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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?

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Request no. 60604. Received: 02/03/2026

Waste Management

Please provide copies of any current policies, procedures, guidance, or staff instructions that relate to keeping pavements and footways clear on or around refuse and recycling collection days. Plus further questions.

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.

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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.

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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'.

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Request no. 60612. Received: 02/03/2026

Non-Online Individuals

Please provide the last communication with yourselves and the University of Edinburgh on anyone who raised concerns choosing not to be online. Provide the number of text messages with links for rent sent to people not online.

Resolution

Clarification requested

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.

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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.

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Request no. 60623. Received: 02/03/2026, Resolved: 04/03/2026

Childbirth

How many women gave birth each year between 2020 and 2025? Please detail the number for each year. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Cancelled by requester.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Request no. 60636. Received: 03/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026

Pothole Claims 2025

Please could you provide the number of claims made to City of Edinburgh Council for pothole damage from 1st January 2025 until 31 December 2025 and the number that were paid out?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

Roads Department Complaint Data

Please provide an anonymised extract of the complete record level dataset for all Stage 1 complaints. Plus further questions.

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.

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Request no. 60653. Received: 02/03/2026

Housing Strategy - Risk Management Budget

A transparent breakdown of the 'Risk Management' budget for the housing strategy.

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. 60656. Received: 04/03/2026

Temporary Accommodation and Outcomes for Single People

The total number of households placed in temporary accommodation, broken down into: single person households, all other households. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Clarification requested

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.

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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.

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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.

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Request no. 60672. Received: 04/03/2026

Heritage Grange Road Safety Audits

Request for information relating to the Heritage Grange development and specifically the street layout and road design affecting Arkaig Gardens and surrounding streets serving Frogston Primary School. Plus further questions.

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.

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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.

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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. 60677. Received: 04/03/2026

Right to Buy/Temporary Accommodation

How many homes sold by the council under Right to Buy in the past 10 years (since 1/1/2016) are now being rented by the council as temporary accommodation. Plus further questions.

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?

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Request no. 60679. Received: 04/03/2026

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.

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.

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Request no. 60683. Received: 05/03/2026

Westbank Street, Portobello West

Sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the classification of the pavement in question with reference to the Well-Maintained Highways Code of Practice for Highway Management. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Clarification requested

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.

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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.

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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

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.

Request no. 60690. Received: 06/03/2026

High Hedges Complaints

Total number of complaints received regarding neighbours’ high hedges in the 2025 calendar year (Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003). Plus 11 further questions.

Resolution

Clarification requested.

Request no. 60693. Received: 06/03/2026

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.

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.

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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.

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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?

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Request no. 60703. Received: 06/03/2026

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Request no. 60718. Received: 07/03/2026

Portobello Football Rugby Clubhouse

Please could a copy of this new lease be furnished to me together with any details of agreements regarding permission to park vehicles when accessing attendance of members at the clubhouse. Plus further questions.

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.

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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?

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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. 60736. Received: 09/03/2026

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.

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.

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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

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.

Request no. 60748. Received: 10/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60754. Received: 10/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60757. Received: 10/03/2026

Shared Use Cycle and Pedestrian Route at Saughton Mains Street and Stenhouse Drive, Edinburgh

Provide copies of all design consultations of the shared use cycle and pedestrian route from 2004 to date.

Request no. 60758. Received: 10/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60759. Received: 10/03/2026

Local School and College Partnership(s)

A copy of the memorandum of understanding and/or agreement for your local school/college partnership(s). This may cover school pupils attending college and/or school pupils having further education input within a school setting.

Request no. 60760. Received: 10/03/2026

Council Use of Clearspeed

Does the council use Clearspeed (or similar AI voice technology from another firm) and for what purpose? Plus further questions.

Request no. 60763. Received: 10/03/2026

Transport to Day Services

Does your council provide transport for adults with disabilities to attend day services? Plus further questions.

Request no. 60764. Received: 10/03/2026, Resolved: 17/03/2026

Clarification on Previous Request Regarding P1 Deferrals

Please clarify the data provided in a previous request regarding P1 deferrals.

Request no. 60765. Received: 10/03/2026

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. 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

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.

Request no. 60778. Received: 11/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60779. Received: 12/03/2026

GIRFEC Framework - Child’s Plan

Follow up I wondered whether the council might hold a breakdown showing age band by gender (for example, female and male counts within each age band), for the same financial years.

Request no. 60783. Received: 11/03/2026

Fleet Management Software

The number of vehicles currently operated by your organisation (or the most recent figure held). Plus further questions.

Request no. 60787. Received: 11/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60790. Received: 11/03/2026, Resolved: 13/03/2026 14:44:00

Speed Enforcement Cameras

For each calendar year from 2019 to the most recent complete year available: The total number of speed enforcement cameras (fixed and average speed systems) deployed in [Council Area / Scotland]. Plus further questions.

Request no. 60796. Received: 11/03/2026

Liberton Hospital Redevelopment

Copies of all biodiversity impact assessments / reports, and associated mitigation action plans for the planned housing development at Liberton hospital site.

Request no. 60798. Received: 11/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60806. Received: 11/03/2026

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.

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Request no. 60808. Received: 11/03/2026

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

Home Repairs Record

Request for home repairs record from January 2025 to April 2025.

Request no. 60811. Received: 12/03/2026, Resolved: 17/03/2026 16:06:00

Injunction Powers

The total number of live injunctions currently held by your local authority; The total number of injunction applications made by your authority in the past three years (please provide figures for each year separately). Plus further questions.

Resolution

Cancelled by requester.

Request no. 60812. Received: 12/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60813. Received: 12/03/2026

Tenant Complaints

Request for names of complainants.

Request no. 60814. Received: 12/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60820. Received: 12/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60823. Received: 12/03/2026

Out of Catchment Places at Broughton High School

How many out of catchment places have been requested and how many granted/approved for the last 2 school years for Broughton High School.

Request no. 60827. Received: 12/03/2026

Temporary Accommodation

Does your authority currently utilise nightly paid temporary accommodation for placements? Plus further questions.

Request no. 60829. Received: 12/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60831. Received: 12/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60836. Received: 12/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60838. Received: 12/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60840. Received: 13/03/2026

Mobile Phones in Schools Consultation - Published Information

Please provide the percentage who would like restrictions for the whole school day in each category of parent/carer that make up the total number of 73% (e.g. primary school parent/carers and any other category).

Request no. 60841. Received: 13/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60842. Received: 13/03/2026

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?

Request no. 60843. Received: 13/03/2026

Temporary and Emergency Accommodation

How much money did Edinburgh Council spend on temporary/emergency accommodation in 2025? Plus further questions.

Request no. 60854. Received: 13/03/2026

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.

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. 60857. Received: 14/03/2026

Absence Management Processes

11 questions on the City of Edinburgh Council's absence management processes for the period 1st January 2022 to date.

Request no. 60860. Received: 16/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60864. Received: 16/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60867. Received: 15/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60869. Received: 16/03/2026

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

Request no. 60871. Received: 16/03/2026

Council Mileage

1. Current Policy & Rates: A copy of, or link to, the council's current policy regarding staff mileage claims. Please confirm the standard rate(s) paid per mile for cars and vans (e.g., the HMRC approved rate of 45p per mile).

Request no. 60883. Received: 17/03/2026

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?

Request no. 60885. Received: 17/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60887. Received: 17/03/2026

Public Safety Provision

Annually, for the last 5 financial years, please provide the number of Health & Safety inspections carried out on businesses each year by council officers. Plus further questions.

Request no. 60888. Received: 16/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60890. Received: 17/03/2026

Information Hoardings on Lampposts

How much is spent per annum by the council and with whom on the information hoardings attached to lampposts throughout the city?

Request no. 60894. Received: 17/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60896. Received: 17/03/2026

Vacant Garages on Newhaven Main Street

I would like to know how many garages on Newhaven Main Street are currently vacant.

Request no. 60897. Received: 17/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60898. Received: 17/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60899. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60900. Received: 18/03/2026

Kerb Parking - Russel Gardens

From year 2021, for each year, how many parking tickets have bean issued for kerb parking alone in Russel Gardens. Plus further questions.

Request no. 60901. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60912. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60913. Received: 18/03/2026

Road Safety Provisions

Please provide the information annually for the last 5 financial years: Number of reported potholes per year; Number of potholes repaired per year. Plus further questions.

Request no. 60914. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60916. Received: 18/03/2026

East Newington Place, Edinburgh - Petroleum Enquiry

Please can you confirm if you have any historic or active petroleum storage information for the site.

Request no. 60921. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60923. Received: 18/03/2026

National Trauma Transformation Programme

To date, how much of that specific funding allocation have you received in total since 2021/22; What specifically has that money been spent on, and how has it progressed trauma-informed systems, organisations and workforces?

Request no. 60924. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60926. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60930. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60931. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60932. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60933. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60934. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60936. Received: 18/03/2026

Placing Request Decisions for Canaan Lane Primary School

Please provide the following information: The planned class structure for P1 August 2026 (number of classes); The school's maximum working capacity for P1 and the thresholds applied. Plus further questions.

Request no. 60937. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Files

Request no. 60938. Received: 18/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60939. Received: 19/03/2026

Burnshot Road, Edinburgh

All information held by the Council regarding the condition of Burnshot Road, Edinburgh. Plus further questions.

Request no. 60943. Received: 19/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60945. Received: 19/03/2026

Pothole on the A90 South of Dalmeny (Heading Towards Edinburgh)

How many cars were damaged due to the above mentioned pothole in the past week and in particular on Sunday 15 March?

Request no. 60947. Received: 19/03/2026

The Adoption of Chesser Crescent by Edinburgh City Council

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.

Request no. 60949. Received: 19/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60952. Received: 19/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60954. Received: 19/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60958. Received: 19/03/2026

Temporary Accommodation

For each of the following calendar years – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 – please provide: The total number of temporary accommodation placements or bookings made. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Clarification requested.

Request no. 60959. Received: 20/03/2026

Communication Related to Email Address

Please can you provide all local authority official communication related to the creation of (named email address) with all links that were sent and resent.

Resolution

Clarification requested.

Request no. 60960. Received: 18/03/2026

Craigleith Hill Park - Historic Land Use

Can you provide more information on the entry circled in red on the attached please?

Request no. 60962. Received: 20/03/2026

Teams Responsible for Children’s Residential Care

I am writing to request the relevant contact details for the teams responsible for children’s residential care within your authority. Plus further questions.

Request no. 60968. Received: 20/03/2026

Residential buildings

Do you have GIS or other datasets identifying which listed buildings are used as residences? Access to this information would be extremely helpful for my research.

Request no. 60969. Received: 20/03/2026

The Bizzy Lizzy’s hygiene report

Request for the report from The Bizzy Lizzy's (Duddingston) last inspection

Request no. 60970. Received: 20/03/2026

Roads Construction Consent Heritage Grange

1. Confirmation of whether Roads Construction Consent (RCC) has been granted for Arkaig Gardens and surrounding streets within the Heritage Grange development.

Request no. 60972. Received: 20/03/2026

Granton Road, Edinburgh

In particular, we require the following information including sight of all written or electronic communication and photographs regarding Defect number 42195685 and associated job number 50188841.

Request no. 60976. Received: 20/03/2026

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.

Request no. 60978. Received: 20/03/2026

Short Term Lets and Planning Permission

Confirmation of whether or not the above study took place and also sight of the response from the First Minister.

Resolution

Clarification requested.

Request no. 60979. Received: 20/03/2026

Barnton Junction

Please provide within reason:- The results of any surveys you undertook on cycling demand and assessments of traffic flows and congestion resulting from the current and future proposals

Request no. 60980. Received: 21/03/2026

Planning Services

Over the last five years how many listed building consent applications has the planning department received?

Request no. 60982. Received: 21/03/2026

Mercat Leon, off Chesser Crescent

Adoption Timeline (Mercat Loan) On what exact date was the adoption of Chesser Crescent formally approved, specifically as it relates to the access road to Mercat Loan?

Request no. 60983. Received: 21/03/2026

Protection of publicly accessible locations

The number of publicly accessible locations that have received counter-terrorism security advice or assessments (2018–2025).

Request no. 60987. Received: 21/03/2026

Tattoo shops

Please provide a list of all licensed and/or registered tattoo studios and commercial tattooing premises currently authorised to operate within your council area. For each premises, please provide

Request no. 60989. Received: 22/03/2026

Companies Associated with Named Individual

For the period 1 January 2004 to present, please provide: 1. Contracts and Works - The total number of jobs, work orders, or contracts carried out by each company - A breakdown of this information by year where available

Request no. 60992. Received: 23/03/2026

School Subjects and Religious Beliefs

Does CEC currently hold copies of written advice and guidance which explains to schools and or teachers and or parents how the teaching of any of the subjects and topics should consider the religious beliefs of pupils and or their parents/guardians?

Request no. 60994. Received: 23/03/2026

Recipients of Discretionary Reductions to Council Tax

Please include the following information for the following years 2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26: Total number of households receiving discretionary reductions to Council Tax. Plus further questions.

Request no. 60995. Received: 20/03/2026

Implementation of the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill

Provide all recorded information your council holds received from the Scottish Government or any Scottish Government agency regarding the council's licensing role under SP Bill 77. Plus further questions.

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. 60998. Received: 20/03/2026

Time Provided to Mentors to Help Train Student Teachers

We are seeking information regarding the time allocated to mentors to undertake the role of training student teachers and any support provided to mentors in undertaking this role.

Request no. 60999. Received: 20/03/2026

Special Leave for Funerals

We are seeking information regarding the provisions for leave to attend funerals. Specifically, we are looking at the number of days that may be granted, any limit on the number of occasions leave may be granted and scope of the provisions.

Request no. 61000. Received: 20/03/2026

Number of Temporary Teaching Posts

We are seeking information regarding the number of temporary appointments for teachers as a percentage of teacher numbers over the last five years and the reasons for these appointments being made on a temporary basis.

Request no. 61001. Received: 20/03/2026

Maximum Class Sizes for Special Schools and Units

Specifically, the Institute is seeking information on how needs are defined, how class sizes are determined where multiple additional support needs criteria apply and the level of staffing in each class or unit.

Request no. 61002. Received: 20/03/2026

Annual Leave Entitlements

We are seeking information regarding the annual leave entitlement of educational psychology and quality improvement staff.

Request no. 61004. Received: 23/03/2026

Reduced Timetables in Primary Schools

For the following academic years: 2025/26, 2024/25 and 2023/24, how many children in primary schools in your area have been recorded as being placed on part-time or reduced timetables?

Request no. 61009. Received: 23/03/2026

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training

No of individuals received MECC training; do you deliver to the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector and if so, how may have been trained; and other questions

Request no. 61010. Received: 24/03/2026

Correspondence regarding Terminal V Festival

All correspondence between council officers, elected members and associated partners that relate to Terminal V Festival, scheduled to take place at the Royal Highland Showground in April 2026

Request no. 61012. Received: 24/03/2026

Total Costs for the Provision of Cycleways and Cycle Improvement Measures

What are total costs for the provision of cycleways and cycle improvement measures with Edinburgh in the last ten years, including a breakdown by design costs, consultants etc., construction costs, CEC staff time.

Request no. 61013. Received: 23/03/2026

Supported Exempt Accommodation for Male Survivors of Domestic Abuse

No of supported accommodation providers currently operating in the area? Average weekly rent paid per room for supported exempt accommodation? Who should be approached in the council to discuss commissioning/service provision/rates and referrals?

Request no. 61014. Received: 24/03/2026

Data Breach Process

Could you please provide me with the template form for your data breach process or system? If you cannot provide a template, would you be able to provide the categories of what you ask for in the template or even just a brief overview?

Request no. 61015. Received: 23/03/2026

Vape Seizures on Illicit or Illegal Vapes or Vaping Equipment

How many of these items have been seized in your area by trading standards authorities or any related department in the following years - 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021

Request no. 61017. Received: 23/03/2026

Works at MacMillan Square, Muirhouse

Details of all works, planned or otherwise on MacMillan Square, Muirhouse, Edinburgh from 19/09/2023 to 19/09/2025. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61019. Received: 23/03/2026

Information on immigration enforcement

What circumstances will employees of the Council (eg H&S Officer) accompany Immigration Enforcement Officers to an immigration enforcement visit; No of times accompanied during a visit between January 2022 and October 2025 and other questions

Request no. 61020. Received: 23/03/2026

Holy Rood RC High School

The number of pupils from Star of the Sea Primary School, Leith (formerly St Mary’s Leith) allocated a place in S1 Holy Rood RC High School commencing: a) August 2024 (b) August 2025 (c) August 2026. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61021. Received: 23/03/2026

Boroughmuir High School - Request for Documents

Please provide all reports, feasibility studies, or options appraisals or internal documents relating to possible expansion, remodelling, or additional accommodation options for Boroughmuir High School since 2023.

Request no. 61022. Received: 23/03/2026

Boroughmuir High School - Catchment Placement Requests

Please provide the number of all out of catchment placing requests (approved vs refused) and admission appeals (successful vs unsuccessful) for Boroughmuir High School for each year from 2020 to 2025.

Request no. 61023. Received: 23/03/2026

Boroughmuir High School Catchment 2020 to 2025 - Impact Assessments

Request all school capacity impact assessments for all residential developments within the Boroughmuir High School catchment between 2020 and 2025 to include New Fountainbridge, Astley Ainslie and the Scottish Water development in Buckstone.

Request no. 61024. Received: 23/03/2026

Boroughmuir High School - Request for Health & Safety, Fire Capacity or Building Suitability Assessments

Please provide records of any health & safety, fire capacity, or building suitability assessments that reference roll related concerns at Boroughmuir High School.

Request no. 61026. Received: 23/03/2026

Private Hire Vehicle/Hackney Carriage/Taxi Licensing Data From 2017

Request for private hire vehicle/hackney carriage/taxi licensing data since 2017 (per example) from earliest date available and no of other individuals or companies have requested this information in each year (no details of requestor) (per example)

Request no. 61032. Received: 24/03/2026

Pet Breeding and Selling March 2026

Please could you confirm how many dog breeding businesses your local authority currently licenses (as of today’s date) pursuant to the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021? Plus further questions.

Request no. 61035. Received: 23/03/2026

Temporary or Modular Accommodation at Boroughmuir High School

Please provide any internal correspondence discussing temporary or modular accommodation options for managing rising rolls at Boroughmuir High School.

Request no. 61036. Received: 24/03/2026

Council Engagement with Coppermill Ltd

We request clarification as to whether the Council has ever: corresponded with or holds any records relating to the organisation named above. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61038. Received: 24/03/2026

B&Q Edinburgh, Newcraighall - Carpark

Request for: The Environmental Health Report; Details of the Investigation of the carpark outside B&Q Edinburgh – Newcraighall. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61039. Received: 24/03/2026

Leith Street - Maintenance and Inspection Records

Maintenance and inspection records for Leith Street, A900, Edinburgh and pavement for the period of three years prior to 22nd June 2025 and the six month period thereafter. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61040. Received: 24/03/2026

Greenside Row - Maintenance and Inspection Records

Maintenance and inspection records for Greenside Row, Edinburgh and pavement for the period of three years prior to 22nd June 2025 and the six month period thereafter. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61042. Received: 24/03/2026

Temporary Toilet Facilities at Straiton Place Park

The total annual cost to the Council of providing temporary toilet facilities at Straiton Place Park, Portobello, broken down by financial year for the last three years (or as far back as records allow). Plus further questions.

Request no. 61045. Received: 24/03/2026

Westfield Court - Asbestos Reports

I would like to receive copies of all asbestos testing lab reports for the property Westfield Court located at Alexander Drive, Edinburgh.

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. 61048. Received: 24/03/2026

Full Bid Submission and Evaluation – Harmony Fire Ltd.

Disclosure of information regarding contract awarded to Harmony Fire Ltd for Single Bill Assessments (SBS) in it's entirety including all technical appendices, methodology statement and project delivery plans and others as requested.

Request no. 61049. Received: 25/03/2026

Proposed AI Data Centre at Western Hermiston

Please provide a copy of all documents submitted to Edinburgh Council by Apatura Energy related to the proposed AI Data Centre at Western Hermiston? Plus further questions

Request no. 61050. Received: 23/03/2026

Procurement, Historical Records and Associated Companies

Request for clarification and additional information arising from Council's response in relation to historical records, retention and procurement activity - various questions

Request no. 61053. Received: 25/03/2026

School Clothing Grants

Amount of school clothing grant set by the authority for the school years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 detailing any difference between primary and secondary if this occurred. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61054. Received: 24/03/2026

Adults with Learning Disabilities

Request for information regarding supported living and residential care services for adults with a primary support need of learning disabilities (LD); various questions with response required in template provided

Request no. 61056. Received: 25/03/2026

Stray Dogs, Kennelling, and Outcomes

Please provide the following information for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025, or the most recent 5-year period available: The total number of stray dogs taken into your authority’s care. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61057. Received: 25/03/2026

Statutory Notice - request for details - Rose Street

Request for the total cost and how costs were divided out and would this be a complete list of statutory repairs against this tenement; and any that were incurred from 1987 to present day

Request no. 61059. Received: 25/03/2026

Procurement Questions

How many sites are part of this organisation; Are utilities (gas,electricity, water) procured collectively on behalf of all schools, or by individual academies? Plus further questions.

Request no. 61061. Received: 25/03/2026

Inspections - Frederick Street

For Frederick Street for the period February 2023-March 2026, request for Inspection reports and whether they were walked or driven; Repair and/or maintenance records and records of complaints concerning defects .

Request no. 61062. Received: 25/03/2026

Electric On-Street Charging

How many electric vehicle public charging outlets or chargepoints have you installed in your local authority to date that are classed as on-street residential chargepoints, located in residential streets or areas? Plus further questions.

Request no. 61063. Received: 25/03/2026, Resolved: 31/03/2026 10:07:00

CCTV Footage - Duddingston Crescent, Edinburgh - 4 March 2026

Request for CCTV footage

Resolution

no information held

Request no. 61064. Received: 25/03/2026

Vape Shops

Request for no of all vape shops to be subject to enforcement action in the last five years; details of the shops and details of which businesses and directors are behind them; and other questions

Request no. 61065. Received: 25/03/2026

Bridge Height Data

Bridge heights, specifically location (Long, Lat), code, name, road name, recorded height restrictions (imperial) and owner. Data provided in Excel or CSV format. If not full data, please provide any partial data for low or height-restricted.

Request no. 61066. Received: 25/03/2026

Pride Flags

For each of the following financial years, please state YES or NO as to whether the council displayed a Pride flag on an official flagpole outside its main headquarters building (or buildings used as its principal offices) - 2016/17 to 2025/26

Request no. 61069. Received: 25/03/2026

Captive Wild Animal Licences

Further to request 59593, please confirm whether the response is still “N/A for this?

Request no. 61074. Received: 26/03/2026

Road Safety Audits

Please provide the stage 3 and 4 Road Safety Audit for Trams to Newhaven. Please provide the stage 2 and 3 Road Safety Audits for Leith Connections phase 1 from Foot of the Walk to Ocean Terminal.

Request no. 61076. Received: 26/03/2026

Empty Homes/Long Term Empty Homes

The number of properties in your local authority area currently subject to the 200% council tax charge which are classed as empty homes/long term empty homes as at January 31st 2026. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61077. Received: 25/03/2026

Residents Supported Due to Immigration Status (NRPF)

Provide the following information for years 2023, 2024 and 2025 - break each down by: The number of individuals and households supported by the council under the “No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61080. Received: 26/03/2026

Public Landlord & HMO Registers for Edinburgh

Request for the current public-facing data for the Private Landlord and HMO Registers for the Edinburgh area. Plus further questions.

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. 61085. Received: 26/03/2026

No One Left Behind (NOLB) Contracts

The monetary value of No One Left Behind (NOLB) contracts issues in the last three financial years, broken down by provider types, public, private and third sector. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61086. Received: 26/03/2026

Removal of Unauthorised Flags from Streetlights and Fixtures

How much money has the City of Edinburgh Council spent on removing unauthorised flags from streetlights and other fixtures since June 2025, whether via a contractor, or directly. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61092. Received: 23/03/2026

Dolphin Road, Currie - Records, Audits, Policies and Complaints

We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 9 January 2026 being: Records of inspection for the relevant stretch of road. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61096. Received: 26/03/2026

Notices Sent by the City of Edinburgh Council

Please can you provide the number of notices sent to people who no longer exist. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Clarification requested.

Request no. 61098. Received: 26/03/2026

Fund Disbursement Requirements

Who do you currently use as your card or banking provider to facilitate fund disbursement use cases? Plus further questions.

Request no. 61100. Received: 27/03/2026

Care Act 2014 Needs Assessments

Number of Care Act 2014 needs assessments undertaken for adults with a learning disability in the previous 12 months. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61105. Received: 27/03/2026

Council Funding Gap 2027/28

What is your current predicted funding gap by the end of the financial year 2027/28? Plus further questions.

Request no. 61106. Received: 27/03/2026

Ban on Alcohol from Parent Council Organised Events in Schools

Please provide all internal correspondence relating to the decision to ban alcohol from parent council organised events in schools with specific reference to high schools and fundraising activities.

Request no. 61111. Received: 27/03/2026

Pedestrian Footpath/Ramp Near Calder Road, Edinburgh

All inspection records for the pedestrian ramp/walkway for the 24 month period prior to 16 August 2025. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61112. Received: 27/03/2026

Companies at Castle Terrace, Edinburgh (2005)

The enquiry is regarding any companies registered and/or operating from Castle Terrace Edinburgh during 2005. Please can you supply names and details of the nature of business of companies at this address.

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.

Request no. 61116. Received: 27/03/2026

Road Inspection Report for Clerwood Terrace

Please provide the last road inspection report of Clerwood Terrace.

Request no. 61118. Received: 27/03/2026

Business Rates for 10 St James Square, Edinburgh

Rates payable for the 2025/26 financial year including any relief that has been awarded to the account.

Request no. 61120. Received: 27/03/2026

The Meadows Pavilion

Please provide a copy of the current lease or tenancy agreement for the Meadows Pavilion, including any schedules, site plans, or boundary maps showing the extent of the demised premises. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61122. Received: 27/03/2026

Preventative Pest Control Measures and Compliance

Please provide a description of the preventative measures currently in place to reduce the risk of pest infestations at council-owned or council-managed sites. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61124. Received: 27/03/2026

Vandalism Incidents and Repairs

The total number of vandalism incidents reported each year for the last five years; The total amount of money the council has spent on vandalism repairs each year for the last five years. Plus further questions.

Resolution

Clarification requested.

Request no. 61125. Received: 27/03/2026

Fly-Tipping

The number of reported fly- tipping incidents reported in Edinburgh each year for the last five years. Plus a further question.

Request no. 61128. Received: 28/03/2026

TRO Status and Enforcement Data – Threipmuir Car Park Entrance

Please provide the reference number and a copy (or digital link) of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) or Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) that authorizes the double yellow lines at this specific location. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61132. Received: 30/03/2026

Data Centre Planning Applications and Non-Disclosure Agreements

Information held concerning Data Centre Planning Applications, Non-Disclosure Agreements and confidentiality arrangements related to such applications.

Request no. 61135. Received: 30/03/2026

Fire Test Certification - Communal Bin Hub Project

Request for fire test certification referred to in correspondence relating to communal bin hub project, exert from CEC email but, did not include attachment referred to and subsequent requests ignored; document by Warrington Fire Research attached

Request no. 61137. Received: 30/03/2026

Request for information for Phase 1 Desk Study - Overshiel Farm, Clifton Road, Mid Calder, EH53 0PN

Request for any information regarding this site which is approximately centred at NT 11209 69897. The site area is approximately 1.43 hectares and is currently agricultural. Request for information with specific criteria noted

Request no. 61138. Received: 27/03/2026

Request for Photographs

Request for photographs relating to defect numbers provided.

Request no. 61140. Received: 30/03/2026

Vacant Commercial Properties Currently Owned or Managed by the Council

Total no of empty commercial properties in 2025, 2024 and 2023, broken down by category, eg, retail, office, industrial, leisure and the length of time properties have been empty in Excel/CSV or other machine-readable format.

Request no. 61144. Received: 30/03/2026

Council Tax Policy

When was the policy of 400% Council Tax for second homes first proposed? Under what legislation is it permitted? Who proposed this policy and other questions.

Request no. 61145. Received: 30/03/2026

Isle Harris Coffee Van, Portobello Promenade - Licence

Request for roads report regarding this licence. This variation was discussed by the subcommittee and the site granted for the street vendor. I would like to see a copy of this report as it impacts the residents and public safety.

Request no. 61146. Received: 30/03/2026

Council Employees Working From Home in Foreign Countries

Do you have any council employees who are currently (March/April 2026) working from home in a foreign country, (by this I mean a country outside the UK)? Plus further questions.

Request no. 61148. Received: 30/03/2026

Water of Leith Defence Works

Request for access to surveys carried out in September 2010 and August 2013 by the Council relating to Block 5 Ettrickdale Place, Edinburgh EH3 5JN.

Request no. 61149. Received: 30/03/2026

Recruitment and Appointment of Headteachers

Please provide copies of the full internal procedure for recruitment and appointment of headteachers within Edinburgh City Council. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61154. Received: 30/03/2026

Winter 2026 Energy Exposure

As of 23 March 2026, for the period 1-Oct-26 to 31-Mar-27, what approx. percentage (%) of your organisation’s expected energy consumption remains unsecured/exposed to market pricing? Please confirm: Electricity % and Gas %.

Request no. 61155. Received: 30/03/2026

Placement Requests Canaan Lane Primary School

Request for copy of schedule of accommodation; a note of the projected roll for the coming academic year, broken down by year group; details of the anticipated staffing complement for the coming academic year; and other documents

Request no. 61158. Received: 30/03/2026

Waiting List for Social Housing Aged 66 and Over

Number of people aged 66 and over currently on waiting list for social housing, broken down by length of time on the waiting list (under/over 12 months); current tenure status (currently living in social housing, other); gender

Request no. 61163. Received: 31/03/2026

Licensing of Activities Involving Animals

The total number of currently licensed businesses authorised to sell animals as pets. Plus a further question.

Request no. 61164. Received: 31/03/2026

Noise Complaints and Enforcement History

Any information held by the Council in relation to a property, specifically: Details of any noise complaints made regarding this property within the past 5 years. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61178. Received: 31/03/2026

Road Defects and Pothole Inspection Reports

Copy of the Council's roads inspection report assessment for a specific pothole; Request for the number of road defects reported in the past 3 months at Hermitage Drive.

Request no. 61179. Received: 31/03/2026

Pothole at Captains Drive

Request for the length, size and width of the pothole on Captains Drive.

Request no. 61190. Received: 31/03/2026

Goldenacre Terrace, Edinburgh

Confirmation of the classification of the road and pavements at Goldenacre Terrace, Edinburgh in terms of the Well Maintained Highways Code. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61191. Received: 31/03/2026

Sewage Issues Affecting Hutchison Medway

Records of all reported sewage or drainage incidents in this area within the last 5 years; Any investigations, reports, or assessments carried out regarding the sewer network serving these properties. Plus further questions.

Request no. 61192. Received: 31/03/2026

Second Homes in Edinburgh

As on 1st of March 2026, or as near to this date in March 2026 as possible: The number of Second Homes that have a Short-Term Let Licence. Plus further questions.

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