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Request no. 64400. Received: 01/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026 14:38:00

Children Fitted with Electronic Tags

Information on the number of children fitted with electronic tags over the last 3 years, broken down by month and detailing the ages of these children. Plus a further question.

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Request no. 64402. Received: 01/09/2026, Resolved: 28/09/2026

September 2026 Business Rates Credits

Please can you email me a list of September or the most current business rates credits you currently hold for businesses including: The company name for whom the credit exists. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64403. Received: 01/09/2026, Resolved: 29/09/2026 15:26:00

Housing Adaptations, Occupational Therapy Assessment and Implementation of the January 2023 Statutory Guidance

Questions concerning housing adaptations for disabled people.

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Request no. 64406. Received: 01/09/2026, Resolved: 29/09/2026 15:34:00

PCN Data

Please could you provide, broken down by academic year, for the last 5 years: The number of PCNs issued under the school keep clear / zig-zag contravention code(s), and the total number of PCNs issued that year (all contraventions).

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Request no. 64417. Received: 01/09/2026, Resolved: 29/09/2026 17:13:00

Emergency accommodation at Margaret Thomson Crescent

How many properties within the stairwell are being used or are intended to be used as emergency/temporary accommodation? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64419. Received: 01/09/2026, Resolved: 28/09/2026

Road Construction Consents Granted in August 2026

I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following information on all Road Construction Consents granted from the 1st August 2026 – 31st August 2026 - Developer, Site Name, Date RCC Submitted, plus further questions.

Resolution

There have been no Road Construction Consents granted in this period.

Request no. 64421. Received: 01/09/2026, Resolved: 29/09/2026 16:30:00

Mixed Tenure Improvement Service (MTIS) – 'Manager Time Charge'

Please provide the cost breakdown or methodology used to calculate the MTIS Manager Time Charge for 2023/24 and 2024/25, including the proportion attributable to: a) direct salary/wage costs. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64423. Received: 01/09/2026, Resolved: 28/09/2026

Stray Dog and Dog Warden Services

Questions regarding your local authority’s stray dog and dog warden services.

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Request no. 64424. Received: 01/09/2026, Resolved: 29/09/2026 16:05:00

Property Ownership Status of Properties at Lochend Avenue

Whether the City of Edinburgh Council currently owns or leases either of these properties (or any individual flats within them) as part of its social housing stock, corporate estate, or common good assets. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64430. Received: 02/09/2026, Resolved: 30/09/2026 12:01:00

Teacher Staffing Formula

What is the teacher staffing formula for primary schools in the council area? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64431. Received: 02/09/2026, Resolved: 30/09/2026 14:57:00

Recorded Views Referred to by a Named Individual

Please provide all recorded information — in any format — in which the Council has expressed, explained, justified, or otherwise “set out the views referred to by [Named Individual]. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64433. Received: 02/09/2026, Resolved: 30/09/2026 16:43:00

Landlord Registration Data

A list of all rental properties currently recorded against a landlord registration within the City of Edinburgh Council area. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64437. Received: 02/09/2026, Resolved: 30/09/2026 15:35:00

CT1655 Procurement

Any recorded information held by CEC which considered or explained how the >40% engagement coverage measure contained in the CT1655 Key Performance Indicators document was intended to operate. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Information provided

Request no. 64445. Received: 02/09/2026, Resolved: 30/09/2026 12:46:00

Acquiring PBSA Buildings for Temporary Housing

How much did Edinburgh City Council spend on the acquisition of the PBSA at Halmyre Street? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64450. Received: 03/09/2026, Resolved: 30/09/2026 15:15:00

Crematorium Assets, Capacity and Future Capital Investment

Total number of cremations undertaken during each of the last five financial years (or calendar years if more readily available). Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64464. Received: 03/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026 12:29:00

Marketing Spend

Please provide a detailed breakdown of marketing and PR spend for each year (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025). Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64483. Received: 03/09/2026, Resolved: 30/09/2026 15:30:00

Salamander Street, Opposite Salamander Yards

Dates and records of all routine or safety inspections of this section of road. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64486. Received: 03/09/2026, Resolved: 29/09/2026

Council Prayers

Between 26 May 2015 and 1 September 2026, have prayers ever been held at the start of meetings at the council? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64488. Received: 03/09/2026, Resolved: 30/09/2026 15:51:00

Trading Standards Activity Relating to Mattresses and Beds

Questions on Trading Standards activity relating to the sale and supply of unsafe or non-compliant mattresses and beds.

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Request no. 64490. Received: 03/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026

Accidents on the Royal Mile

Please provide information about the most frequent types of accident experienced by individuals on foot on the Royal Mile from 1st April 2026 to 31st August 2026.

Resolution

We currently have no active claims for the Royal Mile for such accidents within the timeframe provided.

Request no. 64491. Received: 02/09/2026, Resolved: 29/09/2026

Landlord Registration History – Comely Bank Avenue

Whether this individual was continuously registered as landlord of 3F3, 15 Comely Bank Avenue between 15 May 2022 and 30 April 2025.

Resolution

This individual was not registered as a landlord for this property during this period.

Request no. 64493. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026 13:04:00

ASN and Support Staffing in Edinburgh Primary Schools

For the 2025/26 school year, please provide the following for each City of Edinburgh Council mainstream primary school: School name; Total pupil roll; Number of pupils recorded as having Additional Support Needs (ASN). Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64495. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026 14:00:00

Edinburgh Gateway West Craigs Bridge Project

Is the bridge project definitely going ahead? If it is going ahead, when will construction commence, and what is the anticipated completion date? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64497. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026

Suitability of Siporex/RAAC for Flat Roofs

The earliest date on which City of Edinburgh Council or any predecessor authority became aware of concerns about the suitability, durability or structural performance of Siporex/RAAC ROOF PLANKS used in flat roofs. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64498. Received: 03/09/2026, Resolved: 30/09/2026 16:54:00

Easter Road Controlled Parking Zone

How the council has gathered data related to traffic concentrations, flow, and changing volumes of demand in the area proposed for a CPZ in and around Easter Road. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64504. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026 14:29:00

Reserves

The amount taken from council reserves to support the annual budget. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64505. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026

Vacant Council Houses

Please provide, for each of the last five complete financial years: The number of council houses recorded as vacant. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64506. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026 15:11:00

Fly Tipping

Please provide, for each of the last five complete financial years: The number of reported fly-tipping incidents. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64507. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026

North Four Development

Questions concerning the drainage and certification issues at the North Four development.

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Request no. 64509. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026 15:22:00

Council Debt

Please provide, for each of the last five complete financial years: The council’s total outstanding borrowing at the end of the year. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64511. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026

Uncollected Council Tax

Please provide, for each of the last five complete financial years: The amount of council tax billed and collected. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64513. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026 16:15:00

Secondary school teacher attacks

Please can you tell me how many attacks on teachers have been recorded at each of the local authority-run secondary schools since 2022, broken down by school year? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64514. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026

Primary and Secondary Schools

Please confirm how many (a) primary schools and (b) secondary schools there are in your local authority area. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64515. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026 16:39:00

Planning pre-application advice services and fees

Between 1st September 2025 and 30th August 2026 how many applications for listed building consent did you determine? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64517. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026 16:49:00

Cost of Procurement

Please provide, for each of the last five complete financial years: Total spending on goods, services and works purchased from external suppliers. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64518. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026

Agency Workers

Please provide, for each of the last five complete financial years: Total spending on agency workers. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64520. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026 16:56:00

2030 City Plan - Dundee Terrace

Dundee terrace on the city 2030 plan has been allocated as housing however plans for a pbsa have been approved and underway. What was the reason for pbsa being allowed to be built on housing allocated land?

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Request no. 64521. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026

Council Home - Gorgie Dalry

In the area of Gorgie Dalry, how many homes have been brought back into being council homes?

Resolution

69 former Council properties have been bought back through the Acquisitions and Disposals programme for this area.

Request no. 64522. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026 17:00:00

Temporary Homes in Gorgie Dalry

In the area of Gorgie Dalry, how many temporary homes are there in total?

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Request no. 64523. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026

Traffic Regulation Order - Merchiston Avenue and Rochester Terrace

Confirmation of the current Traffic Regulation Order, as amended, covering Merchiston Avenue and Rochester Terrace. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64527. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026 12:19:00

Lothian Pension Fund's private fund investments

Last year your team kindly provided us with reports relating to Lothian Pension Fund's private fund investments. We are now requesting all updated versions of these reports since September 30th, 2025 (30/09/2025).

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Request no. 64529. Received: 05/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026

Pupils Studying NAT 5 and Higher Levels

The number of pupils studying each available subject at NAT 5 and Higher levels across local authority run schools in each of the last three years.

Resolution

Such information, including the most recent data which the Council has not yet collated, is readily available from Qualification Scotland.

Request no. 64544. Received: 06/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026 15:59:00

Catering Licence - Chilo's Restaurant

Please provide all information including system notes and copies of documentation relevant to the following entries from the Late hours catering license register, relating to Chilo's restaurant, Clerk St, Edinburgh.

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Request no. 64549. Received: 06/09/2026, Resolved: 02/10/2026

Structural Engineer Report - St Mark's Path

Following an inspection by a structural engineer, the footbridge carrying St Mark's Path over the Water of Leith at Powderhall was closed on 25/06/2026 as a public safety measure. I would like to request a copy of the report. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64555. Received: 04/09/2026, Resolved: 25/09/2026 12:10:00

East Riding of Yorkshire Council's private fund investments

In July you kindly provided us with reports relating to East Riding of Yorkshire Council's private fund investments. We are now requesting all updated versions of these reports since 31/12/2025.

Resolution

We do not hold this information.

Request no. 64558. Received: 07/09/2026, Resolved: 05/10/2026 16:16:00

Primary 1 admissions for the 2026/27 school year

The total number of P1 out-of-catchment placing requests received for the 2026/27 intake. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64559. Received: 07/09/2026, Resolved: 05/10/2026 17:40:00

P1 admissions to St Catherine’s RC Primary School for 2026/27

How many P1 children living within the St Catherine’s RC catchment applied for a place, and how many were: -Roman Catholic baptised; -not Roman Catholic baptised. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64560. Received: 07/09/2026, Resolved: 05/10/2026 15:58:00

Household Bin Warnings and Fixed Penalties

Questions concerning the enforcement of household waste receptacle requirements under Sections 46 and 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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Request no. 64564. Received: 07/09/2026, Resolved: 05/10/2026 16:49:00

Absence rate data for staff in High Schools

Please can you provide me with the following for each of the high schools in Edinburgh: All 12-month rolling absence rate data for staff (in percentage form) held between the date of this request to four years prior. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64565. Received: 07/09/2026, Resolved: 05/10/2026 15:40:00

RIDDOR Report Query

Information confirming whether the accident was reported under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64566. Received: 07/09/2026, Resolved: 05/10/2026 14:27:00

Number of pupils in secondary school

Please can you tell me the total number of pupils at each high school in Edinburgh as of the date of this request. To be clear, this is a snapshot of the live roll numbers that I am requesting.

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Request no. 64567. Received: 07/09/2026, Resolved: 05/10/2026 17:11:00

Lauriston Castle Trust - CEC Legislation, Statutory Provisions, Case Law, Regulatory Guidance, and Internal Recorded Reasoning

Questions regarding the legislation, statutory provisions, case law, regulatory guidance, and internal recorded reasoning the Council relied upon when forming its legal position regarding the Lauriston Castle Trust.

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Request no. 64568. Received: 02/09/2026, Resolved: 30/09/2026 12:54:00

Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for the Turnhouse Road bus gate

Please could you provide the draft ETRO, the full exemption wording showing which vehicle classes are permitted, the statement of reasons, and any related reports or plans. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64570. Received: 07/09/2026, Resolved: 05/10/2026

Reasons for PCN Cancellations

Please could you provide, for each calendar year from 2021 to 2025 and for January to June 2026, the number of Penalty Charge Notices cancelled, broken down by the recorded reason for cancellation. Plus further questions.

Request no. 64571. Received: 07/09/2026, Resolved: 05/10/2026 15:44:00

Liability for Business Rates

Please confirm the liable party (s) for the business rates concerning a property on Frederick Street between 07/12/2024 and 15/07/2025.

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Request no. 64574. Received: 07/09/2026, Resolved: 05/10/2026 17:01:00

Koru Consulting / Suzanne Vestri

For the period 1 January 2021 to date, please confirm whether the Council has engaged, commissioned, contracted with or made any payment to: Koru Consulting and/or Suzanne Vestri. 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. 64577. Received: 03/09/2026, Resolved: 01/10/2026

Sinclair Gardens Car Park Wall

Is it possible to see the report that confirms, without doubt, that the carpark wall is mutually owned?

Resolution

No such report exists; instead, the Council sought Legal Services’ opinion on liability for the mutual boundary wall based on the Title Deeds for the property. This advice is subject to Litigation Privilege and is granted confidentiality.

Request no. 64580. Received: 08/09/2026, Resolved: 06/10/2026 14:13:00

Fit4Jobs questionnaire - health information

Why this information is necessary for the pre-employment process? How it will be used, who will have access to it, and how long you will keep it for? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64581. Received: 06/09/2026, Resolved: 25/09/2026 10:38:00

Dalry Cemetery – Disclosure Log Entry and Retention of Records

Questions regarding the retention and removal of information from the Council’s disclosure log.

Resolution

The retention rules apply to information requests and the material provided by service areas in response to the request. The original information remains subject to the relevant service area’s own retention rules.

Request no. 64583. Received: 08/09/2026, Resolved: 08/09/2026 15:31:00

November and December thefts

How many theft and burglary offences were recorded in your local authority area during: November 2024, December 2024, November 2025, December 2025. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Information not held, signposted to Police Scotland.

Request no. 64584. Received: 08/09/2026, Resolved: 07/10/2026 14:37:00

School exclusions

The total number of temporary exclusions recorded across all council schools in the past five years, broken down by academic year, school sector and the primary SEEMiS reason code for each of the following categories. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64586. Received: 08/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 17:25:00

Halymyre Street aquisition

The purchase price (consideration) paid or agreed by the Council for the property in Halmyre Street, together with the amount of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and any other acquisition costs. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64587. Received: 08/09/2026, Resolved: 07/10/2026 14:46:00

Christmas display energy usage and cost

The total amount spent on Christmas lights, decorations, displays and installations in local high streets and town centres, including installation, maintenance, removal, etc. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64593. Received: 08/09/2026, Resolved: 06/10/2026 10:58:00

Vape Recycling Scheme

Number of vapes collected: The total number of vapes collected between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64603. Received: 08/09/2026, Resolved: 07/10/2026 10:36:00

Pothole Repairs

How many potholes have been repaired in Edinburgh in each of the last five years, broken down by year.

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Request no. 64609. Received: 09/09/2026, Resolved: 07/10/2026 15:09:00

Out of Catchment Applications - Boroughmuir High School

Please confirm how many out of catchment applications were accepted at Boroughmuir High School (BHS) for each of the last six years. Please also confirm how many current pupils at BHS are out of catchment.

Resolution

This information is otherwise available Disclosure log reference 61022 and 64230

Request no. 64610. Received: 08/09/2026, Resolved: 06/10/2026 15:05:00

Acquisition and Running Costs of Property on Lasswade Road

Please provide the purchase price paid, or agreed to be paid, for the site and buildings. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64611. Received: 09/09/2026, Resolved: 07/10/2026 15:13:00

Child Sexual and Criminal Exploitation

For the last five complete financial years, 2021/22 to 2025/26, and broken down by financial year where possible, please provide: The total number of looked-after children within Edinburgh City Council. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64612. Received: 08/09/2026, Resolved: 06/10/2026 13:43:00

Frogston Road East, Edinburgh

For a period of 12 months prior to and including 5 January 2026, please provide records of inspection for Frogston Road East, Edinburgh. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64615. Received: 08/09/2026, Resolved: 06/10/2026 15:41:00

Lanark Road West, Currie

Records of inspection for the relevant stretch of footway. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64621. Received: 09/09/2026, Resolved: 07/10/2026 14:26:00

Attempted/successful underage nicotine sales

The total number of complaints, reports, referrals, or other recorded instances of concern received relating to vaping or nicotine products being sold or allegedly being sold to under-18s. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64630. Received: 09/09/2026, Resolved: 07/10/2026 15:38:00

Out of catchment places at Boroughmuir High School

How many out of catchment places and appeals were granted for pupils starting at Boroughmuir High School in August 2026. Show this broken down by year group.

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Request no. 64634. Received: 09/09/2026, Resolved: 07/10/2026 16:29:00

Private Markets Investment Data

Names of all limited partnerships (e.g. private equity, real estate, hedge fund, infrastructure and timber funds) your institution owns. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64635. Received: 09/09/2026, Resolved: 07/10/2026 16:51:00

Housing First Tenancies

The total amount spent by City of Edinburgh Council, in the last full year for which data is available, on both new and existing Housing First tenancies.

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Request no. 64637. Received: 10/09/2026, Resolved: 08/10/2026 14:25:00

Post-Contract Waste Arrangements

Please could you confirm the current position for three named companies.

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Request no. 64655. Received: 10/09/2026, Resolved: 08/10/2026 14:46:00

Dundas Street Defects

Information relating to Dundas Street, between its junctions with Heriot Row and Northumberland Street between 1 January 2019 to date.

Resolution

Photographs for 42033891, 42070964 and 42135498 are attached. No photograph held for 42103451.

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Request no. 64657. Received: 10/09/2026, Resolved: 08/10/2026 15:17:00

CSE IRDs - South West Edinburgh

How many of the 35 children were already an open Social Work case, or otherwise known to Social Work, at the date of the IRD. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64658. Received: 10/09/2026, Resolved: 08/10/2026 15:58:00

Ventilation systems in social housing

How many social housing properties do the council currently own or manage? How many of those social housing properties have mechanical ventilation systems installed? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64661. Received: 10/09/2026, Resolved: 08/10/2026 13:30:00

“Pocket Park - Junction of Meadowplace Road and Featherhall Crescent

How much was spent on construction of the pocket park? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64664. Received: 11/09/2026, Resolved: 08/10/2026 16:36:00

Electronic Waste Collected by Local Authority

Please provide the total amount (in kilograms or tonnes) of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collected by your authority per year for the years 2025 and 2026. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64666. Received: 10/09/2026, Resolved: 08/10/2026 17:04:00

Local Authority Audits for 1140 Hours Early Learning and Childcare Places

What percentage of 1140 hours delivery is through partner providers (excluding local authority settings) from Aug 2025 – July 2026? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64667. Received: 10/09/2026, Resolved: 08/10/2026 15:33:00

Procurement and Use of Cyber Security Services

Questions regarding the Council's procurement and use of cyber security services.

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Request no. 64668. Received: 10/09/2026, Resolved: 08/10/2026 16:06:00

Pupil Transport

Please provide annual costs for the most recent academic year for all expenditure on transporting pupils to and from school, including coach and taxi hire, broken down by individual primary, secondary and special schools.

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Request no. 64669. Received: 11/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 12:34:00

Enforcement of the City of Edinburgh’s Short-Term Let (STL) licensing scheme

Please provide the number of: Reports or complaints alleging operation without an STL licence. Suspected unlicensed STLs identified through Council monitoring or enforcement, separately from public reports where recorded. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64678. Received: 10/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 15:43:00

Ownership Notices, Validation and Complaint Records - Property on St John’s Road

This request concerns the above planning application and the subsequent complaint and correspondence concerning the inclusion of our privately owned driveway within the application boundary.

Resolution

Information provided. Not released into the public domain due to personal data.

Request no. 64681. Received: 11/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 16:52:00

Short-Term Let Licence Decisions and Appeals, January 2025–August 2026

Questions regarding Short-Term Let (STL) licensing decisions and subsequent appeals in the City of Edinburgh following the end of the transitional period.

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Request no. 64682. Received: 11/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 13:51:00

Athenaeum Partners

Whether the Council is aware of any historical flooding incidents affecting the site or the immediate area. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64683. Received: 11/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 14:03:00

Street Lighting Asset Inventory

I am asking for the council's street lighting asset inventory: the register of lighting columns and other lighting units for which the City of Edinburgh Council is the local roads authority.

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Request no. 64686. Received: 10/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 15:23:00

Development of 20 Flats at Longstone Road

25/00249/FUL - Development of 20 flats, commercial unit, access, landscaping and associated works (as amended) at 30 Longstone Road, Edinburgh EH14 2BH. I would respectfully request that you forward copies of the listed items. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Information provided. Not released into the public domain due to personal data.

Request no. 64687. Received: 11/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 14:31:00

Maintenance at Rannoch Road, Edinburgh

Could you confirm the date of the last inspection of this location prior to 30/01/2026 including the date of the inspection and the nature of the inspection undertaken. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64688. Received: 12/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 14:37:00

Planning Applications Linked to Cash Handling Uses

A copy of your planning application register, or a search of it, covering addresses linked to cash handling, cash-in-transit or security depot uses in your area. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64690. Received: 12/09/2026, Resolved: 21/09/2026 11:54:00

Non-Domestic Rates Ratepayer List

A copy of the current non-domestic rates (business rates) ratepayer list for your area. Plus further questions.

Request no. 64691. Received: 11/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 15:54:00

Safety and condition of cycle routes in Edinburgh

How many complaints about the safety or condition of cycle routes has the Council received each year from 2023 to 2025? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64692. Received: 12/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 15:29:00

Bonoful Restaurant Food Hygiene Inspection Records

A copy of the Environmental Health/Food Safety inspection records relating to Bonoful Restaurant. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64695. Received: 12/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 16:02:00

Premises licence register

A copy of your current premises licence register, held under section 9 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, containing for each licence: the name of the licensed premises. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64696. Received: 12/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 16:24:00

Voting community within the current Reid Memorial Parish

I would like to know what is the size of the voting community within the current Reid Memorial Parish. This information would come from the Electoral Register (Voting Role).

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Request no. 64698. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026

Reports of Illegal Parking

The date and time the report was submitted. The location recorded against the report. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64701. Received: 13/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 13:42:00

Fraud Prevention Measures for Entry of Pupils to S1

Across the city, how many random spot checks of addresses were undertaken as part of fraud prevention measures for entry of pupils to S1 in each of the last five full school years. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64703. Received: 13/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 15:40:00

Police Box on Maybury Road

I would like to find out who the current owner of the old police box at the end of Maybury Road (by the Barton junction) is.

Resolution

Please see the information provided under reference 55267 available on the Disclosure Log.

Request no. 64704. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026 12:43:00

Asbestos and Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

Could you please provide copies of all information held relating to asbestos at Queensferry Sports & Community Hub, including, where available: Any asbestos surveys or inspections previously carried out at the building. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64707. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026

Environmental Search - South Gyle Crescent

Has the information previously provided in response to request, 49553, changed?

Resolution

There are no changes to our previous responses.

Request no. 64708. Received: 13/09/2026, Resolved: 09/10/2026 15:04:00

Pay Out Amounts

Information on how much you pay out each month to the top 9 earners and what their job title was and how many years of service. Plus a further question.

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Request no. 64710. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026

JCB Pothole Pro

Have you purchased, hired, or leased a JCB Pothole Pro? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64717. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026

Proof of Residence for Catchment Area

Please provide a copy of the procedure used by the council to ensure parents have provided satisfactory proof of residence in the catchment area by 24 December in the year before a pupil starts secondary school.

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Request no. 64720. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026 13:49:00

Maintenance Records Market Street

We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 18 August 2026. Records of inspection for the relevant stretch of road/footway. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64721. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026

Pupil Enrolment

Please state how many pupils have moved from private schools and enrolled/started in a local authority school in August 2026? How many pupils moved from private schools in August 2025?

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Request no. 64723. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026 14:07:00

Use of NON-glyphosate weed control products and methods

Do you or your contractors currently use any of the following NON-glyphosate-based weed control measures? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64727. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026 16:06:00

Formal Representations Against PCNs and Outcomes

For each calendar year from 2021 to 2025 and for January to June 2026: The number of formal representations received in response to a Notice to Owner. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64728. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026 15:59:00

Property Assessment - Viewcraig Gardens

Please provide copies of, or identify, any recorded information held concerning: Any pre-allocation, pre-letting or pre-tenancy inspection of the property or its common access. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64729. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026

Short-Term Let Visitor Levy Data for ADR Analysis

I am requesting existing electronic records held relating to short-term let activity and the Edinburgh Visitor Levy, for the period from 24 July 2026 to the latest available date.

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Request no. 64730. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026 11:56:00

Grants to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations

Please provide a dataset of all grants awarded by the Council to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, in each of the financial years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64731. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026

Maintenance Records around 141 Gilmour Place

Provide copies of any relevant documentation and information held by the Council where in whole or in part. Any records or maintenance scheduled in the vicinity of the property between 1st June 2025 and 1st September 2026. Plus further questions.

Resolution

The attached Site History Report provides all recorded road inspections, reports and repairs between 01/06/2025 and 01/09/2026 for Gilmore Place.

Request no. 64736. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 12/10/2026

West Court / Ravelston Woods

The complete organisational and management chain from the Chief Executive down to and including the Outdoor Access Team and the individual Access Officer responsible for the West Court / Ravelston Woods matter. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64737. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026

Clinical and Healthcare Waste Management Services

The name of the incumbent supplier(s) for: Clinical waste collection and disposal, Sharps waste collection and disposal Sanitary waste services, Offensive waste services, Radioactive waste services, Chemical waste services. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64739. Received: 14/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026

ELC Supply, Demand and Capacity by Area, including Housing Growth

Please provide the latest information held by the Council assessing the supply, demand and sufficiency of funded ELC by High School Learning Community / High School Cluster. 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 exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.

Request no. 64743. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 13/10/2026 14:23:00

Vaping Products: Inspection Coverage and Test Purchasing

The number of premises in your area entered on the Register as selling vaping products, as at 31 March in each year. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64745. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 13/10/2026 14:46:00

Premises Selling Tobacco or Vaping Products While Not on the Register

The number of premises identified as carrying on a tobacco or nicotine vapour product business from premises not entered on the Register, contrary to section 20 of the 2010 Act. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64748. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 13/10/2026 15:02:00

Enforcement Action on Vaping Products

Please give a separate figure for each of the five financial years 2021-22 to 2025-26. In connection with vaping products, the number of: Fixed penalty notices issued; Written warnings issued. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64749. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 13/10/2026 15:52:00

Reports of Underage Vape Sales, Trading Standards Resourcing and Inspection Policy

The number of complaints or reports received from members of the public alleging the sale of vaping products to a person under 18. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64750. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 13/10/2026

Asbestos Register for City Chambers

I am requesting the Asbestos Register for this building please.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached requested Asbestos Register for City Chambers.

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Request no. 64752. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 13/10/2026

Site at Baronscourt Road

Does the council hold records of relevant site contamination studies (e.g. desk based, intrusive or IPPC investigations) or remediation works for the site or for land within 250m of its boundaries? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64754. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 13/10/2026 13:52:00

Records SL30/9/13, SL30/9/14 and SL30/9/15

I am writing to request electronic copies of the following records: SL30/9/15 – Scots Law Times (March 1905). Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64756. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 16:49:00

Work carried out in Colinton Primary School

Can you please provide a breakdown of community benefits delivered in relation to any work carried out in Colinton primary school between 01/04/2020 and 31/03/2026. Plus further questions.

Resolution

We have no records of any community benefits delivered in relation to any work carried out in Colinton PS.

Request no. 64762. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 13/10/2026

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 / Martyn’s Law

Questions in relation to your organisation’s preparations for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law.

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Request no. 64766. Received: 15/09/2026, Resolved: 13/10/2026

Planning Applications

From the last six Development Management sub-committee meetings, how many questions regarding a planning application, from members, could be described as a 'design suggestion' or a 'design concern'? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64768. Received: 16/09/2026, Resolved: 14/10/2026 15:11:00

Minority Ownership of Edinburgh Council

I would like to know in how many blocks of homes is Edinburgh City Council a minority owner and what is the distribution of these blocks in the wards of Edinburgh council? Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64770. Received: 16/09/2026, Resolved: 13/10/2026

External Cladding of Properties

The exact technical specification of the external cladding used in construction by Cala and was subsequently approved by Edinburgh Council for the Building Certificate. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64772. Received: 16/09/2026, Resolved: 14/10/2026 15:40:00

Refuse Collection Vehicle Access

A list of roads or streets where standard refuse or recycling collection vehicles are currently unable, or instructed not, to travel for routine household collections. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64775. Received: 16/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026

Redeployment Pools

Could you please provide me with details of any redeployment pool or redeployment register operated by the council. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64777. Received: 16/09/2026, Resolved: 14/10/2026 15:56:00

Exposure to Asbestos – North British Distillery, Gorgie

Applications by the occupiers/owners of the North British Distillery located on Wheatfield Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2PX for the removal of the roof of the premises in or around the period 1993/94. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64778. Received: 16/09/2026, Resolved: 14/10/2026 19:30:00

Section 58 Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 consent – 16 Hope Terrace / Elpis Property

Please provide copies of the following recorded information: The complete original Section 58 application submitted by Elpis Property in relation to this consent, including all pages, appendices and attachments. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Information provided to requester.

Request no. 64779. Received: 16/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 16:39:00

Turnhouse Road Bus Gate

Provide copies of all traffic surveys, traffic counts, monitoring reports, raw or summarised traffic data and analysis relating to Turnhouse Road, Maybury Road, Maybury Junction/Roundabout and immediately adjoining roads. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Information not provided. This could only be done by diverting a disproportionate quantity of the Council's resources away from other essential core operations, with a significant negative impact on the Council's ability to carry out its functions.

Request no. 64788. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 12:24:00

Gas Boiler Installation Complaints Statistics

For each of the last five complete financial years (2021/22 to 2025/26): Complaints relating to gas boiler installation, replacement, or servicing work. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64793. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 12:51:00

59126 Contracts and Project Awards

Please provide details of all contracts or project awards issued under any professional services framework(s) used by your organisation. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64798. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026

Council Contracts Extended or Approved Value Increased

Please provide details of every Council contract originally valued at £100,000 or more that was extended or had its approved value increased during the financial years 2024/25 and 2025/26. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64800. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 13:44:00

Statutory-Undertaker and Utility Roadworks

Please provide a row-level extract of statutory-undertaker and utility roadworks within the City of Edinburgh Council road network during the financial years 2024/25 and 2025/26. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Information not provided as to do so would be manifestly unreasonable on the grounds of cost.

Request no. 64801. Received: 16/09/2026, Resolved: 14/10/2026 16:27:00

EASTMANN UK Ltd / Woodland Foods Edinburgh Ltd

Whether EASTMANN UK Ltd and Woodland Foods Edinburgh Ltd have ever held the appropriate approval or registration to undertake their activities. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Information provided to requester.

Request no. 64803. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 14:53:00

Transfer of Waste to Disposal Outlets

Could you kindly provide information as to whether this contract has started? If the contract has started could you provide information on the contract dates and possible extensions, who the successful suppliers are and the value of the contract?

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Request no. 64805. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026

Senior Council Members Contact Details

Can you please advise the names and contact details for members of the Council?

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Request no. 64806. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026

Housing Waiting Lists

The number of active applications on the council’s social housing waiting list involving a household in which at least one person was recorded as disabled or as having a medical condition. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64808. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 15:10:00

Bus Stop on Milton Road West

Any risk assessment related to the use of chemical cleaning substances ; Any risk assessment related to the cleaning of graffiti from bus stops. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64811. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 15:26:00

Register of Landlords

I am requesting a copy of Edinburgh City Council's register of private landlords held under the Landlord Registration Scheme. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64812. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026

Saughton Road Maintenance

Inspection and maintenance records of the referenced road from 22nd June 2024 to 22nd June 2025 along/at Saughton. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64813. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 15:54:00

Spend on interim project and programme resource

Total spend in the last complete financial year on interim, agency or contract staff working in project management, programme management, PMO, business change or ICT infrastructure roles broken down by supplier or agency. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64816. Received: 18/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Software Subscriptions

If City of Edinburgh Council maintains any of the following, please provide the current version: a software asset register or application register, an ICT or digital contract register. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64823. Received: 18/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026 12:35:00

Council Tax Arrears

For each year since 2021-22, including the current year what is the total value of council tax arrears? I would define arrears as any tax owed to the council which still hasn’t been paid after final notice has been served. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64825. Received: 18/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Street Lighting

As at 31 December in each of 2023, 2024 and 2025, please state: the total number of street lights maintained by the council. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64828. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 16:25:00

Risk Assessment around Castle Rock & Edinburgh Castle

A risk assessment was completed for the entire rock face around Castle Rock and Edinburgh Castle. Please can you direct me to or supply a copy of this Risk Assessment. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64834. Received: 18/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Knife-Related Incidents in Educational Settings

Data on knife-related incidents in educational settings that were reported to or recorded by your local authority. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64836. Received: 18/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026 14:01:00

Abandoned/Derelict buildings

I would like to request a list of all Abandoned/Derelict buildings in the Edinburgh area that you hold. This includes names, addresses and use type.

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Request no. 64838. Received: 18/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026 14:31:00

Cake Shed Licences

I would like to know how many licences have been applied for Cake shed businesses in Edinburgh. Out of these how many have been refused. If available reasons for refusal. This would be a food licence or street food seller type.

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Request no. 64839. Received: 18/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Reports of Vermin

How many reports of vermin have been reported in the past 12 months in the area around 28-36 Southhouse Broadway EH178EN. Also of these reports what type/species of vermin was reported.

Resolution

No such reports have been identified in this period.

Request no. 64840. Received: 18/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026 15:07:00

Cake Shed Businesses

Please can you inform me if any cake shed style businesses have been closed down or affected by vermin.

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Request no. 64841. Received: 19/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Proposed Work at the Junction of Polwarth Terrace with Ashley Terrace and Grays Loan

1. the total cost of the proposed work to be carried out at the junction of Polwarth Terrace with Ashley Terrace and Grays Loan commencing on or around 22/9/26. 2. the breakdown of the costs between the footway works and the carriageway works.

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Request no. 64844. Received: 20/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF)

How many children were registered as adopted or under special guardianship in your area for the following years; 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Plus further questions.

Resolution

The request relates entirely to English legislation and funding. Adoption support is a devolved matter so, as a Scottish local authority, we will be unable to provide a response.

Request no. 64845. Received: 19/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Officers Travel Expenses

Details of any travel expenses claimed or paid by City of Edinburgh Council staff in connection with attendance at the bus lane trial information sessions held at Meadowbank Sports Centre on 9, 10 and 15 September 2026. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64846. Received: 20/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Outdoor Café Installation at St Mary's Cathedral

All correspondence between the Council and the operator of the installation, including emails, letters, and any written record of telephone or in-person discussions. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64848. Received: 20/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026 14:38:00

Enforcement case 25/00569/ECOU - outdoor café at St Mary's Cathedral

Any correspondence between the Council and the operator, including emails, letters, and any written record of telephone or in-person discussions. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64852. Received: 20/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026 16:12:00

Road inspection of Sciennes and Sciennes Road

Please provide the full details of the report of the road inspection of Sciennes and Sciennes Road that took place on 07/1/26, including any photos, any defects/concerns, recommended repairs or repairs that took place. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64853. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026 16:36:00

Officer Responsible for ICT and Digital

The name and job title of the most senior officer responsible for ICT, digital and technology, and the business email address and business telephone number published or used for that role. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Information provided to requester.

Request no. 64855. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 21/09/2026 16:27:00

ICT, Network and Telephony Contracts

A list of current contracts for ICT services, network and connectivity, telephony and unified communications, data centre or hosting, enterprise software and programme or project management services. Plus further questions.

Resolution

This is available on our website

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Request no. 64857. Received: 21/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Low Bridge Height & Physical Restrictions Database

Please provide your current dataset for: Bridge Height Restrictions (Physical clearances under 16'6' / 5.03m) containing: Bridge/Structure Name & Location Description, Height Restriction, Geo-coordinates, Date of last physical survey or TRO revision.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached spreadsheets. The data has been split into two files as follows:

• The first spreadsheet contains all structures currently subject to weight restrictions.

• The second spreadsheet lists all low bridge structures.


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Request no. 64859. Received: 21/09/2026, Resolved: 19/10/2026 14:25:00

Care home fee rates 2026-27

For each of the four categories below, please state the standard weekly rate effective in 2026-27: 1. Residential care — standard (2025-26: £881.98). Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64864. Received: 20/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026 16:48:00

Street trader licence for coffee van/unit stance at the corner of Morton Street and 1 Esplanade Terrace

Minutes/transcript/audio of decision notice for the above stance was granted/renewed please include date of decision, name of decision making body/office. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64870. Received: 21/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Pests - Scotland

In each of the calendar years 2023, 2024 and 2025, how many pest-related complaints, reports or service requests did the council receive, broken down by pest type. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64871. Received: 21/09/2026, Resolved: 19/10/2026 15:07:00

Informal Challenges to PCNs and Acceptance Rates

The number of informal challenges received against Penalty Charge Notices (that is, challenges made before a Notice to Owner was issued). Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64872. Received: 21/09/2026, Resolved: 19/10/2026

Removal of the Modal Filters on the Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route

Questions relating to the removal of the modal filters on the Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route, including those on Braid Avenue and at Hermiston Gardens, following the expiry of the relevant Traffic Regulation Order on 15 June 2026.

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Request no. 64873. Received: 21/09/2026, Resolved: 19/10/2026 18:04:00

Noise Complaints - 43 Argyle Place

Complaints concerning noise, vibration, plant, ventilation, extraction, operational/business noise or sound transmission associated with the ground-floor commercial premises. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Response provided to requester.

Request no. 64874. Received: 21/09/2026, Resolved: 16/10/2026

Council Tax Arrears Notices Issued

For each financial year from 2022-23 to 2025-26, please provide the number of notices or letters the Council issued to Council Tax payers because of missed or late payment, broken down by postcode sector. Plus further questions.

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Request no. 64919. Received: 23/09/2026, Resolved: 24/09/2026 12:22:00

Income from Parking Charges

How much income the council has received from parking charges in the following years: 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26.

Resolution

This information is publicly available on the Council website.

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Request no. 64940. Received: 17/09/2026, Resolved: 15/10/2026

Proposed 7am–7pm, Seven-Day Bus Lane Trial

72 Questions. Purpose and justification: What specific problems is the trial intended to solve? What measurable targets has the Council established for the trial? Plus further questions.

Resolution

We are not going to provide information because the 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. 64960. Received: 25/09/2026, Resolved: 06/10/2026 16:33:00

Non-Domestic Completion Notices

Please could I request a list of Non-Domestic Completion Notices served by the authority from 01/08/2026 to the present date. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Information not held, completion notices are not applicable in Scotland.

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