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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).

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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?

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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

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Request no. 47401. Received: 01/03/2024, Resolved: 06/05/2024

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.?

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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.

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• Licensing Registers

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.

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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

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Request no. 47426. Received: 06/03/2024, Resolved: 04/04/2024

Сòòò½APPnnovation Hub Development

Request information you hold in relation to all 3 phases of the Сòòò½APPnnovation Hub development (incl. purpose of the buildings and delivery timescales) - particularly the aspects that are adjacent to Shavelin Drive and Glennie Rd, Newcraighall

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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

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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

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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.

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• RAAC

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, Resolved: 25/06/2024

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.

Resolution

Closed - No fee received.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Request no. 47470. Received: 07/03/2024, Resolved: 07/05/2024

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).

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Request no. 47500. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024

Crematoriums

Multiple questions relating to local authority own and operate crematoria's?

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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.

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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?

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Request no. 47508. Received: 08/03/2024, Resolved: 08/04/2024

Property Assets

Requesting all information relating to Property / land assets.

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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.

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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)

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

• Business Rates Credit List

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.

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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.

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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).

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Request no. 47576. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 30/05/2024

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.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

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

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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.

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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.

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Request no. 47583. Received: 13/03/2024, Resolved: 13/05/2024

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.

Files

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, Resolved: 09/05/2024

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.

Files

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, Resolved: 06/05/2024

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.

Files

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, Resolved: 03/06/2024

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.

Files

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

• 'Right to Buy' Scheme - Response

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, Resolved: 23/05/2024

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?

Files

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

• Bus Lane Cameras

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

Сòòò½APP 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, Resolved: 06/05/2024

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.

Resolution

The block 10 Westburn Grove is on the new SW Door entry schedule to proceed after receiving more votes from owners to proceed.

Owners will be lettered shortly that the yes majority works was received and works are going ahead this year.

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

Сòòò½APP 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, Resolved: 10/06/2024 12:56:00

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

Сòòò½APP 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.

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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.

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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?

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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, Resolved: 28/05/2024

HMO Licence Register

Request for register of Houses in Multiple Occupation.

Resolution

Cancelled. This is being dealt with directly by the service.

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.

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

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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, Resolved: 09/05/2024

Towerbank Primary School

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

Files

Request no. 47849. Received: 26/03/2024, Resolved: 17/05/2024

Morningside Road - inspection reports

Request for inspection records for Morningside Road, Edinburgh and the immediate surrounding area from 01/01/21 to present.

Files

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, Resolved: 06/05/2024

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?

Resolution

The area was inspected on 15.01.2024 following a report received on 14.01.2024 at 20:06:58.

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

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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, Resolved: 08/05/2024

Leith Academy - Primary School Roll Projections

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

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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

• Cowan's Close, Edinburgh - Response
• Tank Location Plans - Cowan's Close, Edinburgh

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

• Cowan's Close, Edinburgh - Response

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.

Files

• 47884 - response

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, Resolved: 03/06/2024

Buying Back Property

Who deals with council buying back property?

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

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, Resolved: 28/05/2024

Use of Glyphosate Pesticide for Weed Control

44 questions relating to the use of glyphosate pesticide for weed control.

Files

Request no. 47940. Received: 28/03/2024, Resolved: 18/06/2024

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?

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

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, Resolved: 24/05/2024

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

Files

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, Resolved: 10/06/2024

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).

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

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.

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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.

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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, Resolved: 17/05/2024 16:44:00

Asylum Claims & Age Assessments

Total 10 questions related to age assessments and numbers of asylum claims made in 2019 - 2023.

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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, Resolved: 10/05/2024

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.

Files

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, Resolved: 15/05/2024

Missed Waste collections

What is the number of missed collections for each year going back to 2010?

Files

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

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