- Request no. 41435. Received: 02/03/2023, Resolved: 03/05/2023
Specialist Staff - Drug Misuse
- Number of teachers employed by City of Edinburgh Council referred to occupational health or specialist counselling services for issues around substance misuse* (drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, prescription drugs) by year: - 2017/18 to 2021/22
Resolution
There is no such information recorded in the financial year period, 2017/18 to 2021/22.
In the previous 12-month period, there have been no such referrals.
- Request no. 41440. Received: 03/03/2023, Resolved: 31/03/2023
Costs of Consultancy - Maybury Road
Individual costs of consultancy studies since 2014 relating to traffic management and active travel provision on Maybury Road, including Barnton Junction and on Cammo Walk (include previous AECOM study as noted in request
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- Request no. 41487. Received: 07/03/2023, Resolved: 02/06/2023
Social Care Charges Default
The number of people that have defaulted on payment for receiving social care charges. Please provide information from 2017-18, with a breakdown by fiscal year.
- Request no. 41578. Received: 09/03/2023, Resolved: 09/05/2023 17:32:00
Implementation of procedures at ESS
Q1 - The question of the implementation of the 2015 “Physical Contact and Physical Intervention – Special Schools, Special Classes and Additional Support for Learning Service at Howdenhall. Could you confirm if this is correct?
- Request no. 41579. Received: 09/03/2023, Resolved: 09/05/2023 17:32:00
Implementation of procedures at ESS
Q2 - Please could you provide any information held by the council about the review referred to above.
- Request no. 41580. Received: 09/03/2023, Resolved: 09/05/2023 17:34:00
Implementation of procedures at ESS
Q3 - The scope is defined in the procedures as “The scope for application of this procedure is all City of Edinburgh Council staff and learning communities. Let me know if these 2019 procedures were implemented at Howdenhall?
- Request no. 41581. Received: 09/03/2023, Resolved: 09/05/2023 17:35:00
Implementation of procedures at ESS
Q4 - Please could you let me know if there is any evidence of the implementation of the procedures at Howdenhall – for example a copy of the mandatory policy and procedure for Howdenhall based on the template in Appendix 1.
- Request no. 41582. Received: 09/03/2023, Resolved: 09/05/2023 17:35:00
Implementation of procedures at ESS
Q5 - Please could you let me know if these 2019 procedures are mentioned in the Monitoring Officer’s Whistleblowing Report into events at ESS?
- Request no. 41583. Received: 09/03/2023, Resolved: 09/05/2023 17:37:00
Physical Contact and Physical Intervention Procedure
Q6 - Procedures passed by Committee in October 2015. How many completed Recording of Safe Space Use; whole School / Individual Behaviour Risk Assessments forms (from appendix 4 and appendix 7 of the procedures) held by the council?
- Request no. 41586. Received: 10/03/2023, Resolved: 13/04/2023
WAVE Trust
What was the Council's understanding of 'six cycles' regarding the the date for the publication of the report? Has the agreed date, in accordance with the term 'six cycles' been subsequently arrived at and other information requested.
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- Request no. 41601. Received: 13/03/2023, Resolved: 11/04/2023 16:56:00
Public Houses
Please send me a full and up to date list of all Public Houses (all on-trade licensed premises) in Edinburgh.
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- Request no. 41612. Received: 13/03/2023, Resolved: 06/04/2023
Subject Access Request information
How many Subject Access Request did the City of Edinburgh Council receive in the 5 years prior to 2022 (years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021) and all other information requested.
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- Request no. 41640. Received: 20/03/2023, Resolved: 05/05/2023
Spaces for People - Procurement
From the committee report to P&S on 23/06/20, item 17 4.3 - Request for the programme and cost plan 4.5 - Details of the analysis and evidence 4.7 - details of the benchmark
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- Request no. 41670. Received: 15/03/2023, Resolved: 26/04/2023
1977 Compulsory Purchase Order - A720 Bypass at A70 Baberton Junction
I would like to view the above named Order to see the extents of the land purchased under its auspices please.
Resolution
We do not hold this information. Transport Scotland took this over as a trunk road and they may hold the information you are seeking.
- Request no. 41678. Received: 15/03/2023, Resolved: 13/04/2023
Sale of Plot at 5-6 Marshall's Court
The number of expressions of interest and bids received or rejected. Highest unsuccessful bid. Who bid? Decision process.
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- Request no. 41692. Received: 17/03/2023, Resolved: 26/04/2023
Barratt and Avant Homes
Please could you give me information regarding the developer contributions from Barratt and Avant Homes from their developments at Newcraighall village
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- Request no. 41705. Received: 20/03/2023, Resolved: 17/04/2023
James Gillespie’s High School - Active Schools Programme
When was the netball booking altered to move it from Main Hall to Small Hall? Who made the request? Who approved it? What was the event that substituted the netball?
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- Request no. 41710. Received: 20/03/2023, Resolved: 18/04/2023
Investments and Pension Fund - Climate Risk
Request for emails/correspondence between CEC and external investments consultants on climate risk between 2018 and 2023; confirm if specific advice/info has been sought and received from Mercer, etc. and other questions.
- Request no. 41722. Received: 20/03/2023, Resolved: 03/05/2023
Land at Moredun Park Gardens
Was this land sold to the owner at Moredun Park Gardens or is this a “land grab by them? If sold, I would like to know how much it was sold for please.
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- Request no. 41728. Received: 20/03/2023, Resolved: 18/04/2023
Fossil Fuel Investments made by LGPS
Request for data on each investment that was held by Lothian Pension Fund on 31 March 2022; incl investment names & identifiers; asset types; investment managers; investment values.
- Request no. 41745. Received: 21/03/2023, Resolved: 19/04/2023
Gaza Twinning Project - Exchange of Correspondence
I would be interested in the exchange of correspondence between Edinburgh City Council and UK Lawyers for Israel on or around February to October 2022 concerning the Gaza twinning project.
Resolution
This information will not be released. The Council is allowed to consider and engage in discussions about sensitive issues relating to legal matters without relevant communications being made public.
- Request no. 41752. Received: 23/03/2023, Resolved: 19/04/2023
External Law firms used in 2022
Please provide a list of external law firms instructed to represent the council on all legal matters in 2022 and the area of law they were instructed in.
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- Request no. 41770. Received: 22/03/2023, Resolved: 16/05/2023
Playfair House Hotel
Re advertising and award of a Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System to the Playfair Hotel, Award Ref CT0627-246; When, how & through what media or channels was the possibility of applying for this contract advertised;+ 6 more Qs.
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- Request no. 41771. Received: 23/03/2023, Resolved: 28/06/2023 15:52:00
Out of Catchment School placing requests - Primary & Secondary
No of out of catchment school placing requests made in your local authority area in each of the last five school years, split by primary & secondary; no. approved & rejected; no. of appeals; plus 1 more Question
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- Request no. 41778. Received: 23/03/2023, Resolved: 26/04/2023
Supporting Elderly People in our Local Community
Please provide the service provider name and expiry date of each contract which provides support to the elderly population in Edinburgh.
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- Request no. 41780. Received: 23/03/2023, Resolved: 21/04/2023
Compulsory Redundancies
Does the council have a policy on redundancies that precludes compulsory redundancies? If so, can this policy be shared?
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- Request no. 41807. Received: 27/03/2023, Resolved: 25/04/2023
Wardie Primary School - Self Supported Evaluation Report
See copy of the Self Supported Evaluation Report, and any response made by either the head teacher or depute heads; pls refer to email for breakdown
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- Request no. 41811. Received: 27/03/2023, Resolved: 25/04/2023
Council Tax Revenue
Proof of Council Tax revenue spend. Which law requires Council Tax to be paid? Which law states non-payment is a crime? Copy of contract that states I agreed to pay for Council Tax.
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- Request no. 41818. Received: 23/03/2023, Resolved: 02/05/2023
Traffic Signs - Old Dalkeith Road
When all road traffic signs were installed on Old Dalkeith Road between Walter Scott Avenue and Cameron Toll Gardens.
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- Request no. 41836. Received: 28/03/2023, Resolved: 01/05/2023
Burgess Street: Leith Connections
Total projected cost for the announced alterations and projected total cost for any architectural service, planning service, roads and pavement service, utility service, all signage, planters, seating, bicycle stands, and any other new fixtures etc.
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- Request no. 41840. Received: 27/03/2023, Resolved: 02/05/2023
Children taken into Care because of obesity concerns
How many children taken into care during (2017-22) re concerns about weight or obesity; how many were taken into care due to concerns about their weight or obesity, as opposed to other factors eg. neglect or abuse; & other questions
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- Request no. 41852. Received: 28/03/2023, Resolved: 28/04/2023
Leith to Kirkcaldy hovercraft transport link
All records and correspondence including internal reports or briefings regarding the potential of a Leith to Kirkcaldy hovercraft transport link; & more questions
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- Request no. 41858. Received: 28/03/2023, Resolved: 26/04/2023
Implementation of Microsoft SharePoint
The contact name/s and email address of the person/s within the organisation responsible for implementing Microsoft SharePoint across the authority; A copy of any project plans associated with the implementation of Microsoft SharePoint.
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- Request no. 41860. Received: 28/03/2023, Resolved: 26/04/2023
Council Recruitment 2022-23
No. of full-time positions advertised by the council in the fiscal year 2022-23; Total number of full-time positions advertised by the council in the fiscal year 2022-23, for which the council has failed to recruit a candidate; & 1 more question
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- Request no. 41861. Received: 29/03/2023, Resolved: 18/05/2023
Adult Social Care - queries
Various Health & Social Care Partnership queries
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- Request no. 41862. Received: 29/03/2023, Resolved: 18/05/2023
Council Tax Forgiven or Reduced
For the period 2020, 2021 & 2022; The total amount of Council Tax forgiven based on an inability of the liable party to pay; Total number of properties where Council Tax was either reduced or forgiven based on the liable party's inability to pay.
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- Request no. 41888. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 24/04/2023
Broughton High School
Information about Teachers at Broughton High School
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- Request no. 41889. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 04/05/2023
Trams to Newhaven Project - Snagging
The snagging list created for the Trams to Newhaven project so far; Any updates or revisions made to the snagging list since it was first created.
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- Request no. 41891. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 30/05/2023
Council workers overpaid
Total no. of council workers who were overpaid as a result of payroll errors in the last five years; Total amount of money overpaid to council workers as a result of payroll errors in the last five years; plus other questions
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- Request no. 41892. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 02/05/2023
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
Which buildings owned or operated by the council contain RAAC; What is the purpose of RAAC in each of these buildings; When were the buildings constructed or renovated using RAAC? plus other questions
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- Request no. 41893. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 04/05/2023
Tree Felling - Colinton/Fairmilehead
In June 2021, correspondence between City of Edinburgh Council and TD Trees; date of site visit(s) and subsequent reports concerning this felling operation.
Resolution
We hold no information in relation to this matter. These are not council trees and there are no planning application listed in June 2021 for tree felling at 5 Winton Drive.
- Request no. 41894. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 27/04/2023
Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)
From March 2018 to March 2023, how many fixed penalty notices (FPNs) were issued to people for feeding ducks in public places by enforcement officers working for/acting on behalf of the council; plus more questions
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- Request no. 41896. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 27/04/2023
Local Authority Trading Companies/ Arms-length Organisations (LATCs/ AMLOs)
List any local authority trading companies and/or arms-length organisations owned (partly or wholly) by the council; Name the principal activity of each entity; plus other questions
Resolution
Please refer to the attached, completed response document.
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- Request no. 41897. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 27/04/2023
Public Health Funerals
No. of pauper funerals/public health funerals were conducted in the years 2021/22, 2020/21; 2019/20; What services were/are included in these funerals (broken down by year)
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- Request no. 41898. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 26/04/2023
Social Housing Waiting Lists
The total number of people currently on social housing waiting lists; The number of children and young people (under the age of 18) currently on social housing waiting lists.
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- Request no. 41899. Received: 30/03/2023, Resolved: 27/04/2023
Asylum Seekers Accommodation
No. of premises being used to house asylum seekers; no. of individuals being housed; the names of premises being used; the estimated annual cost
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- Request no. 41901. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 18/05/2023
The Swift computer system - H&SC services
The legality of the council's continued use of the Swift system for health and social care services; any risks; compliance.
Resolution
We have checked with the services who use SWIFT and with Legal Services and can confirm that no legal advice has been provided.
- Request no. 41902. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 27/04/2023
Primary Schools - Staff Dismissals
Provide information on how many Teaching and non Teaching Staff have been dismissed from employment using your absence policy over the last 4 years. Pertaining to Primary Schools.
Resolution
There have been thirteen staff dismissed under the Sickness Absence Policy, during this period, who were based in a primary school setting - Six teaching and seven non-teaching.
- Request no. 41907. Received: 30/03/2023, Resolved: 28/04/2023
Discovery of 'ownerless' assets and quality assessment
When and how were the 'ownerless' assets discovered/identified? Any evidence the assets had deteriorated while they were 'ownerless'? Any assessment made of quality of assets prior to adoption or transfer etc
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- Request no. 41912. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 09/05/2023
Health and Social Care System - glitches.
Details of any overpayments made to service providers as a result of errors or glitches in the system; Details of any data breaches that have occurred; Details of any other errors, glitches, or issues that have arisen
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- Request no. 41913. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 02/05/2023
British Sign Language Interpreting & Translation
Contact details for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Internal and External Communications; Learning and Development; plus queries re. BSL for the Deaf
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- Request no. 41914. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 04/05/2023
The Royal High and Craigmount - Schools
For the last 3 years how many placing requests were received at each school; How many placing requests were accepted; How many were rejected; Of those rejected how many came from outside the Edinburgh City Council area?
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- Request no. 41922. Received: 31/03/2023, Resolved: 26/04/2023
48-50 Iona Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8SW
Is the Site is on your list of prioritised sites under Part 2A and, if so, what priority it is considered to be? Aware of any previous intrusive investigations and/or remediation at the Site?
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- Request no. 41930. Received: 21/03/2023, Resolved: 17/05/2023
Business Enforcement Notices and North Bridge Project
Which date it was known that North Bridge completion would be Extension from November 2020 to June 2025? How many change of use enforcement notices have been served on businesses who did not apply for planning in ward 15 last 5 years etc.
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- Request no. 41942. Received: 05/03/2023, Resolved: 05/05/2023
Melville Monument
A copy of the agreement under which the City of Edinburgh undertook responsibility for the maintenance of the Melville Monument in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, approximately 200 - 210 years ago.
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