- Request no. 38186. Received: 01/08/2022, Resolved: 26/09/2022
Window Glazing
The age of the buildings referred? Can you provide a key for the abbreviations? Can you confirm if there is still single glazed glass in any of the critical zones or has this been removed?
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 38198. Received: 01/08/2022, Resolved: 09/08/2022
Heads of Council and Various Services
CEO of council, Leader of council, The Mayor, Member for the environment, Director of Services, Head of Street Team, Head of Waste, Head of Parks, Head of Highways.
Files
- Request no. 38200. Received: 01/08/2022, Resolved: 29/08/2022
Pest Control Visits
The number of all pest control visits within the local authority for the following dates: • From July 2021 to June 2022 (including these months) • From July 2020 to June 2021 (including these months)
Files
- Request no. 38201. Received: 01/08/2022, Resolved: 19/08/2022
Schools with asbestos
Q1 - The total number of schools in the local authority. Q2 - The number of schools in the local authority that contain buildings with asbestos.
Resolution
A1 - 126
A2 - 90- Request no. 38203. Received: 01/08/2022, Resolved: 25/08/2022
CCTV footage 20/12/21
Request for CCTV footage regarding a collision on Calder Road (A71) at the roundabout prior to the M8 north.
Resolution
No relevant footage held.
- Request no. 38208. Received: 01/08/2022, Resolved: 28/09/2022
Council travel
The annual spend by the Council on overseas travel for each of the following financial years: 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received
- Request no. 38213. Received: 01/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Employment Tribunals
How many members of staff have taken the authority to an Employment Tribunal in the past 3 fiscal years for reasons of discrimination (race, sex, disability, etc.) - Broken down by type of discrimination.
Files
- Request no. 38214. Received: 01/08/2022, Resolved: 19/08/2022
Riccarton Mains Road
The date of the last inspection, prior to 18 May 2022. Copies of such files or records as are in the possession relating to that last inspection; schedule of all inspections which have been undertaken, since 1 January 2020.
Files
- Request no. 38215. Received: 02/08/2022, Resolved: 29/08/2022
Council Tax Discounts - Severe Mental Impairment
How many households in your council area receive a discount on their Council Tax because one or more people at the property are considered severely mentally impaired?
Files
- Request no. 38216. Received: 02/08/2022, Resolved: 19/08/2022
Scrap Metal Licences
All site scrap metal licences granted by yourselves along with their addresses and any contact details you may have.
Files
- Request no. 38218. Received: 02/08/2022, Resolved: 29/08/2022
Net Zero Projects
How much funding for last three years? In each of the last three years how much funding for net zero projects has been received from (a) the Scottish Government, (b) other public bodies and (c) the private or third sector?
Files
- Request no. 38221. Received: 02/08/2022, Resolved: 28/09/2022
High Hedge Notices
How many high hedge notices have been issued by the local authority in each year, with a breakdown by year, since the High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013 came into force.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 38222. Received: 02/08/2022, Resolved: 29/08/2022
Queensferry High Street Upgrade Project
Details of latest plans for the Queensferry High Street upgrade project as of todays date, 26/7/2022 and submitted to Sustrans in June/July with application for funding.
Resolution
Please note, the attached plan is due to be reviewed by the Project Steering Group in early September 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38223. Received: 02/08/2022, Resolved: 19/08/2022
Traffic Regulation Orders - Queensferry
List of Traffic Regulation Orders, if any, made for for Queensferry High Street and Edinburgh Road, Queensferry in 2022
Resolution
No TRO has been made for these two roads in 2022 thus far.
- Request no. 38224. Received: 02/08/2022, Resolved: 30/08/2022
Empty Properties
A list of empty properties within your Council area with the address including postcode and identify whether the properties are residential or commercial and their ownership.
Files
- Request no. 38225. Received: 02/08/2022, Resolved: 19/08/2022
Cyber attack
Between August 1 2017 and August 1 2022, how many times has the council been the victim of a cyber attack/ hack
Resolution
Information not held. The Council is subject to an unquantifiable number of attempted Cyber Attacks on a daily basis, our Defence In Depth (DiD) approach to Cyber Security repels such attacks.
- Request no. 38227. Received: 03/08/2022, Resolved: 31/08/2022
Home Working
The total number of council employees working from home (either for all of their contracted hours, or some of their contracted hours) as at 01/08/2022.
Files
- Request no. 38228. Received: 03/08/2022, Resolved: 10/08/2022
Records Management Policy
A copy of the City of Edinburgh Council’s Records Management Policy.
- Request no. 38231. Received: 03/08/2022, Resolved: 19/08/2022
Flood risk assessment
I would like to request any flood information that you hold which would be relevant to this property. This includes: any flood history within the local area of the property.
Resolution
CEC Flood Prevention have no records of historic flooding at the site.
CEC Flood Prevention have no information on flood defences or flood studies in the area.- Request no. 38232. Received: 03/08/2022, Resolved: 31/08/2022
Public-Facing Council Website
Questions on public facing council website, digital accessibility and website content.
Files
- Request no. 38234. Received: 03/08/2022, Resolved: 31/08/2022
Planning Gain (T75)
What is total Planning Gain (T75) from new housing developments in South Queensferry at Builyeon Road, South Scotstoun/Hawthorn Gardens, Forthview and Queensferry Heights/ Springfield.
Files
- Request no. 38239. Received: 03/08/2022, Resolved: 31/08/2022
Council-Owned Properties - Clovenstone Drive
How many of the properties are council owned at a particular property at Clovenstone Drive, Edinburgh. Are the Council responsible for stair maintenance and cleaning?
Files
- Request no. 38248. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 31/08/2022
UK Government Levelling Up Fund
If you have submitted a bid, confirm whether this was in the first round (2021) or the second round (2022). Which categories they were submitted in and the individual values applied any of this award to third parties to manage delivery
Files
- Request no. 38251. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 31/10/2022
Business Enforcement Notices, Noise, Complaints & North Bridge Project
Enforcement Notices issued in last 5 years, noise related enforcement in last 5 years, complaints forwarded to various services and North Bridge completion date query.
Resolution
Closed - Insufficient clarification received.
- Request no. 38252. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022 17:17:00
Anchorage Fees - South Queensferry
Please confirm the anchorage fees charged to cruise ships visiting South Queensferry in 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38255. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022 16:44:00
Anchorage Fees - Ocean Terminal
Please advise anchorage fees charges to cruise ships anchoring at Ocean Terminal in 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38256. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Installation of a Domestic Heat Pump
The number of complaints submitted to the council. I would like the data sets for the following time periods: August 01, 2020-July 30 2021 August 01, 2021-July 30, 2022 and complaints during these periods that were upheld
Files
- Request no. 38257. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 22/08/2022
List of Schools
I would like a list of all non-fee-paying primary and secondary schools along with their addresses and email addresses in the CEC area. I would also like it to be indicated which ones of these are considered to be in an area of social deprivation.
Files
- Request no. 38259. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 22/08/2022
New Build Housing
How many homes were built under the Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build scheme? What percentage of homes built and what is the average waiting time for entry into social housing in all each of the last five years?
Resolution
Local Authorities (including the City of Edinburgh Council) do not hold this information. Scottish Government may be able to provide the requested information.
Files
- Request no. 38260. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022
Stair Lighting - 25 Stafford Street
Does the council pay for the stair lights at 25 Stafford Street EH3 7BJ.
Resolution
No, the Council are not responsible for the installation, maintenance or electricity charges for the stair lights at this address.
- Request no. 38261. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 30/09/2022
Roadworks
I would like the number of instances of roadworks that have occurred from 1st January 2021 to present. If possible, I would also request the cost of these roadworks during this time period.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 38265. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022
Teacher Contracts
Council’s progress on converting contracts from temporary to permanent (i.e. how many contracts have been converted and how many have been terminated/reached their conclusion), comparison of figures on temporary teachers for 2019, 2020, 2021.
Files
- Request no. 38266. Received: 03/08/2022, Resolved: 31/08/2022
Pothole Repair Specifications
Confirm all the types of repairs mentioned in 35855 Review response are also charged on a 'cost recovery' basis which is why any individual type cannot be separated out? Are there other charging methods?
Files
- Request no. 38267. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 22/08/2022
Edinburgh Marriott Courtyard and Edinburgh Playhouse
Please provide all information regarding current coach parking on Leith Walk. This should include, but not be restricted to drop off and pick ups. provide dates on when any special instruction came into effect when they are due to expire.
Resolution
There is no designated coach parking on Leith Walk. There are no special instructions in effect and there have been no instructions given to coaches.
- Request no. 38268. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Temporary Homeless Accommodation
Since 1 May 2020, have you carried out any Equality Impact Assessment(s) (EqIAs) in relation to your practices and policies for managing/maintaining your stock of temporary homeless accommodation. Please provide copy of all such EqIAs.
Files
- Request no. 38269. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 22/08/2022
Developer’s Contribution
Please indicated in pounds the total developer’s contribution to the City of Edinburgh Council in connection with each of the following planning applications: 18/08266 16/06280 21/04755 21/04019 20/05023 22/01987
Files
- Request no. 38270. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022
Places for People Bollards
Please advise at what date the Places of People bollards will be removed on the High Street in South Queensferry?
Files
- Request no. 38271. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022 17:10:00
Cruise Liner Payments to the Council
Please advise what payment to the City of Edinburgh Council and the Port Authorities are in pounds as a result of each cruise liner that docs at South Queensferry.
Files
- Request no. 38272. Received: 04/08/2022, Resolved: 12/09/2022
TTRO/TRO
Please advise the date of submission and the reference number for the TTRO/TRO in relation to South Queensferry High Street.
Resolution
Please see attached copies of TTROs
Files
- Request no. 38274. Received: 05/08/2022, Resolved: 31/08/2022
Listed Building Advice
Which organisations have provided expert advice to City of Edinburgh Council as a consultee on Listed building applications since 2016?
Files
- Request no. 38275. Received: 05/08/2022, Resolved: 19/08/2022
Business and individual rates
Total value Business and individual rates invoiced in 2019 and 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38276. Received: 05/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022
Free School Meals
How many applications for free school meals were rejected and what reasons were given for such rejections in the academic years of 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22?
Resolution
Unfortunately, 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. 38277. Received: 05/08/2022, Resolved: 31/08/2022
School Laptop Provision
How many primary/secondary pupils in your council area in the academic year 2021-2022? How many free laptops or tablets have been delivered to current pupils? What percentage pupil received their free laptop or tablet?
Files
- Request no. 38278. Received: 05/08/2022, Resolved: 22/08/2022
Animal Boarding Establishment Licence
Animal boarding establishment licence for Citidog Creche Ltd 16 Bridge Road Edinburgh EH13 0LQ relating to premises at 154 Woodhall Road Edinburgh EH13 0PJ
Resolution
154 Woodhall Road is currently licenced to accommodate 130 dogs. The responsible manager is Daniel Purvis-White and the duration of the licence is 1 January to 31 December 2022
- Request no. 38286. Received: 07/08/2022, Resolved: 31/08/2022
Saughton House Offices
For the calendar years 1947 to 1955 inclusive what was the value of rates received, if any, in each year? From whom were the rates received?
Resolution
No relevant information held.
- Request no. 38287. Received: 08/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Debt Written Off By Local Authority
To ask the local authority the financial amount of debt owed it has written off, broken down by financial year, for each of the last ten years.
Resolution
Please see the attached information. We do not hold information prior to 2013/14 or for 2020/21.
Files
- Request no. 38288. Received: 08/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022
National Day Nurseries Association Childcare Passport
Does the council use/support the National Day Nurseries Association Childcare Passport (or similar system)? If the council uses a similar system what is it?
Files
- Request no. 38289. Received: 08/08/2022, Resolved: 22/08/2022
Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notices
Can you tell me how many restaurants and pubs have been issued with hygiene emergency prohibition notices in 2021 and 2022. Can I have the names of establishments please and any relevant reports.
Resolution
No Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notices were served in 2021 and 2022 in restaurants and pubs.
- Request no. 38290. Received: 08/08/2022, Resolved: 26/09/2022
Care Packages
How many people in your IJB area who have been assessed as having (a) critical, (b) substantial, (c) moderate, or (d) low care needs are currently (i) awaiting a care package, or (ii) awaiting an increase to an existing care package etc.
Files
- Request no. 38291. Received: 08/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Accessible Homes
How many accessible homes have been sold by the council in each of the last five years ?
Files
- Request no. 38294. Received: 08/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022
Residential Noise Complaints
For the last three years (August 1st-July 31st), how many complaints received from residents in residential properties about excessive noise emanating from their neighbours' property? i.e.: Music? Loud voices? Dogs? Arguments? etc.
Files
- Request no. 38295. Received: 08/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022
Dog Control Notices
Please can you provide me with the number of Dog Control Notices issued by the Council, with annual totals for each year since 2017 until the date of this request?
Files
- Request no. 38297. Received: 08/08/2022, Resolved: 24/08/2022
Vehicles parking on pavements
All guidance relating to vehicles parking on pavements, enforcement action in that regard, and whether the City of Edinburgh Council is legally responsible for enforcement action in that regard, in the City of Edinburgh local authority area.
Files
- Request no. 38303. Received: 09/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Lothian Buses - Service 20
Is it correct that bus route 20 was operated by Lothian (Buses) under contract to City of Edinburgh Council from July 2003 until August 2020 and a further 11 questions.
Files
- Request no. 38313. Received: 09/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Council Tax Arrears
The number of Council Tax arrears in the local authority each fiscal year since 2017-18, with a breakdown by year.
Resolution
2017-18 = 24,430
2018-19 = 25,016
2019-20 = 27,365
2020-21 = 30,115
2021-22 = 36,100- Request no. 38314. Received: 09/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Workplace Accident
Have the Council investigated the circumstances of the accident. If so, please forward to us the Form 2508 and all information contained in your CM9 folder with any accident reports or documentation in relation to our client’s accident.
Resolution
No relevant information held.
- Request no. 38315. Received: 09/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Colinton Road and the junction with Merchiston Bank Avenue
Please provide detailed Information (meeting minutes. emails. other documents) on Safety Inspections. Defects evaluated. Risk categorization, of this section of Colinton Road and other information.
Files
- Request no. 38317. Received: 08/08/2022, Resolved: 23/08/2022
At Risk Certificates
In relation to recently issued Gas Safety Certificates, how many council properties in the Ward 17 area have been issued with an ‘At Risk Certificate’ because of excessive corrosion on the flue in the last four months (11/02/2022 to 10/06/2022)?
Resolution
Closed - No clarification received.
- Request no. 38318. Received: 09/08/2022, Resolved: 22/08/2022
Abandoned Cars
For each of the past five years: 1. How many abandoned cars were reported to the council. 2. How many were removed / impounded. 3. How much was spent on this.
Files
- Request no. 38320. Received: 09/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Dog breeding establishments
Information re all registered dog breeding establishments licenced in Edinburgh including licence renewal and other info
Files
- Request no. 38327. Received: 10/08/2022, Resolved: 06/09/2022
Compliance with Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Requirements
Number of coaches bus cruise ship tourists to Edinburgh and meet Low Emission Zone (LEZ) requirements introduced (but not yet enforced) by Edinburgh Council.
Files
- Request no. 38330. Received: 10/08/2022, Resolved: 22/08/2022
Complaints submitted between January 2019 to January 2022
Average time taken for complaints to be closed, year submitted, nature of complaint and whether resolved
Files
- Request no. 38332. Received: 10/08/2022, Resolved: 06/09/2022
Accidents Involving Cyclists and Edinburgh Tram Network
Details of all accidents from January 2020 to date.
Files
- Request no. 38333. Received: 10/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022 12:29:00
Use of Freelance / Subcontractor Auditors within food hygiene inspections
How the department uses freelance / subcontractor auditors within food hygiene inspections
Files
- Request no. 38340. Received: 10/08/2022, Resolved: 06/09/2022
Ferniehill Road, Edinburgh
For a period of 12 months prior to and including 28 April 2022 being: inspection records, maintenance records, records of complaints, records of other accidents, date stamp/electronic audit trail showing the date of each inspection records.
Files
- Request no. 38343. Received: 10/08/2022, Resolved: 15/09/2022
Abbeyhill Primary School, Abbey Road, Edinburgh
Request includes 'main' files and 'see references' files, draft letters, documents, e-mails, memos, minutes of meetings. All references relate to the whole school and out buildings from 1983 until the present time.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the information because, due to the number of files, the request falls into the category of manifestly unreasonable.
- Request no. 38345. Received: 10/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Energy Shortages/’Blackouts’
Information relating to any plans by the council to deal with energy shortages/’blackouts’ this winter (to include draft policy documents and any correspondence such as letters, memos and emails etc).
Files
- Request no. 38346. Received: 10/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022
Increased Energy Costs
Information relating to any impact assessment on how increased energy costs this winter may affect the following (to include draft policy documents and any correspondence): Council budgets & Operation of council buildings.
Files
- Request no. 38353. Received: 11/08/2022, Resolved: 06/09/2022
Craighall Road - Repainting of Road Markings
Between Stanley Road and Ferry Road - When were the road markings repainted? Include yellow lines, school markings outside Trinity academy and speed limit markings. What was the the total cost of this work?
Files
- Request no. 38354. Received: 11/08/2022, Resolved: 06/09/2022
Planning application -22/02016/FUL
I am looking for all correspondence between the council and the applicant of planning application -22/02016/FUL 31 Farrer Terrace.
Resolution
Other than the information on the planning portal, we hold one email to the agent, a copy of which is attached.
Files
- Request no. 38355. Received: 11/08/2022, Resolved: 15/08/2022
Business Rates Credits
Please can you email me a list of July/August (most current) business rates credits you currently hold for businesses?
Resolution
See response to 37821
Files
- Request no. 38356. Received: 11/08/2022, Resolved: 13/10/2022
Children's Services
Questions regarding expenditure and staff structure of Children’s Services.
Resolution
Closed - Insufficient clarification received.
- Request no. 38357. Received: 11/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Confucius Hubs Funding
How much funding was received from the Scottish Government and the Chinese Government for the running of Confucius Hubs in your council area in the academic year 2021-2022? What were these additional sources of funding?
Files
- Request no. 38358. Received: 11/08/2022, Resolved: 06/09/2022
1 Seafield Street, Craigentinny, Edinburgh, EH6 7LG
Is the Site on the Council’s list of Part 2A sites to investigate, under the EPA, 1990? Has the Site been prioritised for detailed inspection? Are any prioritisation works being undertaken are aware of any issues relating to contaminated land.
Files
- Request no. 38361. Received: 12/08/2022, Resolved: 06/09/2022
Changeworks Grants
Total number of grants provided in Edinburgh for solar panels, solar batteries and cavity wall insulation. Grants broken down by type of grant awarded, under Changeworks area-based scheme.
Files
- Request no. 38362. Received: 11/08/2022, Resolved: 17/10/2022
17 Queensferry Street
Number of complaints related to planning issues concerning a restaurant. I wish to see any internal documents, notes, etc.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 38363. Received: 12/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Can you please provide details on how much the council spent preparing and submitting its bid for Edinburgh to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and a copy of the statement or application submitted to the BBC.
Files
- Request no. 38368. Received: 12/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Can you release your application to be a host city for the Eurovision song contest? Any correspondence between councillors and officers regarding the bid? Details of all spending / release any research or work that estimated the costs.
Files
- Request no. 38370. Received: 12/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022
Benchmarking Project - Scanning Paper Files
Do you hold any historical paper documents? Have you scanned any hard copy files into a digital format (i.e., PDF)? What types of files that have been scanned (i.e., social care files, financial records, building plans)? etc
Resolution
Cancelled - Business as usual.
- Request no. 38373. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 12/09/2022
North Bridge Use
Please provide travel statistics (or estimates) for North Bridge users for a number of years (ideally 5 years) prior to the closure, broken down by mode of travel and travel corridor (eg Leith to Southside).
Files
- Request no. 38374. Received: 12/08/2022, Resolved: 06/09/2022
Homes for Ukraine
Several questions relating to sponsored placements and matches.
Files
- Request no. 38375. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Costs
How much has the Council paid towards the cost of the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry in each financial year since it was set up?
Files
- Request no. 38376. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 09/09/2022
Application number 17/03461/FUL
Reference in the Handling Report to public comments being received. Could you provide me with the comments and names of those commenting in relation to this case.
Resolution
The comments have now been published.
- Request no. 38377. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
St James Quarter Growth Accelerator Model Agreement
St James Quarter Growth Accelerator Model Agreement - A copy of the annual report on progress to Scottish ministers or any other report which outlines how the project is performing and its expenditure / incomes and any revisions to the GAM targets.
Resolution
Please refer to the following attached document:
38377 GAM Targets - Initial Assessment and Proposed Revisions
Files
- Request no. 38378. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 09/09/2022
Books being stocked in libraries
The number of complaints and objections received about books being stocked in libraries, during the years 2019, 2020 and 2021, broken down by the title of the book.
Files
- Request no. 38379. Received: 13/08/2022, Resolved: 06/09/2022
Tang Chinese Takeaway - Food Hygiene Report
Tang takeaway on Corstorphine Road – Rating: Improvement Required. I require a more detailed report about Tang’s rating.
Resolution
See attached.
Files
- Request no. 38380. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 12/09/2022
Craigklockhart and Colinton Dells
What funds have been spent in the last 4 financial years on H&S interventions (to block bridges and footpaths)? What manhours have been spent? What funds have been expended in the past 4 years on bridge maintenance?
Files
- Request no. 38381. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 07/09/2022
Ukrainian Children Support
What support are local schools providing to Ukrainian refugee children who wish to continue learning under the Ukrainian curriculum? Plus additional questions.
Files
- Request no. 38382. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 09/09/2022
Air Pollution
How many roadside vehicle emissions checks in air quality management areas (AQMA) have been conducted in the past five years? How many fixed fines have been given? How many complaints made regarding unauthorised chimney smoke?
Files
- Request no. 38384. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Data Breaches
The request is with regard to data breaches by staff since January 2017 and cyber-attacks over the same period.
Files
- Request no. 38385. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 16/08/2022
Prevention of Damage by Pest Act 1949
Can you provide us with the following details in regards to notices/Orders that have been made by City of Edinburgh Council under the legislation listed above: • Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Resolution
The Council does not use this Act.
- Request no. 38391. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 09/09/2022
Housing (Scotland) Act 1987
Housing (Scotland) Act 1987: Sections 88, 89, 90, 91, 108, 114, 115, 157, 160, 161, 162, 166, 167, 169, 178 and 184. • Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Files
- Request no. 38393. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 12/09/2022
Housing (Scotland) Act 2006
Section 1, Section 3, Section 4, Section 5, Section 30, Section 33, Section 35, Section 36, Section 37, Section 40, Section 42, Section 50 and Section 146 • Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Resolution
No notices have been made or remain extant as at 15 August 2022.
- Request no. 38396. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 13/01/2023
Misconduct of Senior Council Officers and Councillors
Request for details regarding various points of alleged misconduct by senior council officers and councillors
Files
- Request no. 38399. Received: 16/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Potholes and Speed Limits
Any internal or external correspondence received by Council officials or councillors regarding: potholes and speed limits, Lowering speed limits to reduce potholes, Lowering speed limits to reduce damage to cars caused by potholes.
Resolution
Following searches of records held by our Roads Asset Management, Active Travel, Traffic Orders and Road Safety Teams, we have identified no correspondence in this period which specifically relates to the connection between speed limits and potholes.
- Request no. 38404. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 07/09/2022
Building (Scotland) Act 2003
Section 25, Section 26, Section 27, Section 28, Section 29 & Section 30 • Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Resolution
There are no monies outstanding at present regarding any Notices served by CEC under the quoted legislation.
The information is publicly available on our website.Files
- Request no. 38405. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 07/09/2022
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Section 80 Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Files
- Request no. 38406. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 18/08/2022
Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
Section 87, Section 90, Section 92,, Section 95 and Section 96 • Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Resolution
Repeated request - See 32558.
- Request no. 38407. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 09/09/2022
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 & Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006
T&CP - Sectios 33a, 71, 127, 140, 144a, 145, 168, 179, 189 & 190 - Planning - Sections: 25 & 26 Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Files
- Request no. 38408. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 07/09/2022
High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013
High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013: Section 8 Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Files
- Request no. 38409. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 18/08/2022
Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968
Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968: Section 15 Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Resolution
The City of Edinburgh Council does not use this Act.
- Request no. 38410. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 12/09/2022
Roads (Scotland) Act 1984
Sections 12, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 All Orders made by City Of Edinburgh Council from 23rd November 2021 to 15th August 2022 under the legislation listed above
Resolution
RSOs confirmed between 23 November 2021 and 15 August 2022:
• RSO/18/21A, CCWEL (Haymarket to Queensferry St Area) Confirmed 27.4.2022
• RSO/19/13, CCWEL Sec 3 North St David St Confirmed 27.04.2022
- Request no. 38411. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Health & Safety at Work Act etc. 1974
Section 21 & Section 22 - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Files
- Request no. 38412. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 09/09/2022
Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 - Sections 194, 202, 203, 206, 207 & 208
All Orders made by City Of Edinburgh Council from 23rd November 2021 to 15th August 2022 under the legislation listed above
Resolution
No Orders were made under the sections quoted, during the requested period.
- Request no. 38413. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 07/09/2022
Food Safety Act 1990
Food Safety Act 1990: Section 10, Section 11 and Section 12 Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022
Resolution
There are no extant notices and we have not served any notices during 23 November 2021 and 15 August 2022 under the legislation detailed, Food Safety Act 1990 – Section 10, Section 11 and Section 12.
- Request no. 38414. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 09/09/2022
Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947
Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947: Section 1 Orders served between 23rd November 2021 to 15th August 2022
Files
- Request no. 38415. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 07/09/2022
Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006
Regulation 6, Regulation 7, Regulation 8 and Regulation 9 - Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022. Notices or Orders that have been served by City Of Edinburgh Council between 23rd November 2021 to 15th August 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38416. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 09/09/2022
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997
Section 3, Section 4, Section 28, Section 34, Section 41a, Section 41f, Section 42, Section 43, Section 49 & Section 50 Notices or Orders that remain extant as at 15th August 2022 etc.
Files
- Request no. 38417. Received: 15/08/2022, Resolved: 07/09/2022
Planning Resources
How much the Council received in planning application fees in total for each of the last five FY (2017/18 to 2021/22)? Budget for each of those years, how much the department actually spent? List of roles when they became vacant?
Resolution
Please refer to the attached spreadsheet with accompanying notes.
Files
- Request no. 38420. Received: 16/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Cycle Hangars
Please provide a list of all locations for cycle hangars in Gorgie-Dalry requested by Councillors, January 2020 to date, listed by Councillor making the request and location.
Files
- Request no. 38421. Received: 16/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Waste Reports - Gorgie/Dalry
Total number of incidents of fly-tipping, dog waste and litter reported in Gorgie-Dalry by month and category, April 2020 - date.
Files
- Request no. 38423. Received: 16/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Historic Reports Relating to Various Buildings
Detailed reports, asbestos surveys and registers relating to Pilton Primary School, Davidson Mains Primary School and Muirhouse Primary School from 1/1/1974 to date.
Files
- Request no. 38424. Received: 16/08/2022, Resolved: 09/09/2022
Schools Budget
Information regarding budget commitments to arts departments in comparison to other subjects, amount spent on supplies and how many teachers
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information you have requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing you with the information exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.
- Request no. 38425. Received: 16/08/2022, Resolved: 22/09/2022
Communication With Currie Star Football Club
Communication between 2018 to date regarding planning and approval of redevelopment at Dovecot Park, prospective Council owned venues offered for use, discussion of any financial arrangement.
Files
- Request no. 38426. Received: 16/08/2022, Resolved: 09/09/2022
Statistics on home educated pupils
Information over the past 5 years for number of registered home schooled students and total number of students in education excluding home schooled students
Files
- Request no. 38427. Received: 16/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Silverknowes Park Trees
In February of this year numerous saplings were planted on Silverknowes Park in NW Edinburgh. I request to be informed of how much the Silverknowes Park tree plantation cost.
Resolution
The cost to the Council for the tree plantation at Silverknowes Park in February was £3,456 (excluding VAT).
- Request no. 38428. Received: 16/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Confucius Institute / Classrooms
Is there a Confucius Institute in our Local Authority and if so, how many classrooms, how many staff and what are their roles, how much is spent on the programme.
Files
- Request no. 38429. Received: 16/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
RingGo Parking System
When purchasing a parking ticket - query regarding costs, agreement/contract, implementation, financial arrangements.
Files
- Request no. 38436. Received: 17/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022 12:00:00
Proof of flooding relating to 22 Loganlea Loan
Request for proof of the incident and notes pertaining to the flood over 2020-2021
Files
- Request no. 38438. Received: 17/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Record of Repairs - George Street, Edinburgh
Request for information re record of repairs in George Street, Edinburgh.
Files
- Request no. 38439. Received: 17/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Incidents involving cyclists interacting with tram network
Incidents involving cyclists interacting with the tram network including claims made against the Council and injuries sustained
Files
- Request no. 38440. Received: 17/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
School Absences
Pupils absent from schools statistics over years from 2019 to 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38441. Received: 17/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
New Build Completions
A number of questions relating to affordable housing development and newbuilds built by City of Edinburgh Council or a development company on behalf of the local authority.
Files
- Request no. 38442. Received: 17/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Bus Service Cuts Since First Lockdown
The number of cuts to bus services in the City of Edinburgh since the first Lockdown was initiated in March 2020 (Figures comparison from then and now).
Files
- Request no. 38443. Received: 17/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Asbestos in Public Buildings
In how many public buildings in Edinburgh has asbestos been identified/confirmed since the first Lockdown in March 2020?
Resolution
We are not aware of any public buildings where asbestos has been identified after March 2020.
- Request no. 38444. Received: 17/08/2022, Resolved: 26/09/2022
Free School Meals
Please provide me with the number of Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils this school year who will no longer receive a free school meal but had done so when in Primary 1-5.
Resolution
There are no markers on our database that would enable us to retrospectively identify such information.
- Request no. 38445. Received: 17/08/2022, Resolved: 07/09/2022
Taxi drivers exempt from carrying wheelchairs
The number of licensed taxi drivers that are exempt from carrying wheelchairs in their taxi
Resolution
228 licensed taxi drivers are exempt from carrying wheelchairs in their taxi.
- Request no. 38468. Received: 17/08/2022, Resolved: 08/09/2022
Care Visits
The number of people who died while waiting for the council to arrange care visits in their home in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, and up to August 2022 - date, age, illness, length of wait.
Files
- Request no. 38469. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Adult & Children Social Care Software
Please could you let me know, for each system used in the delivery of adult and children's social care.
Files
- Request no. 38470. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 26/09/2022
248 -250 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2PL
Please provide all the requested information relating to the road and pavement outside 248 -250 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2PL from 1 January 2021 to date.
Files
- Request no. 38473. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Revenues/Benefits Workflow System and Caseload
1. What workflow system do you use for Revenues and Benefits work? 2. What is your caseload for Benefits, NNDR and Council Tax?
Files
- Request no. 38483. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Ukrainian Children
Is your local authority area struggling to meet the demand of accommodating Ukrainian refugee children in a nursery or childcare setting?
Files
- Request no. 38484. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Ukrainian Refugees on Cruise Ship
Q1. What are the schooling provisions for Ukrainian refugees residing temporary accommodation cruise ships (MS Victoria)? Q2. What are the childcare provisions for Ukrainian refugees residing on the cruise ship?
Resolution
A1. Ukrainian families on board the MS Victoria are enrolling in local schools.
A2. Children are registering with local Nurseries.- Request no. 38486. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Units 1-3, Newbridge Industrial Estate, Edinburgh, EH28 8PJ
Has any area of the site been determined as ‘Contaminated Land’ under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990? Has any area of the site been identified as requiring inspection and any other information requested.
Files
- Request no. 38487. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
List of motor vehicles primarily intended to carry eight people or more
1. Registration Mark of each motor vehicle; 2. Fleet number allocated; 3. Make and Model/Type; 4. Manufacturer / converter of Body, and whether a tail lift is fitted.
Files
- Request no. 38489. Received: 19/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Redford Drive, Edinburgh EH13 0BE
The details of the company instructed to carry out work on 14 May 2022. The dates the company were contracted and nature of the work that was being carried out. Any accident reports.
Files
- Request no. 38490. Received: 19/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Public Entertainment Licence Application 478603
Regarding the Planning Application 22/02035/FUL, please provide a copy of the original Public Entertainment Licence application 478603.
Files
- Request no. 38491. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 19/08/2022 17:28:00
George Street, Edinburgh
Request all documentation you hold showing:- Records of all repairs (and other works) carried out on George Street, Edinburgh from 27 January 2021 to date.
Resolution
Duplicate see 38438
- Request no. 38492. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
Decision Notice - Silverlea Site in Muirhouse
I request a copy of the Decision Notice of the Development Management Sub-Committee meeting of 10 August 2022 regarding the development of 142 houses on the Silverlea site in Muirhouse in north-west Edinburgh.
Files
- Request no. 38493. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 12/10/2022
Host Ukrainian Refugees
How many people have applied to host Ukrainian refugees in their home within the last three months? How many applications have: Been accepted? Been rejected? And how many applications are still pending review?
Files
- Request no. 38494. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 14/09/2022
Unsuitable Accommodation Order
How many breaches there have been of the Unsuitable Accommodation Order for homeless people in temporary accommodation so far this year (since January) within the local authority?
Resolution
The number of households breaching Unsuitable Accommodation Order 1 Jan to 31 Aug 2022: 731
- Request no. 38495. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 22/08/2022
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 18/6/22 to date.
Resolution
Under section 14(2) of FOISA we do not have to respond to repeated requests for information.
- Request no. 38497. Received: 19/08/2022, Resolved: 07/10/2022
New and Recently Qualified Teacher Posts
Please send me the council's figures for the last five years breakdown in year for (NQTs) and (RQTs) employed in primary schools and secondary schools in your region? How many posts advertised or how many post filled.
Files
- Request no. 38504. Received: 19/08/2022, Resolved: 15/09/2022
Assaults in Schools
Number of assaults on teachers by pupils at local authority schools (primary and secondary) and number of assaults on other education staff (i.e. janitors, cleaners etc.) by pupils at local authority schools in EACH of the last three fiscal years.
Files
- Request no. 38505. Received: 19/08/2022, Resolved: 15/09/2022
RIPSA
When did you last receive any training? What training was undertaken? Who delivered this training? Name and email address of any people in the organisation performing the following roles? When was your last inspection?
Files
- Request no. 38508. Received: 19/08/2022, Resolved: 15/09/2022
Indigent Funerals
How many people required indigent funerals in the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and in 2022. How much was spent by the council (before any money was reclaimed from the deceased’s estate) in same years.
Files
- Request no. 38509. Received: 19/08/2022, Resolved: 14/09/2022
Fairmilehead Crossroad - Ongoing traffic light works
I would like to request info, the total project cost of replacing the traffic lights. Additionally, can you sent me a copy of the benefits V cost analysis that drove the decision. Finally, were the existing set of lights defective in any way?
Files
- Request no. 38510. Received: 19/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
Business Grants
I would like to find out the total amount you have given through business grants to businesses in your areas, in the past 5 financial years, broken down by year (2022-2021, 2021-2020, 2020-2019, 2019-2018, 2018-2017).
Files
- Request no. 38511. Received: 19/08/2022, Resolved: 15/09/2022
Wheelchair accessible taxis licenced in Edinburgh
List of vehicle make and models of WAV hackney carriage taxis for Edinburgh, or if not the top level statistics (e.g., of the say 5,000 WAV hackney carriages, 2,000 are Mercedes Vito, 600 are Peugeot E7, 500 are Ford Custom, 400 are LTI TXII, etc)?
Files
- Request no. 38512. Received: 20/08/2022, Resolved: 14/09/2022
Traffic Modelling Exercise(s)
Results, Committee Reports and other outputs (with dates) from the Traffic Modelling Exercise(s) which show the changes in traffic flows across the City which will result from the proposals to transform George Street and the First New Town.
Files
- Request no. 38513. Received: 20/08/2022, Resolved: 07/09/2022
Education Authority
A copy of the relevant contract(s) entered into between the City of Edinburgh Council's & its ICT services provider CGI, in respect of the agreement/grant to provide all students between the ages of 10 and 17 with their own iPad etc.
Files
- Request no. 38514. Received: 20/08/2022, Resolved: 14/09/2022
HMO Licensing
Request some clarification regarding that deafening is physically inspected to ensure adequate before granting a HMO licence? Are any tests of noise transmission performed prior to granting of a HMO licence and other information.
Files
- Request no. 38515. Received: 21/08/2022, Resolved: 27/10/2022
Anti-Poverty Initiatives
How much the council has spent on anti-poverty initiatives in the last three years (January 2019 - present). How much money the council has received from the Scottish Government for anti-poverty initiatives over the same time period.
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received.
- Request no. 38524. Received: 21/08/2022, Resolved: 14/09/2022
Integrated Impact Assessment for George Street, as revised in 2022
May I have a copy of the City of Edinburgh Council Integrated Impact Assessment for George Street, as revised in 2022?
Files
- Request no. 38525. Received: 21/08/2022, Resolved: 15/09/2022
George Street Woman’s Safety Audit 2022
May I have a copy of the George Street Woman’s Safety Audit 2022? I believe this was prepared for the City of Edinburgh Council by Atkins, project management consultants, and completed in July 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38526. Received: 21/08/2022, Resolved: 14/09/2022
George Street and the First New Town
May we see the sewer, drain and cellar sub-surface plans for the re-design of George Street and the First New Town? These plans should be available from historic documents, as well as from remote sensing technologies such as lidar.
Files
- Request no. 38527. Received: 21/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
Portobello High School
Information regarding non catchment places for the last 3 school years (2022/23, 2021/22 and 2020/21). Number of non catchment requests, non catchment places granted. Furthest distance from school for non catchment places granted.
- Request no. 38528. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 14/09/2022
Electronic Cigarettes (vaping)
The number of pupils reported over the past twelve months for using electronic cigarettes (vaping) at each local authority school.
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. 38531. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 23/08/2022
Highways Adoption Map Request - EDC24570_B35
Please could you provide the Highway adoption map for the below - National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Old Town, City of Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
- Request no. 38532. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 23/08/2022
HIGHWAYS ADOPTION MAP REQUEST - EDC24571_B35
Please could you provide the Highway adoption map for the below - Waverly Market, Princes Street, New Town/ Broughton, Edinburgh, EH2 2BZ
- Request no. 38533. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 23/08/2022
HIGHWAYS ADOPTION MAP REQUEST - EDC24638_B35
Please could you provide the Highway adoption map for the below - Johnston Terrace, Lauriston, Tollcross, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2EL
- Request no. 38534. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 23/08/2022
HIGHWAYS ADOPTION MAP REQUEST - EDC24639_B35
Please could you provide the Highway adoption map for the below - Thornybauk, Lauriston, Tollcross, City of Edinburgh, EH3 9QJ
- Request no. 38535. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 23/08/2022
HIGHWAYS ADOPTION MAP REQUEST - OUR REF : EDC24640_B35
Please could you provide the Highway adoption map for the below - Roddinglaw Road, Roddinglaw, Edinburgh, EH12 9DB
- Request no. 38536. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 23/08/2022
HIGHWAYS ADOPTION MAP REQUEST - EDC25415_B35
Please could you provide the Highway adoption map for the below - Pavement at Johnston Terrace, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2JY
- Request no. 38537. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 16/09/2022
244C Milton Road East, Edinburgh
I am currently carrying out a site assessment for a site at 244C Milton Road East, Edinburgh. Can you please advise if you hold any records related to land contamination on this site? I have attached a site plan.
Resolution
No information is held in relation to land contamination at the site of interest.
Files
- Request no. 38538. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 26/10/2022
Water of Leith Walkway at Kingsknowe and Colinton Dells
Information relating to the Water of Leith Walkway at Kingsknowe and Colinton Dells for the period from 2 January 2000 to 2 January 2021. Please provide all records relating to the above locus.
Files
- Request no. 38547. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
Council Vehicle Incident
Copies of all data, information and correspondence relating to an incident involving council vehicle CT19 XGG and PX57 VMT which took place on 12/4/2022.
Resolution
Information provided under the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Request no. 38548. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 16/09/2022
Low Emission Zone
The boundaries for the Low Emission Zone.
Files
- Request no. 38549. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 18/10/2022
Licensing Registers for all Licensing Schemes
Please provide your Council Licensing Register(s) for licensing schemes (Selective, Additional 254 & 257 and Mandatory).
Resolution
Closed - No clarification received.
- Request no. 38550. Received: 19/08/2022, Resolved: 15/09/2022
Pension fund investments
Details of any liquidity (money market) funds your pension fund invests in, including the size of holdings and any income from them in the past 24 months. Details of any direct investments made into entities containing the word “Qatar.
Files
- Request no. 38551. Received: 22/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
Craiglockhart/Colinton Dells
Tender details, planned maintenance and timeline details in relation to the Craiglockhart/Colinton Dells closures.
Files
- Request no. 38554. Received: 23/08/2022, Resolved: 24/08/2022
Complaints to Licensing
Since January 1, 2015, please disclose every complaint made to the council's licencing department for four named venues.
Files
- Request no. 38555. Received: 23/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
Dean Bridge - Road Inspection
I am requesting a copy of the Edinburgh Council Road Inspection Report for the Dean Bridge (EH4) which was undertaken on the 8th February 2022.
Resolution
Please refer to the attached Site History Report in relation to the inspection carried out on 08/02/2022.
Files
- Request no. 38556. Received: 23/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
Current bin strike
What discussions has Council Leader Cammy Day held about use of private services to keep the city centre clean during the current bin strike? How many meetings has he had with environmental services on preparations for industrial action?
Resolution
Environment Officials attended 7 Union meetings and 2 Leaders Meetings between 15/08/22 and 29/08/22. The use of private firms was not discussed at any of these meetings. All these meetings were used to discuss preparations for Industrial action.
- Request no. 38557. Received: 23/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
Council Staff, Waste and Recycling Staff
What discussions has Council Leader Cammy Day had with COSLA officials regarding a pay settlement for council staff? How many meetings has he had with the GMB and Unite about waste and recycling staff returning to work?
Files
- Request no. 38558. Received: 23/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
Complementary Festival Tickets
How many complementary festival tickets have been accepted by Council Leader Cammy Day's office?
Resolution
Councillor Day attended 5 events in his capacity as Council Leader.
- Request no. 38559. Received: 23/08/2022, Resolved: 26/09/2022
Respite Care
Information regarding the provision and delivery of respite care
Files
- Request no. 38561. Received: 24/08/2022, Resolved: 26/09/2022
Road Adoption Request - Canning Street, Edinburgh
Up-to-date and corrected roads adoption plan.
Files
- Request no. 38563. Received: 24/08/2022, Resolved: 22/09/2022
Suspension or Revocation of the Private Hire Driver Licence
Request for documentation relating to the request for suspension or revocation of the private hire driver licence for Mr Noor Murtaza as per the meeting that took place on 11 January 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38565. Received: 24/08/2022, Resolved: 21/09/2022
Criminal Justice Procedures and Guidance Documents
Request for copies of various Council procedures.
Files
- Request no. 38567. Received: 24/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
Homelessness
Several questions regarding homelessness
Files
- Request no. 38569. Received: 24/08/2022, Resolved: 22/09/2022
Use of Biometrics in Schools
Which schools, what type of biometrics, purpose and when it was introduced.
Files
- Request no. 38584. Received: 24/08/2022, Resolved: 22/09/2022
Suspension or Revocation of the Private Hire Driver Licence
Can I formally ask that you provide me with the full details as to why and when Mr Murtaza’s Private Hire Vehicle Driving Licence was suspended with yourselves.
Files
- Request no. 38589. Received: 05/08/2022, Resolved: 07/09/2022
Thistle House, 1 Kilmaurs Terrace
Confirm to us without disclosing any persons’ personal data, of those persons CEC is paying our client’s tenant to provide accommodation for at our client’s property, how many has CEC housed at the property for a continuous period.
Files
- Request no. 38590. Received: 25/08/2022, Resolved: 05/09/2022 13:06:00
Council Employees
The number of people employed by CEC in each month of the financial year April 2021 to March 2022. Employees who had at least one day of ill health absence due to stress, anxiety or depression in the financial year April 2021 to March 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38591. Received: 25/08/2022, Resolved: 10/10/2022 15:25:00
Gaelic Football in Schools
Please provide all communications in relation to Gaelic Football being introduced to schools in Edinburgh since 1 January 2020 along with associated funding (budget provision) and beneficiaries.
Files
- Request no. 38592. Received: 25/08/2022, Resolved: 23/09/2022 16:54:00
Young Person's Guarantee
In each financial year (2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 to date) The amount of funding the council has received to deliver the Young Person’s Guarantee and all other information.
Files
- Request no. 38593. Received: 25/08/2022, Resolved: 22/09/2022
Supply Teachers
How many supply teachers are there in your council area in 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23? (This includes supply teachers hired and supply teacher positions advertised).
Files
- Request no. 38594. Received: 25/08/2022, Resolved: 22/09/2022 17:04:00
Super Sponsor scheme
The number of Ukrainian refugees arriving in your local authority under the Super Sponsor scheme from 18 March 2022 until the 25 August 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38595. Received: 25/08/2022, Resolved: 22/09/2022
Lindsay Road Footbridge
Information in relation to the Lindsay Road footbridge closure at the bottom of North Fort Street that goes over the Hawthornvale Path.
Files
- Request no. 38598. Received: 25/08/2022, Resolved: 22/09/2022
Subject Access Requests Processing
Six questions regarding the processing of Subject Access Requests.
Files
- Request no. 38600. Received: 26/08/2022, Resolved: 29/09/2022 17:04:00
Super Sponsor Scheme Withdrawals
The number of households that are hosting Ukrainian refugees through the Super Sponsor Scheme in the local authority. The number of households that have withdrawn from the Super Sponsor Scheme in the local authority.
Files
- Request no. 38602. Received: 26/08/2022, Resolved: 11/10/2022
Contested Insurance Claims
From 1 January 2017 to present. Disclosure of the number of occasions on which CEC has made reference to children being transported in the vehicle of a party with which has disputed liability in an incident and/or vehicle insurance claim.
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. 38603. Received: 26/08/2022, Resolved: 26/09/2022 16:40:00
Car Parks
Total number of car parks, Num. of these car parks that are classed as off-street or classed as on-street, Num. of Multi Storey, Num. and types of parking machines and who is the supplier and Payment capabilities.
Files
- Request no. 38604. Received: 26/08/2022, Resolved: 26/09/2022
Non-Domestic Rates Credits
All properties within your Billing Authority area where there is either a credit held on the account or there was previously a credit which has now been written on and other information.
Resolution
See attached.
Files
- Request no. 38618. Received: 18/08/2022, Resolved: 13/09/2022
New and Improved Relief (Business Growth Accelerator Relief)
Please provide me with a complete and up-to-date list of all properties that have received New and Improved Relief (Business Growth Accelerator relief), since its inception, from 01/04/2018 and to date.
Files
- Request no. 38620. Received: 29/08/2022, Resolved: 26/10/2022
Upgrade to Sheltered Housing - Kingsknowe Place
Could you please clarify the definition of sheltered housing including the criteria, age requirements, any other needs which need to be met for those applying to occupy any of the properties and other information.
Files
- Request no. 38622. Received: 26/08/2022, Resolved: 23/09/2022 17:10:00
AccessAble
To request the following information from you regarding an organisation called AccessAble, which provides accessibility surveys and guides.
Files
- Request no. 38623. Received: 26/08/2022, Resolved: 23/09/2022 16:56:00
Installation of Road Markings
Please could you advise me of when Permit Holder bays were installed on Rankeillor Street (EH8) and when (if ever) the line markings have been repainted. The last time the 'Solo M/cs Only' bays on this street last painted and/or inspected.
Resolution
The permit holder bays in Rankeillor Street were initially installed in March 2006. The last time the solo motorcycle bay was remarked was on 19 February 2014. On 17 July 2022 we were advised that the road markings required a refresh.
- Request no. 38624. Received: 26/08/2022, Resolved: 26/09/2022
Child Deaths
The number of children classified as children in need by your local authority. The number of children classified as children in need during this period who died and subject to a child protection plan between 1 Jan 2018 to 26 Aug 2022.
Files
- Request no. 38625. Received: 27/08/2022, Resolved: 23/09/2022 17:04:00
Bin Hubs - increase in recycling rates
A stated aim for bin hubs is an increase in recycling rates. Following the roll out of bin hubs in some areas of the city, what changes in recycling rates have been measured in the areas where bin hubs have been in place for several months?
Files
- Request no. 38627. Received: 28/08/2022, Resolved: 14/11/2022 16:12:00
Unwritten council policies
I would like full details of all unwritten council policies that are currently valid council policy.
- Request no. 38630. Received: 29/08/2022, Resolved: 30/09/2022 15:55:00
Planning Application 22/01749/FUL - Handling Report
A copy of the handling report prepared in draft by the case officer James Armstrong which was submitted to more senior officers for review and all other correspondence.
Files
- Request no. 38633. Received: 29/08/2022, Resolved: 01/11/2022 12:52:00
Roseburn Primary School
Provide information relating to the maintenance of outdoor lighting at Roseburn Primary School and confirmation as to whether the maintenance and upkeep are the responsibility of CEC at date of accident (17 December 2021).
Files
- Request no. 38644. Received: 30/08/2022, Resolved: 01/09/2022
Rabbies Coaches
This is the second time I have complained about their coaches sitting in the bus stop. Contacting yourself to see where / when and what can be done about this. As a public transport user I should not have to step out onto a road to catch a bus.
- Request no. 38647. Received: 31/08/2022, Resolved: 29/09/2022 16:45:00
Operating Plan - Assembly Venue, Roxburgh Place
Please provide the most up-to-date Operating Plan held for this premises.
Files
- Request no. 38650. Received: 30/08/2022, Resolved: 28/09/2022
Coburg Street
Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of road surface defects on Coburg Street between Ferry Road and Couperfield from January 2021 to date.
- Request no. 38651. Received: 30/08/2022, Resolved: 20/09/2022
Noise Complaints
The total number of complaints about noise that could be a ‘statutory nuisance’ under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, made during the 2021 calendar year
Files
- Request no. 38652. Received: 30/08/2022, Resolved: 26/09/2022
EV Rapid Chargers
Twelve questions including, how many rapid chargers do you have?
Files
- Request no. 38653. Received: 30/08/2022, Resolved: 28/09/2022 17:08:00
Antisocial Behaviour Notices
Number of Civil Injunctions for antisocial behaviour, Community Protection Notices, Public Space Protection Orders, Closure Orders, Dispersal Orders issued over the past 12 months.
Files
- Request no. 38659. Received: 30/08/2022, Resolved: 10/10/2022 12:50:00
Secondary School Locker Hire Charges
Please detail the current, annual school locker hire charges applicable to pupils at each of the City Of Edinburgh Council's secondary schools.
Files
- Request no. 38660. Received: 31/08/2022, Resolved: 27/09/2022
School admissions - P1 Brunstane Primary School
The primary 1 admission numbers for Brunstane Primary School, including information about class sizes and number of primary 1 classes
Files
- Request no. 38661. Received: 31/08/2022, Resolved: 07/10/2022
The Public Park at Greenacres Development
Why is a private factor managing this area? What was the process of selecting a factor? Plus six further questions.
Files
- Request no. 38662. Received: 31/08/2022, Resolved: 30/09/2022
Waste and Cleansing Services
Percentage of council tax bill allocated to the bin collection services for each council tax band
Files
- Request no. 38683. Received: 30/08/2022, Resolved: 06/09/2022
Taxi or Private Hire Licence
Please can you tell me if registration number GD68 TXA was ever issued a Taxi or Private Hire licence during Jan 2020 and December 2021.
Resolution
Cancelled - Business as usual request.
- Request no. 38691. Received: 31/08/2022, Resolved: 11/10/2022 12:21:00
Non-catchment Placements - South Queensferry High School
Number of non-catchment school S1 placement requests received for the Aug 22 intake? Number of non-catchment school S1 placement requests allocated places for the Aug 22 intake? Anticipated school roll for 2023?
Files
- Request no. 38692. Received: 31/08/2022, Resolved: 27/09/2022
Dolphin Road, Currie
I wish to see all inspection reports of the road since 01 Jan 2020. Particularly the alleged inspections made on 21 Sep 2021 and also 13 Jul 2022. How many pot hole / road defects complaints have you received. How much paid out.
Files
- Request no. 38693. Received: 31/08/2022, Resolved: 29/09/2022 16:53:00
Free Parking for Councillors
I would like a list of councillors who have free parking spaces provided in council car parks, and the number plates of their vehicles.
Files
- Request no. 38694. Received: 31/08/2022, Resolved: 29/09/2022
Hosts for Ukrainian refugees
My understanding is that potential hosts apply to the UK Government, with local authorities then carrying out checks and helping to arrange placements. Please provide all information.
Files
- Request no. 38695. Received: 31/08/2022, Resolved: 07/10/2022 16:50:00
Edinburgh Zoo Inspection Report
I would like to see a copy of the most recent inspection report for Edinburgh Zoo carried out by City of Edinburgh Council as the zoo's licensing authority.
Files
- Request no. 38707. Received: 31/08/2022, Resolved: 29/09/2022 17:01:00
HMO Licence Investigation
I'd like to know the findings of the Private Rented Services Enforcement Team re an address. The findings and information on what actions have been taken against the landlord.
Files
- Request no. 39161. Received: 26/08/2022, Resolved: 28/10/2022
Building Standards Documents
Documentation of the minutes of meetings.
Resolution
Information not released as this information was provided in confidence.