- Request no. 33122. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 27/07/2021
Site located off Dundas Street, EH3 5EF
Any records of petroleum storage at the site and, if so, please provide details (e.g. dates while in use, whether the petrol is in overground/ underground storage, volumes, details on decommissioning/ removal and any details.
Resolution
See attached response
Files
- Request no. 33123. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 22/07/2021
Deaths Registered in Last 5 years
How many deaths were registered in your actual local authority area offices/registrars?
Resolution
Please see 32414
- Request no. 33125. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 28/07/2021
Public Hire Vehicles
How many LPG TX4 Public Hire vehicles are currently licensed?
Resolution
There are 19 currently.
- Request no. 33126. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 28/07/2021
Public Hire Taxis Under 10 Years Old
How many TX4 public hire taxis, under 10 years old are currently licensed in Edinburgh?
Resolution
There are 145 currently.
- Request no. 33127. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 28/07/2021
Euro 5 TX4 Public Hire Vehicles
How many euro 5 TX4 public hire vehicles are currently licensed in Edinburgh?
Resolution
There are 105 currently.
- Request no. 33133. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 26/07/2021
Historic Landfill Site Locations
I would like to know the locations of historic landfill sites within City of Edinburgh Council’s remit, and any other data you have regarding this.
Files
- Request no. 33134. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 29/07/2021
MOUNTCASTLE DRIVE SOUTH EDINBURGH EH15 1PN
Copy of any opening notices (street work notices) you have received in respect of any utility at the following location from as far back as they go.
- Request no. 33135. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 26/07/2021
Corporate Leadership Team Executive Directors
Salary and benefits details of each of the Corporate Leadership Team Executive directors.
Files
- Request no. 33137. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 14/07/2021
Causey Project
Total Council outlay to date and anticipated futue spend with respect to the Causey Project including all consultant fees, legal fees, Sc. Gov reporter hearing fee etc
Files
- Request no. 33138. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 26/07/2021
Parkside Primary School Refurbishment Project
Itemised detailed breakdown for all works submitted by successful tendering contractor for the £3.53m Parkside Primary school ( 'Bun-sgoil Taobh na Páirce’) originial refurbishment project ,139 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5NQ
Files
- Request no. 33139. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 27/07/2021
Burials and Cremations
Total number of burials and cremations per calendar year 2015 to 2020. Number of burials and cremations per month that have taken place from 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021 on a per month basis.
Files
- Request no. 33140. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 13/07/2021
All reports pertaining to littering and environmental
Copy of all reports pertaining to littering and environmental issues reported about Murdoch Terrace, Edinburgh since January 2020. Including reports from staff / public regarding bins/litter/vandalism on Murdoch Terrace
Resolution
See attached response
Files
- Request no. 33141. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 07/07/2021
Works on Dundee Street Jun 2021
Works carried out on Dundee Street, opposite numbers 167 to 179, between June 09 - June 11: Who was responsible for the work, i.e if a Section 109 Permission was granted and to whom or if it was a utilities company and if so who this was.
- Request no. 33144. Received: 02/07/2021, Resolved: 30/07/2021
Allotments
How many allotments are there currently in your district? How many of these allotments are ran by the council? How many plots each allotment has?
Files
- Request no. 33145. Received: 02/07/2021, Resolved: 27/07/2021
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Number of children ages 6 month to 8 years in your jurisdiction. Number of children ages 6 month to 8 years who have been diagnosed with ASD. Number of children 6 months to 8 years receiving ASD related services funded by the local Authority.
Resolution
See attached response
Files
- Request no. 33146. Received: 02/07/2021, Resolved: 05/07/2021
Public Toilet Charges
How many fee-charging public toilets were there in your region in both the 2019/2020 tax year and the 2020/2021 tax year? I would like separate figures for each year.
Resolution
There were none. There is no charge for using public conveniences run by the City of Edinburgh Council.
- Request no. 33147. Received: 02/07/2021, Resolved: 29/07/2021
Looked after and accommodated children
As at 30 June 2021, under s.25 Children (Scotland) Act 1995: Number of children looked after and accommodated; under Compulsory Supervision Order; under Permanence Order; are entitled to leaving care support.
Resolution
See attached response
Files
- Request no. 33152. Received: 02/07/2021, Resolved: 29/07/2021
Spaces For People Cycle Lanes
Please state the current usage for all Spaces for People cycle lanes; how many daily cyclists are using facilities? Please separate the cleaning and maintenance costs to date supplied in request 32731.
Files
- Request no. 33154. Received: 02/07/2021, Resolved: 27/07/2021
Cattery and Kennel Businesses - Discretionary Support Funding
How many cattery and kennel businesses have (a) applied for and (b) received financial support? How much in total has been been paid out in discretionary support funding to cattery and kennel businesses?
Resolution
No cattery and kennel businesses have applied for or received financial support.
- Request no. 33157. Received: 01/07/2021, Resolved: 27/07/2021
M8 Accidents Recorded
Please confirm the number of accidents recorded as taking place on the M8 Eastbound between Junction 3 and Junction 2 between 01 December 2015 and 02 November 2019.
Resolution
The area of the M8 concerned is managed and maintained by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland and enquires can be made at:
enquiries@bearscotland.co.uk.
- Request no. 33158. Received: 05/07/2021, Resolved: 07/09/2021
COVID 19 CRISIS
To ask the total cost of printing related to COVID 19 CRISIS situation
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received
- Request no. 33159. Received: 05/07/2021, Resolved: 02/08/2021
CPZ Zones - Saughton / Balgreen
Leaflets regarding CPZ zones in Saughton / Balgreen area referred to evidence gathered via satellite imaging as being the prompt for looking into CPZ for the area, along with residential complaints. Please share this evidence.
Files
- Request no. 33160. Received: 05/07/2021, Resolved: 09/08/2021
Adoptions
How many child protection referrals were made to the Children's Reporter that related to a child under the age of three years old?
Files
- Request no. 33161. Received: 05/07/2021, Resolved: 12/08/2021
Maybury Road
Please advise why Maybury road southbound carriageway is now open both Lanes.
Files
- Request no. 33163. Received: 05/07/2021, Resolved: 26/08/2021 16:33:00
Street Gullies Maintenance
How many street gullies are CEC responsible for maintaining? How many street gullies were cleared in response to reports of a problem (i.e. REACTIVE work).
- Request no. 33165. Received: 05/07/2021, Resolved: 03/08/2021
Roadworks 42-44 Polwarth Gardens
Can you please confirm what road works were carried out to repair the heaving running from 42-44 Polwarth Gardens, between January 2018 and July 2021.
Resolution
Please refer to the attached reports of works carried out by the City of Edinburgh Council at this location during this period.
Files
- Request no. 33166. Received: 05/07/2021, Resolved: 02/08/2021
Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders
Please advise how many Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders have been used in the last 3 years by the City of Edinburgh Council. Please list alphabetically by street name.
Files
- Request no. 33168. Received: 05/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
Drainage
Recommended or agreed frequency of inspecting, cleaning, maintaining the drainage system on Colinton Mains Drive between Colinton Mains Road and Oxgangs Road North or been inspected, cleaned and/or maintained in the last 5 yrs.
Files
- Request no. 33169. Received: 05/07/2021, Resolved: 03/08/2021
Lothian Pension Fund
I request access to and copies of alternative investment portfolio records specifically for close-ended: on an individual fund by fund basis with aggregated values since inception for quarters ending 30/09/2020, 31/12/2020 and 31/03/2021.
Resolution
Information provided.
- Request no. 33171. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 29/07/2021
Number of playgrounds, MUGAs and outdoor fitness areas
Number of playgrounds 2019/20 & 2020/21, & number expected 2021/22. Number of multi-use games areas (MUGAs) 2019/20 & 2020/21, & number expected 2021/22. Number of outdoor fitness areas 2019/20 & 2020/21, & number expected 2021/22.
Files
- Request no. 33174. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
CTAX Accounts
Number of live CTAX accounts there are and how many accounts are in arrears, that covers all permutations.
- Request no. 33177. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 13/07/2021
Libraries in primary schools
The total number of primary schools in your local authority area, primary schools which have school libraries on site and school libraries which are currently open for pupils to visit in person.
Resolution
Number of primary schools in your local authority area: 89. Number of primary schools which have school libraries on site: 89. Number of primary schools with school libraries currently open for pupils to visit in person: 0
- Request no. 33178. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
Library services
Re libraries 2015 - 2021 numbers of: FTE Staff & librarians; ones not reopening after easing restrictions; Computers for public use; Bookbug sessions hosted weekly. List of active community groups using local authority/ leisure premises.
Files
- Request no. 33184. Received: 05/07/2021, Resolved: 13/07/2021
Chief Exec Officer for IT
I am looking for information about the officer who reports to the Chief Exec directly and is responsible for Information Technology (IT).
Files
- Request no. 33189. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 03/08/2021
Lauriston Castle Trust
Which Councillors are currently Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust - what I am seeking is the names and committees of those Councillors who are currently the Trustees of the Trust, not the Charity.
Files
- Request no. 33190. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 03/08/2021
Lauriston Castle Trust
Why were Baillies/Justices of the peace/others not assumed as Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust when the Magistrates ceased to be Trustees? What elements/considerations were taken into account to replacing the Magistrates as Trustees?
Resolution
There are no such communications or elements/considerations recorded.
- Request no. 33192. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021
Lauriston Castle Trust's
Please provide a copy of the Trust meeting that authorised the application. Please provide a copy of Lauriston Castle Trust's application to become a Charity.
Resolution
There is no record of any such application or of such meeting.
- Request no. 33193. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 17/09/2021 14:59:00
Child Protection/Safeguarding Issues
2019, 2020 & 2021: Number of safeguarding & child protection concerns given to officers dealt with under staff competence policy, social media policies, local authority policies, under no policy, and were dismissed without any formal action
- Request no. 33194. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 09/08/2021
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Child Protection and Safeguarding issues raised with Scottish local authorities and numbers passed to GTCS
Files
- Request no. 33195. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
Child Protection/ Safeguarding training of Education Senior Officers
Can you please share all child protection and safeguarding training, with dates, your Director of Education has undertaken.
Files
- Request no. 33196. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 30/07/2021 16:18:00
Bed & Breakfast
Bed & Breakfasts over the past 12 months: Spending on housing people; Number of people in them; Proportion of people in temporary accommodation housed in them.
Files
- Request no. 33197. Received: 07/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
St John's Road Pothole Reports
Please provide details of pothole reports and repairs for St John’s Road, Corstorphine for the 12 months to 31st March 2021. Please also provide the number of claims made for each pothole reported and the inspection reports for the period.
Files
- Request no. 33201. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
East Craigs LTN
(EDIR:32728) Refers. What were the legal costs to defend the East Craigs GEM opinion that CEC were acting illegally? What was the legal cost to the council including staff costs?
Resolution
Legal Professional Privileged and commercially sensitive information is withheld. Staff costs are not separately held.
- Request no. 33204. Received: 07/07/2021, Resolved: 29/07/2021 11:31:00
Flood and Movement Update
There are a number of emerging issues with the disclosure of the Elder Street and St James Square ‘Road Cards’ on 2 July 2021.
- Request no. 33206. Received: 07/07/2021, Resolved: 11/08/2021
Young People with ASN or disabilities
Transition planning process for ASN students leaving secondary school? Number with ASN or disabilities that have or will finish secondary school 2020/2021 & 2021/2022 & number in transition planning process. Employability support programme?
Resolution
See attached response
Files
- Request no. 33207. Received: 07/07/2021, Resolved: 22/07/2021
Garden Waste Collection
Number of garden waste collection permits or their equivalent purchased this year. Total amount the sale of the permits has generated in 2021. What proportion of households have taken up garden waste permits in 2021.
Files
- Request no. 33208. Received: 07/07/2021, Resolved: 29/07/2021
Written off CPO Hours
The number of Community Payback Order Unpaid Work Hours that were written off in your local authority as a result of The Community Orders (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021.
- Request no. 33210. Received: 08/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Trams to Newhaven working times
On the 14th of June, and noting that it was not a public holiday, what times were contractors working on the Trams to Newhaven project? Also, how many workers were working in each area on that day at different times.
Resolution
The hours of working on weekdays are 7am - 7pm. 202 workers total were onsite during the day. We are unable to provide a break down of numbers per location as this is held by the contractors not the Council.
- Request no. 33211. Received: 08/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
Scotstoun House, South Queensferry, EH30 9SE
We are currently undertaking a Desk Study for a site in Edinburgh and are hoping to obtain some information from your records. Our study site is located above at an approximate National Grid Reference 313145 677256.
Files
- Request no. 33212. Received: 08/07/2021, Resolved: 13/07/2021
SCOT (NA Funerals)
Any information you may hold relating to National Assistance Act or “Paupers funerals carried (sometimes referred to as 'Public Health' Funerals) where persons who have died with no known next of kin (blood relatives) since 7/5/2021 to date.
- Request no. 33213. Received: 08/07/2021, Resolved: 06/08/2021 16:16:00
Information about St James Quarter development
- Request no. 33214. Received: 08/07/2021, Resolved: 01/11/2021
Cycle Lanes
Number of km of segregated & NON-segregated cycle lanes installed as of 1 July 2021. Is data collected on road traffic accidents resulting cyclists injuries? If so, how many in the last 12 months in segregated cycle lanes & NON-segregated cycle lanes
Files
- Request no. 33215. Received: 08/07/2021, Resolved: 30/07/2021
Business Rates Account Credits
Please can you email me a list of business rates credits you currently hold on business rates accounts that are live and those which have been closed and when the company moved out of the premises.
Resolution
See attached response
Files
- Request no. 33216. Received: 08/07/2021, Resolved: 03/09/2021
Accidents outside Corstorphine and Carricknowe Primary schools
Any available information, on accidents involving children, directly outside Corstorphine and Carricknowe primary schools in Edinburgh. Going back up to 5 years
Resolution
Police Scotland are responsible for the collection of all personal injury road traffic collision data. We have searched our records and can confirm that we hold no information in this regard.
- Request no. 33221. Received: 07/07/2021, Resolved: 05/08/2021
Request regarding Community Care Grant and Crisis Grant funding.
How much money was given to Edinburgh Council Welfare Fund Team for Community Care Grant and Crisis Grant for the past five years including 2021 from the Scottish Government.
Files
- Request no. 33224. Received: 08/07/2021, Resolved: 06/08/2021
Lanark Road Spaces for People scheme
Number of complaints & correspondence received by councillors that objected to the installation or continuation of the Lanark Road Spaces for People scheme & proposed removal of the Lanark Road Spaces for People scheme.
Files
- Request no. 33225. Received: 08/07/2021, Resolved: 05/08/2021
Road Safety Audit
In connection with the Stage 3 Road Safety Audit for Lanark Road / Longstone Road / Inglis Green Road, please provide: The briefing document provided by the Council to the company conducting the road safety audit.
Files
- Request no. 33227. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 28/07/2021
Use of Hikvision equipment
Electronics equipment by Hikvision purchased or leased by the council within the last five years; Installed in any building owned or leased by the council; Provided by the council for use by staff or contractors. Including contract details.
Resolution
The Council Public Space CCTV Section currently has 23 Hikvision cameras and supporting hardware. The Council Public Space CCTV Section has no direct contractual arrangement with Hikvision or any of the UK distributors identified in the request.
- Request no. 33228. Received: 08/07/2021, Resolved: 13/07/2021
Cremations and Burials
I am writing to request information on the number of cremations and burials that took place within the Edinburgh Council region from 2016 to 2020.
Files
- Request no. 33230. Received: 09/07/2021, Resolved: 18/08/2021
Historic Noise Complaints
I would require information on commercial noise and transportation noise. Date range of 2019 to present. In the approximate geographic area, kindly supplied by Google maps.
Resolution
Request cancelled.
- Request no. 33232. Received: 09/07/2021, Resolved: 09/08/2021
Anti-social behaviour
2018/2019/2020/2021 re antisocial behaviour: Number of complaints from holiday lets, private tenancies, student properties/accommodation; Number of incidences deploying anti-social behaviour legislation, The Antisocial Behaviour Notices re the above.
Resolution
See attached response
Files
- Request no. 33233. Received: 09/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
Allotment Waiting Lists
How many people are currently on waiting list? In addition, for each of the 10 individuals most recently awarded a plot, number of days that elapsed between first contact with the council & the average waiting time (in days) of those ten applicants.
Files
- Request no. 33234. Received: 09/07/2021, Resolved: 28/07/2021
Bus Stop - Commercial St, Edinburgh, EH6 6LB
Request for all internal correspondence between Edinburgh Council and Lothian Buses regarding the request to move the bus stop outside property at Commercial St, Edinburgh.
Resolution
Information provided
- Request no. 33236. Received: 09/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
Business Rates - New Liabilities
Please supply information in relation to Business Rates new liabilities for the period 22nd of April 2021 until 8th of July 2021 inclusive.
Resolution
See attached.
Files
- Request no. 33243. Received: 09/07/2021, Resolved: 21/07/2021
Public Liability Insurance
Copies of all commercial Public Liability Insurance policies, providers and underwriters held by the Council. Copies of all Pollution Liability or Policy Enhancement/Schedule of Exclusions/Certificate of Indemnity.
Files
- Request no. 33249. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 06/08/2021
General Teaching Council for Scotland Annual Professional Fee
Housing Benefits consider the General Teaching Council for Scotland Professional Teachers Annual fee when calculating earnings? Are “necessarily incurred expenses ignored when assessing earnings for the period Professional fees are paid in?
Files
- Request no. 33250. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 05/08/2021
Homeless Vaccinations
Number of people who have been vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine, who are either recorded as rough sleepers in your CEC, or housed in various accommodation types commissioned by CEC: from 1 January through 1 July 2021.
- Request no. 33251. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 05/08/2021
Stanley Street, Edinburgh
Details of any complaints, comments and/or concerns about the state or condition of the road by members of the public, organisations, businesses, elected members or any other interested parties raised and/or via Clarence. Jan 20 to Mar 21.
- Request no. 33252. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 05/08/2021
Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust
Which councillors were nominated to be Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust? Who authorised the application of charity status - a Trustee meeting ought to have been held and recorded? and other questions.
Resolution
No relevant information held.
- Request no. 33253. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 02/11/2021
Communal bins in the New Town
All external correspondence received and sent by the City of Edinburgh Council in respect of the decision to introduce communal bins in the New Town. All internal emails / notes any impact assessment conducted.
Resolution
No information provided. It is estimated that providing the information would take 15.8 hours. No fee received.
- Request no. 33254. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021
Street-Cleaning Vehicles
How many street cleaning vehicles white in colour, that sweep the kerbside do you have? How many are on operational duties?
Resolution
14 Sweepers.
- Request no. 33255. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021
Japanese Knotweed
Are there areas of land owned or controlled by the Council which have Japanese Knotweed growing upon it? Please identify the location of any such areas of land.
Resolution
See attached response
Files
- Request no. 33258. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 23/07/2021 12:12:00
West Telferton, Newbridge and Bonnington Industrial Estates
To request account balances for the following business rates accounts: Please also confirm the balance on all other accounts held by the landlord in the above names at these properties but not listed here.
- Request no. 33259. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 07/09/2021
Home to School Transport
Who is your current software provider? Current contract end date? Annual spend? A list of any outsourced home to school transport and contact details of the responsible officer at the Council.
Files
- Request no. 33260. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 28/07/2021
Water charges in Council Tax Bill
List of properties that pay water charges for the Scottish Water water services in their Council Tax Bill, including UPRN as well as street address
Resolution
Please see the response to 32499. The UPRN will not be provided. By releasing this, the way we carry out our data security checks could be compromised with the potential of information relating to an individual’s account being released.
- Request no. 33261. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021
Cycle path parallel to Waterfront Avenue, Edinburgh
Adopted? From 1/5/18: Damage, hazards, defects, complaints, inspections, maintenance, repairs, correspondence, works. All Council owned properties. Council policies & guidance re defect reports, timescales for repairs & verification of complaints.
Resolution
See attached response
Files
- Request no. 33262. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021
Section 114 Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 Notices/Orders
Please provide all information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under section 114 of Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 for all Notices/Orders that have been served, complied with - 1/7/2020 to 1/7/2021.
Resolution
The City of Edinburgh Council has no record of any such notices or orders being made during this time period.
- Request no. 33263. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 28/07/2021
Section 1 of Acquisition of Land notices
All information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under section 1 of Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders during the dates 1st July 2020 to the 1st July 2021.
Resolution
No orders have been served, remain extant and have been complied with but have invoices pending.
- Request no. 33266. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021 14:19:00
Lauriston Castle
I attach a summary of issues first raised from September 2019 onwards and would be grateful if you would arrange for the third column (action taken by the trusttees) to be completed telling us what action has/is been/being taken.
- Request no. 33267. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021
Contaminated Land Enquiry, Orchard Brae House, 30 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2HS
Confirm whether or not the Site is on your list of prioritised sites under Part 2A and, if so, what priority it is considered to be? Let me know whether you are aware of any previous intrusive investigations and/or remediation at the Site?
Files
- Request no. 33270. Received: 13/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021
Care Homes for Older People
The total number of care homes, including the names of the care homes, in Scotland currently owned by the Council at today's date (13 July 2021). The opening date for each of the care homes and costs etc.
Files
- Request no. 33271. Received: 13/07/2021, Resolved: 28/07/2021
Travellers Site
What was the cost of the second clear up at Claylands Road, Newbridge in relation to the travellers site? 10th July.
Resolution
£1522.82, completed on 09/07/2021
- Request no. 33272. Received: 13/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021
Covid-19 Related Printing Costs
Which department incurred the largest printing costs associated with Covid-19 crisis situation in the City of Edinburgh Council?
Resolution
Although it is likely the greatest costs would have been incurred by Learning & Teaching (Schools) & Corporate Services, printing costs are not recorded so that only Covid-related printing, separated by department, can be identified.
- Request no. 33277. Received: 13/07/2021, Resolved: 14/10/2021
Learning disabilities research
I was wondering if you had any links or documents you could send me of information/statistics relating to: Number of people with learning disabilities living in the North East locality
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received
- Request no. 33278. Received: 13/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021 16:51:00
Business Rates
A list of businesses that qualify for Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) but haven't applied for it. Name, start date of account, RV, address and credit amount held.
Files
- Request no. 33279. Received: 14/07/2021, Resolved: 11/08/2021
Use of Communal Garden As Beer Garden
Please provide information about any checks done about whether the pub had the right to use the property? Or confirm that no checks were carried out.
Files
- Request no. 33285. Received: 14/07/2021, Resolved: 08/09/2021
Pavement, Lothian Street/ Brighton Street, Edinburgh
Records of inspections for the pavement on Lothian Street and Brighton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HB for the period 11/08/2018 to 10/05/2021.
Files
- Request no. 33288. Received: 15/07/2021, Resolved: 12/08/2021
Cyber-security
How many employees are there within the organisation? Questions on cyber-security awareness and training.
Files
- Request no. 33289. Received: 14/07/2021, Resolved: 29/07/2021
Microsoft 365 Teams Guest Access Policy
Request for a copy of your ' M365 Teams Guest Access Policy' or a 'Guidance Note' that you hold and use specific for officer awareness.
Files
- Request no. 33291. Received: 15/07/2021, Resolved: 30/07/2021
Private Investments Performance
Request for quarterly cash-flow reports from Q4 2020, if available, of all your private capital investments, in digital format.
Resolution
Information provided
- Request no. 33294. Received: 09/07/2021, Resolved: 13/09/2021
Pothole - Ferry Road, Edinburgh
When/if you were notified of the pothole? When did you respond to the report? Were you notified of any previous incidents on this day, and when did you respond? Please provide copy of service standards policy.
Resolution
Closed - no clarification received
- Request no. 33295. Received: 15/07/2021, Resolved: 29/07/2021
Property assets owned and managed by BREEAM
Total annual capital investment in building, modernisation and improvements to council-owned premises? What proportion of the investment is related to energy efficiency? The total number of property assets and Scoring + Rating of these.
Files
- Request no. 33297. Received: 15/07/2021, Resolved: 12/08/2021
Craigour Drive, Edinburgh
All information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of road surface defects on Craigour Drive, Edinburgh from January 2020 to date.
Files
- Request no. 33300. Received: 15/07/2021, Resolved: 12/08/2021
Cost of Bollards
Please advise the cost of bollards on the northbound carriageway of Maybury Road.
Resolution
The cost of the changes to the Spaces for People measures (the bollards) at Maybury Road was £3,118.75. The changes were introduced to improve traffic flow while still providing a pedestrian controlled crossing.
- Request no. 33301. Received: 15/07/2021, Resolved: 12/08/2021
Dogs and Dog Wardens
In each year since 2016, (a) how many stray dogs have been collected by the local authority and (b) of those how many had an identifying microchip? How many dog wardens have been employed? How many dogs without microchips enforcement notices issued?
Files
- Request no. 33302. Received: 15/07/2021, Resolved: 10/08/2021
Total annual energy spend
Total funding available to the council from all sources.Total annual spend on OpEx Total annual energy (gas & electric) operational spend on council managed property assets and percentage of energy comes from renewable sources.
Files
- Request no. 33303. Received: 15/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Escape of Water: The Shore Clinic, 59 Henderson street, Edinburgh, EH6 6ED
Copies of any reports on the cause of the escape of water; Copies of all call logs, internal memos, emails, faxes and any other documentation relating to the escape of water; and Copies of all repair and inspection documentation.
Resolution
Limited Repair Schedule provided.
- Request no. 33304. Received: 15/07/2021, Resolved: 14/09/2021
Parking Tickets
How many of these kinds of tickets are issued in the early parts of the PA shift and also how many were Logs.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received
- Request no. 33305. Received: 15/07/2021, Resolved: 12/08/2021
Targets for Installing EV Charging Points
If you plan to increase the number of publicly available electric vehicle charging devices? If so, how many publicly available electric vehicle charging devices do you expect to install? How many of these will be rapid charging devices?
Files
- Request no. 33309. Received: 12/07/2021, Resolved: 28/07/2021
Storage Unit in Ravelston Park
request for full details of the lease agreement [2008] signed between Blackhall Primary School Football and the Council for the Storage Unit in Ravelston Park, EH4 3RU.
Resolution
No lease documentation can be found.
- Request no. 33313. Received: 16/07/2021, Resolved: 26/08/2021
Resident Parking Permit Scheme
A copy of any Report[s] to Committee concerning the original proposals / arrangements [maybe around 1980, or maybe earlier] for providing Resident Permits within controlled Parking Zones and other information.
Files
- Request no. 33314. Received: 16/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Lauriston Castle Trust
To help me understand the external legal advice, please present me with a full copy of the full facts presented to the external legal profession/advice sought and their full response.
Resolution
Legal advice is withheld under section 36(1) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
- Request no. 33315. Received: 16/07/2021, Resolved: 21/07/2021
M8 Accidents Reported
Please provide the number of accidents reported as taking place on the M8 Eastbound between Junction 3 and Junction 2 between 01/12/2015 and 02/11/2019.
Resolution
Cancelled - Repeat of 33157
- Request no. 33326. Received: 16/07/2021, Resolved: 24/08/2021
SQA Exams 2020
Did your Director of Education and/or Chief Legal Officer or any other centrally deployed education officer raise concerns with SQA about 2020 SQA examinations? Provide copies of written correspondence.
Resolution
No such concerns were raised in 2020.
- Request no. 33327. Received: 16/07/2021, Resolved: 25/08/2021
SQA Concerns 2021
Did your Director of Education and/or Chief Legal Officer or any other centrally deployed education officer raise concerns with SQA about 2021 SQA examinations? Provide copies of written correspondence.
Files
- Request no. 33328. Received: 16/07/2021, Resolved: 03/08/2021
Pothole - Roundabout connecting Elm Row, London Road and Leith Way in Edinburgh
Dates of all safety inspections undertaken on the carriageway in the two years preceding the date of your incident Details of carriageway defects identified / safety inspections / complaints and all other information.
Files
- Request no. 33329. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Purchasing Information on Mode of Voting Records
Information for all elections for the last five years: Pricing information for such records, including cost and type of unredacted information included in such purchases (e.g. name, address, voting mode, etc) No's and list of all purchasers.
Files
- Request no. 33330. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 05/08/2021
Communal Bin Review Update
TE Committee stated that a total of 34 streets are currently using gull proof bags. It is further stated that this covers 2359 properties. How has this number been calculated?
Files
- Request no. 33331. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 05/08/2021
Ravelston Park
All information in relation to item '7.2 ... BCT have consulted widely ' (7-March-2019 F&R Committee).
Resolution
The Council holds no information on when Blackhall Community Trust consulted with existing Park users in respect of their proposed Community Asset Transfer.
- Request no. 33332. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 06/08/2021
Ravelston Park
All information in relation to item '7.1 Consultation was undertaken through the CAT advisory panel' (7-March-2019 F&R Committee).
Resolution
The Stage 1 CAT panel met on 21 August 2017 and the Stage 2 CAT Panel met on 20 December 2018 to consider the application. Minutes of each meeting are attached.
Files
- Request no. 33333. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 06/08/2021
Ravelston Park
All information detailing when and how current park users were consulted about the sale of the 1231sqm plot of Ravelston Park, prior to 7-March-2019? (and any results)
Files
- Request no. 33334. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Halmyre Street, Leith, Edinburgh
Please provide inspection, maintenance and complaint information in relation to the roads and pavements on Halmyre Street, Leith from 01/07/2020 to 19/07/2021.
Files
- Request no. 33338. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 22/09/2021
Stevedore Place - Tram Extension Fire Safety
I would like to receive a copy of the fire / risk assessments carried out on Stevedore Place for the period commencing 10th June for up to 7 weeks.
Files
- Request no. 33341. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 02/09/2021
10 and 12 West Brighton Crescent, Portobello, Edinburgh
I would like copies of all correspondence, by letter or e-mail, internal and external, between members of the public and council officers and councillors that make mention of 10 and 12 West Brighton Crescent, Portobello, Edinburgh.
Resolution
Information provided under the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Request no. 33342. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Jazz Festival Posters & Self-isolating Staff
Dates of all meetings that were associated with:- City of Edinburgh Council Logo appearing with Scottish Government on posters related to 'music events - jazz festival 2021'. Number of self-isolating officers in June 2021.
Files
- Request no. 33343. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 19/08/2021 15:48:00
Spaces for People
Please provide the brief or statement of requirements that was issued by CEC to SMG and Jump (and the date it was issued) that initiated the independent market research for retaining Spaces for People measures.
- Request no. 33345. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 11/08/2021
Glanville Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Please confirm what brand the cycle lane defenders are. Please include the brand name, product name (and code if possible) as well as any other manufacturer details that may assist us also all safety audits and any risk assessments.
Files
- Request no. 33346. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
CCTV Footage
Request CCTV footage on 30th May at around 4.10pm - 4:40pm (Most likely 4:15pm) at Gogar Roundabout.
Resolution
No relevant information recorded.
- Request no. 33349. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 11/08/2021
Application to site a market
Please would you provide information relating to the application to site a market similar to the Stockbridge market in Corstorphine. What cost/ additional information/ additional requirements
Files
- Request no. 33350. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Primate Licensing
How many DWAA licences are currently issued in your area? How many of these DWAA licences are issued for primates (monkeys, apes or prosimians such as lemurs)?
Files
- Request no. 33351. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 17/08/2021
Lanark Road Speed Cameras
Please supply all correspondence between CEC and Police Scotland from 1 Jan 2020 to 15 July 2021 in relation to making speed cameras on Lanark Road dormant in February 2021 and any other communication.
Files
- Request no. 33353. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 30/08/2021
Road & Pavement Defect Reports
Total number of reports (rather than number of defects, i.e. if one defect is reported 3 times, this would be 3 reports) recorded in each of the last five years? Please could you provide details for (i) Potholes (ii) uneven pavements (iii) defects
Files
- Request no. 33354. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 17/08/2021
Dog Litter
How much does City of Edinburgh Council spend on cleaning dog litter? Please may you provide figures for the last five years. How many dog bins/litter bins are there in this council?
Resolution
Cleaning dog waste will be carried out by staff as part of their daily duties which will involve a range of tasks so it is not possible to allocate specific costs to removing dog waste.
There are 3395 litter bins.- Request no. 33355. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Public Toilets
Could you please provide an annual breakdown for the last 5 years of the number of council operated public toilets available including the number it has currently? Plus other questions.
Files
- Request no. 33356. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 18/08/2021
Gull-proof Rubbish Bags (GPB)
The costs of the current gull-proof bag & recycling box systems for rubbish clearance, collected from doorsteps, compared to proposed systems which require fixed installations, new equipment and revised collection rotas.
Files
- Request no. 33357. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Recycling Rates
Please supply the volume/mass of recycling by stream (general waste, mixed recycling, glass and food waste) occurring on Gull-proof Bag (GPB) streets compared to other streets in the New Town or City Centre, i.e. those using fixed bin installations.
Resolution
The vehicles used to collect the waste and recycling from streets with gull proof sacks will also collect waste from other areas, so it is not possible to provide tonnes specific to waste from these streets.
- Request no. 33358. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 17/08/2021
Health and Safety record
Please supply statistics of injuries/sickness reported by the waste collection teams over the last 5 years
Files
- Request no. 33359. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Business Use of Waste Collection Systems
Please confirm whether AirB&B/flat rental business waste is intended to be put into fixed bins, or use the current GP Bag /recycling systems.
Resolution
The Scottish Government is developing legislation around short term lets as the current legislation does not recognise this scenario. Our policy will be linked to their proposed licensing scheme for short term lets when this is finalised.
- Request no. 33360. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Charging for business waste streams
Please supply the figures for income to the Council from waste streams generated from business waste
Files
- Request no. 33361. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 18/08/2021
Cost Benefit Analysis - Proposed Fixed Bin Installations
Please supply cost benefit analysis & associated assumptions demonstrating that the proposals contribute to the Council's objectives to increase recycling, and efficiency of service, and what the costs and benefits actually are.
Files
- Request no. 33362. Received: 20/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Communal bins
Please provide details of the approval process that was used for the location of communal bins in the New Town following the decision of the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee on 29 November 2011
Files
- Request no. 33371. Received: 19/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Ventilation and CO2 monitoring in Schools
To request information on Edinburgh City Council's plans for ventilation and air quality monitoring in Primary and Secondary schools to mitigate the risk of COVID19 infection for pupils.
Files
- Request no. 33374. Received: 21/07/2021, Resolved: 27/07/2021
Edinburgh University Mackenzie Medical Suites
To request details of all meetings which discussed the classification of risk to safety outside the substation and Edinburgh University Mackenzie Medical Suites. Request all information regarding the site.
Resolution
Closed - No clarification received.
- Request no. 33377. Received: 21/07/2021, Resolved: 18/08/2021
Spaces for People measures at schools - installation dates
Please provide the date of installation, and list the detail of what measures were in place by 4 March, eg road closures, barriers, bollards etc.
Files
- Request no. 33380. Received: 21/07/2021, Resolved: 25/08/2021
Road Damage Claim
Where does it states that the Council waives the right to accept road damage claims if the damage happened within 30 days of a survey?
Files
- Request no. 33381. Received: 23/07/2021, Resolved: 16/08/2021
Contaminated Land Enquiry, Lady Nicholson Court, 38 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BT
Confirm whether or not the Site is on your list of prioritised sites under Part 2A and, if so, what priority it is considered to be? Pease let me know whether you are aware of any previous intrusive investigations and/or remediation at the Site?
Files
- Request no. 33383. Received: 21/07/2021, Resolved: 19/08/2021 16:33:00
Market Research : SfP
CEC employed Jump for their Market Research re SfP. and claimed it was more “statistically representative than the public consultation. Request all information regarding data.
- Request no. 33384. Received: 21/07/2021, Resolved: 25/08/2021
Personal Detail Verification Processes
I'm conducting research on client verification methods used by secure societies such as the councils. I was wondering if you could help me learn more about how you verify personal details and changes to these?
Files
- Request no. 33385. Received: 21/07/2021, Resolved: 13/08/2021
Weed Control
What method do you use for weed control, chemicals? Does the council carry out weed control duties in-house or is this contracted out? Budget and contact details for the person(s) responsible for managing weed control within the council
Files
- Request no. 33386. Received: 21/07/2021, Resolved: 19/08/2021
Housing Developments
Since 2010, please provide me with a list of previously-Council owned buildings which were sold and which subsequently received planning permission from the council for housing? and all other information requested.
Resolution
We are not going to provide the information because the request falls into the category of a “manifestly unreasonable request under regulation 10(4)(b) of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations and we are not obliged to respond.
- Request no. 33388. Received: 22/07/2021, Resolved: 19/08/2021
CEC/Trustees and OSCR
Contact CEC Finance and Resources Committee, CEC solicitors, other parties who have been allocated responsibility to deal with communications between CEC/Trustees and OSCR provide all communications from 01/09/2019 to 22/07/2021.
Files
- Request no. 33397. Received: 23/07/2021, Resolved: 30/07/2021
Dates
Confirmation of the time a record on a specific date was created.
- Request no. 33398. Received: 23/07/2021, Resolved: 30/07/2021
Date of Instructions
The date formal instructions were sent in relation to investigation.
- Request no. 33399. Received: 22/07/2021, Resolved: 20/08/2021
Football Fixtures Safety Certificates
Please provide communication between Hibernian Football Club, Heart of Midlothian Football Club regarding the safety certificate and reasoning for crowd numbers for the two specific fixtures.
Resolution
See attached.
Files
- Request no. 33400. Received: 22/07/2021, Resolved: 16/08/2021
Household Waste
Documentation that details how household waste was disposed of within your local authority area in 2020 By this I mean the amounts and/or percentages of collected waste that were disposed of by landfill, recycling, incineration, etc.
Files
- Request no. 33402. Received: 22/07/2021, Resolved: 20/08/2021
Gullies Management
Number of reports per month of blocked gullies by public in year 2020? And the causes of these blockages? How often do you clean your gullies each year? How many gullies are maintained and your yearly budget towards the management of those gullies.
Files
- Request no. 33404. Received: 22/07/2021, Resolved: 29/09/2021
Land Searches
How many local land search requests do you receive and processed monthly for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021? On average how long does each local land search take to complete? (days, weeks or months).
Resolution
Closed - No clarification received.
- Request no. 33412. Received: 23/07/2021, Resolved: 27/07/2021
SCOT (NA Funerals)
Any information you may hold relating to National Assistance Act or “Paupers funerals carried (sometimes referred to as 'Public Health' Funerals) where persons who have died with no known next of kin (blood relatives) since 1/5/21 to date.
- Request no. 33416. Received: 23/07/2021, Resolved: 17/08/2021
Food Businesses
How many new food businesses have registered between financial year 6 April 2020 and 5 April 2021? Food businesses who have registered, how many of those were first inspected or not yet inspected by an environmental health officer.
Files
- Request no. 33417. Received: 23/07/2021, Resolved: 23/08/2021
Pest Infestations
For the calendar year of 2020, how many tenants reported experiencing issues with pest infestations in the council owned properties they occupied and other questions.
Files
- Request no. 33419. Received: 23/07/2021, Resolved: 20/08/2021
Lauriston Castle Inventory
I understand that an illustrated inventory and valuation of the contents of Lauriston Castle has been produced. Please provide a copy.
Resolution
We do not hold a full illustrated inventory & valuation. We maintain records of the collection on our Museum and Galleries collections management system, including images where they exist. Extract is attached.
Database does not include valuations.
- Request no. 33422. Received: 26/07/2021, Resolved: 23/08/2021
CCTV Footage Request
Request CCTV footage at roundabout on Calder Road that Longstone Road runs onto.
Resolution
No relevant footage held.
- Request no. 33423. Received: 27/07/2021, Resolved: 17/08/2021
Bus lane on Captains Road, westbound approach to Kaimes Crossroads
Please advise the commencement (or intended commencement) date for the recently-marked bus lane on Captains Road. Please provide (e-mail is acceptable) a copy of the relevant Traffic Regulation Order (a link would also be acceptable).
Files
- Request no. 33426. Received: 23/07/2021, Resolved: 20/08/2021
Magistrates of Edinburgh
When did the Magistrates of Edinburgh cease to exist? Under what legislation? Who/what replaced the Magistrates?
Resolution
Magistrates ceased to exist within the local authority under legislation of the Local Government (Scotland) Act of 1973. As a result of this legislation, there came about District Courts (Scotland) Act of 1975 which replaced Burgh/Police Courts.
- Request no. 33427. Received: 23/07/2021, Resolved: 16/08/2021
Swanston Road, Edinburgh
Confirmation of maintenance upkeep, inspection intervals, inspection records for the road and pavements on either side from 12 May 2020 to date and all other relevant information relating to the above.
- Request no. 33428. Received: 23/07/2021, Resolved: 23/08/2021
Gulls/Seagulls
The number of incidents involving gulls/seagulls reported last year and so far this year and, if possible, for incident type in each case (for example: attack on person, attack on animal, noise, mess from droppings).
Files
- Request no. 33429. Received: 26/07/2021, Resolved: 01/11/2021
Spaces for People Lanark Road Integrated Impact Assessment
Please provide all emails, correspondence and notes between council officers & between council officers and staff at Sustrans
Resolution
Fee requested. A search returned 430 emails to review for information in relation to the request.
- Request no. 33433. Received: 26/07/2021, Resolved: 27/08/2021
Location of Sculpture Ornaments
Currently where are the sculpture ornaments in the attached photo of the Lauriston Castle grounds c1930.
Files
- Request no. 33434. Received: 26/07/2021, Resolved: 16/08/2021
Housing First
With regards to Housing First for the past 5 financial years, please detail, Budget for Housing First (£000), Clients supported by Housing First, Contractors/providers of Housing First services
- Request no. 33435. Received: 26/07/2021, Resolved: 17/08/2021
Sunbed parlour and tanning centres
How many a) registered, b) licenced and c) total sunbed parlour and tanning centres are there in your local authority area, also providing that information for each of the last five years?
Files
- Request no. 33436. Received: 26/07/2021, Resolved: 23/08/2021
Speed Reduction on Calder Road
I would like to receive all information collected on the subject of the speed reduction on Calder Road in Edinburgh.
Files
- Request no. 33439. Received: 27/07/2021, Resolved: 25/08/2021
Licensed Dog Breeders
The number of licensed dog breeders in your local authority during the following periods: 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019, 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.
Files
- Request no. 33440. Received: 27/07/2021, Resolved: 17/08/2021
Cycle parking
How many bike hangars offering secure, sheltered cycle parking on residential streets do you have in your local authority area? Please specify the number of hangars and the total number of cycle parking spaces they provide.
Files
- Request no. 33441. Received: 26/07/2021, Resolved: 24/08/2021
Children's Bladder and Bowel Services
Eight questions beginning with - Does your local authority provide a dedicated children’s continence clinic? (Yes/No).
- Request no. 33442. Received: 27/07/2021, Resolved: 17/08/2021
Policies/procedures to support staff experiencing domestic abuse
Can you advise if the Local Authority has any policies/procedures to support staff experiencing domestic abuse?
Files
- Request no. 33443. Received: 27/07/2021, Resolved: 25/08/2021
Local Access Officers and Rangers
How many local access officers and/or rangers were employed by the local authority for every financial year since the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 came into force?
Files
- Request no. 33444. Received: 27/07/2021, Resolved: 20/08/2021
Event Safety Certificate
Can you please provide all communication between Edinburgh Council and Heart of Midlothian regarding discussions of Safety Certificate and decision on size of crowd for the following match: Hearts v Celtic Saturday 31st July 2021
Resolution
See attached.
Files
- Request no. 33445. Received: 27/07/2021, Resolved: 25/08/2021
Capacity Calculations
How was the permitted capacity determined for Heart of Midlothian FC and Hibernian FC’s recent and upcoming fixtures? How was this figure calculated?
Resolution
Please refer to the following attached documents which explain how we came to our decision on capacities for both stadiums.
The council holds no info on how North Lanarkshire Council reached its decision for a match in Motherwell.
Files
- Request no. 33446. Received: 28/07/2021, Resolved: 02/08/2021
Edindex
I am on Edindex, I would like to know how many points I have. And, if I am Priority status
Resolution
Cancelled - Business as usual.
- Request no. 33455. Received: 28/07/2021, Resolved: 26/08/2021
Leith Links, Edinburgh
Details of all works, planned or otherwise to the footways on Leith Links, Edinburgh from the period of 1 January 2014 to date and details of all other information requested.
Files
- Request no. 33456. Received: 28/07/2021, Resolved: 26/08/2021
Juniper Avenue and Belmont Road, Edinburgh
Please confirm what category the above locus fall under, with reference to the Footway Hierarchy in Table 2 of the “Road Safety Inspection and Defect Categorisation document sent to us. Confirm frequency of inspections.
Files
- Request no. 33457. Received: 27/07/2021, Resolved: 30/08/2021
Use of Facial Recognition Software
I'd like to know about any trials or active contracts of facial recognition software 2016-2021 Which company / companies have been used / are being used? The cost of this.
Files
- Request no. 33460. Received: 28/07/2021, Resolved: 03/09/2021
Path leading from Lochend Road to Easter Road
Request for all information relating to the above locus from January 2020 to date.
Files
- Request no. 33461. Received: 28/07/2021, Resolved: 26/08/2021
Annual Budget for Local Access Office and Ranger Services
Please confirm the annual budget available for the Local Access Office and Ranger Services for every financial year since the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 came into force?
Files
- Request no. 33462. Received: 28/07/2021, Resolved: 17/08/2021
Treatment Contracts
Can you advise if a new contract has been/will be awarded for this service and if so what the new contract details are (in the same format as below. See list.
Files
- Request no. 33464. Received: 28/07/2021, Resolved: 17/08/2021
National (Scotland) Concessionary Travel for Blind Persons
Details of concessionary discounts on rail services for a) those with a National (Scotland) Concessionary Travel for Blind Persons card and b) for companions of travellers with a National (Scotland) Concessionary Travel for Blind Person.
Resolution
We do not hold this information. We believe that this would be held by Transport Scotland or NECPO.
- Request no. 33467. Received: 28/07/2021, Resolved: 26/08/2021
Commercial Events in Parks
Please state the annual revenue accrued from commercial events held in the authority’s parks and green spaces each year for the previous 5 years, in yearly intervals, and including a projection for 2021 and other information requested.
Files
- Request no. 33468. Received: 28/07/2021, Resolved: 18/08/2021
Communal Bin Enhancement Project
Details of the Equalities Impact Assessments undertaken with respect to this project in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and in particular the public sector equality duty which came into force on 5 April 2011.
Resolution
Please see attached.
Files
- Request no. 33469. Received: 29/07/2021, Resolved: 27/08/2021
Knives Confiscated in Schools
Can you please tell me how many knives have been confiscated from pupils in schools (including school grounds) in your council area in each of the past 5 years? Break down the data into primary and secondary schools, etc.
Resolution
The cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing the information exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.
- Request no. 33470. Received: 29/07/2021, Resolved: 31/08/2021
Public Hire Taxis
How many vehicles currently under and including euro 4 are on the road after being subject to an exemption.
Resolution
Our records show that there are 381 vehicles.
- Request no. 33471. Received: 29/07/2021, Resolved: 03/08/2021
Burials and Cremations
I would like to know the total number of burials and cremations for the years 2015,2016,2017,2018,2019, 2020 and the first half of 2021.
- Request no. 33473. Received: 29/07/2021, Resolved: 27/08/2021
Contaminated Land Enquiry, Portsburgh Court, 56 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DH
I would be grateful if you could confirm whether or not the Site is on your list of prioritised sites under Part 2A and, if so, what priority it is considered to be?
Files
- Request no. 33474. Received: 29/07/2021, Resolved: 27/08/2021
Road Defects - Bowhill Terrace
Please provide a list of reports to the council (directly or via Clarence telephone service) of potholes or road defects at the following location in the date range 6th January 2020 to 29th February 2020, plus maintenance and inspection records.
Files
- Request no. 33475. Received: 29/07/2021, Resolved: 27/08/2021
Food & Drink Used in Schools
Eight detailed questions on food and drink products used in City of Edinburgh Council schools.
Files
- Request no. 33476. Received: 29/07/2021, Resolved: 18/08/2021
Houses to be allocated
I would like to know who makes the decision for a house to be allocated to a non bidder, How many houses do you keep back and not advertised through edindex for special circumstances
Files
- Request no. 33481. Received: 30/07/2021, Resolved: 27/08/2021
Cookies and Website Design
Please could you provide me with some information regarding third-party cookies and your cookies policy, and your website design?
Files
- Request no. 33482. Received: 29/07/2021, Resolved: 18/08/2021
Garden Waste bin collection charges
1) administration and management costs associated with the Garden Waste bin collection charges. 2) Additional charges relating directly to removal of waste resulting from fly-tipping.
Files
- Request no. 33483. Received: 30/07/2021, Resolved: 27/08/2021
Scottish Welfare Fund
For the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 could you provide details of applications received, successful, rejected.
Files
- Request no. 33484. Received: 30/07/2021, Resolved: 18/08/2021
Digital Services
Please could you provide me with some information regarding user engagement and your use of open source and open standards for your digital services?
Files
- Request no. 33487. Received: 29/07/2021, Resolved: 30/08/2021
Use of Cycle Lanes
Do you hold a record of how many cyclists are using the newly created cycle lanes? If not, why not? How can the council advise how many cyclists have been cycling since lockdown? Where is this information coming from?
Files
- Request no. 33493. Received: 29/07/2021, Resolved: 27/08/2021
North West Locality Community Profile
Are there any articles you could send me about the locality of North West Edinburgh which may include demographics, geographical information, housing provision, crime and community safety?
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- Request no. 33495. Received: 30/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
Council tax banding
I would like to know how new build properties are band priced for council tax.
Resolution
The Council does not set banding levels for any domestic properties, that is the responsibility of the Lothian Valuation Joint Board.
- Request no. 33496. Received: 30/07/2021, Resolved: 30/08/2021
Council Tax
If Council Tax on new build properties is based on the purchase price, what year did this start, and has it changed?
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- Request no. 33497. Received: 30/07/2021, Resolved: 04/08/2021
Council tax banding
I would like to be sent the latest price and bandings for Edinburgh Council tax for 2020/2021 that include new build properties pricing
- Request no. 33498. Received: 30/07/2021, Resolved: 30/08/2021
AHSS Planning Applications
A list of all the planning applications in the South Queensferry Conservation Area from 2015 to 2021 that AHSS have submitted a comment on and copies of the comments.
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- Request no. 33503. Received: 30/07/2021, Resolved: 05/08/2021
Residential Development
Historic steel tanks enclosed by a red brick and concrete bund.
Resolution
Cancelled - Business as usual.
- Request no. 33504. Received: 30/07/2021, Resolved: 30/08/2021
Weekly Tick Sheet
Request for a copy of the weekly Tick Sheet returns for Barrowbeat 1 for Jocks Lodge and Meadowbank including Dalziel Place, for the past 3 months.
Resolution
See attached.
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- Request no. 33508. Received: 31/07/2021, Resolved: 09/09/2021
Trams to Newhaven project
How many fines have been issued to TtN for engines idling unnecessarily since the project began?
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- Request no. 33559. Received: 28/07/2021, Resolved: 25/08/2021
Edinburgh Landlord Registration
When was this address first registered on the city of Edinburgh council Landlord Registration
Resolution
See attached response
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- Request no. 33713. Received: 06/07/2021, Resolved: 20/08/2021
Spaces for People - Bruntsfield Place
Regarding the cycle lane markers at Bruntsfield Place, please provide the Spaces for People risk assessments undertaken with respect to such markers and their placement.
Resolution
See attached.
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