/Finance System

Information on the current ERP/Finance system, including software version, total and annual contract values, contract expiration, planned upgrades, potential market change, and contact details of the person responsible.

Files

Request no. 49818. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Smoking Cessation Budget and Strategies

Annual budget allocated to helping people in the local community quit smoking, including campaigns, services, and resources for 2023 or 2024. Additionally, inquiring if free e-cigarettes or vapes are offered as part of the quit smoking strategy.

Resolution

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

Request no. 49819. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 15/08/2024

Age Dispute Processes and Looked After Children Data

Data on young people in age dispute processes with the Home Office from April 2019 to June 2024. Include numbers, looked after status, outcomes, and the number of migrant looked after children for each period specified.

Files

Request no. 49830. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 15/08/2024

Council Tax Premium for Second Homes

Correspondence and documents on Council Tax for second homes and the 100% premium decision, including discussions on property additions, usage, past tax, local engagement, discrimination, equality impacts, fairness, & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49831. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 03/09/2024

Homeless Accommodation Data and Policies

Data on wait times, prioritisation, offender policies, child sex offender housing, and numbers of sexual assaults, common assaults, ABH, GBH, thefts, and deaths in Council homeless accommodation since 1 Jan 2019, with breakdowns by cause.

Files

Request no. 49832. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024 10:22:00

N/A

Resolution

Duplicate.

Request no. 49833. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

Team Structures and Training Details

Seeking team structures and contact details for Revenues, Benefits, Financial Assessments, Income Maximisation, Homelessness, Adult Social Services, and Mental Health. Also, interested in training frequency & other questions

Files

Request no. 49837. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024

SNSA Data for all High Schools

I would like to see the SNSA data for every Edinburgh high school from the last three years. For example in 2023, 34% of students in Example High school received 12 in reading, 24% received 11, etc.

Resolution

We do not hold comprehensive SNSA data for all secondary schools. These assessments are not mandatory; however, attached are the results that are recorded. The percentage in each band, of those assessed, can be calculated from the data provided.

Files

Request no. 49840. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 15/08/2024

Non-Permanent Teachers in Edinburgh

Please provide the number of teachers employed by the City of Edinburgh Council without permanent contracts and the number given short-term contracts for the school years 2019-24 & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49841. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 15/08/2024

Roadworks - Kirkliston

Provide details of road works in Kirkliston from 1st Jan 2023 to 18th Jul 2024 and future works till 31st Dec 2024 for specified roads. Include dates, duration, purpose, contractor, cost, outcomes & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49842. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024

Noise Complaints Data from 1 January 2021 to 18 July 2024

Monthly noise complaints received by Edinburgh Council from 1 Jan 2021 to 18 Jul 2024. Break down reasons into categories: domestic noise, construction noise, intrusion alarms & other questions.

Resolution

This information has been provided previously under reference 49251 and is available on the Disclosure Log.

Request no. 49843. Received: 03/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024 16:36:00

Complaint Handling Procedures

How are complaint thresholds measured? Are reasons provided if unmet? Who decides if met? What is the escalation procedure? Are non-threshold complaints logged? Can the staff member be part of the investigation? & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49849. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

Council Decisions and Documents

Provide council decisions on self-employed personal assistants and documents regarding autistic adults as employers, unused public money in DP accounts & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49850. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Corstorphine High Street Spaces For People Bollards

For installation of Corstorphine High Street SFP bollards a Health and Safety Risk Assessment was undertaken three months later. Please provide a copy of the health and safety risk assessment report.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached requested Road Safety report.

Third party personal information has been redacted from the document provided, in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Files

Request no. 49854. Received: 19/07/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024

Spaces For People Bollard Complaints

From initial SFP bollard installation to April 2023, how many complaints of pedestrians tripping over black bases were made? Break down complaints by hospitalisation, serious injury, and fatality & other questions.

Resolution

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.

Request no. 49855. Received: 19/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Meeting Minutes on VAT Plan and Contingency Plans

Provide all meeting minutes from September 2023 to present related to plans to charge VAT on private school fees and contingency plans for additional state system pupils. Include relevant minutes from wider meetings & other questions.

Resolution

The Council holds no minutes where VAT on private school fees was discussed.

Request no. 49856. Received: 19/07/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024

Domestic Abuse Training

From 1st April 2023 to present, how much was spent on domestic abuse training for council staff and social workers? Which external organisations delivered this training? & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49857. Received: 19/07/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024

Telecom Diversion Costs

Provide annual expenditure on telecom diversions for 2019-2023, names of involved telecom operators, and details of ongoing or planned telecom diversion projects for the upcoming year & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49860. Received: 19/07/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024

Correspondence with 'Calming Brunstane Road Group'

All correspondence between Paul Lawrence (who was then Head of Place), council officials Gareth Barwell and Cliff Hutt and anyone who was representing the Calming Brunstane Road group for the period 01.01.21 and 31.12.22, please.

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 2018.

Files

Request no. 49865. Received: 19/07/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024

Information on National Assistance Act Funerals

Info on National Assistance Act funerals for persons with no known next of kin from 19/5/24 to present. Include full names, dates of death, marital status, maiden surnames, birthdates or ages, last known addresses, estate values & other questions.

Resolution

Please refer to the response provided for reference 46324

Request no. 49869. Received: 22/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024 09:08:00

Inquiry on RAAC Mitigation in Schools

Confirm steps taken to remove or mitigate RAAC in schools, detailing actions for each school. Provide resources used or estimated for these actions. Correspondence with the Scottish Government & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49876. Received: 22/07/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Parking Sign Guidelines in Scotland

Please provide all parking sign meanings and guidelines in Scotland.

Files

Request no. 49880. Received: 22/07/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Contract Terms with M&S Fire Protection

The terms of purchase between Edinburgh City Council and M&S Fire Protection for servicing handheld fire extinguishers. Clarify the contractor's role and if they have ownership rights to condemned fire extinguishers & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49884. Received: 22/07/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Costs

Provide total costs for the Edinburgh Tram public inquiry, including a breakdown (legal, staffing, consultants), any reimbursed expenses, and details on human resources involved (staffing hours and number of officials) & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49885. Received: 22/07/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024 15:21:00

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Costs

Total costs incurred for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, including a breakdown (legal, staffing, consultants). Indicate any reimbursed expenses and details on human resources (staffing hours and officials involved) & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49887. Received: 22/07/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Number of council-owned/operated CCTV cameras

Total number of council-owned/operated CCTV cameras as of 2024.

Files

Request no. 49888. Received: 22/07/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Road Report for Newcraighall

Provide the Site History Report, including inspections and maintenance records, for the eastbound section of Newcraighall Road between 19 Newcraighall Road and Peacocktail Close for the specified dates & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49890. Received: 22/07/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Supported Living Sites Information

Provide a comprehensive list of all supported living sites within the council's geographical area. For each site, include the name and address, including postcode & other questions.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49891. Received: 22/07/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Survey Tools

Do you use a tool for surveys? If so, which supplier is used, and how much is spent annually? When does your contract with the supplier end, and who is the budget holder for this contract? & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49892. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024

Pothole Records on Gorgie Road

Provide all pothole inspection and maintenance records for Gorgie Road, Edinburgh (EH11), from 545 Gorgie Road to Stenhouse Road border, between 20 Aug 2023 and 20 Nov 2023, including dates, details, and related reports & other questions.

Resolution

The information you have requested was provided in response to a similar request under reference 49152 and this is available on the Disclosure Log.

Request no. 49893. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

Ideal Boilers Recall

Provide communication with the government regarding corrective action costs for Ideal Heating Logic 2 Combi & System Boiler recall (2401-0138) from 2022 to 2024 & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49896. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Bin Collection Complaints

I would please like to request the number of complaints received by the council about the lack of rubbish being collected. Please provide data since 2019-20, with a breakdown by fiscal year.

Files

Request no. 49901. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

Fees Paid for ASN Services

In regard to a Croft Centre, what fees the Council pays to organisations that provide services for individuals with additional support needs (ASN). I would be grateful for the current rate paid.

Resolution

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

Request no. 49905. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

Environmental Information on Hilton Edinburgh Carlton - 19 North Bridge, EH1 1SD

Search records for specified sites: inspection status, contamination issues, landfill details within 250m, nuisance issues/prosecutions, private water supplies within 2km, flooding records, and LAAPC/LAPPC authorisations & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49906. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024 14:38:00

N/A

Request no. 49908. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024

Invoice Management Systems

Details on invoice management: systems used for managing/storing invoices, systems for paying invoices if different, whether systems are 'off the shelf' or configurable, and the number of internal and external invoices processed annually.

Files

Request no. 49909. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

Trading Standards Inspections and Reports

List of Trading Standards inspections related to fair pricing since 1 Jan 2021. Include dates, addresses, premises names, and breach details. Provide related letters and post-visit reports.

Resolution

Information is withheld under Section 26(a) - Prohibition on Disclosure by another Enactment. The enactment under which the Council claims this exemption is the Enterprise Act 2002.

Request no. 49910. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

Environmental Information on Edinburgh Caledonian - Princes Street

Search records for specified site: inspection status, contamination issues, landfill details within 250m, nuisance issues/prosecutions, private water supplies within 2km, flooding records, and LAAPC/LAPPC authorisations & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49911. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

Environmental Information on Doubletree Edinburgh Airport, 100 Eastfield Rd, Ingliston, EH28 8LL

Search records for specified site inspection status, contamination issues, landfill details within 250m, nuisance issues/prosecutions, private water supplies within 2km, flooding records, and LAAPC/LAPPC authorisations & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49912. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024

Inspection and maintenance records on potholes on Gorgie Road, Edinburgh

Information from 20 August 2023 to 20 November 2023. Dates of inspection conducted & maintenance. Details of any potholes or road surface issues identified from the council & other questions.

Resolution

This information is available on the Disclosure Log under reference 49152.

Request no. 49914. Received: 23/07/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Reallocation of staff from the Lord Provost

Information regarding an addendum to a proposal to reallocate staff from the Lord Provost.

Resolution

This amendment was not agreed by the committee and, therefore, no work was required to be carried out.

Request no. 49916. Received: 24/07/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Shore Bus Lane Penalties

How many penalties were issued for cars driving in the bus lane on the Shore in Leith from the beginning of April 2024 until the end of June 2024?

Files

Request no. 49917. Received: 24/07/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Travelodge on Learmonth Terrace

Request for details on the Council's use of the Travelodge hotel: programme details, duration, costs, & other questions.

Resolution

The information requested is not held by the City of Edinburgh Council.

The City of Edinburgh Council is not renting this hotel.

Request no. 49918. Received: 24/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

LEZ Offences Detected by Camera on Holyrood Road

How many LEZ offences have been detected by the camera near Dynamic Earth on Holyrood Road since June 2024? Please provide a breakdown of first, second, and subsequent offences, and detail the number of fines issued per day during this period.

Files

Request no. 49923. Received: 24/07/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024

NHS Complaint Procedure

What is the complaint structure in the NHS for issues with senior management? Specifically, how to complain beyond the internal PALS office, who appoints the CEO of a hospital, and which government body is responsible for the CEO's behaviour?

Resolution

This information will be held by the NHS.

Request no. 49924. Received: 24/07/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Leith Walk Landscaping and Remediation Update

Will there be replacement landscaping after planter removal? When will broken paving slabs, southbound bus stop, hole at Shrubhill, coned-off cycle lane, Montgomery Street fencing, Covid-19 pavement lines, and Elm Row landscaping be addressed?

Files

Request no. 49926. Received: 24/07/2024, Resolved: 24/09/2024

Pothole Claims Information

Annual payments to Gallagher Bassett by the City of Edinburgh Council for pothole claims over the past five years. How many pothole claims exceeded 18 weeks, & other questions.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49932. Received: 24/07/2024, Resolved: 24/09/2024

Children's Services Referrals and Assessments Data Request

For 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24, provide the total number of referrals to Children’s Services, the ethnicity of referred children, number of referrals resulting in section 17 assessments, the ethnicity of assessed children, & outcomes by ethnicity.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49934. Received: 24/07/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

Conservation Officers

How many fully qualified Conservation Officers do you have who are overseeing the Conservation areas? Those who have the full qualifications.

Resolution

There are currently no Conservation Area Character Appraisals (CACAs) being reviewed.

Request no. 49935. Received: 24/07/2024

Data on Short-Term Lets in Local Authority

Number of short-term lets operating before October 1, 2022 & Current number of short-term lets, detailing approved licences and pending applications submitted before October 1, 2023.

Request no. 49937. Received: 25/07/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024

Pet Shop Licensing

The current number of Pet Shops in the City of Edinburgh Council area. The current number of licences issued to Pet Shops in your area to sell parrots and parakeets & other questions

Files

Request no. 49938. Received: 25/07/2024

Industrial Oil Uplifts

All contract information regarding contracts titles, formal and informal arrangements, contract periods, names of service providers, full contact details of the individual responsible for procuring this and other questions.

Request no. 49939. Received: 25/07/2024, Resolved: 17/10/2024

Romance Fraud Reports in 2024

I am seeking data on the number of reported cases of romance fraud in the year 2024 for your city. Please provide the number of romance fraud reports for your city in 2024.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 49941. Received: 25/07/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Petroleum Storage Enquiry: Edinburgh Caledonian, Princes Street

Are there any records of petroleum storage at or in the immediate vicinity of the site, either in above ground or below ground tanks? If yes: How many tanks were there and what was their capacity? & other questions.

Resolution

No relevant information held.

Files

Request no. 49949. Received: 25/07/2024, Resolved: 23/09/2024

Pothole Reports and Compensation Claims

The total number of potholes reported on the roads which the Council is responsible for in 2022 to date. The total number of compensation claims received by the Council related to vehicle damage due to potholes in 2022 - to date, & other questions

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49953. Received: 25/07/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Food Poisoning Incident - King’s Wark Pub

Investigation materials and your final report regarding our client who contracted food poisoning following a meal at the King’s Wark Pub, 36 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QU & other questions.

Resolution

No relevant information held.

Request no. 49954. Received: 26/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Noise Complaints against Woodhall Arms Pub

Number of calls made to the City of Edinburgh noise team in 2024 against Woodhall Arms Pub, Lanark Road West, Currie. Please provide the dates of any calls & other questions

Files

Request no. 49956. Received: 26/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Penalty Charge Notices Issued Without Evidence

How many penalty charges have been issued since April 2023, where there is no evidence of a contravention (i.e. a photograph of the ticket attached to the vehicle) & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49958. Received: 25/07/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Homelessness costs

Your total spending on temporary accommodation for homeless households in the financial year 2022/23. Please advise how much of this spending was funded by central Government & other questions

Files

Request no. 49961. Received: 27/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Denied HMO Applications

How many HMO applications have been denied by the council in relation to “over provision this year and last in Edinburgh?

Resolution

No HMO applications have been denied in relation to overprovision.

Request no. 49967. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 27/08/2024

Street Cleaning Staff - 29/07/2023 to 28/07/2024

Please state for the year 29/07/2023 to 28/07/2024, the total amount that it paid to Employment Agencies for the services of street cleaners & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49970. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024

Parking Tickets

I would like to know which company the council uses to issue and manage parking tickets in Edinburgh, how much it costs to issue a single ticket & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49971. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024 11:32:00

New Bus Stop Tracking Displays

How much was spent installing the new bus stop tracking displays which do not display real time bus information?

Resolution

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

Files

Request no. 49974. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024

Electric Charging

Council’s current and future plans for Charging Infrastructure relating to Electric Vehicles including street cleaning, drain cleaning and waste and recycling collection vehicles at council depots & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49975. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024

Children's Services Social Work

Q1. Is your Children’s Services Social Work delegated to an Integrated Joint Board? Q2. What information management systems does your social work department use?

Resolution

A1. No
A2. SWIFT

Request no. 49978. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024

Sen Viet Vegan Restaurant, Brougham Place

I checked the Food Hygiene Information Scheme rating for Sen Viet Vegan and saw that it was marked as 'improvement required'. Are you able to provide any additional information on why this was?

Resolution

Please find the inspection report and a copy of an email to the business attached.

Files

Request no. 49979. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024

Change of Use Planning Applications

Please confirm how many change of use applications you received to move from ‘Class 1A – shops and other financial / professional services’, ‘Class 3 – restaurants and cafes’ and ‘Class 4 – businesses’ to ‘Class 9(a) houses’.

Files

Request no. 49980. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 27/08/2024

Low Emission Zone Statistics

The total number of penalty fines due to non-compliance in Low Emission Zones since the 1st April 2024. The total amount of money raised from these fines? The total cost of the implementation of the Low Emission Zones.

Files

Request no. 49981. Received: 26/07/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024

Lothian Pension Fund - Alternative Asset Investments

A list of ALL types of alternative asset investments, including private equity, venture capital, distressed debt, mezzanine, fund of funds, infrastructure, natural resources in which City of Edinburgh Council is an investor & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49983. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024

Public Rights of Way

How many miles/km of public rights of way do you cover? What is your annual budget for public rights of way maintenance? & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49984. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

Table and Chairs Permits

List of Edinburgh businesses with a tables and chairs permit. How much space they're permitted to use. Who grants/enforces permit? Copy of applications and plans for two specific businesses.

Files

Request no. 49986. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Home to School Transport Contract

Regarding Lot 1 - Home to School Transport contract, information on this Tender, in particular the pricing and how much the contracts awarded for to each operator.

Files

Request no. 49988. Received: 29/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

Council-owned Buildings

A list of all council-owned commercial buildings that are currently in use. A list of all council-owned property types which are currently unused, residential and commercial, & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49989. Received: 04/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024 16:32:00

Risk assessments carried out by Currie Primary School

I asked for all risk assessments that have been carried out at the school.

Files

Request no. 49990. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Colinton Road - Reported Defects/Potholes

The number and dates of all reported defects/potholes on Colinton Road, EH14, during January, February and March 2024.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached.

Files

Request no. 49991. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

Penalty Charge Notices - Payment Processing

Why are payments for bus lane penalty charges and bus gate charges handled by PO Box 333 Sheffield S98 1BJ and not an Edinburgh or Scottish office? Payments made to this handling company & their company details.

Files

Request no. 49992. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024

Empty Homes (Lochend)

1. How long they have been empty. 2. The size of the property 3. Why they have remained empty 4. The timeline to have them filled.

Files

Request no. 49993. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 27/08/2024

Shared Repairs - 'Missing Share' Applications

Please confirm the number of 'Missing Share' applications which have been supported by the Council in the fiscal year 2023/24 and Jan 2024 to date & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49995. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Council Tax Credits

I hereby request a list of unclaimed Council Tax credit balances. Please note I am not asking for Business Rates credits.

Resolution

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

Request no. 49997. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

LGBT Youth Scotland Charter Status

Which schools (or any other kind of educational establishment) within your Council area current have, or are in the process of achieving, an LGBT+ charter award from LGBT Youth Scotland? Costs in achieving awards.

Files

Request no. 50002. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024

Motorcycle Parking

How many off-street parking spaces there are in total in The City of Edinburgh Council area? How many of those are motorcycle specific parking spaces? & other questions.

Resolution

The Council does not manage off-street parking.

Request no. 50003. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Households in Temporary Accommodation

Total number of households in temporary accommodation, number of children in temporary accommodation, & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50004. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 03/09/2024 16:42:00

Leith Walk Inspections

Leith Walk from Leith Street to Broughton Street and the section of Leith Walk that is beside St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral - Inspection records, etc.

Files

Request no. 50006. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Pothole Reports and Repair Times Over 6 Years

Data on reported potholes in the Local Authority area for the past 6 financial years, including total number, average fix time, and longest fix time in days. Please clarify if the request is unclear.

Files

Request no. 50007. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

BACS Payment Software and Contract Details

Information on the software used for BACS payments, the contract renewal date, annual cost, and where will the tender be advertised.

Files

Request no. 50008. Received: 31/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

Council-Funded Care Services and User Contributions

Details on council-funded care services: number of recipients, percentage contributing, average contribution, highest/lowest non-zero costs, zero-cost contributors, hours of support, payment formula, assistance programs, complaints & appeals.

Files

Request no. 50009. Received: 30/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Transaction Data over £500

Transaction data over £500 from July 2023- July 2024.

Resolution

Please see the information attached.

Files

Request no. 50010. Received: 31/07/2024, Resolved: 30/08/2024 10:11:00

Annual Blocked Road Drains Data - 2013 to 2024

Data on blocked road drains reported and unblocked by the council (or third party) for drains managed by the council, including reports from the public and council.

Files

Request no. 50011. Received: 31/07/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024

Edinburgh Trams Signalling Report Investigation

Seeking a copy of Edinburgh Council's response to a report on tram signalling, the information used to form the response, and any related notes or emails. Specifically, I'm requesting details on the investigation conducted to appraise the report.

Notes

  • 29/08/2024
    An article addressing the investigation that was undertaken to appraise the report will be published on the Trams to Newhaven project website at:

    https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/tramstonewhaven/news

    The article is due to be published in the week commencing 02/09/2024.
Request no. 50018. Received: 31/07/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024

Cost of Hired Vehicles Due to LEZ Standards Non-compliance

The cost of vehicles hired by the City of Edinburgh Council to replace fleet vehicles not meeting LEZ standards from June 15 to July 31, 2024. Include the numbers and types of vehicles hired.

Files

Request no. 50021. Received: 31/07/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

West Harbour Road Inspection and Repair Records

Inspection records for West Harbour Road, Granton, Edinburgh for the past 18 months, the number of repairs made to a specific pothole near 50A West Harbour Road, and job repair sheets for this pothole over the same period.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Site History Report (SHR)

Files

Request no. 50025. Received: 31/07/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024

Child Claimants Previously Assessed as Adults

How many individuals claiming to be children were referred to Children’s Services having previously been assessed to be adult by Home Office and placed in adult asylum accommodation? How many were subsequently accepted as under 18?

Files

Request no. 50026. Received: 31/07/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024

Data on Rising Damp Management in Council Properties

Data on council-owned properties diagnosed with rising damp over the last ten years, including the number of properties treated, reoccurrences, and outcomes of guarantee claims & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50027. Received: 31/07/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

Local Authority's Policy on Street Votes

Local authority's stance on 'Street Votes' as per the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023. Seeking copies of any responses to related consultations and information on past or future plans for implementing street votes & other questions.

Resolution

Not applicable.

The Act cited only applies to England.

Request no. 50028. Received: 31/07/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Condition of Release

Please provide the condition of release for this Registered Sex Offender.

Resolution

We do not hold information within scope of the request because we are not required to hold or record this information.

Request no. 50242. Received: 18/07/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

Delay Regarding Tree Removal

Please could you explain what is causing the delay in contacting this company and requesting that they take down the remaining tree to the required height.

Resolution

This information will not be released.

Request no. 50246. Received: 08/07/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

Planning Application Braid Road

Communication relating to planning application (follow up to 49017)

Request no. 50746. Received: 26/07/2024, Resolved: 19/09/2024

Records for Claylands Nursery Decision

The Equality Impact Assessment, minutes, meeting notes, and correspondence regarding the decision not to comply with the motion for Claylands Nursery. Includes legal basis of the decision.

Files

Request no. 51113. Received: 01/07/2024, Resolved: 17/10/2024

Roof Leak - Calder View

Request for information about a roof leak in 2023.

Resolution

Information provided

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