- Request no. 60594. Received: 01/03/2026, Resolved: 27/03/2026 11:37:00
Property Council Tax Band Changes
If it is identified that a property should move into a higher Council Tax Band, within what timeframe (according to the Council’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)) should the Council be notifying the homeowner of this change?
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- Request no. 60595. Received: 01/03/2026, Resolved: 25/03/2026 16:56:00
Full Council Tax Liability Percentage
At the most recent available date, confirm what percentage of domestic council tax accounts in your authority area are currently liable to pay for the full 100% council tax charge, with no discount, exemption, or Council Tax Reduction (CTR) applied.
Resolution
59%
Please note that we have been unable to remove all discount / exemptions scenarios from this figure
- Request no. 60596. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 27/03/2026 16:09:00
March Business Rates Credits
Please provide a list of March or Q4 (most current) business rates credits you currently hold for businesses including: The company name for whom the credit exists; The start date of the business rates account. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information available on our website.
- Request no. 60603. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 30/03/2026
Electronic Document Records Management Systems
What is the primary system currently used by the council for storing and managing electronic document records; Who is the primary contact (name, job title and email) responsible for managing or administering this system?
Files
- Request no. 60605. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 04/03/2026 16:38:00
Drug Deaths
I am looking for detailed information on Drug Deaths from 2023 and 2024 and which areas were the most affected and which drug family was the cause of said deaths in each area. If you have the details from 2025 I would like them as well.
Resolution
Not held by Council, signposted to NHS Lothian and National Records of Scotland.
- Request no. 60606. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 27/03/2026 16:39:00
Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS)
What software solutions does the Council currently use for CAFM or IWMS? If multiple solutions are in use, please list all systems, including any niche, specialist, or secondary solutions. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60609. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 30/03/2026
Council Housing
Please provide aggregate, anonymised statistics for CEC housing covering the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025: The total number of council housing lets (new tenancies commenced) in this period. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60610. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 30/03/2026
Repairs and Callouts Relating to Water Leaks - Portland Place
I am requesting access to records relating to repairs, inspections, maintenance works, and callouts associated with my property, specifically concerning water ingress and roof drainage issues. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information provided under the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Request no. 60611. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 30/03/2026 10:49:00
Council Guidelines for Literacy and Dyslexia
The current and previous versions (if any) of CEC guidelines: 'Literacy and dyslexia: identifying and meeting needs'.
Files
- Request no. 60613. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 30/03/2026
Road Construction Consents Granted in February 2026
Provide the following information on all Road Construction Consents granted from the 1st February 2026 – 28th February 2026: Developer, Site Name, Date RCC Submitted, Date RCC Granted. Plus further questions.
- Request no. 60617. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 27/03/2026 16:18:00
Solar Panels on Council Housing
What is the total number of residential houses and flats that this local authority currently owns or rents? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60621. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 26/03/2026 11:05:00
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Please provide: A copy of the risk assessment for this event; The number of stewards on duty during the evening in question; The total number of stewards on duty. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60624. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 30/03/2026
National Planning Framework 4
Any recorded information describing how the balancing exercise required under NPF4 Policy 30(e)(ii) is to be undertaken. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60625. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 27/03/2026 16:13:00
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2023/24 festival
I am requesting information regarding the artist and performer fees paid for the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2023/24 festival, specifically the First Footin’ culture trail held on 1 January. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 60629. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 27/03/2026 16:27:00
Information Relating to Repair on Princes Street
All information held in relation to the repair “50185201 on Edinburgh Princes Street, including date scheduled, inspection records, repair records, and complaints.
Files
- Request no. 60635. Received: 03/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026 09:56:00
Council Funding for Early Years
I would like to know about how council funding for early years differs between council run and private nurseries. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60636. Received: 03/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026
Pothole Claims 2025 - Kilgraston Road
Please could you provide the number of claims made to City of Edinburgh Council for pothole damage in Kilgraston Road from 1st January 2025 until 31 December 2025 and the number that were paid out?
Resolution
Please refer to the figures below which represent all claims received within this period, regardless of the year the case relates to (for damage only).
Number of Claims – 1
Claims Paid to Date – 0 (The claim received was repudiated)
- Request no. 60637. Received: 03/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
What exactly is being done to reduce wait times for Neurodevelopmental assessment in Edinburgh? Clarity on action being taken on the timescales, groups responsible and exact action taken.
Files
- Request no. 60639. Received: 03/03/2026, Resolved: 30/03/2026
Fly Tipping
How many fly tipping incidents were there in your council district from 2024-2025; How many fixed penalty notices were issued in your council district from 2024-25. Plus a further question.
Files
- Request no. 60645. Received: 03/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026 15:07:00
Care Waiting Times
Please provide the median time (in days) taken to assess a referral made to adult social services for an assessment of needs. Please include new referrals as well as re-assessment of existing clients. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60646. Received: 03/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026 15:19:00
Weed Complaints
How many complaints were made to the council about weeds in 2025; Any assessments/reviews/studies the council has on the topic of weed management given the significant increase to December 2024.
Files
- Request no. 60647. Received: 03/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026
Electrical Materials Procurement Spend by Supplier
Please provide total annual spend on electrical materials for each of the following financial years: 2023/24; 2024/25 (full year if available, or year-to-date). Plus further questions
Files
- Request no. 60649. Received: 03/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026
Adult Care Contracts Handed Back
Please provide the following information for 2024/25 and 2025/26 to date: How many individual domiciliary care contracts have been handed back to you by providers in each of the financial years above. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60650. Received: 03/03/2026, Resolved: 05/03/2026 12:59:00
Leisure Centre Guidance on Single-Sex Facilities
Does your local authority provide any guidance to leisure centres operated by this local authority on the provision of single-sex facilities? If the answer is yes, please could you provide a copy of that guidance?
Resolution
No information held, signposted to Edinburgh Leisure.
- Request no. 60651. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 15/04/2026 15:12:00
Roads Department Complaint Data
Please provide an anonymised extract of the complete record level dataset for all Stage 1 complaints. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60652. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026 15:06:00
Scaffold Structure Erected on George IV Bridge
The original permit/licence granted for the erection of the scaffolding, including: The approved start date; The originally approved removal date; Any subsequent extensions granted. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60654. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026
Greyfriars Kirkyard - Paranormal Activity
I'm looking for any information/reports relating to Greyfriars Kirkyard that indicates any claim of paranormal activity or otherwise.
Resolution
No such information or reports are held.
- Request no. 60664. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026 15:22:00
Nature Restoration Funding
Amount of NatureScot Nature Restoration Funding received by your Local Authority each financial year since 2021; A breakdown of how that funding was spent for each year.
Files
- Request no. 60666. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026
Welfare of Farmed Animals
Request for information concerning enforcement of the laws governing the welfare of farmed animals. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60669. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 06/03/2026
Fraudulent QR Codes in Council-Operated Car Parks
Total number of incidents where fake or fraudulent QR codes have been discovered on parking machines, signage or other infrastructure in council-operated or council-managed car parks. Plus further questions.
Resolution
The City of Edinburgh Council does not own or operate any car parks.
- Request no. 60671. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026 12:09:00
Public Art and Museums
For projects from January 2024 up to date and for ongoing work, upcoming and planned work: What is being done to make the town hall space more inclusive in terms of race, and LGBT inclusion? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60673. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026 14:13:00
Maitland Road, Kirkliston - Road Records
Records of works carried out on Maitland Road in Kirkliston between 01 February 2025 and 01 February 2026. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60674. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026
Grave Vandalism
Please share any communications which relate to vandalism of graves in Edinburgh over the last 12 months. Please also include any images.
Resolution
See attached. We received two complaints of vandalism in this period. Unfortunately, flower tributes are regularly eaten by wildlife.
Third party personal information has been redacted in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Files
- Request no. 60675. Received: 05/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026
Property Sales and Acquisitions
Please provide a spreadsheet (Excel or CSV format) containing details of all property and land assets disposed of by the council since 1 January 2010. 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. 60678. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026 12:20:00
Pothole Complaint
When was this pothole reported first and by whom; A copy of last road inspection; When was pothole actually repaired and what category was it placed on?
Files
- Request no. 60679. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026 10:35:00
Orchard Toll Road
Request for information on the legal status, adoption history, initial registration and regulatory control of the road known as Orchard Toll and any associated access roads or parking areas within that development. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60680. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026
Inspection Reports for Rothsay Terrace
Request for reported inspection timings following notified concerns from residents.
Resolution
Please refer to attached Enquiry Status Log which provides a record of inspections carried out following ‘concerns’ raised from residents.
Third party personal information has been redacted in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Files
- Request no. 60684. Received: 04/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026 12:41:00
Signage at the Junction of St Clair Street, Easter Road, and Dalmeny Street
Can you please confirm if you had any signage in place on or around the junction of St Clair Street, Easter Road, and Dalmeny Street on or around 24 December 2024? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60687. Received: 05/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026 15:46:00
Community Asset Transfer, Asset Transfer Requests and Asset Devolution
Request for information regarding Community Asset Transfer or similar asset devolution initiatives within your authority. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60688. Received: 05/03/2026, Resolved: 02/04/2026 16:00:00
Maps and Owners of Utility Manholes
Please provide a map or list of the owners of utility manholes in and around the Western Corner junction (Corstorphine Road/Ellersly Road/Saughtonhall Drive junction) which is Council-adopted.
Resolution
Information provided to applicant.
- Request no. 60689. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026 15:51:00
Waverley Court - Maintenance and Inspection of the South Entrance
Is this pavement adopted by the council in terms of the Road (Scotland) Act 1984; What inspection interval has the council identified as being appropriate for this pavement? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60693. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 07/04/2026 11:14:00
Scotstoun Avenue - Inspection Records
Please provide the following details on the road Scotstoun Avenue, South Queensferry: Details of all inspection and maintenance reports on this road; When the road was last inspected over the last 1 years; Records of previous repairs on the road.
Files
- Request no. 60694. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 02/04/2026 14:13:00
Approval and Safety Sign Off for Heritage Grange Street Design
Request for information relating to the Heritage Grange development and specifically the street layout affecting Arkaig Gardens and surrounding streets serving Frogston Primary School. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60696. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 02/04/2026
Warden Patrols and Parking Permit Violation Fines
Please provide data over the last 3 years detailing the number of warden patrols and parking permit violation fines per street in Edinburgh.
Files
- Request no. 60702. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026
Archive Records
I understand records or archive material for Cranley School were held at City Chambers. I believe it was moved to accommodate some renovations. Can you advise where the records are and can they be viewed by the public?
Files
- Request no. 60703. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 07/04/2026 13:55:00
Homelessness Applications
In each year since 2019-20, including the current year to date, how many homelessness applications have been made to the Council? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60704. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 02/04/2026 15:50:00
Advertising Contracts
List of all current advertising contracts held by Edinburgh City Council, including: Contractor name; Sites/infrastructure covered; Contract start and end dates. Plus further questions.
- Request no. 60709. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 10/04/2026 15:12:00
7 Haddington Place, Edinburgh - Notices, Permits and Licences
I am requesting copies of all streetworks notices, permits, Section 50 licences, or any other works notifications relating to the area surrounding: 7 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4AE. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60710. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 02/04/2026
Casework by Councillors
Please advise the number of pieces of 'casework' raised by each councillor with your local authority from 01/03/2025 to 01/03/2026 - as a list with the number of queries each councillor has logged. Plus a further question.
Files
- Request no. 60711. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026
Cremations at Mortonhall Crematorium
Please provide the following statistics relating to cremations at Mortonhall Crematorium: Total number of cremations in the calendar year 2025; Number of direct cremations in the calendar year 2018. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60712. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 02/04/2026 15:39:00
Vape Shop Applications
The number of retail applications submitted for vape shops in your area from 1st January to 31st December 2023. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60716. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026 17:02:00
Bin Hubs - Records and Communications
All records and communications containing discussion and justification of why, or why not to make changes to each of the 266 bin hubs listed as a priority hubs as part of the second review of bin hubs in-line with the November 2024 update criteria.
Files
- Request no. 60717. Received: 06/03/2026, Resolved: 02/04/2026 11:57:00
Catholic Schools in Edinburgh
List all the primary and secondary Catholic schools in Edinburgh and confirm what percentage of the pupils at each school are baptised Roman Catholics.
Files
- Request no. 60719. Received: 07/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026
Zoo Inspection Reports
Please provide copies of the two most recent periodical Zoo Inspection Reports for each animal collection licensed under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 within your authority’s jurisdiction.
Files
- Request no. 60721. Received: 08/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026
Cameron House Nursery
Please provide all information relating to the sale, or potential sale, of Cameron House Nursery, from 1 January 2024.
Resolution
Cameron House Nursery is currently under offer for sale. No information can be provided prior to the sale completion.
- Request no. 60722. Received: 08/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026 16:48:00
Cycle Hire Scheme in Edinburgh
Information on how well the cycle hire scheme in Edinburgh operated by Voi has performed since its launch. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 60723. Received: 08/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026 10:08:00
Emailed Council Tax Bills
Can you confirm, please, whether or not you offer your customers the option of emailed CT bills and is this any more expensive - taking into account the cost of postage these days?
Files
- Request no. 60726. Received: 09/03/2026, Resolved: 02/04/2026
Procurement and Contracts Inventory
Please provide a list of all active contracts, service agreements, or supply chains held by the Council (including those managed via CGI, North, or BT). Plus further questions.
Resolution
No such contracts, agreements or supply chains have been identified.
The Council cannot provide details of any third parties who provide services to our primary contracts, as we are not party to those agreements.
- Request no. 60728. Received: 09/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026
Sales of Motor Vehicles Complaints
For the date range 2000-2025, in relation to (named individual) or the companies 4m Ltd and or Edinburgh Rent Ltd, please confirm how many complaints Edinburgh City Council Trading Standards have received in regards to the sale of Motor Vehicles.
Resolution
No such complaints are recorded in this period.
- Request no. 60729. Received: 09/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026
Property Rental Complaints
For the date range 2000-2025, in relation to the (named individual) or the company Edinburgh Rent Ltd can you please confirm how many complaints Edinburgh City Council have received in regards to property rental.
Resolution
There are 18 such complaints recorded.
- Request no. 60736. Received: 09/03/2026, Resolved: 08/04/2026
Children with ASN
The number and/or percentage of children recorded as having ASNs in funded early education or registered early years childcare settings and the relevant statistical releases where this information is published. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60737. Received: 09/03/2026, Resolved: 02/04/2026 16:41:00
Waste Collection Vehicle and Recycling Centre Fires
The number of fires involving waste collection vehicles (bin lorries) attended by your authority or reported to your authority. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60738. Received: 09/03/2026, Resolved: 02/04/2026 16:43:00
Exclusion of Handbikes and Front Mounted Power Assist Devices on Buses
Information regarding the implementation and review of the decision to exclude the use of handbikes and front mounted power assist devices on bus services in the city.
Resolution
Information not held, signposted to Lothian Buses.
- Request no. 60739. Received: 10/03/2026, Resolved: 07/04/2026 15:21:00
Number of Places in Private Student Accommodation
Please provide the number of places in private student accommodation currently available in the city of Edinburgh. Plus a further question.
Files
- Request no. 60748. Received: 10/03/2026, Resolved: 08/04/2026
Household Starter Packs
A copy of the standard item list or inventory used for a Refugee Household Starter Pack; Any document, schedule or internal guidance showing the typical items supplied in a starter pack. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60754. Received: 10/03/2026, Resolved: 07/04/2026
Use of AI in Planning Decisions
Please provide a list of any AI systems, tools, or software currently used, or previously used, by the authority in relation to planning functions. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60757. Received: 10/03/2026, Resolved: 08/04/2026 12:57:00
Shared Use Cycle and Pedestrian Route at Saughton Mains Street and Stenhouse Drive
Provide copies of all design consultations of the shared use cycle and pedestrian route from 2004 to date.
Files
- Request no. 60758. Received: 10/03/2026, Resolved: 07/04/2026 16:13:00
Duddingston Primary School Complaints
The number of complaints made to the council (or anyone in the council) relating to Duddingston Primary School by teachers and parents/carers in each of the last 5 years. If possible, a summary of the issues/topics raised would be helpful.
Files
- Request no. 60760. Received: 10/03/2026, Resolved: 07/04/2026
Council Use of Clearspeed
Does the council use Clearspeed (or similar AI voice technology from another firm) and for what purpose? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60763. Received: 10/03/2026, Resolved: 07/04/2026
Transport to Day Services
Does your council provide transport for adults with disabilities to attend day services? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60765. Received: 10/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026
School P1 Deferral Requests (2026/27)
Please could you share data on school deferral requests for children beginning P1 in 2026/27. Plus further questions.
- Request no. 60770. Received: 12/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026 10:03:00
Risk Assessment for Logganlia Outdoor Centre
Request for a copy of the risk assessment at Logganlia Outdoor Centre
Files
- Request no. 60775. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 12/03/2026 16:53:00
Financial Settlement Packages
Please provide all details of financial settlement packages for departing senior executives of Edinburgh Trams and legal entities associated with Edinburgh trams since January 2021. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Signposted to Edinburgh Trams.
- Request no. 60777. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 07/04/2026 16:33:00
Maintenance of Property and Land
Entries relating to any property or land in the Register maintained under Section 78R(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (the 1990 Act). Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60778. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026 15:34:00
Planning and Safety Assumptions for Heritage Grange Street Design
Information relating to the planning and transport assessment for the Heritage Grange development, particularly in relation to street design and pedestrian safety. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60783. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026 11:03:00
Fleet Management Software
The number of vehicles currently operated by your organisation (or the most recent figure held). Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60787. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 08/04/2026 17:27:00
Inspections of Premises Selling Nicotine Vapour Products
For each calendar year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024: The total number of inspections carried out of premises selling vape products. Plus further questions.
Resolution
No information disclosed.
- Request no. 60796. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026
Liberton Hospital Redevelopment
Copies of all biodiversity impact assessments / reports, and associated mitigation action plans for the planned housing development at Liberton hospital site.
Files
- Request no. 60798. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026
Age-Disputed Young People
How many unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people with disputed dates of birth have you had referred to your local authority? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60806. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026
Environmental Assessment - Bankhead Crossway North
Is the site registered, or likely to be registered in the future, as contaminated land by the Council under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60808. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 08/04/2026 16:06:00
Commercial Property Rates Data
Please provide me with the most up-to-date list of all commercial (non-residential) property rates data for your local authority that currently hold a credit on their account. Plus further questions.
- Request no. 60809. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026 15:21:00
Home Repairs Record
Request for home repairs record from January 2025 to April 2025.
Files
- Request no. 60812. Received: 12/03/2026, Resolved: 08/04/2026 12:28:00
Business Rates
For each of the financial years 2019/20 to 2024/25, or as many of those years as your authority holds data for: The total number of businesses or properties liable for business rates within your local authority area. Plus further questions.
Resolution
This information has been previously provided under reference 60326.
- Request no. 60813. Received: 12/03/2026, Resolved: 10/04/2026
Tenant Complaints
Request for names of complainants.
Resolution
The names of these individuals are withheld under the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Request no. 60814. Received: 12/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026
Dune Bakery Remuneration
The total amount of remuneration paid by the council to Dune Bakery in South Queensferry (or the owner thereof) as a result of the council’s decision not to grant a lease in favour of said bakery or said owner.
Resolution
The remuneration amount shall not be provided.
- Request no. 60820. Received: 12/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026 16:08:00
Annual Spend on Plants
How much do you spend annually on annual border plants and how much do you spend on perennials? Can you break it down for the last three years please? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60829. Received: 12/03/2026, Resolved: 10/04/2026
City of Edinburgh Council's Alternative Asset Investments
A list of all types of alternative asset investments, including private equity, venture capital, distressed debt, mezzanine, fund of funds, infrastructure, etc. in which City of Edinburgh Council is an investor. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60831. Received: 12/03/2026, Resolved: 10/04/2026 12:20:00
Advertising Ban Correspondence
All correspondence (emails, letters, meeting notes, briefing documents) between Edinburgh Council and named organisations regarding advertising restrictions or the advertising ban (January 2022 - present). Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60836. Received: 12/03/2026, Resolved: 10/04/2026
Edinburgh Christmas Market
Documents or communications held by CEC concerning complaints made by traders about the management or conduct of staff of Unique Assembly in relation to the Edinburgh Christmas Market during the period 2022–2025. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60838. Received: 12/03/2026, Resolved: 09/04/2026 16:12:00
Torphichen Street Education Centre (Former Torphichen Street School)
Records of any “reading unit, literacy support unit, dyslexia provision, or similar specialised support service based at the Torphichen Street Education Centre during the period 1 January 1980 – 31 December 2000. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held
- Request no. 60841. Received: 13/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026
Tree-Planting
Does the council have a target for increasing tree cover, either as a number of individual trees or as a canopy cover percentage (or both)? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60842. Received: 13/03/2026, Resolved: 10/04/2026
CCTV
Confirmation of whether CCTV was reviewed. If yes, what the outcome was. If no, why not, and whether it can still be reviewed. What evidence was provided to Gallagher Bassett?
Resolution
No footage was reviewed due to automated deletion prior to request being received.
- Request no. 60843. Received: 13/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026 12:06:00
Temporary and Emergency Accommodation
How much money did Edinburgh Council spend on temporary/emergency accommodation in 2025? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60854. Received: 13/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026 12:18:00
Alleged Noise Nuisance / Planning
Request for information relating to report made in respect of 25/06231/FULSTL - requested in order that consideration may be given to the prospects of appeal.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 60855. Received: 13/03/2026, Resolved: 23/03/2026 15:04:00
Data on Deceased with No Known Next of Kin
We request any updated, newly created, or amended information relating to deceased individuals within your jurisdiction who were confirmed as having no known next of kin, and whose next-of-kin status was not confirmed. Plus further questions.
Resolution
Repeated request.
- Request no. 60860. Received: 16/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026 15:30:00
SP Bill 77 — Group 1 licensing framework planning in Edinburgh
Request for assessment/planning document/correspondence by Edinburgh Council regarding responsibility under this Bill - non-surgical cosmetic procedure premises including estimate of premises in area that require licensing and resource implications.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 60864. Received: 16/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026
Vape Seizures
Since 2020, how many vapes have been seized by the local authority. Please can you break this down into years, so 2020 has x, 2021 has y, etc. Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60867. Received: 15/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026 14:15:00
Unoccupied residential properties
Please provide information relating to residential properties within the City of Edinburgh Council area that have been unoccupied for more than 6 months.
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- Request no. 60869. Received: 16/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026 16:43:00
Hurricane swings, rotating swing, or similar spinning swing equipment.
1. A list of all sites where such swings have been installed 2. Records of complaints received relating to these swings, including the nature of the complaint and the date received
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- Request no. 60878. Received: 16/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026
Copy of July 2025 Correspondence
In July 2025 Gareth Barwell contacted me seeking further information regarding that complaint. I request a copy of that e-mail Mr Barwell claims he sent.
Resolution
Information provided under the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Request no. 60883. Received: 17/03/2026, Resolved: 14/04/2026 10:28:00
Committee Meeting Decision to Remove Bin Hub
Could you please inform me at which committee meeting and on what date the vote/decision to remove the bin hub located between Murrayfield Avenue and Murrayfield Place was taken?
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- Request no. 60885. Received: 17/03/2026, Resolved: 15/04/2026 12:25:00
Safe Routes to School Assessment for Heritage Grange Development
Please provide copies of any documentation relating to any Safe Routes to School assessment carried out in relation to the Heritage Grange development. Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60888. Received: 16/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026 16:29:00
Escape of Water at Great Junction Street
Maintenance and repair reports including any and all internal and/or external reports, correspondence, memos, or logs relating to the installation of the bike lane near the above locus.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 60889. Received: 17/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026
Planning Applications in Farrer Terrace
What date did the assessment take place in approving the recent planning application of the creation of a vehicle hardstanding in the front garden (in retrospect). Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60894. Received: 17/03/2026, Resolved: 17/04/2026
Empty Council-Owned Garages
I would like to know how many council owned garages are now laying empty due to tenants leaving and them not being able to be re-let due to the 'review'. Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60896. Received: 17/03/2026, Resolved: 17/04/2026
Vacant Garages on Newhaven Main Street
I would like to know how many garages on Newhaven Main Street are currently vacant.
Resolution
Of the sixteen garages at Newhaven Main Street, two have no live tenancy and are vacant.
- Request no. 60897. Received: 17/03/2026, Resolved: 16/04/2026 14:20:00
Children’s Placement Demand and Costs
Request for information in relation to children’s placement demand, sufficiency, and associated costs within your authority. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60898. Received: 17/03/2026, Resolved: 15/04/2026 12:52:00
Licensing Requirements for Beauty, Tattooing, Electrolysis and Aesthetic Procedures
Provide the information your Council holds about current licensing, registration, approvals, or other mandatory requirements that apply to buildings, premises and individual treatment rooms. Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60899. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 13/04/2026
Traffic Regulation Orders and Parking Enforcement
Please provide the following: Traffic Regulation Orders / Traffic Orders Copies of all current Traffic Regulation Orders relating to parking, waiting, loading, and permit restrictions within Edinburgh. Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60901. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 14/04/2026 15:32:00
The Comiston Burn Culvert
A location plan (or plans) showing the route of the culvert between Greenbank Drive and Balcarres St, including depth profile along the route. If possible, please show the route relative to existing buildings. Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60912. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 14/04/2026 15:49:00
East Newington Place, Edinburgh - Contaminated Land Enquiry
Please can you confirm whether this property has been identified as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990? Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60914. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 16/04/2026 11:53:00
Parking Enforcement in Ward 11
For the ward 11 area, what is the average time it takes a parking attendant to respond to an illegal parking report made through the council website online reporting facility. Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60916. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 14/04/2026 16:10:00
East Newington Place, Edinburgh - Petroleum Enquiry
Please can you confirm if you have any historic or active petroleum storage information for the site.
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- Request no. 60921. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 14/04/2026
Homelessness, Rent Arrears and Financial Support
How many homelessness applications or presentations were made to your authority by applicants aged 18–40 in 2024–25? Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60924. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 16/04/2026
Damage to Parking Meters
Please could you provide the number of reports of deliberate damage to parking meters/machines in your local authority area in the past five years? Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60926. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 16/04/2026 14:46:00
Community Payback Orders - Hours complete
Please can you provide the number of CPO hours imposed in your local authority in the past year? Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60930. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 16/04/2026 16:31:00
Blue Badges Issued
Please can you provide a breakdown of the number of blue parking badges issued by your local authority in the past five years? Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60931. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 16/04/2026
Cityplan 2040
The appointment information to LUC (Land Use Consultants) regarding the Landscape & Green Belt Review which your CEC Planning (Cityplan 2040 LDP team) colleagues instructed.
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- Request no. 60932. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 14/04/2026
Abuse in Supplementary School or Unregulated Religious Education Setting
The number of safeguarding referrals or police reports received where the alleged abuse (physical or sexual - please break this down) took place within a supplementary school or unregulated religious education setting. Plus further questions.
Resolution
The detailed information requested is not held centrally or at school level.
- Request no. 60933. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 15/04/2026 11:17:00
Correspondence for HHA -230-19
We would like all the correspondence including email the council had which relate to HHA -230-19 and subsequent complaints process. The dates to cover from March 2023 to date.
Resolution
Refused as manifestly unreasonable due to being a repeat request.
- Request no. 60934. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 15/04/2026 13:02:00
Voting for Convicted Persons in Scottish Prisons, Young Offenders Institutions and People Remanded in Custody
At the most recent local elections in Scotland, in May 2022, how many postal votes did the city of Edinburgh Council deliver to people in each of the three categories above in Scotland? Plus further questions.
Resolution
Information not held
- Request no. 60937. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 14/04/2026
Commercial Street, Edinburgh
Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing who is responsible (owners/occupiers) for the circled area in the attached photograph.
Resolution
City of Edinburgh Council does not own this area of land & does not hold any information as to who does, or who would be liable for its maintenance. This location is not adopted; therefore, we have no responsibility for its inspection or maintenance.
Files
- Request no. 60938. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 15/04/2026 13:13:00
Unadopted Roads and Structures
Please send across any raw data including lists, spreadsheets or records of the roads which are intended to be adopted by Edinburgh i.e. those to be adopted under section 21 Roads (Scotland) act 1984 / road construction consents.
Resolution
Information not held
- Request no. 60939. Received: 19/03/2026, Resolved: 17/04/2026
Burnshot Road, Edinburgh
All information held by the Council regarding the condition of Burnshot Road, Edinburgh. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60943. Received: 19/03/2026, Resolved: 15/04/2026 15:31:00
Bankhead Medway, Edinburgh - Environmental Review
Does the Council consider the site to be suitable for its continued use; Has the site been identified for inspection or further review under the Council's Contaminated Land Strategy (or other Part 2A undertaking)? Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60947. Received: 19/03/2026, Resolved: 17/04/2026
The Adoption of Chesser Crescent
The date on which the adoption was made by the Council; Any information regarding deliberations, reports and reasonings made by the Council or for the Council regarding this matter in the lead up to the adoption. Plus further questions.
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- Request no. 60949. Received: 19/03/2026, Resolved: 17/04/2026
Traffic Light System on Slateford Road
All documents pertaining to the traffic light system on Slateford Road, Edinburgh, with its junction at Hermand Crescent, Edinburgh, showing or tending to show the traffic light sequence on 02 August 2024 at or around 06:30am.
Resolution
Please refer to the attached traffic signal record drawing for Slateford Road / Robertson Avenue / Hermand Crescent junction. This includes the staging diagram. I have also attached the timing sheet for the junction.
Files
- Request no. 60952. Received: 19/03/2026, Resolved: 15/04/2026 15:44:00
Pentland Primary School
The planned Primary 1 (P1) intake capacity for the 2026/27 academic year (including the number of classes and maximum number of pupils). Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60954. Received: 19/03/2026, Resolved: 15/04/2026 16:03:00
Compensation Payouts
The number of compensation payouts made by Edinburgh Council in the last six financial years starting in 2019/2020, inclusive. Plus further questions.
Files
- Request no. 60960. Received: 18/03/2026, Resolved: 15/04/2026 13:17:00
Craigleith Hill Park - Historic Land Use
Can you provide more information on the entry circled in red on the attached please?
Resolution
Information not held
- Request no. 60969. Received: 20/03/2026, Resolved: 17/04/2026
The Bizzy Lizzy’s Hygiene Report
Request for the report from The Bizzy Lizzy's (Duddingston) last inspection.
Resolution
Please refer to the attached Record of Inspection.
Third party personal information has been redacted from the document provided in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Files
- Request no. 60976. Received: 20/03/2026, Resolved: 17/04/2026
Loose Pavement/ Slabs Risen
I would like to know what the Edinburgh Council standard procedures are for loose pavement/ slabs risen or depth have to be before they are deemed a risk and what they have to be before being repaired.
Resolution
All defects are assessed in line with our Risk Based Approach to Road Asset Safety Inspections, attached for reference.
Files
- Request no. 60997. Received: 20/03/2026, Resolved: 25/03/2026 15:31:00
Starter Culture
Please can you provide: Who is the neighbour; How many complaints has this neighbour lodged in the last three years; Can you please give me date and times? Plus further questions.
Resolution
The Council considers that it would not be appropriate to provide this information in response to your request as this would breach Data Protection legislation.
- Request no. 61047. Received: 24/03/2026, Resolved: 01/04/2026 16:55:00
Council Retention of CCTV Footage
Please could you confirm how long Edinburgh City Council retains CCTV footage? Is the standard retention period 28 days?
Resolution
CCTV is held for 31 days unless the footage is required to be held.
- Request no. 61083. Received: 26/03/2026, Resolved: 26/03/2026 17:00:00
Data Breaches
With regard to patients: What information is stored and for how long; What kind of data is shared with external parties? Plus further questions.
Resolution
No information held, signposted to NHS Lothian.
- Request no. 61115. Received: 27/03/2026, Resolved: 30/03/2026
Cowane Street, Stirling - Paint Spillage
Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the origin of the paint and who cleaned it up, when it was cleaned up and why it was cleaned up. Plus a further question.
Resolution
We believe that all, or part of the information you seek is held by Stirling Council.