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Request no. 48671. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024 16:25:00

Lauriston Castle and Estate - H&S Reports

Please provide copies of all Lauriston Castle and estate Health & Safety reports.

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Request no. 49081. Received: 01/06/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

Incident Management Team Records for 4 Anchorfield

All correspondence, internal memorandums, and risk assessments from the Incident Management Team regarding 4 Anchorfield from 23 Jan 2024 to 1 Jun 2024 & other questions.

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Request no. 49082. Received: 01/06/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

Equality and Poverty Assessment for 4 Anchorfield

The equality and poverty assessment conducted for the dangerous building at 4 Anchorfield, Newhaven.

Resolution

Integrated Impact Assessments are not generally carried out in relation to specific repair projects, and are typically only used when developing policies and strategies, and making high-level service decisions.

Request no. 49083. Received: 02/06/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

Dormer Windows and Duplex Units at Haymarket Terrace

Properties at 12-62 Haymarket Terrace, potentially in a conservation area: Dates of dormer window constructions, Planning permissions for dormer windows, History and planning permissions for duplex conversions in top floor flats.

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Request no. 49084. Received: 01/06/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

FOI/EIR/SAR Statistics

Monthly data from May 2022 to April 2024 on the number of FOI, EIR, and SAR requests received, and the percentage responded to within the 20-day statutory deadline.

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Request no. 49085. Received: 02/06/2024, Resolved: 27/06/2024

Bin Collection Prioritisation

Decision-making processes for prioritising council areas for bin collections, particularly in situations where not all areas can be serviced, with a focus on recent collection delays in Pilton.

Resolution

There is no prioritising of areas when operations are running behind. All areas are treated the same.

Request no. 49087. Received: 02/06/2024, Resolved: 28/06/2024

School Mothballing from 2014 to 2024

The number of schools mothballed within the local authority from 2014 to 2024, and information on any schools currently in the process of being mothballed.

Resolution

No schools have been 'mothballed' within the time period requested.

Request no. 49090. Received: 02/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Tree Removal and Replanting

Trees removed by the council in the past 10 years, including streets and woodlands. Number of trees replanted, removed due to insurance claims, and for housing developments & other questions.

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Request no. 49091. Received: 01/06/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Historic Taxi Records

Did this individual drive a black taxi in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ during 1973-1975. I would like to know which department deals with the records in relation to black taxis in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Why does no one know this?

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Request no. 49092. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024

Vehicle Idling Complaints and Enforcement

Vehicle idling complaints and enforcement from January 2021 to May 2024. Breakdown by year for complaints received, fines issued, and other enforcement actions & other questions.

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Request no. 49093. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024

Air Quality Exceedances & Emissions Analysis

Council's air quality exceedances and emissions analysis from Jan 2022 to May 2024, including main sources of emissions for nitrogen dioxide, PM10, & PM2.5. & other questions.

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Request no. 49094. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024

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 31/3/24 to date.

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Request no. 49096. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 11/06/2024

Active Schools & Leisure Delivery

Active Schools delivery (local authority, ALEO/Trust, or other) & any Trusts delivering sport, culture, & leisure services. Also, any proposed changes to the delivery model & other questions.

Resolution

Cancelled. This is being dealt with directly.

Request no. 49099. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024

Penalties for Unauthorised Absences

Penalties issued to parents for unauthorised absences and holidays, as well as the number of staff involved in issuing penalties. Requesting data for the last five years, or if unavailable, for the last three or two years.

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Request no. 49101. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024

Licensee for The Scottie

Details of the licensee and employer's liability insurers for The Scottie, 100 Northfield Broadway, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, for March 2022 and 18/11/2022.

Resolution

Information provided

Request no. 49103. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

Grants to Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Sector

Data for 2021/22 to 2023/24 on grants' total value and number, application processes, and challenges received regarding grant decisions, including legal proceedings & other questions.

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Request no. 49109. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

School Capacity

Please kindly provide all the following information for each year group within each primary and secondary school within ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council local authority. (5 questions)

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Request no. 49110. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

Frontier System Details

Info on the 'Frontier' system, including its custom-build and maintenance, review history, stability, user-reported issues, and functionality specifications & other questions.

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Request no. 49111. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

Fire Risk Assessments - Bin Hubs

What fire risk assessments have been carried out prior to the installation of phase 1 bin hubs and for any details from the risk assessments.

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Request no. 49116. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024

Data on EPC Penalty Notices Issued

Fiscal year 2023-24 on the number of penalty notices issued for failing to provide or include an EPC rating for dwellings and non-domestic buildings, and how many of these penalties have been paid.

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Request no. 49117. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

Bin Hub Fires

How many bin hub fires have been reported to the council in each year, since bin hubs were introduced.

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Request no. 49119. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 10/06/2024

Balcony information at 15 Queensferry Road

Information regarding the balcony at 15 Queensferry Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, including investigation details, enforcement actions, communications with owner/developer, internal documents, site visit considerations & other questions.

Resolution

Cancelled.

Request no. 49122. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

Waste Collection Disruptions

Missed or delayed waste collections in south and east ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ over the last 3 years, broken down by postcode and type: recyclable waste (green, blue, food bins), non-recyclable waste (grey bins), garden waste & other questions.

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Request no. 49123. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024

Parking charges served

I would like to know how many parking charges have been served to vehicles parking in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ West Retail Park, Chesser Avenue, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Resolution

This car park is not enforced by the Council and appears to be privately operated/maintained.

Request no. 49126. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

Timeframe for Callback from Trading Standards

The timeframe in which the council specify for a call back from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ council trading standards dept.

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Request no. 49127. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Trading standards advisors qualifications

What qualifications and to what level does the trading standards advisors hold regarding Scottish consumer/procurement law?

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Request no. 49130. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

Inspection of Trees - Straiton Place

All papers, documents, work orders, inspection schedules and other maintenance records for the tree(s) in the area (within 100m of 31 Straiton Place, Portobello, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½). Provide papers from 10th May 2020, to 10th May 2022.

Resolution

Our records show that there are no trees in the area described which are the responsibility of the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council. The tree in question is most likely privately owned/managed.

Request no. 49132. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 13/06/2024

Recent Business Rates Credits Information

List of business rates credits for the most recent quarter, including company names, account start dates, account status, property addresses, credit creation dates, credit amounts, and reasons for credits & other questions.

Resolution

This is available online at the link provided. We are unable to provide you with the start date, the reason for the credit or whether the account is live, as the cost of providing you with the information exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.

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Request no. 49136. Received: 04/06/2024, Resolved: 02/07/2024

Pest Infestation Reports in Social Housing

The total number of pest infestation reports in council-managed properties over the last five years, types of pests identified, and the total number of properties currently managed & other questions.

Resolution

The City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council’s Pest Control service does not deal with Housing Association properties, as these are classed as private customers.

The Council’s remit is for properties owned and managed by The City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council only.

Request no. 49138. Received: 05/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Throughcare/Aftercare Services

The design and structure of throughcare/aftercare services, including team titles, sizes, qualifications, service delivery, statutory duties & other questions.

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Request no. 49148. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Number of public and on-street residential EV chargepoints installed to date, plans for the current year, strategy for on-street residential charging, dedicated policy officer, and LEVI Fund application status & other questions.

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Request no. 49149. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Inspection Reports and Repairs

Requesting inspection frequencies, reports, repair times, and details of repairs from Dec 1, 2023, to Mar 1, 2024, for B9085 Main Street, Davidsons Mains, from Corbiehill Road to Quality Street & other questions.

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Request no. 49150. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024

Environmental Search - Marriott Hotel, W Coates

Environmental Assessment for the Marriott Hotel, W Coates

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Request no. 49151. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Fraud Prevention Procedures and Audit Schedule

The next National Fraud Initiative audit? What current anti-fraud procedures, such as confirmation of payee, are in place? What is your current confirmation of payee software product and its contract renewal date?

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Request no. 49152. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024

Road Inspection and Defect Reports for Balgreen Road Section

Road/pothole inspection policy, inspection procedures, road condition reports/logs, summary of public road defect reports, and vehicle damage claims from 1st May 2022 to present for Balgreen Road as it connects to Gorgie Road & other questions.

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Request no. 49153. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024

Missing Children from Residential Care

Children missing from local authority residential care in 2021-2023, including numbers, risk of criminal exploitation, youngest missing child's age, duration, gender, and longest missing duration & other questions.

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Request no. 49154. Received: 03/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024

Legacy Unadopted Open Spaces

I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following information on all known cases whereby the Developer has yet to fulfil their obligation of paying a commuted sum and transferring the Open Space to the Council.

Resolution

There have been no cases where a developer has been required either to transfer an area of open space to the Council or to make a commuted sum towards such matters, under a Section 106 agreement.

Request no. 49156. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024 12:46:00

Funding Source for Taylor Swift Tram Wrap

Information on whether the Taylor Swift 'Tortured Poets Department' tram wrap unveiled on 5 June 2024 was paid for by the promoter or funded by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Trams & other questions.

Resolution

We do not hold this information.

Request no. 49158. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024

Framework/Contract - Prepaid Cards

Details on successful and unsuccessful suppliers at PQQ & ITT stages, start date, duration, service/product specification, extension clause, decision on extension/renewal, and senior officer responsible.

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Request no. 49159. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024

School Technician Details

The total number of school technicians, with additional information on their specialism (science, AV, design and technology) and employment status (full-time, part-time, term-time) please

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Request no. 49160. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Pentlands View Carpark

Provide all details of any repairs/inspections/complaints/any incidents/contractors/CCTV footage received in any form about defects or damage in Pentlands View Carpark for the period 7 March 2021 to date.

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Request no. 49161. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 01/07/2024

Officer Contact Information

Email addresses of Sustainability, Environmental, Health & Safety, Compliance, Transport and Operations, and Senior Procurement Directors/Officers & other questions.

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Request no. 49162. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024

Documents Relating to Pothole - Greendykes Road

All documents and correspondence from December 14, 2022, onwards regarding pothole claim & other questions.

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Request no. 49166. Received: 06/06/2024, Resolved: 12/07/2024

Pothole Reports and Correspondence on Greendykes Road

Reported potholes and defects on Greendykes Road (Aug-Dec 2022), actions taken, correspondence between council and housing association employees, inspection details, & other questions.

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Request no. 49169. Received: 07/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Data on Primary Teacher Recruitment and Employment

Data on primary teacher city-wide recruitment (applications, interviews, offers, positions available, approved list additions) for 2022, 2023, 2024 & other questions.

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Request no. 49175. Received: 07/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Empty Properties and Duration of Inoccupancy

Details of how many empty residential properties in the Post Codes EH1 EH2 EH3 and the list of addresses, length of time properties have been unoccupied

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Request no. 49176. Received: 07/06/2024, Resolved: 20/09/2024

Sir Harry Lauder Road and Portobello High Street Junction

Records of accidents, safety concerns, investigations, and safety improvement works related to Sir Harry Lauder Road and Portobello High Street junction from 13 March 2019 to present & other questions.

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Request no. 49177. Received: 07/06/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Article 4 Directive Shape Files and Documentation

Article 4 Directive shape files in vector format, up-to-date Article 4 Directive documentation in computer-readable format, and information on any available planning-related APIs.

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Request no. 49184. Received: 07/06/2024, Resolved: 03/07/2024

Carillion-Related Rectification Costs

Yearly expenditure data from January 2018 to present on rectifying defects in buildings constructed by Carillion Group, including site types, number of sites fixed, and projected future remediation costs.

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Request no. 49191. Received: 10/06/2024, Resolved: 05/07/2024

Confidential Waste Procurement and Contract Details

Details on confidential waste procurement, including procurement method, framework name, contract values, start date, duration, extension clauses, renewal decisions, responsible officers' contact information, current supplier, & other questions.

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Request no. 49194. Received: 10/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024

Dog Bites to Carers

The number of dog bites to carers employed or contracted by the council in last 5 years while attending a service users home. A copy of presence of dogs policy for home carers. Training policy for how to respond to dog confrontation & other questions

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Request no. 49209. Received: 10/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024

Council Tax, Debt and Pension

The total amount the council raised in council tax? Amount received in central government grants? Amount paid in employer contributions to the LGPS? Amount that the council paid in interest on its debts end of the 2023/24 tax year.

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Request no. 49210. Received: 10/06/2024, Resolved: 04/07/2024

Council Acquisition of Homes Policy

What is ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Councils Acquisitions and Disposals Project/Policy and any other policy related to the acquisition of homes? When was the policy established? When was the policy last reviewed? When is the policy due for review?

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Request no. 49220. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024 13:58:00

Office Usage & Work-from-Home Data Inquiry

2023 data on office entry at Waverly Court, total staff there, staff count & office access elsewhere, and the percentage of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council computer logins using council WiFi vs. other networks. Also querying work-from-home percentages.

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Request no. 49221. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024

Sporting Rates Revenue & Allocation

The revenue generated from sporting rates in 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date, along with details on the allocation and expenditure of the raised funds.

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Request no. 49222. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024

Local Access Forum

The council's involvement in a local access forum, including membership details, last meeting date, and the number of meetings held since January 2023.

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Request no. 49227. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 02/10/2024

Pavement Inspection and Maintenance Records - Leith Walk

The inspection policy as of 30th October 2023, all inspection, complaint, maintenance, and repair records from 1st October 2021 to date, and the number of annual inspections for the specified footway location.

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Request no. 49228. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024

Complete Business Property Rates Data

A complete and up-to-date list of all business (non-residential) property rates data, including fields such as Ratepayer, Property Address, Assessor Reference Number, Rateable Value & other questions. Personal ratepayer information can be omitted.

Request no. 49231. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 09/07/2024

Mould and Damp Complaints and Remediation in Social Housing

The number of mould/damp complaints, costs of remedial work, and total number of properties in social housing stock for the financial years 21/22, 22/23, and 23/24. Also requesting the total number of properties in the council's social housing stock.

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Request no. 49232. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 09/07/2024

Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Green energy tariffs, renewable installations, solar panel usage, electric vehicles, sustainability staff, eco-initiatives, energy savings, and energy sold back to the grid & other questions.

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Request no. 49233. Received: 11/06/2024, Resolved: 08/07/2024

Agency Staffing Usage

Please provide a breakdown of all Council Service areas, of the hours of temporary agency staffing supplied by Pertemps in the financial year 2023/24.

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Request no. 49242. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Street Works and Water Leak Incident

Information on street works and water leak incident in December 2022 at 230 Newhaven Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, EH6 4JY, including reports, contractor details, communications, and repair documentation.

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Request no. 49243. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 09/07/2024

Preliminary risk assessments - Dundee Street

Information for preliminary risk assessments at Dundee St. Including contamination issues, investigation status, landfill sites, environmental assessments, fuel storage, private water supplies & other questions.

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Request no. 49246. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Frisbee/Disc Golf Course at Cavalry Park

Provide site criteria, transport needs, safety evaluation, decision process, risk assessment, & other questions. Halt progress until reviewed.

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Request no. 49247. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Footpath inspection records - Morningside road

full details and records of any routine inspections carried out on the footpath and carriageway at Morningside Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for the period of 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2023.

Resolution

This information is available on the Disclosure Log under reference 47849.

Request no. 49250. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Potholes on Niddrie Mains Road

Data on potholes on Niddrie Mains Road from Oct '23 to Feb '24. Include reports, locations, reporters (public, contractors, council), and damage assessment reports for each pothole inspected/repaired in that period.

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Request no. 49251. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Noise Complaint Data: May 2019 - May 2024

Noise complaint data from May 2019 to May 2024. Details: total monthly complaints, categorized reasons like construction, alarms, domestic, commercial, traffic, public events, & others.

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Request no. 49252. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Carnegie Court Scheme

All documents used for the decision not to challenge the scheme decision regarding Carnegie Court, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Additionally, request the identity of the individual or department responsible for this decision.

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Request no. 49253. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Garden Maintenance Complaints

Data on garden maintenance complaints from May 1st, 2023, to May 1st, 2024. Part 1: Complaints categorized by date, reason, and postal area. Part 2: Number of properties with multiple complaints per postal area. & other questions

Resolution

The request falls into the category of a “manifestly unreasonable request under regulation 10(4)(b) of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations and we are not obliged to respond.

Request no. 49254. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024

Closed/Mothballed Schools

Details on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ schools missing from the School Census but not listed as closed/mothballed. Need reasons for closure, dates, proposal dates, new schools for pupils, and post-closure building status & other questions.

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Request no. 49255. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Lighting Upgrade Plans for Leith Links Park

Documented project plans for the lighting upgrade in Leith Links park: timelines, cost, design, responsible parties, and work specifics. & other questions.

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Request no. 49258. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024

Public Health Funerals Arranged by the Council

Public Health Funerals arranged by the Council since 6 March 2024: details of deceased, next of kin, estate referrals, information sharing, genealogist collaboration, publication of funeral lists, and responsible Council contact.

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Request no. 49260. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

VAT impact on state schools

All analysis, discussion and meeting notes relating to the possible impact on state schools in the local authority area as a result of possible introduction of VAT on independent school fees.

Resolution

No information provided.

Request no. 49264. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024

Maintenance and Inspection Records for Lanark Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Maintenance and inspection system for Lanark Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ as of 31st January 2023, along with records from 31st January 2019 to date, complaints, and details of accidents/injuries on Lanark Road from 31st January 2019 to date.

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Request no. 49267. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Homeless

Request for the number of individuals presenting themselves as homeless to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023. A breakdown of each year.

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Request no. 49270. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Community Services in South Queensferry

Information on whether Council/Government purchased homes in Builyeon Road/Boness Road and Ferrymuir developments. Requesting costs of housing purchases, plans for additional health centre, dentists & other questions.

Resolution

The Council has not purchased homes in these developments and therefore, no costs have been incurred.

Request no. 49272. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Preliminary risk & contamination - Corstorphine Road

Information for preliminary risk assessment desk study report related to proposed development 19 Corstorphine Rd, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ EH12 6DD, landfill sites, environmental assessments, fuel storage, private water supplies & other questions.

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Request no. 49273. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Preliminary Risk Assessment - Saughton Road

Information for preliminary risk assessments at 69B Saughton Road North, Corstorphine, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ EH12 7JB. Including contamination issues, investigation status, landfill sites, environmental assessments, fuel storage, & other questions.

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Request no. 49274. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 12/07/2024

Environmental Assessment - Village Hotel

Whether the following Site is on the prioritisation list for investigation under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act regarding Contaminated Land: Village Hotel, 140 Crewe Rd S, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ EH4 2NY, United Kingdom

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Request no. 49279. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 12/07/2024

20mph Traffic Orders

Full information on the enforceability of 20mph traffic orders in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, including specific details and information on the areas, road names, and zones where these orders are enforceable or advisory, and their status.

Resolution

All speed limits are enforceable, Police Scotland are responsible for the enforcement of any posted speed limits.
Please see attached list of all 20mph locations in the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ boundary.

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Request no. 49289. Received: 13/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Inspections and Complaints on Westburn Avenue EH14

All inspections on Westburn Avenue EH14 from 20th April 2023 to 13th June 2024, including public complaints, defects, inspector's name, and their department.

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Request no. 49291. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 30/08/2024 15:35:00

Teacher Absence Data at Royal High School, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

The number of staff absences in the last 3 years due to sickness, hospital appointments and other commitments which have removed them wholly, or in part from their teaching duties during active term time, broken down by department.

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Request no. 49292. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 12/07/2024

Bonnington Mains Quarry

All recorded information registering Environmental Protection's involvement to date with 24/01146/FUL.

Resolution

A decision on this application has not yet been reached and therefore, information which is not already in the public domain cannot be released at this time.

Request no. 49298. Received: 16/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024

Cost of Vehicles Hired to Meet Low Emission Zone Standards

The cost of vehicles hired by City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council to replace fleet vehicles not meeting Low Emission Zone standards from June 1, 2024, to June 14, 2024. Include the numbers and types of vehicles hired.

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Request no. 49300. Received: 16/06/2024, Resolved: 12/07/2024

Food Safety Report - Coffee Angel

A copy of the food safety report for the following - Coffee Angel , EH3 5DZ

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Request no. 49301. Received: 16/06/2024

Information on Payments to LGBT Youth Scotland

A breakdown of payments made by the council and individual schools to LGBT Youth Scotland from 2017 to present. Include annual spending on the LGBT Youth Scotland Charter Scheme, organisation-level council participation, grants, and other funds.

Request no. 49302. Received: 12/06/2024, Resolved: 10/07/2024

Roof Repair at Wardieburn Drive

Detailed documentation for roof repairs conducted by the council in June, July, or August 2022 at Wardieburn Drive, EH5 1DB. Need confirmation of repairs, problem description, and work report.

Resolution

The Council holds no records regarding these repairs.

Request no. 49303. Received: 16/06/2024

LGBT Youth Scotland schools

A list of all special/ASN schools in your council area that are or have been signed up to the LGBT Youth Scotland charter scheme. A list in your council area that are or have been engaged with the Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) charity,

Request no. 49305. Received: 16/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

Harassment Complaint

All correspondence related to the complaint for harassment. To include actions taken by the Council to address this issue.

Resolution

No information provided.

Request no. 49306. Received: 16/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024

Leith Walk Cycling Fatality Figures 2010 - 2020

Figures for cycling-related fatalities on Leith Walk between 2010 and 2020.

Resolution

Leith Walk has been taken to be the A900 from its junction with Leith Street and York Place to, and including, its junction with Duke Street / Great Junction Street.

Between 01/01/2010 and 31/12/2020 there were no cycling-related fatalities.

Request no. 49308. Received: 16/06/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Correspondence between the Council and Link HA

All communications between City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council and Link Housing Association regarding flat in Fountainbridge, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, for two years before and six months after 9 September 2019 & other questions.

Request no. 49309. Received: 17/06/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024

Gully and Drain Maintenance

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s gully and drain maintenance: cleaning frequency, record-keeping, number of tankers, blocked gully process, cleaning policy, and budget allocations over the past 3 years & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49314. Received: 17/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024

Inspection Records for Calder Drive, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Inspection records for Calder Drive, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, from 01/01/2018 to present. This includes surveys, maintenance records, and information on s81 notice. Please provide inspection frequency, method, and policy & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49315. Received: 17/06/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Faulty parking ticket information - Atholl Crescent

Information on faulty parking meter in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ on 17th June. Accepting money but not issuing parking ticket. 12088 Atholl Crescent.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 49317. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 17/06/2024

Mature Holly Tree Documents - Gillisland Road

Make a TPO. Provide reasons for any refusal to make a TPO. All correspondence held and all other documents held in relation to the mature holly tree at Gillsland Road.

Resolution

Request cancelled.

Request no. 49319. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

School Policy Documents

Copies of the mental health/crisis intervention, moving and handling, and exclusion policies for City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council schools, specifically Currie Primary School. Confirm if any policies are not in place.

Files

Request no. 49320. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024

Clermiston Primary Consultation Plan Request

Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 Road Safety Audits, the Designers Risk Assessment, and an explanation for the absence of a physical island for contraflow cyclists at Parkgrove Terrace, Clermiston Primary.

Files

Request no. 49321. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

Providers for Children with Disabilities

List of providers given to families with a child with a disability by the Health and Social Care Partnership/Social Care Direct under SDS options for assessed social care services (e.g., family support, befriending, youth clubs) & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49322. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 18/06/2024 09:32:00

N/A

Request no. 49326. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

Eastfield Road - Inspection Report

Request for inspection, customer services and maintenance reports for 1/7/23 to 31/1/24 for the Ingliston Interchange.

Resolution

Please see the Site History Report attached. Please note that personal data has been redacted.

Ingliston Interchange carriageway is inspected monthly, footways are inspected annually.

Files

Request no. 49327. Received: 17/06/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Larder

Provide dates of visits for health safety, smoking, business operation violations, & pavement obstruction. Explain why my license objection status wasn't disclosed to Sarah Boyack MSP. & other questions

Files

Request no. 49336. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024

Funding for Children's Speech and Language Therapy

Details of funding for children's speech and language therapy for 2024/25. Please list by type: core service level agreements with health board/partnership, attainment challenge, early years, pupil equity fund, & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49337. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

Council-Run Care Homes in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

A list of all council-run care homes in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, broken down into residential care, nursing care, dementia care, etc. Please include the total number of beds and the total running costs for each home for the financial year 2022-2023.

Files

Request no. 49342. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 15/07/2024

Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 80 Complaints and Actions

The number of complaints received by CEC's Environmental Health Department under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 80, for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, including reasons for complaints and the number of abatement notices served.

Files

Request no. 49343. Received: 18/06/2024, Resolved: 08/08/2024

Corstorphine LTN ETRO Consultation

The number of responses and objections in the Corstorphine LTN ETRO consultation in these categories: 1. No postcode provided, 2. People living within the project area, and 3. People living outside the project area.

Files

Request no. 49345. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

Taxi Costs for Relocating Immigrant Families During Concert

Total value of taxi fares for relocating immigrant families from hotels before, during, and after the Taylor Swift concert, hotel costs for temporary rehousing, and taxi fares for returning families. Seeking clarification on reported high expenses.

Files

Request no. 49349. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

Correspondence with Breedon Trading Ltd. on Planning Applications

All recorded correspondence between the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Planning Department and Breedon Trading Ltd. containing time information related to awaited decisions on planning applications 22/02513/FUL, 22/02514/FUL, and 24/01146/FUL.

Files

Request no. 49354. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Community Alarm Systems Usage and Costs FY22/23

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Community Alarm Systems (CAS) for FY22/23, including the number of users, alarm triggers, physical responses, day/night team responder counts, total operating cost, and agency staff expenditure.

Files

Request no. 49355. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

IT Systems for Housing Management and Homelessness Solutions

Details on IT solutions used by the council for homelessness applications, rent accounts, managing council-owned housing stock, and sourcing property availability from private agents/landlords & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49358. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

Insurance Claims Management System

Information on the use of claims management software, alternative methods if not used, name of current system, contract renewal date, date of last tender exercise, annual cost over last 5 years & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49359. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 29/11/2024

Health and Care Services and Management Systems

Details on local authority-funded health and care services, including electronic workforce management systems, head of service contacts, and management of commissioned care services & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49365. Received: 19/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

'Ask for Angela' Campaign

Seeking yearly promotional and training costs, campaign implementation, staff training breakdowns, access to training documents, 2025 budget plans, & local council reports mentioning 'Ask for Angela' from 2016-June 2024 & other questions.

Resolution

Although Licensing Standards Officers support the “Ask for Angela campaign as best practice, and it is part of range of best practices we encourage in our engagement with the trade, we do not hold any recorded information relevant to the request.

Request no. 49369. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Information on Looked After Children

Please release information on looked after children in the care of your authority from January 2021 to April 2024, covering trafficking/modern slavery victims, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, missing incidents. & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49370. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

Intelligent Infrastructure Project Contract

Details on the Intelligent Infrastructure Project contract. This includes performance KPIs, suppliers' application outcomes, actual spend, contract duration, service/product specifications, extension clauses, renewal decisions & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49372. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

Footpath Repairs - Crewe Road South and Davidson Road

Specifications and scope of works for May-June 2024 footpath repairs on Crewe Road South and Davidson Road. Include surface prep, asphalt grade, resident notification, life expectancy, and cost to the public.

Files

Request no. 49373. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 16/07/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Airport Hilton Hotel, 100 Eastfield Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, EH28 8LL

Has the site been identified for inspection or further review under the Council’s Contaminated Land Strategy? From 2016, are you able to confirm the information is still valid or if there are any updates?

Files

Request no. 49374. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Elm Row Cycle Lane Project

Copies of all Risk Assessments for the Elm Row cycle lane project and the associated costs.

Resolution

Please see attached Risk Assessment.
The cost is incorporated into the £207.3m budget approved by Council in March 2019.

Files

Request no. 49377. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Direct Payments & Support for Autistic Adults

Info on self-employed personal assistants paid from direct payments. How much money remains unused and accumulated.

Files

Request no. 49380. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

Road Inspection and Repair Dates

Dates of road inspections and repairs by council officers for the section between the mini-roundabout at Duddingston Park South and the roundabout at the entrance of Vexhim Park from 01/03/2024 to 20/06/2024 & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49381. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

Pothole Management and Repair

Pothole reports, repairs, repeat repairs, costs, and compensation for 2023, road maintenance strategy and budget for 2024/25, average repair cost, use of external contractors, staff employed for inspections and repairs, & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49385. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

Redress Scheme for Survivors of Abuse in Care

The amount committed by this local authority to the redress scheme out of the overall £100,000,000 by all committed local authorities. Also, specify the total amount spent and contributed so far, with a breakdown since 8th December 2021.

Files

Request no. 49386. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Newington Cemetery Tree Survey Reports

Provide the last tree survey report for all trees in Newington Cemetery.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached report which provides tree survey data from 20/10/2009 to 07/06/2024.

Files

Request no. 49387. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

HWRC Material Volume Data and Disposal Information

Please provide volumes of materials deposited at HWRCs, broken down by month and year since 2018. Include waste streams like Greenery, General Waste, Metals, Paint, etc., and details on disposal contractors & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49388. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

Licensed Taxis compliance LEZ

How many of the taxis licensed by the council are compliant with the Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) and how many are not.

Resolution

This information is available in the committee report at the link provided.

Files

Request no. 49391. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Brunstane Road - Proposed Traffic Regulation Order

Please provide the First Year Rate of Return for the road safety project, including works around Colliesdene, compared with other proposed Road Safety Schemes.

Files

Request no. 49393. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Information on Customer Account Management

Customer accounts, including service access, resident/business accounts, multiple accounts, active/registered user stats, CMS used, authentication services, and contact details for digital services & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49395. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Pothole Repairs at Eastfield Road Roundabout

Details of pothole repairs made at the Eastfield Road roundabout near ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Airport on January 21st, 2024. Specifically, the number of potholes repaired and the time of day the repairs occurred. Approximate Position: 55°56'09.15'N, 3°21'33.16'W.

Files

Request no. 49396. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 17/07/2024

Cllr Scott Arthur's Projects as Interim Transport Convener

Info on projects, ideas, and initiatives by Cllr Scott Arthur since becoming Interim Transport Convener: objectives, costs, status (not started, in progress, completed, cancelled), metrics on objective achievement, & public sentiment.

Files

Request no. 49397. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Murrayfield Stadium Music Event Involvement

Details on the Murrayfield Stadium event (June 7-9, 2024): Council involvement, staff/resources mobilised, incremental costs, promoter's cost coverage, social media posts mentioning event keywords, promotional posts & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49398. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Inspection Reports and Pothole Repair Explanation on Clifton Road

Please provide the past 12 months' inspection reports for Clifton Road.

Resolution

Please see the attached Site History Report for inspections of Clifton Road for the last 12 months.

Files

Request no. 49399. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Closure of West Approach Road in May/June 2024

Details on West Approach Road closure in May/June 2024, including planning/approval dates, approving authority, traffic impact, completed works, costs, funding, reason for not resurfacing, related projects, & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49400. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council Supplier and Payments

Supplier name for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council's address in Sheffield (PO BOX 208 Lowton Way Hellaby S98 1LS) and details of payments made to them in the last 12 months or Financial year.

Files

Request no. 49403. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Contact Details for Recruitment Decision Makers

Contact details of recruitment decision makers/hiring managers for IT and Technology departments under Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6227, Lot 3.

Resolution

The City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ have an outsourced ICT contract, services are supplied by CGI. Any recruitment within Digital Services would be the appropriate managers and the Chief Digital Officer, Heather Robb – heather.robb@edinburgh.gov.uk

Request no. 49404. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Council Tax Liability

Confirmation of Council's discretion under Scottish Regulations 2013 for Council Tax on unoccupied dwellings. Request for related council documents & guidance.

Files

Request no. 49406. Received: 20/06/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024

Revenue from Film and TV Productions (2014/15-2022/23)

Annual revenue details from 2014/15 to 2022/23 for services to film and TV productions, including location rental and permits. Also seeking breakdown of services rendered and yearly expenditure on facilitating these arrangements.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49407. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024

Request for Data on Section 106 Planning Obligations

Data from 2010 to present on breaches, re-negotiations (including affordable housing), and enforcement actions of Section 106 planning obligations, in yearly or quarterly format.

Resolution

This refers to legislation valid in England and Wales.

Request no. 49408. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 27/08/2024

Affordable Housing Data under Section 106

Data from 2010 to present on the percentage of affordable housing agreed under Section 106 planning obligations that has been delivered, is in development, and is yet to begin development.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 49409. Received: 22/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Enhanced Support Base Provision in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Primary Schools

Number of enhanced support base places in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council primary schools for the academic year 2024/25. Also seeking data on the number of such places available in the academic years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24.

Files

Request no. 49410. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Private Hire Licence Holders and Applications

The current number of Private Hire Licence holders and applications being processed. Additionally, seeking vehicle licence numbers.

Files

Request no. 49414. Received: 23/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Bin Hubs and Wind Risk Management

Bin hub risk assessments for high winds, specifically Montpelier Park/Bruntsfield Place. Requesting data on blown bins in December 2023 and January 21-22, 2024, and details on risk management and staff training following these events.

Files

Request no. 49415. Received: 23/06/2024, Resolved: 05/12/2024

Correspondence Regarding Taylor Swift

All correspondence between City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council & Taylor Swift or her representatives, including internal and external communications related to council representatives' attendance at concerts and the 'civic gift' presented to her.

Files

Request no. 49416. Received: 23/06/2024, Resolved: 24/06/2024

Craigrook Road Speeding Tickets

How many speeding tickets have been issued for speeding on Craigcrook Road since the speed limit has been lowered to 20 mph.

Resolution

This information would be held by Police Scotland.

Request no. 49422. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024

Pest Issues in Council Office Buildings

Pest issues in council office buildings, 2021/22 to 2023/24, including total number of cases, specific pests encountered with dates, total expenditure per issue, and duration of each problem.

Files

Request no. 49423. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024

School Entry Deferral Rates in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Percentages of school entry deferrals for children born in December, January, and February annually since 2011/2012 within ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council area.

Request no. 49424. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Lauriston Castle and Grounds Financial Data

Income and expenditure details for Lauriston Castle and grounds for each of the three years ending 31 March 2024, including a detailed analysis of income and expenditure.

Resolution

Please see the attached.

We do not hold a detailed analysis of the income and expenditure.

Files

Request no. 49425. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024

New Homes

Details for 2023/24: total new homes completed by the council and breakdown by tenure. Also seeking info on council-owned housing company's completions. Inquiring about council and company's planned home builds from April 2024 to March 2029.

Files

Request no. 49426. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Ravelston Dykes Pothole Inspection Record

The previous inspection report and defects reported by the public ahead of the incident inspection.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached Site History Report which covers the period 21/12/2023 to 10/01/2024. Inspections are included in the ‘Condition Survey’ section, and reports from the public are included in the ‘Customer Services' section.

Files

Request no. 49428. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024

Teaching Posts

Data on teacher contracts for 2023/2024 & 2024/2025 (fixed term vs. permanent), number of permanent Primary Teaching positions advertised, & rationale for using fixed term contractors in Council-funded teaching posts.

Files

Request no. 49429. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Rubbish Disposal Fines

Total number of fines issued for incorrect bin use at kerbside residential properties, their respective values, and the overall amount collected by the council in fines.

Resolution

None - not applicable.

Request no. 49430. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Availability of School Places in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council Area

Current availability of school places in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council area for mid-year transfers and new pupils, categorized by primary, secondary, and special schools.

Request no. 49433. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Data on Garden Waste Recycling Bin Permits

Data on the number of permits sold for council garden waste recycling bins (brown bins) and the total income generated from these permits for each of the last three financial years (up to March 31, 2024) and the current financial year.

Files

Request no. 49435. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024

FOI Costs and Vexatious Requests

Do you record the cost of satisfying FOI queries, and if so, how is it calculated? Total cost of FOI queries each year from 2013-2023. Details and reasons for classifying FOI requests as vexatious from 2013-2023, and criteria/guidelines used.

Files

Request no. 49436. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

School Place Availability

Tables for each state secondary and primary school in the council area showing current available places for each year group (S1 to S6 for secondary, and relevant year groups for primary). Indicate 0 if no vacancies.

Resolution

This information was provide in response to reference number 49023 and is available on the Disclosure Log.

Request no. 49439. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Environmental Information - Fee Payments

How many people have paid for environmental Information from the Council in each of the last 3 years?

Resolution

25/06/2021 to 24/06/2022 - 4
25/06/2022 to 24/06/2023 - 4
25/06/2023 to 24/06/2024 - 5

Request no. 49440. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 22/07/2024

Bus Stops and Services in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Info on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ bus stops and services. Provide active bus stop numbers and details, current registered operators and brands, current route numbers and operators, and historical records if possible & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49444. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024 15:33:00

Music Tuition in Local Authority Schools

If music tuition in local authority schools is free or funded by parents/guardians. Also, requesting pupil numbers learning instruments from 2018-2019 to 2023-2024, and costs incurred by parents/guardians for music tuition if applicable.

Files

Request no. 49447. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024

Leith Walk Traffic Signal Operations

Concerns over traffic delays along Leith Walk prompt request for details on signal operations from Picardy Place to Great Junction Street. Seeking information on system name, timings, and any related correspondence or minutes. & other questions

Files

Request no. 49448. Received: 14/06/2024, Resolved: 11/07/2024

CCTV Footage - Teviot Place Incident

CCTV from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council related to an incident on 14 June 2024 at 13:40 at Teviot Place junction involving a cyclist in hi-vis gear and a blue car.

Resolution

No relevant footage held.

Files

Request no. 49450. Received: 24/06/2024, Resolved: 19/07/2024

Pothole Claims in Last 12 Months

In relation to pothole claims, exactly how many successful claims have been paid, and how many claims have been refused, over the last 12 Months?

Resolution

Regardless of the date the claim was originally submitted, the number of claims either settled or repudiated in the last 12 months was as follows:

24 Claims Settled

702 Cases Repudiated

Request no. 49451. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

A8 Shared Use Pavements Risk Assessment and Complaints

Risk assessment for A8 shared use pavements. Comments on pedestrian & cyclist conflict from the 'Broxburn to Maybury Public Transport and Active Travel Improvements' consultation.

Files

Request no. 49452. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 08/08/2024

Physical Education Teacher Specifications and Employment Details

Job specifications, vacancy details, number of probationers employed, and salary bands for physical education teachers in The City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council from 19th May 2021 to present & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49454. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024

Flexible Working for Social Workers and MHOs

Details on flexible working for registered social workers and Mental Health Officers (MHOs): job adverts, formal requests received in 2022-2023, requests since new day 1 right, requests granted in 2022-2023 & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49455. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024 16:42:00

Measures Against Discriminatory Actions by Council Members

What actions and sanctions will the new Chief Executive introduce to prevent the Green Group from discriminating against and undermining the morale of staff, following the Finance and Resource Committee meeting on June 25, 2024?

Resolution

Information not held

Request no. 49456. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024 15:36:00

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council Advertising Expenditure Breakdown

Total ad spend by City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council for 2019-2023. Include percentage breakdown of spending on platforms: regional/local UK news (print/online), Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, & other major platforms.

Files

Request no. 49457. Received: 25/06/2024, Resolved: 05/08/2024

Gaelic-Specific Education Grants and Awards

Details of Gaelic-specific grants to City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council from 2015-2024. Includes bids, awarded amounts, and funding for James Gillespie's GME team, focusing on mainstreaming posts.

Files

Request no. 49459. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 10:41:00

Green Party Taxi Bookings

Number of taxis booked by Councillors of the Green Party. Specifically focusing elected Green Party Members in Leith area. Also provide total cost per taxi and total by year 2023 -2024 and April 2024 to June 23 2024.

Files

Request no. 49460. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

5G Tower and Lights in Parkhead Shops, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Information about the different lights around the 5G tower in Parkhead Shops, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Who do the masts belong to, and who approved them being placed there? What are they for, and why are there so many in such a small area?

Files

Request no. 49465. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Damage to Concrete along Leith Walk Tram Line

Request for any relevant information on the expected track lifespan, repair causes, inspection records, and councillor awareness & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49466. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 09:29:00

Short-Term Let - Planning Enforcement Notice

Details of complaints made by neighbours about a short-term let property mentioned in the enforcement notice (ENA-230-2317). Believing no complaints exist or were fabricated, request all related information & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49467. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Secure Tenancy Agreement

Secure Tenancy Agreement, Tenant’s handbook, property inspection report at tenancy commencement, records of the tenant's complaints, all repair works carried out, and any air pressure test conducted during the tenancy & other questions.

Resolution

The information is not held by the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council. The property is managed by Link Housing Association.

Request no. 49468. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 10:49:00

Seizure of Illicit Vapes and Trading Standards Officers

Data on illicit vape seizures and the number of Trading Standards officers involved, broken down by year for 2019-2024, including officers specifically focused on tobacco/nicotine products & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49469. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Lamppost Incident Reports and Maintenance Records

Reports on maintenance prior to and after an incident at 8 West Pilton Gardens, EH4 4DP, related to claim. Seeking evidence of maintenance failures & other questions.

Resolution

This information will not be released. Disclosure of such information would impact on the fairness of any legal proceedings, substantially prejudicing the Council’s position in defending any litigation

Request no. 49470. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 14:12:00

Teacher Allocation Information at Buckstone Primary School

Details on the allocation of teachers to classes at Buckstone Primary School for the year 2024/25, the decision-making framework for teacher allocation, and discussions between the school & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49471. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 26/06/2024 15:04:00

N/A

N/A

Request no. 49472. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024

HMO Licensing Admin Staff Information

How many administration staff members within the authority are responsible for HMO licensing in the 3 schemes - Mandatory, Selective and Additional licensing?

Files

Request no. 49475. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 14:52:00

Damaged Utility Box - The Jewel, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

All information from 12/05/2019 to present for The Jewel, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ utility box: inspection interval, factors for interval, inspection method, records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, complaints, accidents & other questions.

Files

Request no. 49476. Received: 26/06/2024, Resolved: 23/07/2024

LEZ Fines

Provide the number of fines issued from the LEZ and how many, if any, have been paid

Files

Request no. 49477. Received: 26/06/2024

Records on Proposed Friendship Arrangement with Kaohsiung

All electronic and paper records regarding the proposed friendship arrangement with Kaohsiung, including internal/external correspondence, attachments, documents, reports, and advice given or prepared, including those by former chief executive.

Request no. 49483. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024

Costs and Documentation Related to Melville Monument Plaques

Full costs and breakdown for installing two plaques on the Melville Monument. Also seeking all related documentation, including correspondence, briefings, meeting notes, and internal communications from the past three months.

Resolution

We are unable to release information at this time.

Request no. 49486. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024 15:10:00

Sustainable Rates – Funding Uplift

Confirmation on the Sustainable Rate from April 2024: 1) New rates for 'Eligible 2s' and '3-5-year-olds'? If undecided, when will it be? 2) Percentage increase? 3) Meal Allowance approach? 4) Evidence for £12/hr pay commitment & other questions.

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Request no. 49488. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024

Low Emission Zone Enforcement

Since enforcement of the Low Emission Zone began on 1st June 2024, how many non-compliant City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council vehicles have entered the Zone? How many PCNs have been issued to the Council? & other questions.

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Request no. 49490. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 07:58:00

Housing Benefit Accuracy Award Initiative (HBAAI)

The number of HB claims stopped, halted, or paused due to non-response/engagement with Full Case Reviews under HBAAI, and a copy of the council's policy on stopping/pausing HB for non-engagement with these reviews.

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Request no. 49497. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 08:47:00

Data on Monitoring Systems at Royal High School

Details on data collection from wall-mounted monitors measuring temperature & CO2 levels in specific rooms at Royal High School, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Queries include data existence, parameters monitored & other questions.

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Request no. 49500. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Christmas Decoration Costs

Data on costs for Christmas decorations (lights, baubles, trees, etc.) for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and budgeted costs for 2024.

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Request no. 49501. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 09:13:00

Road Reports Related to Pothole Accident - A90 Queensferry Road

Full information on reports related to a road pothole accident, location - A90 Queensferry Road.

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Request no. 49503. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Historic Records of Flooding at Windsor Place, Portobello

Historic records of flooding at the property.

Resolution

We have checked with both the Flood and Gully teams and they hold no records of flooding at the property.

Request no. 49504. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 08:07:00

Food Safety Officers (FSOs)

Information on the number, employment status, age, and salary of FSOs.

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Request no. 49505. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Information on Environmental Health Officers (EHOs)

Information on the number, employment status, age, and salary of EHOs & other questions.

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Request no. 49506. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 09:25:00

Biodiversity Officers (BOs)

Information on the number, employment status, age, and salary of Biodiversity Officers (BOs) & other questions.

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Request no. 49509. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 26/07/2024 12:34:00

Dalry Road Area Consultation

Can you confirm and show any documentation in relation to the current consultation on the Dalry Road area. Specifically, any survey details relating to the social and economic impacts of the closing of Dalry Rd to private cars between 7am-7pm.

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Request no. 49511. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 15/08/2024

Roads, Speed Limit Assessments, and Road Safety Budget

Data on road site investigations, speed limit assessments, road safety budgets, and spending over recent years & other questions.

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Request no. 49512. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 26/07/2024 12:52:00

Handheld Portable Fire Extinguishers - Certification

Certification and latest service sheets for fire extinguishers in local authority buildings & other questions.

Request no. 49517. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Debt Recovery Actions - Montague Terrace

Information on actions taken to recover amounts on 2015 invoices, including use of Sheriff Officers, debt write-offs, executive decisions, financial accounting, media inquiries, and involvement of Morton Fraser & other questions.

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Request no. 49518. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 26/07/2024 14:10:00

Seafield Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ - Environmental Assessment

Confirm if any sites within 250m are Contaminated Land under Part IIA. Has the site been inspected or prioritised? Provide records of past investigations and remedial works. Are there private groundwater abstractions nearby?

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Request no. 49519. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Fuel Tanks at Seafield Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Details on above ground, below ground, or historic tanks at Seafield Road for an upcoming site investigation.

Resolution

We have searched through the records for petroleum stores on the basis of the information that has been provided to the Department. Unfortunately, we have been unable to locate any information with regard to the current or derelict petroleum tanks.

Request no. 49520. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 04/12/2024 18:10:00

GIS Outputs for Gogar Burn Model

GIS outputs for the Gogar Burn Model to enhance understanding of flood risk at our site.

Resolution

GIS Outputs transferred.

Request no. 49522. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 25/07/2024 09:32:00

Council Property Purchase at The Strand, Portobello

Has the council purchased additional flats at The Strand, Portobello? If so, how will they be used and for whom?

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Request no. 49524. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Car Park Outside Greggs, 139A St John's Rd, Corstorphine

Information from March 2023 to date, including inspection schedules, last inspection date, records, incidents, Road Safety Inspection manual, maintenance records, and related photographs.

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Request no. 49526. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Council-Owned Vehicle Information

Registration numbers, make, and model of all council-owned vehicles from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2024.

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Request no. 49527. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 26/07/2024 16:28:00

Learning Disabilities Placements

Contact details of the commissioner responsible for learning disabilities placements and various statistics related to adults with learning disabilities for the financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25. Nine questions in total.

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Request no. 49528. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

1 Festival Square, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ EH3 9SR

Who developed the defect list/survey? When did they identify the defects? When was a works order issues? Who initiated such and order? Who was supposed to undertake the works? When were the works supposed to be completed by?

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 49538. Received: 28/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Complaints Against Woodhall Arms Pub

Details on complaints against Woodhall Arms Pub in 2024, including complaint nature, council visits, incident witnessing, report content, notifications, actions taken, and follow-up actions.

Resolution

We have received no complaints against the premises during 2024.

Request no. 49593. Received: 27/06/2024, Resolved: 24/07/2024

Pavement Condition and Maintenance on Christian Crescent

Information on the last resurfacing or patching of Christian Crescent's pavement. Numerous trenches by utility companies appear unchecked, resulting in dangerous obstacles up to the bend at 57.

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Request no. 49693. Received: 21/06/2024, Resolved: 18/07/2024

Dog Breeding Licences

Information on legality and conditions of retaining breeding rights for dogs living at different locations, inclusion of proxy-owned dogs in licence counts, sale of puppies, & other questions.

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