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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. 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. 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. 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.

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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.

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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. 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. 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.

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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.

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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. 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?

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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.

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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. 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. 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.

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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. 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?

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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. 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. 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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