- Request no. 63041. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 29/07/2026 14:36:00
Job Creation Scheme 2026
Please provide the total number of individuals assisted under the 2026 Job Creation Scheme, broken down by each eligibility category used by the Council. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63042. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 27/07/2026 14:43:00
AI-Generated Harmful Content at Schools
The number of schools with a secondary department that have recorded at least one incident involving AI-generated content affecting pupils or staff. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63045. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 27/07/2026
Solar PV Waste (WEEE Category 14)
All information you hold on which categories of WEEE are accepted at your Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs). Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63047. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 29/07/2026 14:51:00
Powderhall Bailey bridge replacement
Please advise how the approximate costs of the replacement bridge (£483,000) were financed at the time: from CEC's general budget, the Common Goods Fund, outside funding or a mix and how it was authorised. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63048. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026 12:56:00
Inspections relating to Morningside Road, Edinburgh
Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing inspections performed on the road for the period 24 months to date. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63064. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 27/07/2026
Land extending to 40.92 hectares at Lauriston Farm, Edinburgh
In the response to FOI request 62197, it was suggested to me I send another FOI request to obtain a copy of the B.Plan Addendum - dated July 2023. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63067. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 09/07/2026 16:50:00
Road Construction Consents Granted in June 2026
I would be grateful if you could provide me with information on all Road Construction Consents granted from the 1st June 2026 – 30th June 2026. Plus further questions.
Resolution
No Road Construction Consents have been granted in the requested time period.
- Request no. 63071. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026
Maintenance Records for A90 Slip Road
I would like to see the maintenance records for A90 Slip Road as to ascertain how often the vegetation and foliage is cut back and when exactly the last time this was in fact cut back. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63072. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 29/07/2026 15:26:00
Whistleblowing Process
How many incidences of whistleblowing has City of Edinburgh Council recorded in each of the last five financial years. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63073. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 05/08/2026 17:05:00
Bus Lane Fines
How many fines issued? How many fines contested? How many contested fines were upheld, and reason for this decision?
Files
- Request no. 63075. Received: 01/07/2026, Resolved: 29/07/2026 16:16:00
Blue Badge Enforcement
How many Blue Badges has your authority withdrawn in each year since 2018, including 2026 to date? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63078. Received: 02/07/2026, Resolved: 28/07/2026
RAAC Surveys
Please confirm if you carried out any form of a) annual inspections or b) regular surveys on school buildings where Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete was found. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63080. Received: 02/07/2026, Resolved: 30/07/2026 12:27:00
Padel Courts & Indoor Air Hall - The Grange Club, Stockbridge
I want to see the document that overruled the Council's rejection, and be shown the name of the government official who is overruling it. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63085. Received: 02/07/2026, Resolved: 30/07/2026 12:38:00
PCN Fines
Can you provide the total number of PCN fines issued in Manse St Corstorphine since 2024 and the number of infringements resulting in a PCN at lowered kerbs.
Files
- Request no. 63087. Received: 02/07/2026, Resolved: 30/07/2026 12:08:00
Violence towards School Staff
The total number of incidents reported to the local authority about physical violence, aggression or abuse towards teachers and classroom assistants from pupils in High Schools in the academic year which has just concluded. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63088. Received: 02/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026 15:22:00
Road Maintenance at Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh
Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the roads inspection regime, including Roads Inspection Manual, dates of inspections and all inspection records relating to Craigmillar Park. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63090. Received: 02/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026 16:22:00
Freelands Road Ratho
Provide details of when the pothole was first reported or inspected. Plus further questions.
Resolution
There were no potholes recorded in location provided in March 2026.
Please see the attached site history report. This shows inspection and maintenance for this road.
Files
- Request no. 63091. Received: 02/07/2026, Resolved: 30/07/2026 12:44:00
Traffic Regulation Order for Hutton Road
A copy of the Traffic Regulation order for Hutton Road Edinburgh (next to Marriot hotel, 81 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AU) showing the all details held.
Files
- Request no. 63096. Received: 02/07/2026, Resolved: 30/07/2026 13:54:00
Chicken and Chicken-Based Products
The total value (£) and total volume (kg, tonnes, units, or other recorded measure) of chicken and chicken-based products procured by or on behalf of the Council for the provision of public services. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63099. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 05/08/2026 16:40:00
E-Bike Hire Scheme
Details of the contract or agreement with Voi Technology (or Voi Technology UK Ltd) for the e-bike hire scheme, specifically regarding maintenance, servicing, battery replacement, and battery management/disposal. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63100. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 30/07/2026 12:48:00
Social transition of pupils without parental consent
Since 1 January 2020, how many pupils in schools under your authority have socially transitioned (changed their name, pronouns, or gender presentation at school) without the knowledge or consent of their parents or guardians? Plus further questions.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.
- Request no. 63104. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 31/07/2026 12:18:00
Pressure on School Places
Please provide any internal reports or correspondence since 2018 regarding pressure on school places caused by the housing of resettled refugees or New Scots in your area.
Files
- Request no. 63105. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 30/07/2026 15:13:00
Complaints regarding gender ideology or social transition
Since 1 January 2021, how many formal complaints or concerns has your council received from parents or teachers regarding gender ideology, gender identity teaching, or social transition of pupils in schools?
Files
- Request no. 63106. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 05/08/2026 16:50:00
CSE and grooming referrals for 13-17 year olds since 2023
Since 1 January 2023, how many children aged 13–17 have been referred to Edinburgh City Council Social Work Services where grooming or child sexual exploitation was recorded or suspected?
Resolution
Information recorded at point of contact and referral to Edinburgh’s Social work services do not categorise concern or need at this level of detail, therefore we are unable to provide the requested data.
- Request no. 63108. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 06/08/2026 15:57:00
Supplier Payment Data
Please could you provide a copy of your supplier payment data showing payments made by Edinburgh City Council to external suppliers.
Files
- Request no. 63109. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 30/07/2026 15:00:00
Business Rates Credits
Please can you email me a list of July or Q1 (most current) business rates credits you currently hold for businesses including: The company name for whom the credit exists. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63111. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 31/07/2026 12:29:00
Veterans - Homelessness Applications
For each financial year from 2020/21 to the most recent complete year available, please provide the number of veteran households where the authority accepted a duty to secure settled accommodation under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987.
Files
- Request no. 63112. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 30/07/2026 14:11:00
Teaching Staffing Movements and Recruitment (February–August 2026)
For the period 1 February 2026 to 31 August 2026, please provide the number of teachers who were redeployed. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63114. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 31/07/2026 12:45:00
Bin Hub N3-19 on Learmonth Grove
The full assessment records and scoring applied to N3-19 at the time of its original placement and at each subsequent review. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63116. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 31/07/2026 15:27:00
Wester Hermiston Data Centre
All internal and external correspondence, meeting minutes, memos, and technical submissions held by the Planning Department, the Chief Executive’s Office, and the Environmental Health team regarding the Wester Hermiston Data Centre Campus.
Files
- Request no. 63119. Received: 04/07/2026, Resolved: 31/07/2026 16:14:00
Maladministration and Reviews, Investigations and Inquiries
Provide a chronological list of all findings of maladministration under section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63122. Received: 04/07/2026, Resolved: 31/07/2026 15:31:00
Electrical Infrastructure, Grid Capacity and Network Assessments relating to the Proposed Wester Hermiston Data Centre Development
Provide copies of all environmental information held by the Council between 1 January 2024 and 04/07/26 relating to the electrical infrastructure requirements and grid impacts of the proposed development. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information held within response to 63116.
- Request no. 63131. Received: 05/07/2026, Resolved: 31/07/2026 14:13:00
Empty Property Rate Relief Register
Please provide the following information in respect of non-domestic properties in your billing authority area that are currently in receipt of Empty Property Rate Relief: 1. Billing authority property reference. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Please see the link provided. You should filter column J by the following codes to return details of empty properties: EP0, EP50, EPE0, EPL, EPL0, OPL
Files
- Request no. 63132. Received: 04/07/2026, Resolved: 31/07/2026
Business Rates Ratepayer
Provide a list of all non-domestic (business rates) ratepayers including for each hereditament: Ratepayer / business name; Property address and postcode; Rateable value; Property description / use; Any current reliefs or exemptions applied
Files
- Request no. 63134. Received: 06/07/2026, Resolved: 05/08/2026 17:13:00
Bus Lane and Bus Gate Enforcement Data
Total number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued for: Bus lane contraventions; Bus gate contraventions. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63137. Received: 05/07/2026, Resolved: 31/07/2026 16:23:00
Pizza Geeks, Easter Road
I am writing to request a copy of the food safety officer's report on which the food hygiene rating for Pizza Geeks, Easter Road, Edinburgh, is based.
Files
- Request no. 63138. Received: 06/07/2026, Resolved: 03/08/2026
Invasive Non-Native Species
Recorded between January 2025 and June 2026, provide each instance of an invasive non native species being reported to the council, including the date reported, the species recorded, the location of the species. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63142. Received: 04/07/2026, Resolved: 30/07/2026 15:44:00
Food and drink consumption in nursery
Please could you provide copies of any relevant documentation held by the Council and/or the nursery, including but not limited to: Policies or procedures relating to the recording of food and drink consumption. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63146. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 31/07/2026 16:36:00
Payment and Expenditure Data Over £500
All payment and expenditure transactions over £500 made by City of Edinburgh Council from April 2022 to the present date. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information you have requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing you with the information far exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.
- Request no. 63148. Received: 06/07/2026, Resolved: 04/08/2026
Safety Cameras Scotland Performance Review
I would like to see any correspondence which indicated concern or dissatisfaction with any proposed camera switch-off and any subsequent observations on the subject from Safety Cameras Scotland. Plus further questions.
Resolution
We have been unable to identify the input provided in April 2024.
- Request no. 63150. Received: 06/07/2026, Resolved: 12/08/2026 12:38:00
Nuffield Health Edinburgh Chesser Fitness & Wellbeing Centre
Request for copies of the following recorded information: The Environmental Health inspection report produced following the inspection on 10 April 2026. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63152. Received: 06/07/2026, Resolved: 04/08/2026 16:37:00
Advisory to Members Regarding Officer Withdrawal of Agenda Items, Development Management Sub-Committee
I request copies of all recorded information held by the Council showing, recording, or relating to how Members of the Development Management Sub-Committee were advised of all agenda item withdrawals. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information provided.
- Request no. 63159. Received: 06/07/2026, Resolved: 03/08/2026
Tree Planting in 2024/25
How many trees did you plant in the 2024/25 season (circa October 2024-March 2025)? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63162. Received: 06/07/2026, Resolved: 03/08/2026 16:32:00
Business Property Rates Data
Please provide me with your local authority’s complete and most-recently updated list of all business (non-residential) property rates data. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63168. Received: 06/07/2026, Resolved: 04/08/2026 17:49:00
Drainage Certification
I would like copies of all information held relating to the Building Standards investigation into the drainage certification at a given address.
Resolution
Information provided.
- Request no. 63173. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 03/08/2026
E-bike Crime
A breakdown of the number of complaints made to the council about any activity involving e-bikes, e-scooters, e-dirtbikes from January 2024 to the present date.
Files
- Request no. 63174. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 03/08/2026
Residential Building Applications (1 July 2024 – 1 July 2026)
Please provide data relating to residential building works excluding garages for the period 1 July 2024 to 1 July 2026. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63175. Received: 03/07/2026, Resolved: 22/07/2026 14:10:00
Request for metadata
I am writing to formally request the disclosure of specific, narrow corporate metadata held within the City of Edinburgh Council's housing management systems (specifically the 'NG' database or corporate hazard registers).
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide this information.
- Request no. 63180. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 03/08/2026
City Plan 2030 Choices Reps
Please could you forward to me any landowner/developer representations on the previous Choices Consultation for the 2030 City Plan in respect to: Gogarburn RBS/Nat West Bank HQ Gogar Mount – RBS/NatWest sited west of Gogarburn
Files
- Request no. 63182. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026 14:48:00
Coach Parking Spaces at Boroughmuir High School
Please provide all internal correspondence, planning requests, reviews and decisions pertaining to the request for coach parking spaces at Boroughmuir High School on Viewforth from January 2022 to June 2026.
Resolution
Please see the information attached.
Files
- Request no. 63183. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 05/08/2026 15:08:00
Road Defects & Utility Works on Telford Road
Any road defect reports made by the public for Telford Road, going back 3 months from 28/12/25. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63185. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 05/08/2026 14:32:00
Home Care
For each of the last five financial years, from 2021/22 until 2025/26, the number of home care hours that have been provided? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63189. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 05/08/2026 18:05:00
Local authority Early learning and childcare Sustainable Rate(s)
What is your new early learning and childcare Sustainable Rate from the 1 April 2026 for “Eligible 2s? If you have not yet set a new rate, when do you expect this decision to be made? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63190. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 05/08/2026 14:43:00
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for Council Homes
The total number of council/local-authority-owned residential housing units as at 1 November 2025. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63193. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 04/08/2026
Proposed Zebra Crossing on Piersfield Terrace
Request for the Road Safety Audit (RSA) regarding the zebra crossing.
Resolution
Please refer to the attached Road Safety Audit and Road Safety Audit Response documents.
Third party personal information has been redacted from the documents provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Files
- Request no. 63194. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 10/07/2026
CCTV Request - Ingliston Park
CCTV Request - Ingliston Park
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.
The cameras are controlled by Lothian Transport.- Request no. 63197. Received: 08/07/2026, Resolved: 06/08/2026 12:26:00
Case Information for 25/00203/WARR - 107 Caroline Terrace
Request for any and all photographs, structural engineer’s specs/drawings, inspections notes, and other case items regarding 25/00203/WARR. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Please refer to the information attached.
Files
- Request no. 63198. Received: 08/07/2026, Resolved: 04/08/2026
OSIC Decision 099/2026
Why did the Council ask the other organisations that are party to the agreement for their views? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63201. Received: 08/07/2026, Resolved: 12/08/2026 16:12:00
Long Term Absences
Please provide a breakdown of figures from academic year 2019-20 until 2025-26 for details on how many children are absent from school 50%+.
Files
- Request no. 63202. Received: 08/07/2026, Resolved: 06/08/2026 12:35:00
Tennant St, Edinburgh - Land Contamination, Water Abstractions and Buried Fuel Entries
Does Edinburgh Council hold any records of historic site investigations, private water abstractions, or fuel tank records within the above site or within 100 m of the site’s boundary that would pertain to the proposed development.
Files
- Request no. 63206. Received: 08/07/2026, Resolved: 06/08/2026 15:43:00
Skateboarding in Dalmeny Park
Between the time period of 1 January 2021 to 08/07/26, provide copies of all forms of information held by Edinburgh Council, both electronic and physical, including handwritten notes, concerning skateboarding in Dalmeny Park.
Files
- Request no. 63212. Received: 08/07/2026, Resolved: 06/08/2026
Police Attendance at Schools
Details of how many times in the last three academic years that Police Scotland has been asked to attend schools in your area. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63213. Received: 08/07/2026, Resolved: 06/08/2026 11:37:00
Creative Scotland and City of Edinburgh Council
What is the balance owed by the City of Edinburgh Council to Creative Scotland relating to a refund of business rates due to that organisation in relation to a property at Waverley Gate, Edinburgh. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63221. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 04/08/2026
Desk Study Report - Riccarton Mains Road
Is the Council aware of any contamination issues or specific incidents in connection with the site? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63222. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 06/08/2026 16:28:00
Dog Breeding Licensing and Enforcement
In which team or department does responsibility for animal activity licensing sit? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63224. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026
Zebra Crossings on Builyeon Road, South Queensferry
Request for a copy of the Road Safety Audit (RSA) regarding the zebra crossings installation.
Files
- Request no. 63225. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 06/08/2026 16:41:00
Child Protection Inter-Agency Referral Discussions (IRDs)
From the last 3 years, on a monthly or quarterly basis, how many IRDs were initiated in each period? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63226. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026
Council Cohesion
From January 1 2024 up to date, please provide details of all support from the government’s Research, Information and Communications Unit (RICU). Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63228. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 06/08/2026 16:49:00
West Craigs Development Area
How many properties which have been built by housebuilders have been purchased 'off the shelf' by Edinburgh Council as of 9th July 2026? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63229. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 06/08/2026 12:37:00
The Local Government Association’s Annual Conference
The names of any councillors or council officers from your local authority that attended. Plus further questions.
Resolution
The Local Government Association is for English councils so Scottish councils have no affiliation to it.
- Request no. 63230. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026
Temporary Outdoor Events Dataset
Request for information relating to temporary outdoor events that have taken place, or are planned to take place, within your Council area. Plus further questions.
Resolution
We are unable to provide the information requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing the information far exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.
- Request no. 63232. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 12/08/2026 15:54:00
Reports referred to during CEC Council Meeting on 5 February 2026
Please provide copies of all communications including reports in relation to this matter.
Files
- Request no. 63233. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026
Property at Redsman Place
Can I enquire as to the status of this property? Is it a residential property or registered for business use?
Files
- Request no. 63242. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026 16:25:00
Asylum Accommodation Properties by Area in Edinburgh
Please provide the number of asylum accommodation properties currently in use in Edinburgh, broken down by ward or postcode area (e.g. EH1, EH2, etc. or ward names). Plus further questions.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.
The Home Office/Mears are responsible for the procurement and use of properties to house asylum seekers in Edinburgh,- Request no. 63244. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026 12:08:00
Performance and Complaints relating to Mears Asylum Accommodation in Edinburgh
Any performance monitoring reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), or contract management data relating to Mears asylum accommodation services in Edinburgh. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held, the Council does not have a contract with Mears Asylum Accommodation.
- Request no. 63245. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026 15:09:00
Number and Type of Asylum Accommodation Properties in Edinburgh
How many properties are currently being used to accommodate asylum seekers in Edinburgh? Plus further questions.
- Request no. 63246. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026
Hotels and Contingency Asylum Accommodation in Edinburgh
How many hotels or contingency accommodation sites are currently being used to house asylum seekers in Edinburgh? Plus a further question.
Files
- Request no. 63249. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026
Extension and Associated Building Works at Caroline Terrace
Copies of any and all documents held by the City of Edinburgh Council relating to the extension and associated building works at this property. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63250. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026 16:58:00
Block 1 and 2 Saunders Street
All inspection logs, repair logs, defect reports, and job records held by internal teams (including reactive and minor works) relating to Block 1 and 2 Saunders Street from 1 January 2020 to 09/07/26. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63251. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 12/08/2026 09:10:00
Planning Application
Please provide copies of all public comments, objection/support representations associated with the planning application.
Resolution
In the interests of data protection, these comments were removed from the system as the application was never determined (withdrawn by the applicant).
- Request no. 63260. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026
Discharge Documents for Planning Application 25/05871/FUL
Please provide the Council's response to the 2 April 2026 draft of the “written scheme of investigation for the 'programme of archaeological work (excavation, analysis & reporting, public engagement). Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63265. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026 15:04:00
Danube Street Local Traffic Improvement Scheme
Information relating to the proposed Local Traffic Improvement Scheme at: Danube Street / Dean Terrace; Danube Street / St Bernard's Crescent. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63266. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026 16:37:00
Southbound A90 Slip Road
Information relating to the southbound A90 slip road. Photographs and location information including any pin drops provided relating to Job number 50195408, Defect number 42170766 and Defect Number 42204200.
Resolution
Please see the attached photographs.
Files
- Request no. 63268. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026 16:46:00
Dundas Street
Photos and records for specific records relating to Dundas Street, between its junctions with Heriot Row and Northumberland Street between 1 January 2023 to date.
Resolution
Please see the information attached.
Files
- Request no. 63272. Received: 09/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026
Request for Contact Details
Please confirm the name and contact details of the person who made information request 52669.
Resolution
There is no entitlement to this third-party personal information under the Data Protection Act 2018 or under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
- Request no. 63274. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026 12:38:00
Ridacards and Lothian Buses Scratch Card Day Tickets
Does the City of Edinburgh Council currently fund, purchase or provide Ridacards for individuals seeking asylum or those accommodated under asylum support arrangements? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63278. Received: 11/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026
Fly-Tipping 2016 - 2026
Information relating to fly-tipping within areas that fall under City of Edinburgh Council's authority for the period 1 June 2016 to 30 June 2026. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63281. Received: 13/07/2026, Resolved: 14/08/2026
Planning Application No: 25/05871/FUL - Arboricultural Method Statement
The Council's response to the 4 June 2026 draft (version 4.0) of the “Arboricultural Method Statement in relation to Planning Application No: 25/05871/FUL. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63287. Received: 13/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026
Pupil Health and Safety Incidents
Copies of any current policies, procedures, guidance documents or instructions relating to the reporting, recording and investigation of health and safety incidents involving pupils within City of Edinburgh Council schools.
Files
- Request no. 63288. Received: 13/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026 12:46:00
Properties Acquired by the City of Edinburgh Council
Details of any properties acquired by the City of Edinburgh Council from (Named Company) within the West Craigs development in Edinburgh from 1 January 2020 to 13/07/2026.
Files
- Request no. 63289. Received: 13/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026 16:21:00
Speed Cameras
Please advise on the total number of speed cameras managed by the City of Edinburgh council, regardless of whether they are working or not. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held, signposted to Police Scotland.
- Request no. 63298. Received: 13/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026
Asset Management or Maintenance Software System
The name of the company or commercial organisation which implemented and currently supports your asset management or maintenance software system. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63301. Received: 13/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026 16:32:00
Meadowfield Park and Lennie Park, West Craigs
Provide the reason for the recent works involving the removal of existing grass and replacement planting. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held, parks are not adopted by the Council.
- Request no. 63302. Received: 13/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026 17:03:00
Contaminated Land Enquiry - Nuffield, Edinburgh
Please confirm whether this property has been identified as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63303. Received: 13/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026
Road Defect 102000229869
I would like to know whether you do intend to carry out a repair and, if so, a likely timescale.
Files
- Request no. 63304. Received: 14/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026 12:13:00
Short Term Lets
Please can you provide details showing the 10 towns and/or cities in your council area with the greatest proportion of short-term lets.
- Request no. 63307. Received: 14/07/2026, Resolved: 12/08/2026
Oracle Evolve
Request for information regarding ongoing consultancy and support to the HR Payroll implementation since the go live around the 1st October 2024. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63316. Received: 14/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026
Bellwin Scheme Funding and Applications
How many times has the council applied for assistance from the Scottish Government under the Bellwin scheme in each of the last six financial years - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 to date. Plus further questions.
Resolution
The Bellwin Scheme has not been invoked by The City of Edinburgh Council.
- Request no. 63317. Received: 14/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026 16:14:00
Short Term Lets
Information on the method and objective assessment of 'unacceptable impact on the character of the area' in planning applications for Short Term Lets in areas EH1, EH2 and EH3. Plus a further question.
Files
- Request no. 63320. Received: 14/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Inter-agency Referral Discussions (IRDs) 2024
A breakdown of the 71 CSE IRDs by outcome (e.g. how many progressed to Child Protection Planning Meetings, how many resulted in further investigation, how many were closed with no further action, or any other outcome categories you record).
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- Request no. 63322. Received: 14/07/2026, Resolved: 05/08/2026 14:06:00
Children and Young People Speech and Language Therapy Services
Detail the funding you have committed for children and young people’s speech and language therapy across your council area in coordination with your local health board or health and social care partnership for the current business year – 2026/27.
Resolution
Annual value: £800,928 per year for 2026-27 – this is core funding via a service level agreement
- Request no. 63331. Received: 14/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026 16:55:00
Private Market Investment Reports from Lothian Pension Fund
Quarterly cash-flow reports from Q4 2025, if available, of all your private capital investments, in digital format. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63333. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 07/08/2026 16:51:00
Home Share Holiday Lets
Can you please tell me how many home share holiday lets you have prosecuted for operating without a licence? Plus further questions.
Resolution
In Scotland the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service(COPFS) is Scotland’s public prosecution service (Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service), local authorities do not have powers to prosecute an offence directly.
- Request no. 63334. Received: 14/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026
Glyphosate Usage
Environmental information relating to the local authority's use of glyphosate-based herbicides on land owned, managed or maintained by the council. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63337. Received: 15/07/2026, Resolved: 12/08/2026 12:08:00
Managed Print / MFD & Print-Management Software
Are you in contract for a managed print service? Is it fully outsourced? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63338. Received: 15/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026 11:15:00
Restricted Access to Warriston Cemetery
How much money has been spent in the last two years on fencing to block up informal access routes through the walls of Warriston Cemetery? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63340. Received: 15/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026 09:48:00
Request for May 2022 Fire Safety / Building Survey Report
A copy of the May 2022 building survey report relating to The Bond Building / Bonnington Bond plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63342. Received: 15/07/2026, Resolved: 12/08/2026 14:46:00
Invasive Species Control
Do you have a program to poison/remove invasive plant species? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63344. Received: 10/07/2026, Resolved: 27/07/2026 09:30:00
Proposed Council Tax Increase for Second Homes
Provide copies of all representations made by solicitors opposing the proposed council tax increase for second homes in Edinburgh. Plus a further question.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information you have requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing you with the information exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.
- Request no. 63345. Received: 15/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026
Childcare and Early Learning Provision
Annual recorded information held by the Council on childcare and early learning provision in the Council area for the years 2010 to 2025 inclusive. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63346. Received: 15/07/2026, Resolved: 12/08/2026 14:49:00
Noise Assessment - Heritage Grange
Provide all recorded information identifying the environmental noise criteria, standards, thresholds, target values or guideline values applied by the Council when assessing whether the external environment of a residential development is acceptable.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 63348. Received: 15/07/2026, Resolved: 12/08/2026 11:39:00
Tram Tracks Princes Street
Provide copies of the design plan for the tram tracks on Princes Street, Edinburgh between South St Andrew Street and South St David Street. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63349. Received: 15/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026
Postal Services Contract Information
Information regarding the Council's postal, hybrid mail, mailroom and associated mailing services. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63351. Received: 15/07/2026, Resolved: 12/08/2026 15:18:00
Language Services Provision
Do you have an active language service (Interpreting) contract? What is the value of this contract? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63353. Received: 15/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026 13:03:00
Flood Protection and Coastal Erosion Management
How much the council has spent on coastal erosion management and/or flood protection in each of the past five financial years, by year. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63355. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026 17:16:00
Tolerable Housing
Does the council have a written guide for inspections on what clarifies as tolerable standard in its housing stock and is that available to view? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63356. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026 16:33:00
Community Payback Orders
For the most recent completed financial year (e.g. 2025-26), please provide the total number of hours of unpaid work imposed as part of Community Payback Orders (CPOs) by courts in your local authority area. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63357. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 14/08/2026
Assaults on Teachers and Other Pupils
In each of the last five academic years (2021-22 to 2025-26), how many pupil assaults have been recorded against: (a) teachers; (b) support staff; (c) other pupils. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63358. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 14/08/2026
Bullying in Schools
The number of recorded incidents of bullying in a) primary b) secondary schools in each academic year from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63359. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 14/08/2026
School Vandalism
The amount of money spent by your local authority on fixing damage to schools caused by vandalism in the last five academic years (2021-22 to 2025-26). Plus a further question.
Resolution
W are unable to provide the information requested because it is not held by the Council.
- Request no. 63360. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026 16:43:00
Supply Teacher Cost
The cost spent by your local authority on supply teachers in all education settings (e.g. primary schools, secondary schools, and special schools), broken down by 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Files
- Request no. 63361. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026 16:49:00
Teacher Mental Health
For years 2021-22 to 2025-26, the total number of working days lost among teaching staff due to sickness absence recorded with reasons of stress, anxiety, depression, or burnout. Plus further questions.
Resolution
The information you have requested is available on our Disclosure Log under reference number ‘62470’.
- Request no. 63362. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 14/08/2026
Spend on Temporary Staff and Recruitment Agencies
In each year since 2021, including 2026 to date, how much has the local authority spent on employing a) temporary staff and b) recruitment agencies.
Files
- Request no. 63363. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 13:03:00
Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Since 1 July 2016, how many individual Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children has your council looked after or been the corporate parent for? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63387. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 13/08/2026 15:57:00
Removal of Flags from Council-Controlled Public Spaces and Assets
Please provide information concerning flags removed by, for, or on the instructions of the council. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63388. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 14/08/2026
Property at Dumbryden Gardens
Has the property been provided to the current occupants for temporary accommodation? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63389. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 14/08/2026
Section 99 Notice, Guthrie House Driveway, Lasswade Road
Statutory notice served on the owner/occupier of Guthrie House, Lasswade Road, Edinburgh, under Section 99 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, concerning the flow of surface water from the Guthrie House driveway onto Lasswade Road.
Files
- Request no. 63393. Received: 17/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026
Food Hygiene Information Scheme Inspection Reports
Please provide copies of all current Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) inspection reports held by the City of Edinburgh Council for food businesses within the council area that currently hold an FHIS rating of “Improvement Required.
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. 63395. Received: 17/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026 11:23:00
Out of Catchment Places - Craigmount High School
Are out of catchment places solely based on distance to school or are there other factors that are considered, if so, would you mind disclosing them please? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63397. Received: 17/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026
Teachers - Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Please confirm whether the Council holds any centralised record of the following for teaching staff within the City of Edinburgh Council: Reasonable adjustments agreed, implemented, removed, or reviewed. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63401. Received: 14/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026 16:27:00
SNIPEF's Findings
What effect, if any, SNIPEF's findings have on the completion certificate for my property? Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 63403. Received: 17/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026 10:09:00
Bus Lane Enforcement Statistics
The total number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued for bus lane / bus gate contraventions, broken down by enforcement location (i.e. per camera site or road), if held at that level. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63410. Received: 17/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026 13:11:00
James Gillespie’s High School - Non-Catchment Placing Requests
For the S1 intake beginning August 2025 at James Gillespie’s High School, please provide: The total number of non-catchment placing requests received. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63412. Received: 18/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026 15:22:00
Crash Decks in Saunders Street
Fully clarify the nature of the seen and suspected damage and why this was declared an emergency. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63414. Received: 18/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026
Private Sector Leasing (PSL) Scheme Contract - Antisocial Behaviour Investigation Provisions
A copy of the current contract, service level agreement, or partnership agreement between the City of Edinburgh Council and C-urb 6 Ltd governing the delivery of the PSL scheme. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63415. Received: 18/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026 14:40:00
Residential Dwellings
Total number of residential dwellings within the City of Edinburgh council area. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63426. Received: 19/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026
Homelessness Applications
The number of homelessness applications received and the number of households placed in temporary accommodation where the household was granted refugee / leave to remain status (including Ukrainian nationals present through an appropriate scheme).
Files
- Request no. 63432. Received: 19/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026 16:21:00
Cost of Parking Enforcement and Annual Surplus
The total cost of operating the parking enforcement service (including any contractor costs); The annual surplus or deficit on the parking account.
Files
- Request no. 63434. Received: 20/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026
Road Repair Backlogs
What is the council’s current estimated cost of clearing its road repair backlog?
Resolution
£103,446,000
- Request no. 63435. Received: 20/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026 14:54:00
Prevention of Public Access to Area of Land
Explain why the public are prevented from accessing the area of land between the railway line to the north, the esplanade to the south, the Mound to the East and the Well House Tower area to the west. Plus a further question.
Files
- Request no. 63436. Received: 20/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026
Property at Murrayburn Place
We would be grateful if you would provide us with information in relation to the common close area for the period 1 October 2024 to 1 October 2025. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63437. Received: 16/07/2026, Resolved: 14/08/2026
Boroughmuir High School Grade Breakdown 2026
Could you please present a breakdown of the number of students to receive each grade band in each subject in Advanced Higher, Higher, and National 5 exams in 2026 at Boroughmuir High School. Plus a further question.
Files
- Request no. 63438. Received: 20/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026 15:30:00
Liberton High School
A paper copy of the asbestos survey/report and the method statement and risk assessment for the works and how the dust is going to be controlled.
Files
- Request no. 63439. Received: 20/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026 15:56:00
Flexible Retirement Requests
Please can you provide the number of flexible retirement requests that have been made since the policy has been in place within city of Edinburgh council? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63441. Received: 20/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026
Purchase Price of Site
I would like to know the purchase price of the former Northfield House Hotel.
Resolution
The purchase price is withheld under Section 33(1)(b) - Commercial interests and the economy.
- Request no. 63442. Received: 20/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026
Eljamel Public Inquiry at Waverley Gate - Delay and Safety Matters
All correspondence, including emails, letters, internal communications, meeting minutes, briefing notes, and any other documents relating to the issues surrounding the delay and safety matters of the Eljamel Public Inquiry at Waverley Gate.
Resolution
There are no such records held. The City of Edinburgh Council has had no involvement with this building or this inquiry.
- Request no. 63443. Received: 20/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026
Safety Issues Surrounding Waverley Gate for the Eljamel Public Inquiry
All correspondence, including emails, letters, internal communications, meeting minutes, briefing notes, reports and any other recorded information relating to the safety issues surrounding Waverley Gate for the Eljamel Public Inquiry.
Resolution
There are no such records held. The City of Edinburgh Council has had no involvement with this building or this inquiry.
- Request no. 63445. Received: 20/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026
Communications with Personnel at the Eljamel Public Inquiry
I request all communications held by Edinburgh City Council with personnel at the Eljamel Public Inquiry.
Resolution
There are no such records held. The City of Edinburgh Council has had no involvement with this building or this inquiry.
- Request no. 63446. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026 16:43:00
Brunstane Primary School Lunch Menus
May I have Brunstane Primary School lunch menus from 2009-2016?
Resolution
2010-2016 menus attached, 2009 menu not held.
Files
- Request no. 63463. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026 14:42:00
Closure of St Mark's Path bridge
Dates of all the engineers' bridge inspections in 2025 and 2026, including the name (or role) of the engineer and their company or department, for each visit. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63464. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026
Highest Claim Values for Damage Caused by Potholes (2020 to date)
The highest 10, by value, claims paid out by the council for damage caused by potholes, with the location of the defect blamed included in any response and the date of the claim, e.g. Bothwell Street, £1,000, May 18, 2026.
Files
- Request no. 63465. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026 14:46:00
Currently Closed City Bridges
How many of the bridges in the city are currently closed awaiting repairs or replacement (as far as you know)?
Files
- Request no. 63467. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026
Building Warrant Application
All electronically stored correspondence (including emails, letters, memos, and notes of telephone or in-person conversations). Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63469. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026 15:21:00
Bonnington Bond Building Certificates
Please could I have copies of the building's a) completion certificate (and associated reports of inspection) and b) the building warrant and associated documents setting out the developers' plans?
Files
- Request no. 63472. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026 15:50:00
Drainage Plans for Property at Craighall Crescent
I would like to see drainage plans associated with the alteration of a property at Craighall Crescent, in 2004.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 63477. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026
Pavement on Belford Road
Information on whether the cover located on the pavement situated on Belford Road, Edinburgh, is recorded as a Road Authority asset. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63479. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026 15:59:00
Bus Stops on North Bridge
Detailed rationale regarding the decision not to reinstate the previous (pre-refurbishment) bus stops on North Bridge, including the equality impact assessment underpinning this decision.
Files
- Request no. 63484. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026 14:37:00
Non-Domestic Rates
How many businesses are registered as responsible for paying non-domestic rates on Princes Street? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63488. Received: 05/07/2026, Resolved: 23/07/2026
Youth Care Home Report
For financial years 2024–25 and 2025–26, and for the council's residential children's houses in aggregate, the total number of notifications made to the Care Inspectorate, broken down by your existing notification types.
Files
- Request no. 63490. Received: 20/07/2026, Resolved: 18/08/2026
Holyrood Park Fire
What are the plans for the regeneration of the area following the fire? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63491. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026 16:20:00
Children’s Playground Provision and Investment
The number of equipped children’s playgrounds currently owned, managed or maintained by the council, and the date on which this figure was correct. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63492. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026
Scotland’s Social Workers and Threats
Please state the total number of recorded incidents where a social worker was subjected to violence, abuse, intimidation, harassment or threats in connection with their work. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63494. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026
Glyphosate-Free Target
For Transport and Environment teams/areas the target is to be glyphosate-free by 2026. Is that target likely to be met? Or will it be extended? Plus a further question.
Files
- Request no. 63496. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026
'No Ball Games' Signage
How many “no ball games, “ball games prohibited or similarly phrased signs has the council purchased in each of the past 10 years. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63498. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 20/08/2026 12:08:00
Planning Applications for Data Centres (Last 3 Years)
The total number of planning applications received/validated that relate to data centres. Plus further questions.
- Request no. 63500. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026
Road Improvements - Inspection Report
A copy of the inspection report, including the photographs taken by the inspection team.
Files
- Request no. 63514. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026
Ravelston Park
Who owns and is responsible for the upkeep of Ravelston Park, Craigcrook road, Edinburgh? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63515. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 20/08/2026 16:42:00
Multi-Occupancy Property History
Confirmation of any specific local authority status, registration, or categorisation held by this property as a registered foster placement home or multi-occupant care facility between the years 2010 and 2026. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63518. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 20/08/2026 12:14:00
Littering Laws and Enforcement
How many reports City of Edinburgh Council received about littering in 2025. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63520. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 20/08/2026 15:06:00
Residential Noise Assessments
Copies of all environmental noise assessments, acoustic assessments and road traffic noise reports submitted in support of residential planning applications approved by the City of Edinburgh Council from 1 January 2010 to the present.
Files
- Request no. 63528. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 20/08/2026 16:50:00
Neurological Care
Please supply the name, job title, telephone number and email address of the commissioner with responsibility for neurological (or complex physical and cognitive care) placements for adults aged 18 to 64. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63529. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026
Dog Fouling
How many complaints have been lodged with your local authority relating to dog fouling in public areas in each of the last five full financial years? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63530. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 20/08/2026 15:19:00
Private Hire Licenses
I would like the number of private hire license requests (personal) that have been declined and the reasons for them being declined. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63532. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 14:59:00
Council's Statutory Powers Relating to Listed Buildings and Employment of Conservation Officers
Information concerning the council’s use of statutory powers relating to listed buildings and its employment of conservation officers. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63533. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 09:14:00
Astro Turf at High Schools
Confirmation of the current astro turf type at Craigmount High School and Forrester High School. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63534. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 15:03:00
Government Best Practice Guidance for Taxis and Private Hire
What action does your authority take to raise taxi and private hire drivers’ awareness of this obligation? Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held, there is no equivalent best practice guide for Scottish local authorities.
- Request no. 63542. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 15:47:00
Suppliers Files
I am interested in all spending with suppliers files previous to 2025, preferably going back to 2016.
Resolution
Response provided to requester.
- Request no. 63544. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 09:29:00
Consultancy Spend
The total amount spent by the council on external consultants and consultancy services. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63546. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 16:00:00
Online and Print Media Spend
Provide spending for 2025-6 on: Print media advertising, broken down by newspaper or outlet. Plus a further question.
Files
- Request no. 63549. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 09:40:00
IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) Arrangements
16 questions, including who is your current IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) provider; When does the current ITAD contract expire?
Files
- Request no. 63552. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 16:18:00
Pupil Attendance
The number and percentage of pupils with an overall attendance rate of less than 50%, broken down separately by: primary school pupils; and secondary school pupils. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63555. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 16:40:00
Frogston Primary School Audit Programme and Heritage Grange
Please confirm whether the City of Edinburgh Council operates, or has operated, a phased programme of auditing schools and their surrounding environments for matters including active travel. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63556. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 09:49:00
Bin Hubs
Information for each of the 22 bin hubs which were deemed possible to move. For each of these 22 hubs, which of the criteria A to G from the linked file apply to that hub? Plus further questions.
Resolution
Please see the attached.
Files
- Request no. 63562. Received: 23/07/2026, Resolved: 21/08/2026 10:02:00
Peripatetic Teachers
I am looking for numbers of teachers in secondary education that support learners (Travellers, EAL, BSL etc) in the community or move from school to school. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63568. Received: 24/07/2026, Resolved: 24/08/2026
Board Portal Software, Governance Oversight, and Financial Metrics
Information regarding the digital platform used by your organization for managing board and committee meetings, as well as specific organizational context metrics. Plus further questions.
- Request no. 63569. Received: 24/07/2026, Resolved: 24/08/2026
Facial recognition technology and AI video analytics
The total number of cameras in the council's CCTV estate whose feeds can be processed using FRT in real-time. Plus further questions.
- Request no. 63575. Received: 24/07/2026, Resolved: 24/08/2026 12:21:00
Parking Attendants
Please confirm how your PAs are paid. Are they wholly salary or part salary and commissions on tickets issued?
Resolution
Parking Attendants are employed under the Council’s decriminalised parking enforcement contract and are paid a salary; they do not earn any commission from tickets issued.
- Request no. 63579. Received: 25/07/2026, Resolved: 24/08/2026 12:51:00
Disabled Person Council Tax Discount
A full list of criteria for this discount; A full list of internal policies or processes that are adhered to when assessing applications for this discount. Plus further questions.
- Request no. 63585. Received: 26/07/2026, Resolved: 28/07/2026
Significant use declarations
Please provide to me records of any declarations either made, or contemplated, under section 255 of the Housing Act 2004. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Section 255 of the Housing Act 2004 applies in England and Wales only. It does not apply in Scotland.
- Request no. 63593. Received: 27/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026
Social Housing and Homelessness Data
The total number of social housing properties to which the Council has nomination rights, or that are managed by the Council, as of 26 July 2026. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63594. Received: 27/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026
Residential Children's Houses
For each of 2024–25 and 2025–26, the total number of children accommodated in the council's residential children's houses. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63595. Received: 27/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026 09:27:00
Discarded Needles
In each year 2021-22, including the current year to date, how many complaints have been made to the council regarding discarded needles and syringes. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63596. Received: 27/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026
Planning Records Request – 92/02401/FUL – Inchgarvie House, Society Road, South Queensferry
Please could you provide any records held relating to Planning Reference 92/02401/FUL for Inchgarvie House, Society Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9SJ.
Files
- Request no. 63598. Received: 27/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026
Road Safety Improvements - Craigleith Drive
Why did works commence when critical materials were not available, what were the connection issues and why were these not anticipated in the design? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63602. Received: 27/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026 10:04:00
Legal Errors in ETRO 21/29D
I would like to know how council officers were notified of legal errors in ETRO 21/29D. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63604. Received: 27/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026 10:17:00
Council Tax Warrants
The number of Council Tax summary warrants granted by the sheriff court on the Council's application. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63605. Received: 27/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026
Fly-posting
How many fines and prosecutions have been implemented within the last five years against people and organisations fly-posting illegally within the boundary of the City of Edinburgh Council.
Resolution
There have been no such fines issued or prosecutions sought in this period.
- Request no. 63606. Received: 27/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026
Telecommunications Providers and Contracts
The names of the telecommunications providers currently supplying the Council with: - Fixed line telephony. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63612. Received: 27/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026
Flags
How many unauthorised St George's flags and Union flags attached to council-owned property (including lamp posts, traffic signs, railings and other street furniture) has the council removed? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63616. Received: 28/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026 16:38:00
Mutual Exchange
For each financial year from 2020/21 to 2025/26: The number of mutual exchange applications received; The number of mutual exchange applications approved. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63618. Received: 28/07/2026, Resolved: 25/08/2026 15:31:00
Glyphosate
Do you use glyphosate in your operations?
Resolution
Files
- Request no. 63619. Received: 28/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026
Compensation for Damage Caused by Council-Owned Trees
Information concerning claims alleging that trees owned by the council, or situated on council-owned land, caused subsidence or other damage to property. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63620. Received: 28/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026
Trams to Newhaven
Reports, emails, memos or other records regarding the original objectives of the sidings/stabling facilities which were planned for Newhaven as part of the trams to Newhaven project. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63624. Received: 19/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026
St Mary's Street Road Reconstruction Works
Copies of all correspondence exchanged between the City of Edinburgh Council and local businesses, retailers, traders, or business representative groups concerning the St Mary's Street road reconstruction project.
Files
- Request no. 63625. Received: 28/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026 09:51:00
Convenience Store Alcohol Licensing Hours
Information regarding alcohol premises licences for convenience stores within your local authority area. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held. Hours are limited for off sales in Scotland from 10am to 10pm with no exceptions. Additional in the Scottish scheme of liquor does not contain classification information detailing the underlining nature of the business.
- Request no. 63626. Received: 28/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026 10:00:00
Convenience Store Openings and Closures (2024-2026)
Information regarding convenience store openings and closures within your local authority area. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 63636. Received: 28/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026
Statutory Duty under Section 114 of Housing (Scotland) Act 1987
All information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under section 114 of Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 for all Notices/Orders that: Have been Served; Remain extant. Plus further questions.
Resolution
No such Closing Orders have been served, remain extant, have been complied with or have been complied with but have invoices pending in this period.
- Request no. 63638. Received: 28/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026
Building Warrant 24/03504/WARR
All application documentation including notes of the main contractor and sub contractors, and timelines for construction. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Please refer to attached folder which includes all the relevant recorded information held within scope of the request.
Third party personal information has been redacted from the documents provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Files
- Request no. 63639. Received: 28/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026 10:35:00
Building Warrant 25/02292/CCNBWO
Notification to Building Standards of the closure of the applicant (Kitfox Ltd). Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63641. Received: 29/07/2026, Resolved: 29/07/2026 11:46:00
Contract Register Request
Please provide a copy of your council's current contracts register, or a list of all contracts currently held by the council. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Linked to Contract Register provided to requester.
- Request no. 63642. Received: 22/07/2026, Resolved: 20/08/2026 15:46:00
HMO Status
Did the 7 May 2026 application include an updated floor plan detailing structural layout changes, or was it submitted using the identical physical configuration from the 2015 baseline? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63644. Received: 19/07/2026, Resolved: 17/08/2026
Aesthetic Practitioners
Request for information regarding referrals concerning independent aesthetic practitioners.
Resolution
All recorded information held in relation to the complaint response issued on 29/07/2026 is now attached.
Third-party personal information has been redacted from the documents provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Files
- Request no. 63646. Received: 29/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026
Parking Fines - The Shore Lane
How many parking fines have been issued in the the first six months of 2026 to vehicles illegally using The Shore lane southbound with access restricted between the hours of Noon-6AM. Plus further questions.
Resolution
There were 2,035 Bus Lane Charges issued in the first six months of 2026 at the Shore-Southbound.
There were 950 Bus Lane Charges issued in the first six months of 2026 at the Shore-Northbound.
- Request no. 63651. Received: 29/07/2026, Resolved: 29/07/2026 13:56:00
Request for a copy of your HMO register
I understand you keep a public register of licensed houses in multiple occupation. Could you please send me a copy in CSV or PDF format.
- Request no. 63655. Received: 29/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026
Void Properties
The total number of void properties held by the council as at the date this request is answered. Plus further questions.
- Request no. 63673. Received: 28/07/2026, Resolved: 26/08/2026
School Placements
Do you know if Pentland have reserved places for children moving into the area? If so can you tell me how many places if possible? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63718. Received: 21/07/2026, Resolved: 19/08/2026 16:31:00
Electrical Strimmers
What was the decision making process concerning the purchase of over £80,000 worth of strimmers? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 63749. Received: 31/07/2026, Resolved: 10/08/2026 10:22:00
Phase 1 Desk Study - Shortbread House of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH6 5NA
Does the Council have any records of historical site investigations undertaken within the site boundary? Any records of historical mining, private water abstractions or fuel storage tanks would be very helpful as well.
Resolution
Response available on our Disclosure Log under reference number '63202'.
- Request no. 63821. Received: 07/07/2026, Resolved: 11/08/2026 16:01:00
Effects of environmental road traffic noise on pupils attending Frogston Primary School
Clarify whether the Council holds any recorded information showing that the potential effects of environmental road traffic noise on pupils attending Frogston Primary School have ever been assessed, reviewed or monitored. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held.