- Request no. 47391. Received: 01/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024
Dunedin School, Liberton Bank House
During the 5 years prior to this school year what is the breakdown of the number of 16 spaces for each year? i.e how many spaces were granted? How many applications were put forward for a funded space but refused/rejected?
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- Request no. 47392. Received: 01/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024 16:26:00
Transport Services
Multiple questions relating to the council’s transport services, provide all information broken down by the previous two financial years (22-23 and 21-22).
Files
- Request no. 47393. Received: 01/03/2024, Resolved: 30/04/2024
Student Accommodation
How many student accommodation rooms lay empty through the City of Edinburgh?
Resolution
Closed. No clarification received
- Request no. 47394. Received: 01/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024
David Lloyd Centre in Gyle Park
1. Is the land on which the centre is built leased from Edinburgh City Council? 2. If it is leased, what conditions are in the lease about the maintenance of the landscaping within the grounds of the centre?
Files
- Request no. 47397. Received: 01/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024
Sandport Street, Leith
Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing complaints or reports to pavement obstructions in area on Sandport Street, Leith from 15/12/2022 to present date and all other information.
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- Request no. 47400. Received: 01/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Levelling Up Housing and Communities
Any correspondence between the Council and the UK Secretary of State and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations since 1 Dec 2023. Any correspondence between the Council and officials from the UK Department since 1 Dec 2023
Files
- Request no. 47401. Received: 01/03/2024
Complex Home Care Packages
For FY 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24. Request the following information regarding complex home care packages for adults aged 18+ and children aged 0-18 years old.
- Request no. 47404. Received: 01/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024 17:11:00
Refuse Collection and Large Goods Vehicles
The number of refuse collection and large goods vehicles acquired since 7/12/2015, and how many of these vehicles are fitted with AEBS. The number of such vehicles in total and the number with AEBS. Number of collisions.
Files
- Request no. 47407. Received: 01/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024
Dog Fouling
The number of reports of dog fouling complaints and the measures the Council is taking to stop such complaints.
Files
- Request no. 47408. Received: 02/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024
School Health and Wellbeing Census Surveys
How many health and wellbeing census surveys have been conducted since academic year 2016? Please provide details of the analysis that was performed on the data and other information relating to the surveys.
Files
- Request no. 47409. Received: 02/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024
Use of Biometrics in Schools
Which schools are using this technology and the age groups to which it applies. The type of biometrics each school is using. The purpose it’s used for (eg. paying for school meals) in each school. When it was introduced.
Resolution
The information has not changed from the response provided under reference 38569.
- Request no. 47410. Received: 03/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024 17:30:00
Quick Quotes Contracts
Information regarding the planned quick quotes (low value/low risk contracts up to £50,000) that your organisation intends to publish on Public Contracts Scotland over the next 12 months.
Files
- Request no. 47411. Received: 03/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024
NEC Housing (formally Northgate)
Has the council contracted to implement NEC Housing (formally Northgate) or any of their housing modules in the past 3 three years? Provide details of tender/date agreed in contract. Has the project needed to be descoped or rephased at any time
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- Request no. 47413. Received: 03/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024 16:40:00
Pothole - Queensferry Road
Regarding the defect reported below, which date was this attended to? FixMyStreet ref: 5289078
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- Request no. 47414. Received: 03/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Overhanging Bushes on Pavements
A list of requests to cut back overhanging bushes on pavements in the Corstorphine/Murrayfield Ward in the last two years, and their status, including whether the council has issued notices to residents or enforced any cut backs.
Files
- Request no. 47415. Received: 04/03/2024, Resolved: 02/04/2024
Food Safety Report - Dunedin Residential Home
Please could you send me the Food Safety Officer's Report relating to the inspection of Dunedin Residential Home (formerly at 63 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh, EH10 5NQ) on 25 March 2011?
Resolution
The report from 2011 is no longer held. Our Record Retention Schedule states that such inspection reports have a retention period of six years.
- Request no. 47416. Received: 03/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024
Council Phone Contracts Abroad
Information for the last three financial years, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23: Total number of overseas phone contracts; reasons for issuing each overseas phone contract; what level of data/number of minutes, calls or any subscriptions.
Resolution
The Council has no overseas contracts.
- Request no. 47418. Received: 04/03/2024, Resolved: 02/04/2024
CCTV Footage - Queensferry Road, Edinburgh
Request for a copy of CCTV footage from the 4/3/24 at 11:40AM.
Resolution
We have reviewed material from public space cameras in the area at the time stated, but nothing of the incident described was captured, consequently we will be unable to supply any data.
- Request no. 47419. Received: 04/03/2024, Resolved: 09/04/2024
Violence in Schools
Please provide me with the number of violent incident reports recorded at a) primary schools and b) secondary schools in 2022/23.
Resolution
Please refer to the response to requests 47295 and 47548
- Request no. 47420. Received: 03/03/2024, Resolved: 28/03/2024 15:00:00
Pothole Claims
How many claims that the general public have sent for compensation as a result of pothole/dangerous roads. How many claims have been rejected and how many have been settled for the current financial year and going back to last 5 yrs.?
Files
- Request no. 47421. Received: 01/03/2024, Resolved: 08/03/2024
Vehicle and Driver Numbers
Request all information regarding numbers of licensed Private Hire vehicles and drivers, and numbers of black taxi cab and drivers in Edinburgh.
Resolution
This information is published on the Council website.
Files
- Request no. 47422. Received: 04/03/2024, Resolved: 02/04/2024
High School Yards - Littering & Graffiti
Please advise who is responsible for the steps at High School Yards; The Littering behind the locked gate, and if there is any correspondence with the responsible persons to improve the side of the building.
Resolution
The Council is responsible for the littering on the steps but they were closed off due to anti-social behaviour.
In regard to graffiti, this is private property and is not the responsibility of the Council.
- Request no. 47424. Received: 04/03/2024, Resolved: 02/04/2024
Data Analytics Innovation Information
Please complete our online form which contains questions related to your data analytics activities, incl. budget allocation, staff roles, types of data analytics used, strategic integration, & project successes.
Files
- Request no. 47425. Received: 05/03/2024, Resolved: 03/04/2024
Electric Vehicle Charging Bays
I am seeking information relating to on-street electric vehicle charging bay size standards and regulations; Total 3 questions & details
Files
- Request no. 47426. Received: 06/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Edinburgh Innovation Hub Development
Request information you hold in relation to all 3 phases of the Edinburgh Innovation Hub development (incl. purpose of the buildings and delivery timescales) - particularly the aspects that are adjacent to Shavelin Drive and Glennie Rd, Newcraighall
Files
- Request no. 47427. Received: 05/03/2024, Resolved: 03/04/2024
Personal Injury Accidents involving Bin Lorries
Request for all information since March 2021 related to personal injury accidents involving bin lorries, either those operating on behalf of the council or private vehicles you are aware of; & more details
Files
- Request no. 47428. Received: 05/03/2024, Resolved: 03/04/2024 09:54:00
Edinburgh Council’s Transport Services
Do you operate a supplier framework (a list of accredited companies / individuals that can provide services to the local authority) for the following: a. SEN Transport b. Home to School transport c. Taxi Services d. Transport for Adult Care
Files
- Request no. 47430. Received: 05/03/2024, Resolved: 03/04/2024
Guthrie Street, Edinburgh - Complaints
All records re. complaints received (from Feb 2021 to present) referring to Guthrie Street; Pls also provide maintenance and repair records for this timeframe to include works on paving slabs, bollards, & any objects within the pavement areas.
Resolution
Please see attached site history report.
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- Request no. 47431. Received: 05/03/2024, Resolved: 03/04/2024
Carriageway Renewal Scheme - Lanark Road West
Details of the street & area covered for any surface dressing/micro-asphalt project over 100 m² or £50k in value; Pls clarify the location of the work tabled in the answer as 'Lanark Road West' (6,700 m²) from 1 Lanark Rd West to 582 Lanark Rd West.
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- Request no. 47434. Received: 05/03/2024, Resolved: 03/04/2024
Repairs Direct - Damp & Mould Services Data & Staffing Level
Total 4 questions including: The total number of individuals newly employed in damp and mould repair services by the City of Edinburgh Council since November 14th, 2023; and data on volume of requests; & more
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- Request no. 47439. Received: 05/03/2024, Resolved: 09/04/2024
Business Rates
Please could you confirm the current charge for 2023/2024 for the following assessment including any reliefs: - Car Spaces for 30(GF1) 30(GF1)/1, Queensferry Road, EH4 2HS
Resolution
The net rates payable for this entry in 2023/24 is £17,234.41.
- Request no. 47441. Received: 04/03/2024, Resolved: 02/04/2024
Looked After Children
Does your (i) adult social work team, (ii) children and families social work team, or (iii) other relevant department provide or commission dedicated supported parenting services for parents with learning disabilities; & details
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- Request no. 47443. Received: 05/03/2024, Resolved: 11/03/2024
RAAC surveys & housing
Total 4 questions including: Please confirm whether you have undertaken any survey of the housing within your local authority to check if there is any presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC); & details
Resolution
The information you have requested is available on the website at the link provided.
Files
- Request no. 47446. Received: 06/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Crosswood Crescent, Balerno, EH14 7LX
1. The Policy in force as of 11 Jan 2024, in regards the inspection, maintenance and repair of the area at the above location. 2. All Records of inspection, repairs, complaints, & no. of inspections carried out on an annual basis.
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- Request no. 47453. Received: 04/03/2024, Resolved: 02/04/2024
Change in number of properties on the landlord register
The total number of landlords, and the total number of properties they rent out, as defined by the landlord register. Provide details of these numbers for each quarter of the following years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 (to date)
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- Request no. 47454. Received: 06/03/2024, Resolved: 03/04/2024 15:39:00
Bin Hubs
I am interested to know more about the decision making regarding the installation of new ‘bin hubs’ in and around Edinburgh particularly in relation to consultation with residents / cost / & consideration to parking. Total 6 questions
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- Request no. 47456. Received: 06/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Burial and Cremation Act 2002 (Scotland)
How many funerals has the Council arranged since 2 January 2024; & more details
- Request no. 47457. Received: 06/03/2024
Car Free Holyrood Park
Request for information on all meetings/discussions/correspondence and minutes held between yourselves and Historic Environment Scotland relating to the council's City Mobility Plan 2030 (Our Future Streets) and Holyrood Park Roads.
- Request no. 47459. Received: 06/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Communications & Public Relations Spend
Total spend on communications and public relations for the last 3 FY (20/21,21/22,22/23) Total number of communications and public relations employees. Total salary cost for all communications and public relations employees.
Files
- Request no. 47460. Received: 06/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Penalty Charge Notice Revenue
Request for a complete list of all named streets within Edinburgh where parking charge penalty notices have been issued over the last 3 years.
Resolution
Please refer to the attached list of streets.
Files
- Request no. 47461. Received: 06/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Translation and Interpretation Costs
What is the total cost for all translation and interpretation activities for foreign languages (Not English, Scots or Gaelic) for each of the financial years 21/22 and 22/23.
Files
- Request no. 47467. Received: 06/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Recycling - Paper and Cardboard
Total 15 questions including: What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract; & more
Files
- Request no. 47468. Received: 06/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Points
How many EV charge points have been installed from 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2023, broken down by year; how many installations resulted in access issues which required further remediation; and how much any moves or replacements cost the council.
Files
- Request no. 47470. Received: 07/03/2024
Comely Bank Place Mews - PCNs
How many tickets were issued to vehicles (with approved and active N3 parking permits) who unknowingly parked on this road without alleged mews access (M201 / M202 I believe).
- Request no. 47471. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Manhole - Broomhills Business Centre, EH17 8RT
Accident Date: 21/07/2023 - we request information relating to the manhole located south of i4 Product Design Ltd - at Suite 3, Broomhills Business Centre, 49 Frogston Rd E, EH17 8RT; eg. Records of Inspection, Maintenance, Complaints; & more
Files
- Request no. 47474. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 05/04/2024
Lane at St. Ronan's Terrace, Edinburgh
We should be grateful if you would provide us with any information, documents, or records that you hold in relation to the Lane, particularly in relation to any parking or other traffic complaints associated with the Lane.
Resolution
the lane appears to be a private lane and we do not hold any information relating to traffic orders or parking restrictions at this location. We hold no records of any parking complaints or requests for parking enforcement to this location.
- Request no. 47476. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 05/04/2024
Trinity Academy Sports Campus
Please could I request a full list of all the sub-contractors and suppliers that were involved on the Trinity Academy Sports Campus.
Files
- Request no. 47478. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Zone 8 - Permits & Parking Spaces
The current number of permit car parking spaces in Zone 8 (after the installation of the new communal bin hubs) and the number of active car parking permits you have issued for this zone.
Files
- Request no. 47479. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Teacher Numbers
How many subject qualified teachers are currently employed in each individual secondary school in the local authority area in (a) Maths (b) Chemistry (c) Physics (d) Biology (e) Computing?
Resolution
Please see attached. The information is provided by subject and combined subjects.
Files
- Request no. 47481. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Renewal of Partnership's Taxi Licence
Pls provide all correspondence & documents relating to the request that persons applying for renewal of their partnership's taxi licence must now produce their partnership agreement(s); explaining the reason for this change in the renewal process.
Files
- Request no. 47488. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 05/04/2024
Processing Freedom of Information Requests
For the tax years 23/22, 22/21, 21/20 • Total no of staff hired with responsibility for FOISA requests (FTE) & Total salary costs • Total for all other costs associated with handling FOISA requests • Total no of FOISA requests received/responded to
Files
- Request no. 47491. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 05/04/2024
Byelaws and Policies on Recreational Use of Drones
We seek information regarding your authority's regulations on the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction.
Files
- Request no. 47492. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024
Homes for Ukraine Sponsors/Hosts
How many times have you received a government alert of a serious safeguarding issue regarding a Homes for Ukraine sponsor/host since March 22 to present.
Resolution
None
- Request no. 47493. Received: 04/03/2024, Resolved: 02/04/2024
Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003
How many dog fouling penalties were issued, in cemeteries, in 2022? How many dog fouling penalties were issued, in cemeteries, in 2023? How many Enforcement Officers do the Council employ to over all 43 cemeteries in Edinburgh?
Files
- Request no. 47495. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 10/04/2024
Bandstands
A list of the bandstands currently within your local authority area that the council is responsible for and their locations (eg name of park) and all other information requested.
Files
- Request no. 47497. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024
Bridge Road, Balerno
I would like to know what plots of land the Council owns on either side of Bridge Road, Balerno. Please include land from the immediate edge of the adopted road to 50 metres out, and along the full length of Bridge Road. Please show on a plan.
Resolution
The information is provided in the attached plan.
Files
- Request no. 47498. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 09/04/2024
Licensed Venues
Please give venue capacity of all licensed venues in Edinburgh.
Resolution
The information, on behalf of the Licensing Board, is attached.
Files
- Request no. 47500. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024
Crematoriums
Multiple questions relating to local authority own and operate crematoria's?
Files
- Request no. 47501. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 05/04/2024
U Roads
Request details on where each of these numbered 'U' routes is located within the council area. A simple road/street name(s) for each route would suffice.
Files
- Request no. 47502. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024
Penalty Charge Notices (PCN)
What date did you start issuing PCNs in accordance with the increased amount. What maximum amount do you now enforce, £80 or £100. How many PCNs have you issued each subsequent month afterwards and same the year before?
Files
- Request no. 47508. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024
Property Assets
Requesting all information relating to Property / land assets.
Files
- Request no. 47509. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024
Parking restrictions P006 and P007 within Parking Zone S5
Request the official documentation or regulations outlining parking restrictions P006 and P007 within Parking Zone S5. Any correspondence, emails, or communications exchanged between relevant stakeholders, local government, residents, businesses.
Files
- Request no. 47512. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024
Professional Services Framework
Start date & duration of framework/contract? Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) Has a decision been made yet on if being either extended or renewed Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement)
Files
- Request no. 47513. Received: 09/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024
Jack Kane Community Centre
All email communication in relation to the Jack Kane Community Centre sent and received by the following CEC employees (including deleted emails and those backed up) for the past 2 years.
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. 47514. Received: 09/03/2024, Resolved: 19/04/2024
Supported Living Services
Total 9 questions incl: What type of supported living services are currently needed in your local area? Specifically, what services are required for learning disabilities, mental health, Section 117, Section 17 extended leave, CTO, informal support?
Files
- Request no. 47515. Received: 10/03/2024, Resolved: 20/03/2024 17:00:00
Road Construction Consent (RCC) - Salamander Place
Can I please request if this development has had an application for a Road Construction Consent (RCC) and if so, have its roads been adopted or not; If they have not, why it has not been the case?
- Request no. 47516. Received: 10/03/2024, Resolved: 20/03/2024
Road Construction Consent (RCC) - West Bowling Green Street
Can I please request if this development has had an application for a Road Construction Consent (RCC) and if so, have its roads been adopted or not; If they have not, can I please request why it has not been the case?
- Request no. 47517. Received: 10/03/2024, Resolved: 20/03/2024 17:00:00
Road Construction Consent (RCC) - GREENFIELD - Residential development
Can I please request if this development has had an application for a Road Construction Consent (RCC) and if so, have its roads been adopted or not; If they have not, why it has not been the case?
- Request no. 47519. Received: 10/03/2024, Resolved: 20/03/2024 17:00:00
Road Construction Consent (RCC) - Fountainbridge - Moda Living
Can I please request if this development has had an application for a Road Construction Consent (RCC) and if so, have its roads been adopted or not; If they have not, why it has not been the case?
- Request no. 47521. Received: 10/03/2024, Resolved: 20/03/2024 17:00:00
Road Construction Consent (RCC) - Candlemaker's Park
Can I please request if this development has had an application for a Road Construction Consent (RCC) and if so, have its roads been adopted or not; If they have not, why it has not been the case?
- Request no. 47534. Received: 11/03/2024, Resolved: 09/04/2024
CCTV Footage - Rose Street
To access CCTV footage in regards to an incident that took place on Rose Street, this camera does not appear on your council owned map of CCTV cameras. Looking to find out who this camera belongs to and how I can source the footage.
Resolution
No relevant information recorded.
- Request no. 47536. Received: 10/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024
Autistic Adults Funding
The funding allocated towards services for autistic adults.
Files
- Request no. 47537. Received: 11/03/2024, Resolved: 09/04/2024
Reported Potholes
To request the number of reported potholes to the local authority: In 2022; 2023 and 2024. Please provide data where there was the longest Unresolved ward area. Please provide data where the ward area was responded to promptly.
Files
- Request no. 47538. Received: 11/03/2024, Resolved: 09/04/2024
Complaints - Large Waste Bins
Please supply information pertaining to the number of complaints received regarding the impact large waste bins have on pavement access in Edinburgh Please also supply details of the specific streets named in these complaints.
Files
- Request no. 47543. Received: 11/03/2024, Resolved: 09/04/2024
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists
For the years 2018, 2019, 2020,2021 and 2022 (and 2023): Number of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists employed. What is the average waiting time for patients for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Number of student graduating into the profession.
- Request no. 47545. Received: 11/03/2024, Resolved: 11/03/2024
March Business Rates Credits
Can you send me a list of March or Q4 (most current) business rates credits you currently hold for businesses.
Resolution
This is published on our website.
Files
- Request no. 47548. Received: 11/03/2024, Resolved: 10/04/2024
Violence towards Teachers
For every year from 2007 to 2023. The number of incidents involving violence directed towards teachers by pupils in Edinburgh Schools. Broken down by primary and secondary school.
Files
- Request no. 47551. Received: 11/03/2024, Resolved: 09/04/2024
Levelling-Up Funding
How much has your council received in funding for Levelling-Up to date in total and all other information requested.
Files
- Request no. 47552. Received: 11/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Transport Asset Management Plan
I am interested in your Transport Asset Management Plan asset inventory for roads bridges and structures etc. I would like to see the detailed inventory of the structures section. (all structures including bridges and retaining walls).
Files
- Request no. 47554. Received: 12/03/2024, Resolved: 10/04/2024
Secondary School - Universal Free School Meals (UFSM)
What is the current level of school meal debt in the local authority for secondary school pupils in receipt of universal free school meals?
Files
- Request no. 47563. Received: 11/03/2024, Resolved: 09/04/2024
Defects – South Learmonth Gardens
Details of issues, damage and/or faults on the carriageway, kerbs, verges, pavements and/or street lighting in the same area reported to the CEC by members of the public or otherwise during the period from 18/02/23 – 23/10/23.
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- Request no. 47564. Received: 12/03/2024, Resolved: 10/04/2024
Approval of Premises for a Civil Marriage/Partnership
The total number of licences granted by City of Edinburgh for approval of premises for a civil marriage/partnership in the last three years. Figures broken down by year (2021, 2022, 2023) and figures for 2024 to-date / so far.
Files
- Request no. 47566. Received: 12/03/2024, Resolved: 10/04/2024
Speed Warning Signs
I would like to know how many sites the council has of these signs, the number which are not working as of this date, how long they have been non-operational plus any estimate for their repair or reinstatement.
Files
- Request no. 47567. Received: 12/03/2024, Resolved: 10/04/2024
Removal of Books from Public Libraries
Have any books been removed due to the nature of the book; If yes, how many; the reason for removal; & the book titles; Please provide any correspondence internally/externally discussing the potential/actual removal of books from public libraries.
Files
- Request no. 47568. Received: 12/03/2024, Resolved: 10/04/2024
Potholes: Numbers and Payouts
For the last full year: How many potholes were reported; total spend on compensation for successful claims for vehicle damage; the total value of funding you allocated for road maintenance relating directly to pothole reports & repairs.
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- Request no. 47571. Received: 12/03/2024, Resolved: 10/04/2024
Communal Bin Collections
Pls advise the collection day & frequency for the green lidded communal bin at 1 Marischal Place, EH4 3NE. Secondly, please advise whether there are plans to either increase collections or provide additional capacity.
Files
- Request no. 47572. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Parking Fines
Total 4 questions concerning the number of fines issued since the commencement of enforcement against parking on pavements, parking at pedestrian crossing points, and double parking on 29/01/2024.
Files
- Request no. 47573. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Funding for Edinburgh Diwali
Re. funding allocated to the Diwali festival by City of Edinburgh Council in the past 3 years 2021, 2022, 2023. I request information on: Financial Allocations; Investigations; Allegations of Misuse; & Financial Accounts
Files
- Request no. 47574. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Asylum Seekers Accommodation
No. of asylum seekers in Edinburgh; how many receive paid for accommodation; Cost of their average rent; no. of asylum seekers since Jan 23- Jan 24 housed by you; daily cost to house them; Is there priority to house them over Scottish born residents
Files
- Request no. 47576. Received: 13/03/2024
Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill
All correspondence between yourselves and the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament Committees, individual MSPs, & their staff teams (incl. correspondence written on behalf of the Council or a committee) re. plans to introduce a visitor levy.
- Request no. 47577. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 15/03/2024
Register of Dog Boarders
Is there a Registered List of dog boarders for Edinburgh Council please?
Resolution
We do not publish a registered list. Please see request 46225 for the most recent information provided under FOISA.
- Request no. 47578. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Renting Out Property for Social Housing
Total 7 questions relating to Eligibility Criteria; Rental Agreements; Rent Payments; Support Services; Maintenance and Repairs; Inspections and Compliance; Contact Information
Files
- Request no. 47581. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Shisha Cafes
ShishaWatch monitor and survey the UK’s shisha industry to understand the issues and find solutions, including around the legislative enforcement of shisha tobacco; Total 5 questions.
Files
- Request no. 47582. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
M365 Learning and Teaching System Global Address List (GAL)
Have any children ever been hidden in/from the GAL since the system was created; Pls give an approx. total of the no. of children who have been hidden in the GAL at any point; Please list the sort of reasons that children were hidden.
Files
- Request no. 47583. Received: 13/03/2024
City Mobility Plan
I request full details of the methodology used to carry out the “extensive consultation which preceded the City Mobility Plan approved by Councillors on 19 February 2021; Total 9 questions.
- Request no. 47585. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 19/04/2024
Primary School Deferrals
Total number of requests you received for older children (who reached 5yrs in Aug 22/Aug 23) that you granted permission to defer starting P1 (for both Aug 22 & Aug 23 start dates) to the next year - following an appeal after an initial rejection.
Files
- Request no. 47588. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Pride Events
For the FY 2022/23: Details of events organised for Pride month; Whether any LGBT themed merchandise was purchased & the cost; Whether the council sponsored any Pride events, pls give details & financial values.
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. 47590. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Underage Vapes
For the past 5 years: Request all data relating to underage vapes within our local authority area.
Files
- Request no. 47591. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 19/03/2024
SCOT (NA Funerals)
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 13/1/24 to date.
Files
- Request no. 47593. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Powderhall Railway line - future active travel route
Please provide copies of the following documents relating to the Powderhall railway line and its planned conversion to an active travel route and all other information.
Files
- Request no. 47594. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Registered Office Address: City Chambers
To request the total number of companies where: Registered office address: City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ Has had - Company status Dissolved. In 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Resolution
No such companies were dissolved in this period.
- Request no. 47597. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 12/04/2024
139 Leith Walk, Edinburgh
Any information that the Local Authority hold in relation to the contaminative status of the Site, whether the site is on the priority investigation list. Any information regarding the potential presence of fuel storage tanks at the Site?
Files
- Request no. 47598. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 12/04/2024
Pow Burn Culvert Structure at Cameron Toll
Provide copies of the last two Principal Inspection Reports and the last two General Inspection Reports for the above structure, incl. list of utilities (companies), indicate the distance from the road surface to the top of the structure and depth.
Files
- Request no. 47617. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 12/04/2024
Care Experienced Young People
Do Edinburgh City Council automatically offer an interview to care experienced young people if they meet minimum requirements when applying for a job?
Resolution
As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are, or have been, care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post.
- Request no. 47618. Received: 14/03/2024
Occupational Therapy in Local Authority Services
Various questions regarding whole-time equivalent (WTE) registered OTs, WTE Occupational Therapy Assistants directly employed by your local authority.
- Request no. 47620. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTN) Penalty Charges
Does your council operate Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs)? For the months of January to December 2023 and the first 3 months of 2024; a) the number and b) total value of fines issued for penalty charges related to LTNs.
Files
- Request no. 47621. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Dog Fouling Fines
Please can you tell me how many fixed penalty notices you have issued to dog owners for dogs fouling since 2015 until the present day? Can you please provide the annual figures for each year and show how many fines were paid?
Resolution
No Fixed Penalty Notices have been issued in 2024 so far for the offence of dog fouling.
- Request no. 47624. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
Strategic Housing Investment Plan
Please provide a PDF of the project overview.
Files
- Request no. 47632. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 12/04/2024
Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Connection consultation
Multiple questions regarding the Consultation relating to GMQC.
Files
- Request no. 47633. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) Costs
Does your council operate Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs)? From January to December 2023 and first 3 months of 2024; The total amount of money the council has spent installing / uninstalling 'Low Traffic Neighbourhoods'.
Files
- Request no. 47634. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 12/04/2024
Nether Currie Primary School
How many children starting Primary 1 who were not resident in the catchment area applied for a non-catchment place. How many were allocated a non-catchment place; refused; placed on the waiting list and were offered a place in Aug?
Files
- Request no. 47635. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 12/04/2024
School Deferral Applications
The financial cost(s) to the council of allowing a child who has attained the age of 5 prior to the school commencement date in August 2023 (and 2024 if known) to have a further year of nursery/ forest nursery school under the 1140 hours provision?
Files
- Request no. 47636. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 12/04/2024
Adult Cycling Courses
For the FY 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24: How many adult training sessions took place in each year and all other information requested.
Files
- Request no. 47637. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 18/04/2024
Firhill Centre, 257 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1DW
From 01/01/19, any information held relating to complaints regarding: the bins/waste disposal; rodents (incl. squirrels) and the consideration of rodent prevention (incl. squirrels).
Files
- Request no. 47640. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 12/04/2024
Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pairce
Multiple questions on the number of applications for P1 spaces for 2024/25?
Files
- Request no. 47641. Received: 14/03/2024
Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pairce
Multiple questions on the number of applicants who have been refused a P1 space for years prior to 2024/25, by academic year and by local authority and all other questions.
- Request no. 47642. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Exclusions From Schools
For each of the past 10 years: The total number of pupils excluded from schools within Edinburgh Council. A breakdown of these exclusions, distinguishing between temporary suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Files
- Request no. 47645. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Taxi/Private Hire Licences
For the past five years: The total number of taxi/private hire licences reviewed by Edinburgh Council as a result of concerns raised by the police, broken down by year and all other information.
Files
- Request no. 47647. Received: 11/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Disabled Parking at the National Gallery of Scotland
Request all internal and external correspondence, reports, notes, minutes or any other information relating to discussions or decisions about the availability of disabled parking in the vicinity of the Gallery.
Resolution
Please see the information attached.
Files
- Request no. 47649. Received: 15/03/2024
Reinforced Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (RAAC)
The number of council homes surveyed for Reinforced Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (RAAC) by Edinburgh Council If applicable, the number of homes planned to be surveyed for RAAC in the upcoming year and all other information.
- Request no. 47650. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
'Right to Buy' Scheme
For past ten years: The total number of council homes sold through the 'Right to Buy' scheme. The number of council homes sold through the 'Right to Buy' scheme that have subsequently been bought back by Edinburgh Council etc.
Files
- Request no. 47651. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Recycling
For past five years: The total amount of recycling collected within the CEC area. Breakdown of recycling disposal methods, specifying the amount of recycling materials sent to: a) Incinerators. b) Landfills. c) Other disposal methods, if applicable?
Files
- Request no. 47652. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Lothian Pension Fund and Falkirk Council Pension Fund
Any emails, memos, or correspondence exchanged between CEC officials or employees discussing or related to the proposed merger. Information for the period beginning [01/01/19] and ending [01/03/2024].
Resolution
We are unable to provide the information requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing the information, on behalf of the Lothian Pension Fund and the City of Edinburgh Council, far exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.
- Request no. 47653. Received: 15/03/2024
School Car-free Zone Fines
Can you please tell me how many drivers have been fined for breaching car-free zones outside schools? How much were the fines? Which schools in the council area have car-free zones? When were they set up?
- Request no. 47654. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Traffic Warden Attacks
For each of the previous five years (i.e. 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24) please can you tell me the total number of attacks on traffic wardens.
Files
- Request no. 47655. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Cemetery Rules Workshops
Meeting held on Tuesday 1st February 2022, mention of a 'planned workshop with Elected Members to consider an update to cemetery rules'. Is there any information on what was discussed and any outcomes from these two workshops?
Resolution
No. These workshops were in relation to updating rules regarding memorialisation & have not yet taken place. Conversations are on-going with Scottish colleagues & those in the UK about how rules regarding unauthorised memorialisation are managed.
- Request no. 47659. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
135-137 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh
We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 19 January 2024 being: Inspection and maintenance records. Records of complaints about the state of roads/footway at the accident locus.
Files
- Request no. 47660. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Procurement
Multiple questions: To provide all information relating to Procurement services within the Council.
Files
- Request no. 47662. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Drains 2021 to 2023
How many blocked road drains were reported to you? How many road drains did you unblock? Total spent on unblocking road drains? How many road drains do you maintain?
Files
- Request no. 47663. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Elective Home Education Data
The number of school pupils who were newly registered as EHE each academic year for: 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24. Number of pupils who have moved from EHL back into school in the same academic years?
Files
- Request no. 47664. Received: 15/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Community Venue Hire
List of 'Community Venues' defined as facilities the CEC owns that can be hired for community use. This may include Community Centres, Community Halls, Libraries, Town Halls, Pavilions any other facilities can be booked for community use.
Resolution
We are unable to provide the detailed information requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing the information exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.
- Request no. 47665. Received: 12/03/2024, Resolved: 10/04/2024
Junction of Oxgangs Road North and Oxgangs Avenue Edinburgh
We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 22 December 2023 being: records of inspection; maintenance records; records of complaints; records of accidents; audit trail information.
Files
- Request no. 47667. Received: 17/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Leith Connections - Experimental Traffic Regulations Order (ETRO)
Are the changes to roads that are being implemented under the ETRO scheme for Leith Connections legal?
Files
- Request no. 47668. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
Health and Wellbeing Census 2022
Six questions relating to the primary and secondary schools in Edinburgh that participated in the Health and Wellbeing Census 2022.
Files
- Request no. 47669. Received: 16/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
Monitoring Officers since 1999 and number of cases
Provide names and dates when CEC Monitoring Officers have been in post at CEC since 1999. Provide the number of cases investigated, reported on and closed by the respective CEC Monitoring Officers, where possible classified by severity.
Files
- Request no. 47674. Received: 16/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Cemetery Management Rules
How many owners/dogs in total were excluded from Edinburgh Cemeteries for breaching the rules in 2023? How many owners/dogs in total were excluded from Morningside Cemetery for breaching the rules in 2023?
Resolution
No owners/dogs were excluded from Edinburgh cemeteries in 2023.
- Request no. 47675. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
West Pilton / West Granton Community Council
Can you tell me when the West Pilton / West Granton Community Council last met, where and when; and also when are they next due to meet, where and when.
Resolution
We do not hold this information.
- Request no. 47676. Received: 16/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Cemetery Management Rules Consultation 2022
I note from the outcome report that there were 105 responses, however these responses are not reproduced in the report. Can I view these responses online anywhere, and if not, can they be emailed to me?
Resolution
These responses are not currently published. However, they are now attached.
Third party personal information has been withheld from the document provided.Files
- Request no. 47678. Received: 16/03/2024, Resolved: 20/03/2024
Bus Lane Camera Locations
A list location of all bus lane cameras within Edinburgh and if available a map of all bus lane camera locations.
Files
- Request no. 47679. Received: 16/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Currie Primary School, Nether Currie Primary School and Juniper Green Primary School
The number of out of catchment applications for the 2024 intake to P1. The number of accepted out of catchment applications. Number of places reserved for appeals and number of places reserved for children moving into catchment.
Files
- Request no. 47680. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
CCTV - Newbridge Roundabout
CCTV footage from road traffic cameras on the Newbridge Roundabout and also M9 heading north after Newbridge Roundabout. On the 17th March 2024 between 7.15pm and 7.30pm.
Resolution
The City of Edinburgh Council Public Space CCTV Section has no coverage of the areas specified in your request and consequently we will be unable to supply any data.
- Request no. 47683. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
Works relating Lorne Street, Edinburgh
Details of works planned or otherwise; whether pavements are adopted in terms of Road (Scotland) Act 1984 or not; Council's risk register or definition of actionable hazard for defects or damage to pavement; complaints received; and other questions
Files
- Request no. 47684. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
1 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2DP
Inspection records for the locus for 12 months prior to 17/08/2023. Maintenance records for the locus for 12 months prior to 17/08/2023.
Files
- Request no. 47685. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
Dog Walkers in Cemeteries
How many dog walkers were: 1: Excluded from an Edinburgh cemetery in 2023 for repeatedly breaking Cemetery Management Rules
Files
- Request no. 47687. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
Homeless Accommodation
A list of all companies providing homeless accommodation who have been contracted by Edinburgh City Council since 2018
- Request no. 47688. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
Updated Dog Breeding Licence Information for 2023
Six questions, including - Number of Licensed Breeders: The total number of licensed breeders within your authority as of the end of 2023.
Files
- Request no. 47689. Received: 19/03/2024, Resolved: 25/03/2024
Education Scrutiny Committee
The number of pieces of correspondence received by Councillors David Alexander, Eugene Clarke, Colin Davidson and Alistair Suttie and their respective offices in favour of removing the votes from religious representatives.
Resolution
Cancelled by requester.
- Request no. 47690. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 11/04/2024
Pothole on Ellersly Road
Of the 5 insurance claims submitted during the period 8/12/2023 to 11/12/2023, arising from vehicles being damaged by hitting the Pothole on Ellersly Road, how many have been settled by the council’s insurers, and how many were rejected?
Resolution
All the claims remain open. None of the claims have been Settled/Repudiated to date.
- Request no. 47691. Received: 19/03/2024, Resolved: 15/04/2024
Avison Young
The total cost to the Council of the work undertaken by Avison Young for the Valuation Advice report on an appropriate annual rental charge for Granton Youth.
Resolution
The total cost was £2000 plus VAT.
- Request no. 47692. Received: 14/03/2024, Resolved: 12/04/2024
Number of Permits Issued Per Fuel Band
No of permits issued per fuel band for Parking Zones 1-8, for the two periods I asked about previously 2022 and 2024 in tabular form (refers to this as a follow up to edir 46975)
Files
- Request no. 47693. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
Inspection Logs Relating to Liberton Road
Would like the inspection logs that show how the road at the junction of Liberton Road, Edinburgh and Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh is maintained - Edinburgh Councils policy for inspecting and repairing its roads
Files
- Request no. 47696. Received: 19/03/2024, Resolved: 17/04/2024
CCTV Footage - Queen Street 6/3/2024
To assist investigation into road traffic accident.
Resolution
No relevant footage held.
- Request no. 47698. Received: 19/03/2024, Resolved: 05/04/2024
Morningside Road
Requests communication detailing any reports or complaints of road surface defects; actions taken and remedial works ordered/carried out; inspection regime including frequency and reports; and other questions. Between 1/1/20 and 31/12/23.
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are not going to provide you with confirmation of the information because your request falls into the category of a 'manifestly unreasonable' request and we are not obliged to respond.
- Request no. 47699. Received: 19/03/2024, Resolved: 17/04/2024
Unoccupied Non-Residential Properties
Please provide an itemised list of non-residential properties owned by the council that were unoccupied for one month or longer between 1 Jan 2022 and 31 December 2023.
Files
- Request no. 47700. Received: 19/03/2024, Resolved: 17/04/2024
Funding Edinburgh Council Gives Towards Festivals
Total amount for years 2023/24 and for the upcoming 2024/25 (not the breakdown). Festivals are Xmas, Fringe, Arts, Jazz and Blues and Book plus any other.
Files
- Request no. 47702. Received: 19/03/2024, Resolved: 17/04/2024
George Street Pedestrianisation & Bus Gates
If Equality Impact Assessments have been carried out for the pedestrianisation of George Street, and implementation of bus gates across the local authority? Please provide copies.
Files
- Request no. 47703. Received: 19/03/2024, Resolved: 02/04/2024
Potholes: Total Spend
The total amount of money spent by your council on road maintenance, relating directly to pothole reports and repairs across your Local Road Network.
Resolution
Cancelled. We are unable to provide figures that relate directly to potholes and all repairs are charged against the one budget. We will be able to show budget spend over the period but that will include all repair types.
- Request no. 47705. Received: 19/03/2024
Upgrade, Repairs & Maintenance to property
Any information regarding upgrade, repairs and maintenence to Westburn Grove. Please include the information about why there was no intercom fitted.
- Request no. 47707. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
CCTV Footage - Heriot Row
Access to CCTV footage between 27-29 February at Heriot Row, Edinburgh, EH3 6EN
Resolution
No relevant footage held.
- Request no. 47709. Received: 19/03/2024, Resolved: 16/04/2024
Westburn Sport Pitch
Looking for all information on the Westburn Sport Pitch and the immediate surrounding area in Westburn grove. Who is responsible for it. What is the maintenence schedule for it.
Files
- Request no. 47711. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Digital Learning and Teaching Privacy Notice
What device usage monitoring is carried out? Do you use 3rd party filtering or device management services to route internet traffic & block access to certain sites? Are IP addresses associated with specific pupils? When is device information shared?
- Request no. 47714. Received: 20/03/2024, Resolved: 18/04/2024
South Gyle Broadway - Road Defects
Dates and copies of any reports/checks of road defects on South Gyle Broadway heading from Gogar Roundabout to Gyle Roundabout & from Riccarton Mains Rd heading from railway bridge to Currie, for the last 12 months.
Files
- Request no. 47718. Received: 20/03/2024, Resolved: 23/04/2024
Bus Gates in Edinburgh
Request for a list of Bus Gates with the dates that enforcement commenced. For each the relevant TROs, documents to demonstrate the provision of signage. & more.
Resolution
The City of Edinburgh Council has no Bus Gates within any of our Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs). Our TROs cover all of our Bus Lanes.
- Request no. 47724. Received: 20/03/2024, Resolved: 18/04/2024
Residents Parking Permits
Total number of First Permits issued, and total number of Second Permits issued, broken down by each parking Zone 1 to 8, for the same two dates. Confirm that the geographic area covered by the zones has not changed between the two dates.
Files
- Request no. 47725. Received: 20/03/2024
Council’s website, app and/or online services
Request pertains to the council’s website, app and/or online services that are designed for citizen use. Provide all information that covers the timeframe, 1st January 2023 - 31st December 2023.
- Request no. 47727. Received: 20/03/2024, Resolved: 01/05/2024
Small Business Grants & Funding
What funding (if any) or grants do you offer to small businesses in the local area? How many grants, or funding offers, were applied for and successfully granted to small businesses in the calendar years 2021, 2022 and 2023?
Files
- Request no. 47728. Received: 18/03/2024, Resolved: 10/04/2024
CCTV - 29 Barnton Grove, Edinburgh EH4 6EQ
We require this footage in order to help us establish a clear view on the accident circumstances and to ensure there is no fraudulent activity.
Resolution
We have reviewed our cameras in the area but nothing relevant was captured and consequently we will be unable to supply any data.
- Request no. 47729. Received: 19/03/2024, Resolved: 17/04/2024
CCTV - Northfield Grove, Edinburgh
We would like to request a copy of the video footage you have of an incident involving our policyholder.
Resolution
No relevant footage held.
- Request no. 47731. Received: 20/03/2024, Resolved: 18/04/2024
Child Protection - Fabricated Induced Illnesses
To ask what number of child protection cases, in the past five years, have involved a diagnosis of a Fabricated Induced Illnesses.
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.
A manual search of each child’s case file would be required.
- Request no. 47732. Received: 20/03/2024, Resolved: 19/04/2024
Void Residential Properties
How many 'void' residential properties do you have as of the date of this request?
Files
- Request no. 47733. Received: 20/03/2024, Resolved: 18/04/2024
Housing Staffing
1. How many full-time equivalent posts are dedicated to private rented sector enforcement duties currently in 2024? 2. How many full-time equivalent posts are dedicated to housing research, intelligence and/or performance in your authority?
Resolution
The City of Edinburgh Council currently has six full-time equivalent posts dedicated to Private Rented Sector enforcement.
We have identified no full-time equivalent posts dedicated to housing research, intelligence and/or performance.
- Request no. 47740. Received: 21/03/2024, Resolved: 19/04/2024
Clifton Road at its junction with Clifton Hall Road
Request reports on road surface and its condition from October 2023 to February 2024 on Clifton Road at its junction with Clifton Hall Road as far as linnwater Caravan Park. Ensure all inspections on this stretch of carriageway are included.
Resolution
Please see the attached Site History Reports
Files
- Request no. 47744. Received: 21/03/2024, Resolved: 19/04/2024
Cyber Security
Request for the following data on cyber attacks affecting the Council. Provide data broken down by calendar year or failing that, by relevant 12-month period (e.g. 2021/22 2022/23 etc.) for which data is available.
Files
- Request no. 47745. Received: 21/03/2024, Resolved: 18/04/2024
Homelessness
Multiple questions relating to homelessness. Data on dates between March 21 2023 and March 21, 2024?
Files
- Request no. 47754. Received: 21/03/2024, Resolved: 19/04/2024
Hutchison Road, Edinburgh
Policy for inspection, maintenance and repair for roads and pavements, details of any work carried out along with completed work documents or any accidents reported. Details from 30 December 2020 - present.
Files
- Request no. 47755. Received: 21/03/2024, Resolved: 18/04/2024
Number of Nuisance Smell Complaints
To request the number of nuisance smell complaints received by the council for the following periods: 1st Jan 2024-29th February 2024 1st Jan 2023-31st December 2023 1st Jan 2022- 31st December 2022 1st Jan 2021- 31st December 2021
Files
- Request no. 47756. Received: 21/03/2024, Resolved: 19/04/2024
Littering
In the following dates, how many bags of litter, refuse and detritus was removed from the areas for which you are responsible. For 2021, 2022, 01/01/23 to 09/07/23 and 10/07/23 t0 31/12/23.
Files
- Request no. 47757. Received: 21/03/2024, Resolved: 18/04/2024
Care Home Services for Older People
Multiple questions relating to Care Homes services for older people managed by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Files
- Request no. 47759. Received: 22/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Seized Vapes and Cigarettes
To request all information vapes/e-cigarettes/e-liquids between the following periods: 1st Jan 2024- 29th Feb 2024 1st Jan 2023-31st December 2023
Files
- Request no. 47760. Received: 22/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Waste Management and Recycling Spending
How much money the Council has spent on waste management each year since 2011, broken down year by year. If it is possible to specify how much the Council has spent specifically on recycling as part of this data, that would be much appreciated.
Files
- Request no. 47769. Received: 22/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
St James Quarter, Edinburgh
Details of any complaints received/inspection carried out/any incidents reported and details of contractors about the escalator within the shopping centre for the period August 2020 to date.
Resolution
No relevant records held.
- Request no. 47771. Received: 22/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Education Provision in North East Edinburgh
Total school roll in the current 2023/24 school year, incl. breakdown by primary stage (P1, P2, etc), and at secondary stage (S1, S2 etc), at each of following schools: Leith, Craigentinny, Hermitage Park PS and Leith Academy.
Files
- Request no. 47772. Received: 22/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Play Parks
How many play parks does the council have responsibility for? How many of these playparks have been modernised/ renewed/upgraded since 6th May 2021? Total amount spent? How much Scottish Government fund play park renovation?
Files
- Request no. 47778. Received: 22/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Electric Vehicle Chargers
For the past 5 years: How many electric vehicle chargers have been installed in your council area, including on streets, motorways and car parks, provide all information requested.
Files
- Request no. 47779. Received: 22/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
CCTV Footage Request
Requesting CCTV footage at approximately 1.20pm on 24.12.22 at or near Fillyside Road, Edinburgh.
Resolution
We do not hold this information.
- Request no. 47783. Received: 23/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Manse Road Bus Gate (Part of ETRO/21/21)
Breakdown by month of the number of penalty charges issued and the income generated by these fines since the inception of the Bus Gate in April 2023 to date. Details by month of any fines which were successfully appealed or cancelled for any reason.
Files
- Request no. 47784. Received: 23/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Leafleting Relating to ETRO/21/21
Information relating to all leaflets sent by post to households and businesses relating to the Corstorphine Connections LTN project? Which company carried out the leafleting? Which leaflets were distributed and on which dates, etc?
Files
- Request no. 47785. Received: 24/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Female Domestic Abuse Victims - Funding
Please provide the data of funds allocated and disbursed to support female domestic abuse victims in the local authority area from February 2019 to February 2024 and all other information requested.
Files
- Request no. 47792. Received: 22/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EHIO 4DB
A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. A copy of the road repair history for that road over the past year and all other information.
Files
- Request no. 47793. Received: 25/03/2024, Resolved: 01/05/2024
Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh
Any written or electronic communication detailing all reports detailing tram track outside Haymarket Station, from 28 Feb 2023 to date. Any remedial work; roads inspection; road maintenance; reported complaints; any incidents?
Files
- Request no. 47798. Received: 24/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Temporary Accommodation
Overall number of people staying in temporary accommodation due to domestic abuse. Number of women, men and children staying in temp accommodation, average length of stay and longest stay in temp accommodation in 2018 and 2023
Files
- Request no. 47806. Received: 24/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Low Emission Zone
Please provide the total cost of advertising LEZ zone in your area; Television advertising, painted roads (LEZ signs on roads only); tender communication for road LEZ painting if it was not in-house; what date is applied to LEZ zone, etc.?
Files
- Request no. 47807. Received: 25/03/2024, Resolved: 30/04/2024
Bus Lane Camera
Why does the bus lane camera in Stenhouse Drive now have a bag over it, and is no longer in use?
Resolution
The camera in Stenhouse Drive was vandalised and is awaiting repair which is due to take place shortly.
- Request no. 47811. Received: 25/03/2024, Resolved: 23/04/2024
16 Forth Street, Edinburgh
We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 13 February 2024 being: Inspection and maintenance records. Records of complaints about the state of roads/footway at the accident locus.
Files
- Request no. 47812. Received: 25/03/2024, Resolved: 01/05/2024
Orchard Road, Edinburgh
Any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of road surface defects at the above locus 1/2/24 to 4/4/2024. Any remedial work; roads inspection; road maintenance; reported complaints; any other accidents.
Files
- Request no. 47813. Received: 25/03/2024, Resolved: 23/04/2024
Craigmount High School - Class Size
The maximum class size (tutor and practical) in S1, S2 and S3 at Craigmount High School.
Resolution
S1 Tutor – 30 pupils
S1 Practical – 20 pupils
S2 Tutor – 30 pupils
S2 Practical – 20 pupils
S3 Tutor – 30 pupils
S3 Practical – 20 pupils
- Request no. 47825. Received: 22/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Contaminated Land Enquiry: Lochend Industrial Estate
Request for information regarding an environmental assessment for the land above.
Files
- Request no. 47830. Received: 22/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
School Buildings, Staff and Pupils
Which Insurance company does Edinburgh City Council use to cover their School buildings, staff and pupils?
Resolution
School buildings – AIG via RMP
Staff and Pupils (Employers and Public Liability Insurances) – QBE UK Limited
- Request no. 47831. Received: 25/03/2024
HMO Licence Register
Request for register of Houses in Multiple Occupation.
- Request no. 47832. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Solar Energy Produced and Used by Council Properties
Expenditure on construction/maintenance of new or existing solar energy projects for 2023 calendar year; total no of properties currenlty fitted wth solar panels as of March 2024; total solar energy produced for 2023 in MWh or kWH and other questions
Files
- Request no. 47835. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 02/04/2024
Complaints regarding Road Defects
No of complaints by motorists to the council after road defects damaged their tyres or no of claims by motorists to the council after road defects damaged their tyres - up to the last five calendar years.
Resolution
The information you have requested is available on the Disclosure Log under the following reference numbers.
47420; 46895; 46844 and 45867- Request no. 47836. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Mixed Tenure Improvement Scheme in Lochened and Restalrig
No of private rental residences identified within scheme area; No of owner occupied homes; No of council homes; Total acquisitions in Westerhailes pilot by tenure, ie No of flats bought by council were private rentals and no owner occupied.
Files
- Request no. 47837. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Illegal Parking - Queensferry Road
No of times complaints made about illegal parking; no of times enforcement officers have visited; no of parking tickets issued for illegal parking; all info showing steps (if any) Council have taken to system allowing reporting of illegal parking
Files
- Request no. 47838. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Scaffolding Works at the Tenement - Anchorfield
Request for correspondence relating to calculation of costs (ref: SR23/04617) including with Go-Wright Ltd, City of Edinburgh Council Roads Department and admin charges over dates 13/12/23 to commencement of works on 27/1/24
Files
- Request no. 47842. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Homelessness Applications
Do you ask specific questions about modern slavery or human trafficking when assessing a homeless applicant’s housing needs? If yes, what questions? and other questions
Files
- Request no. 47843. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 23/04/2024
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs)
Total amount of money spent installing and break down by location, date of installation and cost; total spent uninstalling.
Resolution
The information you have requested has been provided in response to a previous request under reference 47633 and is available on the Disclosure Log.
- Request no. 47845. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Montgomery Street Park
A number of questions in regard to the Management Rules.
Files
- Request no. 47847. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 01/05/2024
Incidents involving Council Bins
How many incidents have occurred where Council bins have hit and damaged cars or parked vehicles and has the council accepted liability for these incidents.
Resolution
From 1/4/2019 to 31/3/2024, we have received 176 claims – Accepted Liability has been attached to 32 cases to date.
Please note that some cases are still outstanding so these figures will change over time.- Request no. 47848. Received: 26/03/2024
School Inspection Reports
Request for latest inspection report for Towerbank Primary School and attendance and exclusion records for years 2015-2022; also how many of these exclusions were for pupils with additional support needs
- Request no. 47849. Received: 26/03/2024
Morningside Road - inspection reports
Request for inspection records for Morningside Road, Edinburgh and the immediate surrounding area from 01/01/21 to present.
- Request no. 47850. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Subsidence
i) number of buildings which have been evacuated in the City of Edinburgh in last ten years for reasons due to subsidence; ii) Broken down by year and type; iii) The number of those buildings which were subsequently demolished.
Resolution
There have been no buildings evacuated where the known issue was subsidence.
- Request no. 47852. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Probationary Teaching Students
No who did not go on to secure a permanent teaching position; no who went on to find a temporary teaching job; no who did not go on to secure a permanent or temporaty teaching job - with the Council every year since 2010,
Files
- Request no. 47854. Received: 26/03/2024
Charlotte Square - Condition Report
Previously reported dangerous road situation at Charlotte Square. Can you please tell me when this was first reported to you so that it was registered?
- Request no. 47855. Received: 27/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Internal Audit Work Plan for 2023-24
Request for the following reports as listed in the Edinburgh Council Internal Audit work plan for 2023-24: 1 Procurement - Contract Standing Orders 2 Supplier and Contract Management 3 Housing Property Services 4 Trams to Newhaven
Files
- Request no. 47869. Received: 27/03/2024, Resolved: 02/05/2024
Oxgangs Road - Maintenance Records
Relevant to this locus, request for the following information from 2022 to date:- inspection records; Maintenance/repair records and complaint records
Resolution
The information is provided in the site history report attached.
Files
- Request no. 47871. Received: 27/03/2024
North East Edinburgh - Primary School Roll Projections 2022-2032
Can you confirm 17 classrooms available for teaching in Leith Academy and if these are being used for additional support needs learning; are these projections the latest prepared by the Council - if updated can provide a copy and further questions
- Request no. 47882. Received: 27/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Cowan's Close, Edinburgh
We are interested in any records you may hold of fuel tanks located within 250m of out site. Any information about current or historical use. Petroleum search request.
Files
- Request no. 47883. Received: 27/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Cowan's Close, Edinburgh
Please search your records and provide any environmental information you may hold in relation to the site or in the immediate vicinity.
Files
- Request no. 47884. Received: 12/03/2024, Resolved: 02/04/2024
Planning Application: 3 John's Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EL
Please could you provide me with a copy of Place, Transport comments to Planning Officer for this application.
- Request no. 47885. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 26/04/2024
Eric Liddell Community Centre, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 8 February 2024 being: records of inspection; maintenance records; records of complaints; records of accidents; audit trail information.
Files
- Request no. 47896. Received: 27/03/2024
Buying Back Property
Who deals with council buying back property?
- Request no. 47900. Received: 23/03/2024, Resolved: 26/04/2024
Direct Payments
How many people applied for Direct Payments to be spent towards counselling and other questions
Files
- Request no. 47908. Received: 27/03/2024, Resolved: 03/04/2024
Leith Walk, Edinburgh
We understand from Google that his drain was installed after June 2023 and by December it had failed. That ought not to have occurred within a maximum of 5 to 6 months.
Resolution
Cancelled - Not a request for recorded information.
- Request no. 47935. Received: 27/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Reusable Mattress Scheme
Does the local authority currently provide a reusable mattress initiative? By this I mean does the council provide a service whereby it uplifts old mattresses, cleans them and offers them out to households within the local authority.
Resolution
No, the City of Edinburgh Council does not provide this service.
- Request no. 47936. Received: 27/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Waste Awareness Officer
What is the number of Waste Awareness Officer (WAOs) currently employed by the local authority? Number of trainee or graduate WAOs? Vacancy and demographic details.
Files
- Request no. 47937. Received: 27/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Business Parking Permits
I would like to know which businesses around Easter Road have parking permits.
Resolution
There are a total of 4 businesses that hold business permits within the Easter Road area of the N1 parking zone.
- Request no. 47938. Received: 27/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Lothian Pension Fund - Chief Investment Officers
Please can you provide the appointment letters of last 2 Chief Investment Officers of Lothian Pension Fund.
Files
- Request no. 47939. Received: 28/03/2024
Use of Glyphosate Pesticide for Weed Control
44 questions relating to the use of glyphosate pesticide for weed control.
- Request no. 47940. Received: 28/03/2024
Council spend associated with energy efficiency
Do you have a Contract / Framework for procuring energy efficiency? Or do you use the Scotland Excel Framework for energy efficiency? Or do you use a combination of both?
- Request no. 47941. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Council spend regarding Windows and Doors
Request all information the council regarding spend associated with windows and doors.
Files
- Request no. 47942. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Winter Festivals - Award Notice
Winter Festivals: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT454089 Has this been awarded yet?
Resolution
This has not been awarded yet.
It is anticipated that a contract award report will be published in April on the City of Edinburgh Council’s website with an Award Notice being published in May/June.
- Request no. 47944. Received: 28/03/2024
Young people aged 16-24
Please provide an annual breakdown of the number of young people the local authority recognised as being not in education, employment, or training, per year since 2006 until 2024; & details
- Request no. 47946. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Anchorfield - Repairs Timescale & Procurement
Please provide all details of the procurement process incl. criteria, weighting & assessment scores; the timeline associated with the procurement of works from the drawing up of the specification to contract award; & details
Files
- Request no. 47947. Received: 28/03/2024
Ratho Park Phase One - usage information
For 2022-2023 please provide Annual usage of: Electricity; Gas; Water and Waste: Breakdown of waste (kg) sent to landfill; and recycling provided by waste contractor monthly (segregated into material type).
- Request no. 47948. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Play Park Area - North Side of West Pilton Marches
From calendar year 2022 to date, please provide details of drug and drug paraphernalia reported and items retrieved, where they were found in the park. and actions taken by the Council.
Files
- Request no. 47949. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Cycle Paths - Crime
Please provide the most recent equality impact assessment on Edinburgh cycle paths; also what safety measures have been implemented to protect users from crime; & have any safety measures lead to criminals being identified.
Files
- Request no. 47950. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Parental Involvement and Engagement with Parent Councils
How does your local authority support its parent councils? For example, do you provide support by providing any of the following: • a direct grant or allocated budget • a grant via the school • training • insurance • access to advice and support
Files
- Request no. 47951. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Stairwell at 25 Harvesters Way, Edinburgh
What inspection interval has the Council identified as being appropriate in particular the stairwell; provide inspection / maintenance / repair records; details of any complaints and details of any remedial work that has been undertaken.
Files
- Request no. 47952. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Cloud and Sustainability
Has your cloud computing usage increased, decreased or stayed the same in the last 5 years? Is sustainability more important to your organisation than it was 5 years ago? What are the barriers (if any) to you being more sustainable?
Files
- Request no. 47953. Received: 29/03/2024, Resolved: 26/04/2024
Planning Application 24/01146/FUL
Request sight of entire email chain - refer to page 4 of 'Application Form' (Unique Document ID: 6214614) filed in the Planning Portal under application 24/01146/FUL
Files
- Request no. 47954. Received: 29/03/2024, Resolved: 03/04/2024
SCOT (NA Funerals)
Any information you may hold relating to National Assistance Act or “Paupers funerals carried (sometimes referred to as 'Public Health' Funerals) where persons who have died with no known next of kin (blood relatives) since 1/1/24 to date.
Files
- Request no. 47955. Received: 29/03/2024
Asylum Claims & Age Assessments
Total 10 questions related to age assessments and numbers of asylum claims made in 2019 - 2023.
- Request no. 47956. Received: 29/03/2024, Resolved: 26/04/2024
Teacher booker (TB) system
Number of teacher booker days booked per secondary school within the last 12 months ending Thursday 28 March 2024. Number of days per secondary school that short term supply and fixed term contracts (less than 3 months0 not advertised,
Files
- Request no. 47957. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 26/04/2024
Taxi And Private Hire Driver Training Information
The process by which persons who deliver the current course of mandatory training for taxi drivers and private hire trainers are appointed; and more.
Files
- Request no. 47960. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 24/04/2024
Dog Control Notice
Six questions, including: How many complaints were received about dogs being out of control for each of the specified years? How many active Dog Control Notices are currently in effect as of March 2024?
Files
- Request no. 47961. Received: 27/03/2024
Edinburgh Street Food Ltd
Have there been any complaints in relation to this business? Also, if you possess any acoustic noise reports from Environment Health officers.
- Request no. 47962. Received: 30/03/2024, Resolved: 26/04/2024
Food Sourcing & Expenditure
What percentage of the council’s expenditure on food is sourced from within a 30-mile radius of the council’s main office?
Resolution
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council or the council suppliers.
- Request no. 47963. Received: 30/03/2024, Resolved: 25/04/2024
Working from Home Costs
In 2022-23: how many cumulative working days did council staff spend working from home; and how much the council spent on work from home related costs for council workers (i.e. home desktop screens/office chairs etc)
Files
- Request no. 47964. Received: 31/03/2024, Resolved: 26/04/2024
Tour Guide Registration Scheme for Edinburgh Graveyards
Regarding the Tour Guide Registration Scheme (bereavement services). The number of tour guides registered; The money made by the scheme and What it has been spent on.
Files
- Request no. 47965. Received: 31/03/2024, Resolved: 03/05/2024 16:44:00
Flooding in Ellens Glen Road
Request risk assessments or reports since the culvert collapse on 13.07.23; also copies of any emails relating to potential risks incl. the impact on those living in Carnbee Ave & Ellens Glen and those walking or cycling, as well as actions and RACI
Resolution
Closed. No fee received.
- Request no. 47974. Received: 31/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024
Low Emission Zones
I am requesting full policy for your rule using LEZ zone; and details
Resolution
Cancelled by requester.
- Request no. 48016. Received: 24/03/2024, Resolved: 22/04/2024
Second Homes
We should like information relating to the actual number of second homes in Edinburgh which are not at present rented out.
Resolution
In preparation for the 2024/25 Council Tax annual billing exercise, we identified 1610 properties deemed to be second homes in Edinburgh. We are unable to identify if these are not, at present, rented out.
- Request no. 48081. Received: 27/03/2024
Missed Waste collections
What is the number of missed collections for each year going back to 2010?
- Request no. 48142. Received: 27/03/2024, Resolved: 17/04/2024
Missed Waste Collections
What is the number of missed waste collections for the whole of the City of Edinburgh for each year going back to 2010?
Resolution
Cancelled - Duplicate of 48081
