- Request no. 36102. Received: 01/03/2022, Resolved: 29/04/2022
North Bridge refurbishment works
Most up to date version of costs, budget and completion programme. Any briefings provided to the council's administration and any emails on the project during the last 6 months.
Files
- Request no. 36103. Received: 01/03/2022, Resolved: 29/03/2022
Gaelic Medium Teachers
Exact number of Gaelic Medium teachers City of Edinburgh Council expect to require between 1 January 2022 and 1 January 2027, including an indication number of primary and secondary school Gaelic teachers required in 5 year period.
Files
- Request no. 36104. Received: 01/03/2022, Resolved: 25/03/2022
HMO density by ward
Could you tell me the ward in Edinburgh with the greatest density of HMOs; what that density is in the ward; and how many HMOs that represents?
Resolution
As of 1 April 2021 (last full fiscal year) the Southside/Newington ward housed 26% (1696) of the licenced HMOs in the City.
- Request no. 36127. Received: 01/03/2022, Resolved: 08/03/2022
Empty Commercial Buildings
• The total number of empty commercial buildings in February 2019. • The total number of empty commercial buildings as of 25th February 2022.
- Request no. 36128. Received: 01/03/2022, Resolved: 25/03/2022
Edina Place
Could you please let me know if the street Edina Place (EH7 5RN) is privately or publicly owned? Please confirm whether this street is under the remit of the city council, or if any part of this street is privately owned?
- Request no. 36129. Received: 01/03/2022, Resolved: 16/05/2022
Employee Fraud Allegations
Could you please disclose how many council employees have been suspended over allegations of fraud? How many of those were suspended on full pay? Some detail on the type of fraud committed? Annual breakdown from 2017-2021.
Files
- Request no. 36130. Received: 01/03/2022, Resolved: 25/03/2022
Foodbank Referrals
How many people over the age of 50 were referred by your local authority to a food bank in the calendar years of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021?
Resolution
We do not hold this information centrally. Foodbanks are managed independently not by the Council. We may refer a customer to a foodbank but this might not be recorded on the customer record.
- Request no. 36131. Received: 01/03/2022, Resolved: 28/03/2022
Compulsory Redundancy - Management
I request to know the total number of management (at all levels) that have been served with compulsory redundancy over the last 5 years.
Resolution
There were no such compulsory redundancies in this period. We have had a no Compulsory Redundancy pledge in place for the last 5 years.
- Request no. 36132. Received: 02/03/2022, Resolved: 30/03/2022
Localism Act 2011
Which Person(s) were overall responsible for matters pertaining to the 'Localism Act 2011' in each year from 2015 to 2022?
Resolution
Most of the provisions of the Localism Act extend to England and Wales only, therefore, no City of Edinburgh Council officer has had overall responsibility for matters pertaining to the Act in this period.
- Request no. 36133. Received: 02/03/2022, Resolved: 25/03/2022
Animal Shelter
How many dogs/cats entered pounds (also known as kennels or animal shelters) in your area and all other information requested. During the years Jan-Dec 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 to date.
Files
- Request no. 36135. Received: 02/03/2022, Resolved: 03/05/2022
Leith Conservation Area
The number of times the term 'Bingo' was used by commenters in the 2021/22 City of Edinburgh Council consultation to extend the LCA. The amount of times the term 'Place Brief' and amount of times the term 'vehicle access' was used.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 36136. Received: 02/03/2022, Resolved: 29/03/2022
Empowered Learning or Learning For Life
Regarding the contract for Empowered Learning or Learning For Life with CGI to give over 27000 iPads to Edinburgh school children, please advise as follows: pupil data shared / agencies or companies? Features of the iPads, etc.
Files
- Request no. 36137. Received: 02/03/2022, Resolved: 30/03/2022
Loganlea Place, Restalrig, Edinburgh, EH7
All inspection records for the above noted location for the eighteen months preceding the incident date of 17 January 2022. Copy of defect notices etc.
Files
- Request no. 36138. Received: 02/03/2022, Resolved: 30/03/2022
Education of children and young people
Information requested in relation to the education of children and young people who are visually impaired.
Files
- Request no. 36142. Received: 02/03/2022, Resolved: 25/03/2022
Pension fund assets under management
Full details of what the Local Government Pension Fund currently invests in, including: the full name and amounts of each fund, bond, institution and investment held, by asset class or category, including specific equities - as of most recent date.
Files
- Request no. 36143. Received: 02/03/2022, Resolved: 30/03/2022
Public Entertainment Licences
The methodology applied by the council in terms of setting the various fee levels for Public Entertainment Licences applicable to tanning or sunbed salons and other information.
Files
- Request no. 36146. Received: 02/03/2022, Resolved: 29/03/2022
Confiscated Vape Pens
The number of vape pens confiscated from pupils from 2019/20 and 2020/21 from all schools across Edinburgh council.
Resolution
As this is not a statistic we are required to report on, there is no comprehensive recording of this across the school estate.
- Request no. 36147. Received: 02/03/2022, Resolved: 03/05/2022
Leith Conservation Area
All email, and documented information that took place in regard to this consultation below between CEC planning dept, and Place, Edin Council development office, specifically about the Bingo Hall was included in the area for conservation approval.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received
- Request no. 36148. Received: 03/03/2022, Resolved: 29/03/2022
Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH12 9FP
Contaminated Land Information Request regarding the above locus and provide copies of any reports.
Files
- Request no. 36149. Received: 03/03/2022, Resolved: 28/03/2022
Library management system
Request for the name of the library management system used by the Library Service and the date the licence/contract is due for renewal.
Files
- Request no. 36163. Received: 04/03/2022, Resolved: 01/04/2022
Contractors' Details
Name and address of contractors carrying out repair works in the following addresses: - Howard Street, Inverleith Row, Brandon Terrace, Huntly Street on or around 17 June 2020.
Files
- Request no. 36166. Received: 03/03/2022, Resolved: 28/03/2022
Water Supply Data
I would like to request private water supply data for an area 4 km in radius of National Grid Ref: NT125 700, (nearest postcode: EH28 8AA). Please could you also provide any information held on previous flood events within this radius.
Files
- Request no. 36167. Received: 03/03/2022, Resolved: 31/03/2022
Per Pupil Spend Allocation
Please provide me with information regarding the per pupil spending allocated for pupils in primary school, secondary school, special (ASN) provision and those pupils with flexi-school arrangements categories by year for the past 5 years.
Files
- Request no. 36168. Received: 07/03/2022, Resolved: 30/03/2022
Application No 21/04480/LBC
My request covers notes of meetings, telephone calls, visits, letters and digital communications you have had with the owners (Zonal and their representatives) and the developers (including architects and other agents).
Files
- Request no. 36169. Received: 03/03/2022, Resolved: 31/03/2022
Commemorative Benches
The cost of a purchasing a new commemorative bench, including any annual maintenance cost. If the unit cost varied throughout the year, provide each cost and details of when the cost was altered. For last 5 years up to the end of 2021
Files
- Request no. 36170. Received: 03/03/2022, Resolved: 01/04/2022
Social work workforce
What was your staff turnover rate for registered social workers working in child protection or with children in need in each of the following years and other information requested (in post at 1 January)
Files
- Request no. 36173. Received: 04/03/2022, Resolved: 30/03/2022
Discretionary Funding - Early Years & Childcare
Total number of requests received to date for the Council to provide discretionary funding and automatic funding for a further year of early learning and childcare for children whose fifth birthdays fall between the day after school start date.
Files
- Request no. 36174. Received: 04/03/2022, Resolved: 08/04/2022
Disability sport and physical activity
Could you please outline how much money has been directly invested into disability sport and physical activity by City of Edinburgh Council over the last three years?
Files
- Request no. 36176. Received: 04/03/2022, Resolved: 30/03/2022
Waste Collection - Old and New Town World Heritage Site
Please provide copies of all correspondence and notes of any meetings/discussions that have taken place regarding removal of kerb side waste and recycling collection from properties in the Old and New Town World Heritage Site.
Resolution
Please refer to the attached documents.
Files
- Request no. 36177. Received: 04/03/2022, Resolved: 25/04/2022
Drum Street, Gilmerton
Information requested in regard to an environmental assessment for a property located in Drum Street. The site has in the past been a filling station any information of any tanks on the site and their subsequent removal.
Files
- Request no. 36179. Received: 04/03/2022, Resolved: 30/03/2022
Public Toilets
How many public toilets were operation in your local authority area in the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 respectively? If possible, could also share a breakdown of standard/ accessible/ changing places toilets as part of this.
Files
- Request no. 36180. Received: 04/03/2022, Resolved: 30/03/2022
Operational Bus Routes 2018 to 2022
Can you provide a list of operational bus routes in your local authority for the following years? 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Files
- Request no. 36181. Received: 04/03/2022, Resolved: 28/03/2022
Special Schools
I would like a total number of places at special schools in Edinburgh, broken down by Primary and Secondary age. I.e. how many pupils can be educated in Edinburgh Special Schools - by primary/secondary.
Resolution
Primary - 320
Secondary - 402- Request no. 36182. Received: 04/03/2022, Resolved: 31/03/2022
Correspondence - The Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act
Please provide me with copies of correspondence between the Council and Social Work Scotland concerning the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act, from 25 Nov 2021 to 04 Mar 2022 - including letters, emails and circulars.
Files
- Request no. 36183. Received: 06/03/2022, Resolved: 08/04/2022
Maintenance and fault records for all of your trams
Request for the full maintenance and fault records for each of your entire fleet of 27 x CAF Urbos trams showing the full maintenance and fault records for each tram between now and when they were first delivered.
- Request no. 36184. Received: 07/03/2022, Resolved: 25/05/2022
Zoo Licences
Please provide the details of all the zoo licences granted in the last two years and all other information requested.
Resolution
Closed - no clarification received.
- Request no. 36185. Received: 07/03/2022, Resolved: 01/04/2022
Saughton Skate Park
Request records of inspection, maintenance records including records of contractors, statement of roads policies, records of complaints and records of other accidents. (records for a period of 12 months prior to and including 8 February 2022)
Files
- Request no. 36187. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Lord Provost - Council Committee Role
As Convenor of the Council, how many times has any Lord Provost sat on any council committees since 2000?
Files
- Request no. 36189. Received: 07/03/2022, Resolved: 04/04/2022
Escape of Water - Pizza Hut
Request for information regarding this incident.
- Request no. 36190. Received: 07/03/2022, Resolved: 14/04/2022
Copy of complaint
Request for a copy of the complaint - Dickonsfield.
Resolution
Information provided
- Request no. 36191. Received: 07/03/2022, Resolved: 31/03/2022
Sound Proofing Report
Request for the sound proofing report for the property above - Findlay Ave
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested as it is not held by the Council.
- Request no. 36192. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 04/04/2022
HMO Licence - Kilmaurs Road
Request for information regarding the licence approval for the HMO at Kilmaurs Road.
Files
- Request no. 36193. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 31/03/2022
Complaints - Baird Road and Main Street
How many complaints have been made about the state of pavements on Baird Road and Main Street in Ratho for each of the last 5 years (2017 to 2021) please?
Files
- Request no. 36194. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 09/03/2022
Taxi and PHV Data
a) Vehicle Registration Mark b) Vehicle description c) The dates the vehicle was licenced from and to d) Name of the council the vehicle was licenced to.
- Request no. 36202. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 04/04/2022
A90 Queensferry Road
Please provide details reported on the A90 Queensferry Road (Westbound) between Parkgrove Avenue and Maybury Road; specifically how many reports, details of any repair made and date of report made.
Files
- Request no. 36206. Received: 10/03/2022, Resolved: 01/04/2022
Tramways Bowling Club Transfer
The application and supporting information submitted for community asset transfer request made in 2020 for Tramways Bowling Club at 54 Rosslyn Crescent EH6 5AX
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested as it is not held by the Council.
- Request no. 36207. Received: 09/03/2022, Resolved: 11/03/2022 09:00:00
GDPR Process (Social Work Files)
I am looking at how we currently process GDPR requests to see if there is a better way. 1. Do you have a central processing team 2. Who in Social Work is allocated the task 3. What training is provided
- Request no. 36213. Received: 09/03/2022, Resolved: 30/03/2022
Meeting between the Council and GTC(S)
Follow-up correspondence and all associated records and documentation relating to the meeting between the Council and GTC(S) on 4th February 2022.
- Request no. 36214. Received: 07/03/2022, Resolved: 06/05/2022
Service Level Agreements
Does the Council have any Service Level Agreements in place for 2022/2023 financial year?
Resolution
Closed - No clarification received.
- Request no. 36215. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Roadworks
How much has been spent on road works by Edinburgh City Council in each of the last 10 financial years, broken down by type of road works, if figures available.
Files
- Request no. 36216. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 26/05/2022
Roadwork Complaints
How many road work complaints have been made to the council in each of the last ten financial years, broken down by road/ area, if figures available.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 36217. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 18/05/2022
Congestion complaints
How many congestion complaints have been made to the council in each of the last five years.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 36218. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 18/05/2022 10:15:00
Non Collection of bins
How many complaints has Edinburgh council received in each of the last five financial years relating to the non collection of bins.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 36219. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Pavement at 245 Colinton Mains Road, Edinburgh
Record of maintenance and inspection incl. records of independent contractors. Records of complaints, written or verbal received covering the period of two years prior to 26/10/2021 and four-month period thereafter.
Files
- Request no. 36220. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 18/05/2022
Potholes
How many potholes have been (i) reported to the council (ii) fixed by the council in each of the last five financial years. Also, in each financial year how much has been spent repairing potholes and what is the average cost per pothole for repairs.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 36221. Received: 10/03/2022, Resolved: 07/04/2022
Fly-tipping and Littering
How many fly-tipping incidents your local authority has cleaned up since the start of the 2017 calendar year and other information requested?
Files
- Request no. 36224. Received: 10/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Bus Lane/Bus Gate/Parking Enforcement Fine Revenue Use
The number of fines issued, the revenue received and details of what revenue is spent on, broken down by the calendar years of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 so far.
Files
- Request no. 36228. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 11/03/2022
Tenement and Tower Block Statistics
Request all information on how many residential tower blocks over 11 meters are there in the local authority and how many residential tenement buildings are there in the local authority?
- Request no. 36229. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 11/03/2022
CCTV equipment
I wish to know whether Edinburgh City Council uses CCTV equipment manufactured by the Chinese firm HK Vision.
Resolution
The information you have requested was provided in response to a request or information on 30/09/22 under reference 33802. The information is available on our disclosure log.
- Request no. 36230. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Planning Decisions Overturned by the Scottish Government
Number of appeals against local authority planning decisions were overturned by Scottish Government. Location and type of each development overturned local authority planning decision 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 & so far 2021-22.
Files
- Request no. 36231. Received: 08/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh Princes Street Edinburgh EH1 2AB
Contaminated Land Enquiry, please provide all information requested.
Files
- Request no. 36233. Received: 09/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
Care Leavers
Information in regard to care leavers who are registered to the Edinburgh Council and who have stopped receiving support (for whatever reason) from the local authority.
Files
- Request no. 36234. Received: 09/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Child Adoption Figures
Request the following information regarding the average waiting time (number of days/weeks/months) for adopters. Each of the last 5 years.
Files
- Request no. 36235. Received: 09/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Smart street lighting system
Complaints (type and number) about the smart street lighting system installed in Edinburgh interfering with home alarm systems.
Files
- Request no. 36236. Received: 09/03/2022, Resolved: 16/05/2022
Montgomery Street, Edinburgh
Complaint records and repair records for the broken pavement on Montgomery Street Edinburgh (outside Joseph Pearce restaurant) from the dates ranging from 15th June 2020- 15th October 2020.
Files
- Request no. 36237. Received: 09/03/2022, Resolved: 06/04/2022
School buildings
List of all maintenance / repair work which is required to be carried out on school buildings should include primary, secondary, special schools, and nurseries. Any and all costs associated with the required maintenance and repair work.
Files
- Request no. 36238. Received: 09/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Lanark Road
I would like to request the road inspection records and information for Lanark Road; what defects where found and when these defects were fixed. The dates I am looking for are from October 2020 to October 2021.
Resolution
Please refer to the attached Site History Report which provides details of all inspections and maintenance recorded in this period.
Files
- Request no. 36240. Received: 10/03/2022, Resolved: 03/05/2022
Gilmerton Addresses
I would like to know why Gilmerton addresses now come under Hyvots Bank; who decided this; when was this decided and whether or not any consultation was carried out to make the changes.
Files
- Request no. 36241. Received: 10/03/2022, Resolved: 06/04/2022
Winter Festivals Survey 2021
Information from all reports, correspondence or communications concerning this survey, paying particular attention to the formulation, application, and full results of the survey, and placing these last two in separate and clearly labelled folders.
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. 36243. Received: 10/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Kinship Care Payments
How much this local authority has allocated to kinship care payments in each year since 1999.
Files
- Request no. 36245. Received: 04/03/2022, Resolved: 29/03/2022
Report - Oxford Street
The council’s insurers have referred to a report they received from CEC Waste Management. Can you please forward a copy of the report to me.
Resolution
Information provided
- Request no. 36247. Received: 10/03/2022, Resolved: 06/04/2022
Full Fibre Broadband in Schools
How many primary and secondary schools in your local authority currently do not have full-fibre broadband? • For the primary and secondary schools do not currently have full-fibre broadband, are there any plans to install it?
Resolution
All 112 primary and secondary schools have full-fibre broadband.
- Request no. 36249. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 06/04/2022
CCTV Footage
We would be obliged to receive the following information in respect of the Calder Junction roundabout at Calder Road and the City of Edinburgh Bypass. CCTV footage of the roundabout from 19/12/2021 at approximately 17:50.
Resolution
The City of Edinburgh Public Space CCTV section has no coverage of the area in question and consequently we will be unable to provide relevant data.
- Request no. 36250. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 07/04/2022
Sale of Council Property
Why was the TA6 clause removed from the sale and if the neighbours had been reported to the Council from your ex-tenant.
Resolution
Advice provided and complaints information withheld in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Request no. 36258. Received: 10/03/2022, Resolved: 06/04/2022
Environmental Assessment - 20 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh EH11 2TT
Environmental Assessment of 20 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT .
Files
- Request no. 36259. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 08/04/2022
Heriot Hill Terrace, Edinburgh
For a period of 12 months prior to and including 29 January 2022 being: records of inspection/maintenance records/complaints/records of any accidents etc
Files
- Request no. 36265. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 15/03/2022
SCOT (NA Funerals)
Any information you 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 1/1/21 to date.
Resolution
Closed - Repeated Request
- Request no. 36266. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 07/04/2022
Miniumum wage floor - impact on councils
We are concerned at the possible impact on council budgets and risk of cuts to services and job losses. Please provide all information requested.
Files
- Request no. 36267. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 07/04/2022
Critical Safety Defects - Potholes
The definition of a 'critical safety defect' in relation to potholes. For the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021: The number of pothole reports and the number within that number that were not considered a 'critical safety defect'.
Files
- Request no. 36268. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 06/04/2022
Adoption letterbox contact agreements
For the period starting 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2020. How many post adoption have been agreed? How many post adoption have been agreed with birth mothers / fathers or been made with people are not adopted child's birth parents?
Files
- Request no. 36269. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 11/05/2022
Domestic Violence
Request any reports of domestic violence from 2020-current day, and police reports from women suffering domestic violence. Any records of police protocol while dealing with femicide and domestic violence instances.
Resolution
Closed - No clarification received.
- Request no. 36270. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 07/04/2022
Post-pandemic 'ghost children' in Edinburgh
Please advise if efforts have been made by the City of Edinburgh to calculate or estimate an equivalent figures for Edinburgh. And if so, please let me have the latest figure and details of the methodology used to produce the figure.
Resolution
No similar study has been carried out by the City of Edinburgh to determine an equivalent figure.
Files
- Request no. 36271. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 08/04/2022
Parking Fines and Appeals
The top 5 most fined parking bays and on which streets within your local borough. The top 5 bays which have received the most appeals and on which streets within your local borough.
Files
- Request no. 36272. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 07/04/2022
Gritting Operations
We require details of forecasted weather information relied upon in connection with the gritting operations in the Danderhall area of Edinburgh, covering the period 13th December 2019 to 16th December 2019.
Resolution
Please see the attached information from the Met Office.
Files
- Request no. 36273. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 07/04/2022
Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh
Documentation for the period 01/02/2021 to 31/01/2022: Inspection and maintenance records, Roads Authority Policy, records of complaints, records of accidents, audit trail showing dates of each inspection.
Files
- Request no. 36274. Received: 12/03/2022, Resolved: 07/04/2022
COVID self-isolation grants
Request to see breakdown of COVID self isolation grants issued by the local authority on behalf of the Scottish Government the timeframe it has taken to get the £500 to the person needing access to the fund. From 2020 to 2022.
Files
- Request no. 36275. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 07/04/2022
Ticket Machine on St Colme Street
I would like to see the maintenance / inspection regime for a Ticket Machine for the past 5 years including frequency, any repairs carried out, any inspections missed etc. The machine is located on St Colme Street (opposite no. 6).
Files
- Request no. 36276. Received: 10/03/2022, Resolved: 01/04/2022
Claims - Trams to Newhaven
The Community Council Together on Trams has asked for information on the claims that the Trams to Newhaven project has received to date.
Files
- Request no. 36277. Received: 12/03/2022, Resolved: 07/04/2022
Traffic Speed Surveys
For all traffic speed surveys conducted in the Corstorphine/Murrayfield and Drumbrae/Gyle wards during 2020, 2021 and 2022 - All collected data.
Files
- Request no. 36281. Received: 11/03/2022, Resolved: 13/04/2022
Potholes
Information, broken down by calendar year since and including 2017, as well as for 2022 so far: how many pothole repairs, how much spend, agreed budget and locations.
Files
- Request no. 36283. Received: 14/03/2022, Resolved: 11/04/2022
Private residential rehab centres
I would like to find out how many people were referred to private residential rehab centres for drug and alcohol treatments in your local council, with the NHS paying for the treatment. Date range is post 2017.
Resolution
None. Funding is provided by City of Edinburgh Council for private residential rehab treatments.
- Request no. 36285. Received: 12/03/2022, Resolved: 11/05/2022
Council Tax
Request for receipts for the last 3 months detailing how the Council Tax has been spent.
Resolution
Closed - No clarification received.
- Request no. 36289. Received: 14/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Restalrig Crescent, Edinburgh
Request for documentation from 30/11/2020 to 29/11/2021 in relation to inspection and maintenance records, records of complaints or any other information relating to the communal stair.
Resolution
No record of complaints about the state of 13 Restalrig Crescent, Edinburgh, or records of accidents prior to 29/11/2021. See attached repair schedule for maintenance and inspection records.
Files
- Request no. 36291. Received: 14/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Edinburgh Multi Storey Flats
All major works carried out since 1990 on Forteviot, Moncrieff, Little France, Moredun, Castleview and Marytree Houses with date, nature of works, amount charged per owner and housing investment programme for this particular area.
Files
- Request no. 36294. Received: 15/03/2022, Resolved: 18/05/2022
Request for name of agent
Parking attendant information requested.
Resolution
No clarification received.
- Request no. 36298. Received: 15/03/2022, Resolved: 16/03/2022
Kinship Care Weekly Payments
How much is the weekly payment for kinship carers, for all age brackets, before any deductions are made? Please give this figure for the 2021-22 financial years.
- Request no. 36317. Received: 14/03/2022, Resolved: 08/04/2022
Food Health Safety Reports
The latest food health safety reports for the following schools: - Abbeyhill Primary School - Longstone Primary School - Prestonfield Primary School - Trinity Primary School
Resolution
Please refer to the attached requested reports plus the latest report for Longstone Primary School from November 2021.
Files
- Request no. 36318. Received: 14/03/2022, Resolved: 03/05/2022
Waiting Times & ASN
Average length of time in days and the longest length of time in days that children in schools are waiting to be assessed for dyslexia in 2017, 2018, i2019, 2020, 2021. ASN are waiting for to receive identified Additional Support for Learning.
Files
- Request no. 36319. Received: 15/03/2022, Resolved: 08/04/2022
KFC in Fort Kinnaird in Edinburgh
Any RIDDOR and/or Accident Report; any photographs or any relevant CCTV footage; witness statements, any investigations that was carried out in relation to our our client’s accident.
Resolution
There are no such records held by the City of Edinburgh Council.
- Request no. 36321. Received: 15/03/2022, Resolved: 18/03/2022
Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service
Please provide what are contractual performance KPI's for this contract, details of supplier who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract, actual spend and all other information requested.
- Request no. 36322. Received: 15/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
Empty Commercial Properties
Details of all current empty commercial properties within your authority which includes but not limited to Shops, Office, Retail Warehouses and Industrial Units.
Files
- Request no. 36323. Received: 15/03/2022, Resolved: 08/04/2022
Primary School Teacher Vacancies
How many primary teacher vacancies are there in your local authority? How long have these primary teacher vacancies been vacant for?
Files
- Request no. 36324. Received: 16/03/2022, Resolved: 02/05/2022
Care Home Costs
A local authority has the power to apply a discretionary disregard of the value of the property if they consider it reasonable to do so. Over the past 5 yrs. How many applications for the above disregard have been received?
Resolution
We do not disregard property.
- Request no. 36325. Received: 16/03/2022, Resolved: 11/04/2022
Consultations
The number of consultations Edinburgh council has had available to the public each year since 2007. Also how many transport consultations have been given to the public each year since 2007.
Files
- Request no. 36326. Received: 16/03/2022, Resolved: 13/04/2022
Street Parking - Hermand Crescent
I would like to see the results of the survey that the council said informed the decision to change street parking from free to requiring a permit.
Resolution
Please see attached. The results for the area of the City in your request is within Appendix 4 of the report.
Files
- Request no. 36327. Received: 16/03/2022, Resolved: 18/03/2022
Freedom of the City
In a recent report in the Evening News and on your website it cites there are only 2 living recipients of the Freedom of the City - the Queen and Sir Chris Hoy. This is a major error. How has this major error been allowed to happen?
Resolution
Please refer to our website at the link provided.
Files
- Request no. 36328. Received: 16/03/2022, Resolved: 24/06/2022
Morrison Energy Services
All dates this company has been inspected by local authority after works in Drummond Street/ Roxburgh Place / Richmond Place / Hill Place. The total cost paid to Morrison 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
Files
- Request no. 36329. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022
Longstone Primary School
Request for information on the number of out of catchment school placing requests applied for, broken down over the past 5 years incl. how many requests granted or turned down or on a waiting list?
Files
- Request no. 36330. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Firrhill High School
The number of out of catchment school placing requests applied for, broken down over the past 5 years incl. how many requests granted or turned down or on a waiting list?
Files
- Request no. 36337. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 13/04/2022
TR0/21/24 On-street Charging Facilities
Please confirm the justification that no road safety or other impact assessment was required for the introduction of new street furniture and the location of electrical supply cabinets on the pavement. Plus no Certificate of Lawfulness query.
Files
- Request no. 36339. Received: 14/03/2022, Resolved: 21/03/2022
Recruitment Collaboration Exercise – Wakefield Council IT
The purpose of this exercise is simply to share experiences of recruitment and determine if your organization is carrying several IT vacancies etc Could provide your Local Authority’s average salary details?
Resolution
Cancelled by requester.
- Request no. 36344. Received: 15/03/2022, Resolved: 11/04/2022
Trading Standards
Request for information relating to the Trading Standards team as part of research and analysis into UK fraud.
Files
- Request no. 36345. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 14/04/2022
Lauriston Castle Victorian Glasshouse
It has been presented to the world to restore the Listed Victorian Glasshouse in Lauriston Castle will cost circa £500,000. When was/were the estimate/quote provided and all other information requested.
Files
- Request no. 36346. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
Parking
How many parking fines have been issued and how much is the total value of parking fines which have been issued in 2021, and in the first quarter of 2022? How many car parking machines are there and machines do not accept cash?
Files
- Request no. 36348. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 11/04/2022
The Edinburgh Larder- Blackfriars Street - Edinburgh - EH1 1NB
I can see that they were inspected on 19th April 2021 by the Food Safety Officers and passed. Are you able to forward me the rating achieved via this inspection?
Resolution
The Edinburgh Larder was inspected on 19th April 2021 and was rated as a PASS. This information is available to the public via the Food Hygiene Information Scheme,
- Request no. 36351. Received: 10/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022 17:25:00
Statements made at GRBV and Full Council
Why you said that no-one had asked to meet with you Why you did not respond to my request (or point me to the response if there was one) Let me know on what date you became aware that the public comments made at Full Council were not accurate.
- Request no. 36353. Received: 18/03/2022, Resolved: 14/04/2022
Parking Wardens
I am looking to understand what are the working patterns for the parking wardens in the Edinburgh central area (particularly zone 5A).
Resolution
Working patterns are the same for all Peripheral zones, we have staff deployed for the full enforcement hours which is 08:30am – 17:30pm. Additional visits are also undertaken out with those hours to enforce any 24-hour restrictions.
- Request no. 36356. Received: 18/03/2022, Resolved: 14/04/2022
City of Edinburgh Council procedure(s)
Can you provide confirmation of what is being used in regard to processing a subject access request under data protection legislation?
Resolution
Please find a copy of our back office procedure for SARs attached.
Files
- Request no. 36366. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
Deregistered children
Request for information regarding deregistered children for the period 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2019,
Files
- Request no. 36367. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
Deregistered children
Could I please ask for the period starting 1st January 2020 and ending 31st December 2021, for your local authority: provide all information regarding deregistered children.
Files
- Request no. 36369. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
Campus/School-based Police Officers
Over the last ten years, segmented by financial year, what has been the cost to the local authority to partner with Police Scotland to have Campus/School-based Police Officer (“Campus Cops) based on campuses in this local authority?
Resolution
The City of Edinburgh Council has never had, or funded, school campus-based police officers.
- Request no. 36370. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
5G mast
How many objections did Edinburgh Council receive in regards to the potential installation of a 5G mast next to Morningside clock.
Resolution
The council received a total of 149 objections to planning application 22/00407/FUL.
- Request no. 36371. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 29/04/2022
Dunedin Residential Home
Any information held relating to the Equipment Stores or the Garden Service for 63 Morningside Drive when it was used as an NHS Care Home (Dunedin Residential Home), showing that the lane was never used by the Council to access the property.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.
- Request no. 36372. Received: 17/03/2022, Resolved: 13/04/2022
Guidance for Employees
Does the council currently issue new employees with any and or all the following: language guide or a guide or similar which helps and encourages staff to promote diversity and inclusivity both in the workplace or dealings with the public etc.
Files
- Request no. 36375. Received: 18/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
Leith Walk, on the corner with Union Street
Records of inspections, maintenance records, correspondence to and from any independent contractors relating to work carried out, records of complaints, all other records relating to the above locus from 12/06/2020 to 18/03/2022.
Files
- Request no. 36376. Received: 18/03/2022, Resolved: 13/04/2022
Lauriston Castle - 17th Century Healing Well
What consideration has taken place to restore and protect the Listed 17th Century Healing Well in the grounds of Lauriston Castle? Who/which committee in CEC has been consulted and all other information.
Resolution
There are no records held of such considerations, consultations, fund seeking or previous restoration plans.
- Request no. 36377. Received: 18/03/2022, Resolved: 13/04/2022
Lauriston Castle - Listed Sphynx
What consideration has taken place to restore and protect the Listed Sphynx in the grounds of Lauriston Castle? Who/which committee in CEC has been consulted and all other information.
Resolution
There are no records held of such considerations, consultations, fund seeking or previous restoration plans.
- Request no. 36381. Received: 18/03/2022, Resolved: 12/05/2022
Debt Collection - City of Edinburgh Council
I am seeking information on debt collection and recovery activity taken against individuals or households who are in arrears with City of Edinburgh Council.
Files
- Request no. 36382. Received: 18/03/2022, Resolved: 19/04/2022
Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22
Request for information about the Scottish Government's Children's health and wellbeing census for 2021/2022 within your local authority.
Files
- Request no. 36383. Received: 20/03/2022, Resolved: 14/04/2022
Children with Downs Syndrome
For the years, 2015 - 2021. How many children with Downs Syndrome: Are in Special Primary / Secondary Schools? Are in a Mainstream Primary / Secondary Schools? Moved from a Mainstream to a Special School?
Files
- Request no. 36384. Received: 21/03/2022, Resolved: 26/04/2022
Fires & nuisance smoke reports
Please can I request any information you hold on: • nuisance smoke or fire reports in the local area in the past 5 years • any data on fines for fires in the past five years
Files
- Request no. 36385. Received: 21/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
New Food Recycling Bins
I would like to know if there was an Equality Impact Assessment carried out about the design of the new Food Recycling bins - and to receive a copy of said EQIA if it exists etc.
Files
- Request no. 36386. Received: 21/03/2022, Resolved: 19/04/2022
Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust
Please name, identify position held (e.g. Councillor etc) and date(s) they became a Trustee, every current person who forms the “CEC as Sole Trustee.
Files
- Request no. 36387. Received: 21/03/2022, Resolved: 19/04/2022
Past Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust
Please name, identify position held (e.g. Councillor etc) and date(s) they became a Trustee, every past person who formed the “CEC as Sole Trustee.
Files
- Request no. 36388. Received: 21/03/2022, Resolved: 19/04/2022
Lauriston Castle Trust
In relation to the Lauriston Castle Trust, please provide copies of the 'Decision-making procedures and practical arrangements that demonstrate that conflicts of interest are/were dealt with appropriately.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.
- Request no. 36391. Received: 21/03/2022, Resolved: 19/04/2022
School meals debt
Can you provide the total amount that the local authority is currently owed in school meal debt, for all years, that it expects/hopes to be repaid?
Resolution
The total school meals debt as at 31/3/2022 is £63,078.57.
- Request no. 36393. Received: 21/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
MIPIM Exhibition 2022
This request relates to MIPIM 2022, a 4-day real estate exhibition, conference and networking event gathering held in Cannes, France, from 15th-18th March 2022. Please provide all information requested.
Resolution
No City of Edinburgh Council representative attended this event.
- Request no. 36399. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 13/04/2022
Edinburgh Secure Units for Young People
There was a recent report about serious malpractice in Edinburgh Secure Units for young people. I would like to know WHEN exactly these concerns were raised in 2020.
Resolution
The whistleblowing disclosure was made on the 20 August 2020. It was subsequently referred to Safecall under the Council’s Whistleblowing Policy.
- Request no. 36402. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Potholes
The number of pothole repairs made within the Council’s area between 4 May 2017 and 22 March 2022 and the cost of repairing potholes. The cost of road repair due to damage within the Council’s area.
Files
- Request no. 36405. Received: 23/03/2022, Resolved: 17/06/2022
George Street Traffic flow and footfall
George Street Traffic flow and footfall data from year 2000.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 36409. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 20/04/2022
Sheltered housing
Information requested for 1. Sheltered housing 2. Road maintenance budget
Files
- Request no. 36410. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 20/04/2022
Dean Park Primary School
I would like to request information on the number of 'out of catchment' places that have been granted for primary 1 at Dean Park Primary School in Balerno for the next school year (beginning August 2022).
Resolution
As at 24 March 2022, no out of catchment places have been granted for primary 1 for Dean Park Primary School in Balerno for the next school year beginning in August 2022.
- Request no. 36411. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 13/04/2022
Lauriston Castle Sundial
What consideration has taken place to restore and protect the Listed 17th Century Lectern Sundial in the grounds of Lauriston Castle?
Resolution
There are no records held of such considerations, consultations, fund seeking or previous restoration plans.
- Request no. 36412. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 20/04/2022
Lauriston Castle Gate House
What consideration has taken place to restore and protect the Listed Gate House in the grounds of Lauriston Castle?
Files
- Request no. 36413. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 20/04/2022
Lauriston Castle - Gatehouse
The meeting or other records of the Legal Trustees (opposed to Charity Trustees) of Lauriston Castle Trust during which it was decided to change the use of the Gatehouse from residential to a community hub.
Files
- Request no. 36414. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 18/05/2022
Afghan Refugee Resettlement
Since 15/8/21 number of Afghan refugees resettled in Edinburgh. Of those who have arrived to date (March 22nd 2022), how many Afghan refugees are still living in hotel accommodation?
Files
- Request no. 36415. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 22/04/2022
1 or 2 bedroom flats
In years 19/20 , 20/21 and 21/22 how many 1 or 2 bedroom flats in all categories ie, social housing, psl and other private providers have been allocated to homeless applicants as temporary housing.
Files
- Request no. 36416. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 16/05/2022
Homeless and Refugee Accommodation
In weeks ending Friday 4 th March 2022, Friday March 11th 2022, Friday March 18th 2022 how many 1 or 2 bedroom temporary flats were available to the council to allocate to applicants assessed as homeless?
Files
- Request no. 36417. Received: 22/03/2022, Resolved: 20/04/2022
Airbnb & Short Term let
Can you please provide an annual breakdown of the number of Airbnb or short term let properties that have been banned from 2016-2022 so far please?
Files
- Request no. 36421. Received: 23/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Edinburgh Quay, 133 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9QG
Environmental Assessment - We would be grateful if you could search your records for this site.
Files
- Request no. 36422. Received: 21/03/2022, Resolved: 19/04/2022
Monitoring Officer's Report
Please could you let me know if a named review was referenced in your recent Monitoring Officer’s report? If it was then please provide a copy of the text referring to it.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 36423. Received: 16/03/2022, Resolved: 05/04/2022 17:26:00
Child Protection Concern
Edinburgh Child Protection Committee - Please could you let me know the current membership of the Committee and the contact details of the members?
- Request no. 36425. Received: 24/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
20 West Shore Road, Granton
Do you have any records regarding contamination incidents or ground gas issues relevant to the site or any information from the Petroleum Officer regarding fuel tanks on site/adjacent of the site?
Resolution
No information is held in relation to infilling but is likely to have taken place between 1950 and 1979 prior to the requirement for waste disposal licences. No information is held in relation to contamination incidents and petroleum stores
Files
- Request no. 36434. Received: 23/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Charitable Trustees Induction Process
Please provide a copy of the induction/other process provided to: 1) current CEC charity trustee 2) past CEC charity trustee When were these delivered to each trustee?
Resolution
The Council is the sole trustee of the Trust. No information relating to training or guidance processes is held.
- Request no. 36435. Received: 23/03/2022, Resolved: 19/05/2022
Scottish Trust, Charity Trustees
Please provide the communications and permission between the Legal Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust and Charity Trustees to proceed to change use of the Gatehouse from residential to a community hub and all other information.
Resolution
Information regarding the Gatehouse was provided in previous requests under references 36413 and 36586
- Request no. 36436. Received: 23/03/2022, Resolved: 19/05/2022
Charity Trustees
Please provide copies of all the communications/authorities/permissions that have taken place between CEC Charity Trustees and the Legal Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust and all other information.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.
- Request no. 36437. Received: 23/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Victoria Primary School
I would like to know how many places where available at Victoria Primary for 2022 in total. How many places where for catchment and the non-catchment categories and all other information.
Files
- Request no. 36438. Received: 23/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Smoke Alarm Disposals
How many smoke alarms which do not fit the new regulations have been disposed of since 1 January 2022? How many smoke alarms which do not fit the new regulations have been disposed of since 18 March 2018? and other information.
Resolution
See attached response
Files
- Request no. 36439. Received: 23/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Dog waste on public land
Request for information regarding local dog waste - both in relation to the number of complaints, prosecutions and use of waste bags.
Files
- Request no. 36440. Received: 23/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Road Closures
1. The roads that are currently closed off to traffic, pending repairs. 2. The roads that have been permanently shut to traffic in the last five years due to a decision that the cost of repairs required did not justify keeping the road open.
Resolution
None. Road Closures are undertaken for the safety of the workforce carrying out the works and to protect the travelling public from the works while being carried out.
- Request no. 36443. Received: 23/03/2022, Resolved: 09/05/2022
Resident Parking Permits
Please could you send me a list of live/active permits broken down by CPZ/PPA and a list showing which range of CO2 emissions are in which band.
Files
- Request no. 36446. Received: 24/03/2022, Resolved: 22/04/2022
Kindergarten use of Lauriston House
The property opposite Mimis in Lauriston Castle, previously occupied by the steward has or is about to be leased to a third party. Please provide a copy of the contract or lease redacted where necessary.
Files
- Request no. 36447. Received: 24/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
West Register Street, Edinburgh
Inspection, maintenance and repair records from Jan 2017 - March 2022. Record of complaints from Jan 2017 - March 2022. Record of any accident occurring at the above locus.
Resolution
Please see attached Site History Report
Files
- Request no. 36448. Received: 24/03/2022, Resolved: 19/05/2022
CCTV Cameras
CCTV cameras have recently been installed on the outside of the Category A Listed Building Lauriston Castle. Please provide copies of the planning application, consent and all communications.
Files
- Request no. 36449. Received: 24/03/2022, Resolved: 22/04/2022
Japanese Garden in the Grounds of Lauriston Castle
It was advanced by the CEC that the Japanese Garden was in the tradition of early 20th century garden designs. Please provide the evidence supporting CEC’s advancement.
Files
- Request no. 36450. Received: 24/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
PA4N New Waverly North, Calton Road, Edinburgh EH8 8EQ
Environmental review for this site.
Files
- Request no. 36452. Received: 24/03/2022, Resolved: 22/04/2022
Bake Sales in Schools
How many bake sales have taken place in the primary schools and secondary schools in your local authority in the school year of (i) 2018, (ii) 2019, (iii) 2020, (iv) 2021, (v) 2022 so far. Amount of money raised and what money raised was for.
Files
- Request no. 36453. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 29/03/2022
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 1/1/22 to date.
Resolution
Under section 14(2) of FOISA we do not have to respond to repeated requests for information.
- Request no. 36454. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 22/04/2022
36, WESTFIELD ROAD, SLATEFORD, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QB
We would be grateful if you can let me know whether the following Site is on the prioritisation list for investigation under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act regarding Contaminated Land.
Resolution
The site of interest has not been prioritised for inspection in terms of Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
- Request no. 36455. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 22/04/2022
Cognition and Learning Difficulties
Regarding an enquiry surrounding the testing, diagnosis and reasonable adjustments that are put in place for those suspected or confirmed as having a cognition and learning difficulty within your Education Department.
Files
- Request no. 36457. Received: 26/03/2022, Resolved: 26/04/2022
DPIAs
Request for a list of all Data Protection Impact Assessments conducted by your department between 25 May 2018 and 25 March 2022.
Files
- Request no. 36458. Received: 27/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
RingGo Parking System
When a customer uses RingGo to purchase a parking ticket, does that payment go direct to RingGo or to the Council?
Resolution
The cost of a parking session is paid to RingGo, and RingGo transfers the money collected to the Council.
- Request no. 36461. Received: 28/03/2022, Resolved: 06/07/2022
West Craigs Limited
Any agreement (whether or not fully signed) or any draft agreement between CEC and West Craigs Limited or Meadowfield Developments Limited concerning or referring to land at or proximate to Gogar Tram Depot, Edinburgh.
Files
- Request no. 36462. Received: 26/03/2022, Resolved: 03/05/2022
Assaults in Libraries and Public Council Buildings
Regarding Anti-social behaviour at libraries and any buildings the public uses to access council services each year since 2017: Assaults on staff; threats of violence; verbal abuse; alcohol/drug use in the centre and number of police call-outs.
Files
- Request no. 36463. Received: 24/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Full Planning Applications
How many full planning permission applications have been approved or refused between the dates: 01/02/2021-01/02/2022 and were initially refused and then granted after amends between the dates: 01/02/2021 – 01/02/2022?
Files
- Request no. 36464. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 22/04/2022
Taxi / Private Hire Vehicles
Please confirm if a vehicle which has previously been declared a total loss can operate as a taxi. Please confirm if there are currently any private hire vehicles which have been previously declared total losses.
Files
- Request no. 36465. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 25/04/2022
Lauriston Castle Trust - Members of F&R Committee
Up to September 2019, how many members of CEC Finance & Resources Committee (Current CEC Charity Trustees) had read Mr & Mrs Reid’s Will, Codicils and the Lauriston Castle Trust Deed.
Resolution
We do not hold this information.
- Request no. 36466. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 25/04/2022
Lauriston Castle Trust - Members of F&R Committee
Between September 2019 and to date (25 March 2022), how many members of CEC Finance & Resources Committee (Current CEC Charity Trustees) had read Mr & Mrs Reid’s Will, Codicils and the Lauriston Castle Trust Deed.
Resolution
We do not hold this information.
- Request no. 36468. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 25/04/2022
Lauriston Castle Trust - Legal Trustees
Up to September 2019, how many Legal Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust had read Mr & Mrs Reid’s Will, Codicils and the Lauriston Castle Trust Deed.
Resolution
We do not hold this information.
- Request no. 36469. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 25/04/2022
Lauriston Castle Trust - Legal Trustees
Between September 2019 and to date (25 March 2022), how many Legal Trustees of the Lauriston Castle Trust had read Mr & Mrs Reid’s Will, Codicils and the Lauriston Castle Trust Deed.
Resolution
We do not hold this information.
- Request no. 36470. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 22/04/2022
Lauriston Castle Trust
Up to September 2019, how many employees/managers of CEC who had been tasked to carry out work in Lauriston Castle Trust Estate had read Mr & Mrs Reid’s Will, Codicils and the Lauriston Castle Trust Deed.
Resolution
We do not hold this information.
- Request no. 36471. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 22/04/2022
Lauriston Castle Trust
Between September 2019 to date (25 March 2022), how many employees/managers of CEC who had been tasked to carry out work in Lauriston Castle Trust had read Mr & Mrs Reid’s Will, Codicils and the Lauriston Castle Trust Deed.
Resolution
We do not hold this information
- Request no. 36472. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 20/07/2022
Car Idling Offences
Number of street enforcement officers 2020/2021. 5 years: Number idling offences; Number of signs warning against idling; Number fines for idling. Training on idling?
Files
- Request no. 36473. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 27/05/2022
Care Providers
Please confirm how many safeguarding incidents and or contractual issues have arisen with care providers that you have paid in the last 12 months.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 36476. Received: 26/03/2022, Resolved: 21/04/2022
Dean Park Crescent
In the last five years, what are the specific dates that Dean Park Crescent has been inspected for road damage (potholes etc). What are the specific dates that Dean Park Crescent has been repaired for road damage/pot holes etc?
Files
- Request no. 36477. Received: 26/03/2022, Resolved: 22/04/2022
Land Acquisition Requests
We are requesting access and visibility of all Land Acquisition Requests approved between the dates Jan-2019 and Mar-2022 for the Bonnyhaugh Estate.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested as it is not held by the Council.
- Request no. 36478. Received: 28/03/2022, Resolved: 26/04/2022
Lindsay Road Bridge
Request the repairs and maintenance reports going back to 2010.
Resolution
See attached response. The reports only cover 2014, 2018, 2019 & 2021. This is because these are all the 2-year General inspections we hold. Historic ones either weren’t done or were lost during migrations between systems.
Files
- Request no. 36481. Received: 28/03/2022, Resolved: 25/04/2022
Number of Residential Student Properties
Q1. The total number of residential properties in the local authority. Q2. The number of these properties that are currently solely occupied by full-time students.
Resolution
A1. 243,000
A2. 16679
- Request no. 36482. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 25/04/2022
Council Tax
I would like to request proof of where the Resident’s Council Tax Payments are being spent.
Files
- Request no. 36483. Received: 28/03/2022, Resolved: 25/04/2022
Council Tax - Corstorphine
I would like to request proof of where the Resident’s Council Tax Payments are being spent. (Corstorphine area, Edinburgh).
Files
- Request no. 36488. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Blocked Gullies Reported
For the 12 months of Apr 2021 to March 2022, please provide a list of the road gullies reported blocked on the Council's portal, including their location and the date they were subsequently cleared (if this was done).
Resolution
See attached response
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- Request no. 36490. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 05/05/2022
88 Princes Street
Information including sight of any written/electronic communication detailing accident reports, maintenance, inspection reports, any complaints relating to accident having happened in this area from 13 January 2019 until 13 March 2020.
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- Request no. 36491. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 26/04/2022
Grounds of Lauriston Castle - Croquet Lawn
What the a) Legal Trustees of Lauriston Castle Trust and b) CEC Charity Trustees specific opinion(s) was/were that made this alterations more convenient or ornamental as a place of public resort in connection with the collection.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested as we hold no record of an 'opinion'.
- Request no. 36492. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 26/04/2022
Grounds of Lauriston Castle - Japanese Gardens
What the a) Legal Trustees of Lauriston Castle Trust and b) CEC Charity Trustees specific opinion(s) was/were that made this alterations more convenient or ornamental as a place of public resort in connection with the collection.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested as we hold no record of an 'opinion'.
- Request no. 36493. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 26/04/2022
Grounds of Lauriston Castle - Gatehouse
What the a) Legal Trustees of Lauriston Castle Trust and b) CEC Charity Trustees specific opinion(s) was/were that made this alterations more convenient or ornamental as a place of public resort in connection with the collection.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.
- Request no. 36494. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Lauriston Castle
Please identify the Japanese element(s) of Mr & Mrs Reid’s (late of Lauriston Castle) “Collection of works of art or objects identified in their inventory.
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- Request no. 36495. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Parking Wardens
How many parking wardens has Edinburgh Council employed in each of the last five financial years and how many parking wardens is Edinburgh Council projected to employee in the 2022/23 financial year?
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- Request no. 36496. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 25/04/2022
CIA Investigation - Phase one
Please could you let me know if your input was sought on child protection matters as part of the Chief Internal Auditor’s investigation (phase one) into located material related to investigation.
Resolution
Information not held.
- Request no. 36497. Received: 27/03/2022, Resolved: 31/03/2022
CCTV footage from St Thomas of Aquins High School
Security CCTV footage from all cameras that point to or can see any part of Chalmers Street dated from 12:00pm on the 4th of March back to at least the 28th of February.
Resolution
CCTV recordings at the specified location are held for 14 days and then it is overwritten. Unfortunately, your request is for footage outside that period.
- Request no. 36498. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
111/115 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4YN
Would be grateful if you could provide all environmental assessment information for the site.
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- Request no. 36500. Received: 16/03/2022, Resolved: 12/04/2022
12-14 Picardy Place, Edinburgh
Further information in relation to fuel tanks on the above site.
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- Request no. 36505. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Electric Vehicle Chargers
As of 28 March 2022, how many public EV chargers have been installed on public land within your local authority by the local authority itself (i.e., not wholly or in conjunction with private providers)?
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- Request no. 36506. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 29/04/2022
Service delivery - Budget spend
Budget and service information requested for: 1. Libraries 2. Road Maintenance 3. Leisure centres 4. Waste collection
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- Request no. 36507. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Business Property Rates Data
Please provide a snapshot of all business (non-residential) property rates data for your local authority, including the specified fields (where possible), for 2020.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council. The reports we use to pull data from only allow us to provide current data, we have no facility to provide retroactive data.
- Request no. 36508. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Jeremy Balfour MSP
Can you please advise, on a monthly basis for the last 12 months, the costs involved in advertising in the Evening News.
Resolution
This relates to the expenses of an MSP and the information would not be held by the Council.
- Request no. 36509. Received: 29/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Lothian Buses
The value CEC has placed on its shareholding in Lothian Buses for the last 3 years
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- Request no. 36517. Received: 25/03/2022, Resolved: 02/12/2022 11:15:00
Chief Internal Auditor’s Investigation
Please could you let me know if the Service Director's input was sought on child protection matters as part of the Chief Internal Auditor’s investigation (phase one) into located material related to the investigation.
- Request no. 36519. Received: 30/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Palmerston Place
Please provide the construction risk assessments, risk assessments for temporary access and temporary arrangements for residents parking at the rear of Palmerston Place
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- Request no. 36520. Received: 30/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Bishops Walk/Manor Place
Please provide the planning documents, planned routes to be taken for access to the Palmerston Place courtyard accessed off Bishops Walk/Manor Place
Resolution
See attached response
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- Request no. 36521. Received: 30/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Quantity of Derelict Council Land
Details of the quantity of land possessed by and/or maintained by the City of Edinburgh Council classified as derelict: i] by financial value; ii] by square footage; iii] including details of previous use/classification if available.
Resolution
The Council holds no land classed as derelict.
- Request no. 36524. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 03/05/2022
Playing Pitches
Confirmation of whether you have schools within your council area who have access to fenced outdoor playing pitches owned by your council.
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- Request no. 36527. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 29/04/2022
Policy and Sustainability Committee Meeting
Names all individuals & organisations who contacted the Council between 1/3/2022 and 29/3/2022 regarding Item 7.8 on the agenda of the Policy and Sustainability Committee for 29/3/2022 - Petition for Consideration: Twinning Edinburgh with Gaza City.
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- Request no. 36528. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 29/04/2022
Twinning Edinburgh with Gaza City
Information regarding 'Twinning Edinburgh with Gaza City' petition.
Resolution
See attached response
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- Request no. 36552. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 28/04/2022
Trade Union Facility Time
A copy of any agreement with your recognised trade unions on trade union facilities time and all other information.
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- Request no. 36558. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 27/04/2022
Business Rates
Q1. How many business rates bills did you issue for the 2022/23 annual billing exercise? Q2. What was the business rates charged net of exemptions and reliefs for those bills?
Resolution
A1. 23,297
A2. £386,367,900.88- Request no. 36562. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 29/04/2022
Social Housing Waiting Lists
How many disabled people have been on waiting lists for social housing in this local authority in each year since 1999? How many adults and under 18s have been on waiting lists for social housing in each this authority in each year since 1999?
Resolution
See attached response
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- Request no. 36571. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 28/04/2022
Private, Voluntary and Independent Sector (PVI) Capital Funding
How much in total was spent by Edinburgh Council on capital funding for 1140 implementation during the financial year 2020/2021 2021/2022 and other information.
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- Request no. 36574. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 28/04/2022
Ukrainian Refugees
The number of Ukrainian refugees settled under the Ukrainian Family Scheme in City of Edinburgh since 24/02/2022 and all other information.
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- Request no. 36576. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 29/04/2022
Land Off Old Liston Road, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8SJ
All records of landfills you may have, including any information on capping or lining, monitoring regimes employed, any gas protection measures employed, investigations that may have been undertaken concerning the landfills etc.
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- Request no. 36583. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 28/04/2022
Noise Complaints
The number of Noise Complaints received from your area, from the last five year period (1st Jan 2017 to 1st Jan 2022).
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- Request no. 36584. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 28/04/2022
School Toilets
If the 33 schools which have gender neutral toilets, how many of these are secondary schools and how many are primary?
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- Request no. 36585. Received: 31/03/2022, Resolved: 06/04/2022
Policy and Sustainability Committee
Please let me know the names of all individuals and organisations external to Edinburgh City Council (except for constituents contacting their councillors) who contacted the Council or its officers between 1 March 2022 and 29 March 2022
- Request no. 37448. Received: 13/03/2022, Resolved: 23/06/2022 12:31:00
Cost of Living Award
all information relating to the financial profiling of the council receiving this grant on our behalf and retaining it on a monthly basis as incremental deductions.
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