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Request no. 50029. Received: 01/08/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

Disabled Individuals on Social Housing Waiting Lists

The current number of people who identify as disabled on social housing waiting lists.

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Request no. 50031. Received: 01/08/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024

Tickets Issued for Incorrect Bus Lane Entry at The Shore

How many tickets have been issued to vehicles incorrectly entering both northbound and southbound bus lanes at the Shore in the last 12 months and how many of those tickets have been paid?

Resolution

From August 2023 to July 2024, 7,319 Bus Lane Charge Notices were issued to vehicles detected in the Northbound and Southbound bus lanes at The Shore. As of 7 August 2024, 4,861 of these have been paid.

Request no. 50032. Received: 01/08/2024

Coordination of Road Works and Absence of Meeting Minutes

Evidence that ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council coordinates works under Section 19 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 & the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. An explanation for the absence of minutes from the Roads Authorities and Utilities Committee.

Request no. 50036. Received: 01/08/2024, Resolved: 01/08/2024

Business Property Rates Data

Complete list of non-residential property rates data, including ratepayer, property address, postcode, assessor reference number, rateable value, liability start date, and relief details. Ratepayer names to be omitted where individuals.

Request no. 50038. Received: 01/08/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024

Records on Underground Fuel Tanks and Pollution at Liberton Fire Station

Records on underground fuel tanks at Liberton Fire Station, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, and any information on pollution incidents or site contamination for an assessment with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Resolution

Having completed searches of records, for both current and derelict petroleum stores, we have been unable to locate any information at Liberton Fire Station, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Request no. 50042. Received: 01/08/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024

Council-Owned Vehicle Fuel Types

Provide the proportion of Council-owned vehicles that are electric, hybrid, diesel-powered, and petrol-powered.

Resolution

Electric - 234

Hybrid - 0

Diesel - 447

Petrol - 6

Request no. 50044. Received: 01/08/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024

Household Support Fund Extension Details

Provide data on the Household Support Fund from 1 April 2024 to 31 July 2024, including the number of applications, total support provided, successful applicants, and the remaining funds available before the scheme ends on 30 September 2024.

Resolution

Not applicable.

The Household Support Fund is an English fund, so does not apply to the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council.

Request no. 50048. Received: 01/08/2024

CCTV Footage Preservation and Access

Preservation and access to CCTV footage from cameras 8,040 & 8,054 on Leith Walk, between Pilrig and Dalmeny Streets, for July 22nd, 23:30-00:30. Data retention is typically two weeks; please retain & provide footage.

Request no. 50050. Received: 01/08/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Management of Vacant Property

Details on when the Council learned of the vacancy in Craigmillar Castle Gardens, EH16 in 2022, actions taken to mitigate risks (e.g., preventing burst pipes), and a copy of the Council's policy on managing vacant properties it owns.

Resolution

Cancelled - Invalid Request

Request no. 50051. Received: 01/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024 12:29:00

Council Vehicle Breakdowns

Regarding the current fleet as of the 1st August 2024, please provide the proportion of Council-owned vehicles that have broken down: Electric Hybrid Diesel Powered Petrol Powered

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Request no. 50054. Received: 02/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024 14:24:00

Road/Footway Tripping Accident at 2 Robin Place

At 2 Robin Place, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, on 18/06/2024. Provide maintenance records, complaints, inspection records, records of similar accidents, and policy statements or meeting minutes on road/footway maintenance for the past 12 months.

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Request no. 50055. Received: 02/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Children Missing from Care

Monthly figures for 2023 and Jan-Jul 2024 of children missing from care, broken down by age, gender, duration, asylum status, police reports, and Philomena Protocol sign-ups & other questions.

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Request no. 50056. Received: 02/08/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Fly Tipping Data

Annual and monthly fly tipping incidents for 2021-2024, cleanup costs, fines issued and collected, and any recent fine increases for fly tipping & other questions.

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Request no. 50059. Received: 02/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Summerhall Arts Venue

Details of any pre-application advice applications regarding redevelopment of any of the buildings within the Summerhall arts venue. Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, EH9 1PL.

Resolution

There have been no such requests received for pre-application Planning advice to date.

Request no. 50064. Received: 02/08/2024, Resolved: 02/08/2024 15:00:00

N/A

Resolution

Incorrect request

Request no. 50068. Received: 02/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

School meal debt

What is the total outstanding school meal debt?

Resolution

The total outstanding school meal debt as at 31 March 2024 was £12,632.

Request no. 50069. Received: 02/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Procurements in Last 12 Months

How many ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½-based suppliers granted a contract through procurement in last 12 months? What was total value of these contracts? What was total procurement spending in this period? What was total spend to England-based companies in this period?

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Request no. 50071. Received: 02/08/2024, Resolved: 27/08/2024

Road Network Condition and Cost Estimate Inquiry

What percentage of the road network is rated 'Green' (where the road is generally in a good state of repair)? Estimate the cost to bring all roads to 'Green' status within 5 years.

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Request no. 50073. Received: 02/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Social Worker Training and Workforce Development

2023/24 training budget and courses for adult and children's social workers; course details; Workforce Development and Mental Capacity Act leads contact info; number of BIAs employed.

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Request no. 50076. Received: 02/08/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

Zoo inspection reports

Request for all zoo inspection reports covering 2023 and 2024. Please include any photographs taken to document any issues.

Resolution

Please find a copy of the Zoo Licence Renewal Inspection report of March 24 attached. There are no photographs which accompany the report.

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Request no. 50077. Received: 03/08/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024 14:06:00

Taxi Service for Children

Total number of children whom the council funded school transportation taxi services - breakdown by both SEN and non-SEN taxi transport for each period & other questions.

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Request no. 50084. Received: 04/08/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

RAF Jets, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Tattoo

Please provide the number of complaints of emotional harm your council has received in relation to the flypast by RAF jets for the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Tattoo.

Resolution

We have checked with all service areas for 2022, 2023 and 2024. We have received two communications about flypasts, mostly about noise, not specifically a complaint of emotional harm.

Request no. 50088. Received: 04/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Home Schooled Children in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

How many home-educated children does your LA currently have recorded? How many households do these children come from? Plus other questions.

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Request no. 50090. Received: 05/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Payroll overpayments

Please detail the number of overpayments made and the total amount of salary overpayments by negotiating body for each year including any to elected members. Plus other questions

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Request no. 50096. Received: 05/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024 15:03:00

Desk study for one site at Riccarton Mains Rd, Currie EH14 5AA

Are any sites within a 250m radius registered as Contaminated Land under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990? Plus other questions.

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Request no. 50097. Received: 01/08/2024, Resolved: 26/08/2024

Gorgie Road at the junction with Robertson Avenue, EH11

Further to response to 48166, request for photographs and the exact location of the following entry: 42116423 - log date is 25/01/2023.

Resolution

This is confirmed as outside no 246 Gorgie Road. The location map is attached.

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Request no. 50098. Received: 05/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Road Asset Safety Inspection Strategy

Was document called “The City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council Road Asset Inspections: A Risk Based Approach. Road Asset Safety Inspection Strategy in use and adopted on 26 October 2021? Plus other questions.

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Request no. 50102. Received: 06/08/2024, Resolved: 03/09/2024 12:14:00

Bus Lane Penalties

The number of instances of bus lane penalties issued since the change in status for The Shore access to Henderson Street from Bernard Street. And the number of appeals made against the penalty charge.

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Request no. 50107. Received: 06/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Bus Gates and Enforcement Cameras - Fine Management

Who manages the Bus Gates and enforcement cameras in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½? Which company is collecting fees and appeals from PO Box 380 Sheffield S98 1BL? Plus questions.

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Request no. 50108. Received: 06/08/2024, Resolved: 03/09/2024 12:26:00

Bus gate exemptions

Who is exempt from travelling in bus gates. Are supermarket home delivery vans exempt from charges in bus gate areas in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and if so why & other questions

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Request no. 50110. Received: 06/08/2024, Resolved: 06/08/2024

Bin Hubs in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Location and Number of Bin Hubs. Implementation and Planning. Complaints received. Environmental Impact.

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Request no. 50111. Received: 05/08/2024, Resolved: 23/08/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Health and Social Care Partnership

Request for the contact details for your social workers per team.

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Request no. 50115. Received: 06/08/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

Supply to The Warm Welly Company

How many pairs of wellies were delivered through the supply of goods/service contract dated 12/07/2023 to ‘The Warm Welly Company’ with a value of £27,030?

Resolution

£27,030 is the contract value over four years. From the contract inception to date, we have purchased 505 pairs of wellies.

Request no. 50122. Received: 06/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Accessible Taxis

How many accessible taxi vehicles City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council has issued licences for, and what policies, if any, City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council has in place in order to increase the number of accessible taxis in your council area.

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Request no. 50123. Received: 06/08/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Q4 2023 Private Market Investment Reports

Follow up to edir:49767 we are requesting quarterly cash-flow reports from Q4 2023, if available, of all your private capital investments, in digital format. & other questions.

Resolution

See Notes.

Notes

• 07/08/2024
  
  See Disclosure Log at:
  
  /homepage/10467/freedom-of-information-foi-disclosure-log
  
  Enter '49677' in the Search field.

Request no. 50124. Received: 06/08/2024, Resolved: 03/09/2024 14:17:00

Cameras on lampposts

What is the purpose of the cameras on lampposts in the following streets next to pedestrian traffic lights in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½? 1/Hampton Terrace, 2/Roseburn Street, 3/Roseburn Terrace, 4/ Roseburn Gardens.

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Request no. 50125. Received: 07/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Bruntsfield Place Repair Cost

The council has carried out several repairs to a section of Bruntsfield Place at the top of the junction with Leamington Terrace. Can you tell me how much has been spent on this section of road in the last 3 years?

Resolution

Costs are included within the overall roads maintenance budget and are not separately recorded for each location.

The main issue at this location is a Scottish Power fault, and their contractors have carried out the major patching works here.

Request no. 50126. Received: 07/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Statutory Notice Reference: 24/00128/24_E

All information relating to the work that took place. - Who requested the work. - Who investigated the damage to the building. & other questions

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Request no. 50127. Received: 06/08/2024

Shandwick Place - Tram Tracks

Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing any risk assessments for the tram tracks southwest bound on Shandwick Place, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, & other questions

Request no. 50129. Received: 07/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

School uniform costing

Any evidence gathered on the cost of school uniforms, considerations of the burden placed upon parents, and any discussions over making school uniforms generic & other questions

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Request no. 50131. Received: 07/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Businesses With Council Tax Credits

A breakdown of Council Tax credit balances accrued since your earliest records, for the amounts owing to all incorporated companies that hold residential property.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached document which represents the most up-to-date redacted version held.

Where company names appear to be individuals rather than companies, these have been removed in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Request no. 50132. Received: 07/08/2024

Recruitment Agencies

What was the value of spend on temporary staff from recruitment agencies by the Council from April 2023 to June 2024? Plus other questions

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Request no. 50134. Received: 07/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

New Traffic Light Cameras

Seven questions related to new traffic light camera costs, operation, capabilities, etc.

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Request no. 50135. Received: 07/08/2024, Resolved: 07/08/2024

Public Health Funerals

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 1/6/24 & other questions

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Request no. 50137. Received: 07/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Wellness and Mental Health applications

Do you have a product or supplier for wellness and mental health applications? If so, please supply details of the contractual arrangements in place, including: Date of Award & other questions

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Request no. 50138. Received: 07/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

School Clothing Grant - 2024/25 Session

The number of families have applied for the School Clothing Grant so far in 2024/25 school session. The number, or an estimate if a figure is not known, of families who are eligible to receive this grant.

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Request no. 50142. Received: 08/08/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

Royal Commonwealth Pool

All and any information relating to all contractors who worked on the Royal Commonwealth Pool. All and any information relating to the presence of asbestos in the Royal Commonwealth Pool & other questions

Resolution

The Royal Commonwealth Poll would be the responsibility of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Leisure and they would be responsible for the past and ongoing asbestos management. We have found one document from 2011 which is attached.

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Request no. 50143. Received: 08/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Utility Box at The Jewel - Owner

In relation to request 49475, provide us with the name and other information regarding the party that the utility box is owned and/or maintained by.

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Request no. 50144. Received: 08/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

Bus lane and enforcement camera, Lanark Road near Gillespie Crossroads

Please can you confirm what month and year the bus lane was originally installed west-bound on Lanark Road, between Spylaw Bank Road and Gillespie Crossroads? Plus other questions

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Request no. 50147. Received: 08/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Portobello High School - Successful Out of Catchment Applications

I would like to know how many out of catchment area children have been admitted to Portobello High School for this coming academic year.

Resolution

Thirteen, based on S1 intake.

Request no. 50148. Received: 08/08/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Greenbelt Planning

Request for information on planning applications granted for ALL housing developments within ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ greenbelt in the last 5 years. Plus other questions

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Request no. 50150. Received: 08/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Risk Based Approach to Road Safety Inspections

Please confirm if the Council still uses the Risk Based Approach to Road Safety Inspections which was based on the Atkins and Transport Scotland SCOTS & other questions.

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Request no. 50151. Received: 08/08/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

New dwelling at Wester Coates Gardens EH12 5LT

Please send me information from all reports, correspondence and communications related to Planning, Building Standards and Council approvals related to the demolition of the existing bungalow and the construction of a new dwelling.

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Request no. 50152. Received: 08/08/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024

Adults and children's social services

A current structure of team and service managers within your adults and children's social services including contact details.

Resolution

The information you have requested is available on the Disclosure Log under reference 47369.

Request no. 50156. Received: 08/08/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

Fleet Maintenance Depot at Russell Road

Please provide copies of any noise surveys held by, or on behalf of, City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council, relating to the Fleet Maintenance depot at Russell Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Resolution

There have been no full workplace noise risk assessments carried out at this depot.

Request no. 50157. Received: 08/08/2024

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Transport

Do you currently use external suppliers for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Transport? If not, are you planning on using them in the future? Plus other questions.

Request no. 50158. Received: 08/08/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

Uncollected Council Tax

Please provide the number of individual cases of uncollected tax (full or partial amounts) Council Tax and the total amount in sterling & other questions

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Request no. 50160. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

Trade Union Facility Time

How much money spent on trade union facility time, by your organisation, over last three financial years?

Resolution

This information is available at the link provided

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• Trade Union Facility Time

Request no. 50161. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Community Payback Order

How many hours of unpaid work under criminal sanction (Community Payback Order, etc.) has taken place within your council area over the past five years? Plus other question.

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Request no. 50162. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

Anti-social Behaviour Evictions

How many anti-social behaviour evictions have taken place, within your council area, over last three years (broken down by year)? Plus other question.

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Request no. 50163. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

Foreign Pupils Starting at Portobello High School

I would like to know the number of non-British pupils starting at Portobello High School this coming academic year.

Resolution

There are 27 non-British pupils starting at Portobello High School this academic year.

Request no. 50164. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

Refugee familes in Portobello high school catchment area

How many refugee families have been placed in Portobello High School catchment area.

Resolution

This information will not be provided. Due to the small number involved, providing this information could lead to an individual being identified.

Request no. 50166. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

CCTV - A701 Straiton Road

Request for CCTV footage showing an accident on A701 Straiton Road - 29/07/24

Resolution

We have reviewed our cameras in the area, but the incident described was not captured and consequently we will be unable to supply any data.

Request no. 50169. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

Scottish Government Green Public Estate Decarbonisation Scheme

Expenditure for projects under the Scottish Government Green Public Estate Decarbonisation Scheme. City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council: Longstone Primary School

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. 50170. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

Padel tennis courts in your authority area

How many applications have you received to open new padel tennis clubs? (please provide figures for each of the following years - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 year to date) & other questions

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Request no. 50172. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

Greenbank Road and/or Greenbank Lane Traffic Survey

Speed, volume and direction of traffic results from Greenbank road and/or Greenbank Lane traffic survey obtained during traffic survey in 2023.

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Request no. 50173. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

Canal Boats and Air Quality Monitoring

Please state whether air quality monitoring at any canal side site is currently being undertaken, or has been undertaken, & other questions

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Request no. 50177. Received: 09/08/2024

Externally Sourced Signage

In the calendar year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, did the council externally source any signage (eg pop-up banners, vinyl banners, window graphics, wall signs, door signs, external plastic signage etc..) & other questions

Request no. 50179. Received: 09/08/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024

Medical staff in schools and nurseries

What is the current criteria/ policy for a child or young person to access a school nurse in your Board (please send me a copy of the policy)? Plus other questions.

Resolution

Cancelled. Logged in error.

Request no. 50181. Received: 10/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

Craigentinny & Lochend Vacant Properties

How many council houses are vacant in Craigentinny and Lochend? How long have they been vacant? What is the cost to make vacant properties habitable?

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Request no. 50183. Received: 12/08/2024, Resolved: 12/08/2024 08:58:00

N/A

Resolution

Wrong requester

Request no. 50185. Received: 10/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

Road Repair Details on Burnshot Road

All details of road repairs, including potholes, ironwork, and resurfacing on Burnshot Road between Craigihall/A90 and Kirkliston from January 2023 to July 2024.

Resolution

Please see the two site history reports attached.

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Request no. 50186. Received: 10/08/2024, Resolved: 04/09/2024

De-cant Tenant Policy

Does the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council have a de-cant Policy for City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council tenants? If so, please provide a copy.

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Request no. 50187. Received: 11/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

Pavement Occupation Licence Details

Copy of the pavement occupation licences for Burgers and Beers Grillhouse, Cafe Nero and Highland Experience on the High Street.

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Request no. 50188. Received: 11/08/2024, Resolved: 09/09/2024

Seagull Complaints

No. of complaints related to seagulls from January 1 to August 10 for this year and the same period last year. Details from each seagull-related complaint received in June and July this year.

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Request no. 50189. Received: 11/08/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

Bus Lane Details on Lanark Road

Documentation on the planning, consultation, and decision process for the ~25m bus lane on Lanark Road between Spylaw Park and Gillespie Road. Also, revenue from fines and costs of chasing unpaid fines at this location.

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Request no. 50194. Received: 12/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

illegal Products of Animal Origin Seizures

Details on the number and total weight of illegal POAO seized from 2019 to 2024 (to date), broken down by year, seizure location (e.g., restaurant, shop), type (e.g., meat, fish), and reason for seizures & other questions.

Resolution

There were no seizures of illegal products of animal origin (POAO) in the timeframe requested.

Request no. 50198. Received: 12/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024 15:16:00

Bin Hub Collections and Related Information for Murrayfield Place

Bin collection schedules for Murrayfield Place EH12 6AA (residential & business), details on overtime payments before/after new bin hubs, rules on illegal dumping & other questions.

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Request no. 50199. Received: 12/08/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024

Parking Violation PCNs

Details on parking violation PCNs for 2021, 2022, and 2023, including enforcement provider, total PCNs issued, challenges, appeals, and fines paid. Please specify whether data is by calendar or financial year. & other questions.

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Request no. 50200. Received: 12/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

Teacher Dismissals

Figures for 2019/20 to 2023/24 on teacher dismissals due to performance and the number of times stages 1 and 3 of the FTC were invoked for individual teachers. Data should exclude dismissals unrelated to teaching performance & other questions.

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Request no. 50201. Received: 12/08/2024, Resolved: 09/09/2024

Road Inspections - Craiglockhart Avenue

Dates of Road Safety Inspections on Craiglockhart Avenue (Craiglockhart Rd to Colinton Rd) between 01 Jan and 01 Aug 2024, details of discovered defects, repairs carried out, and the number and dates of reported defects & other questions.

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Request no. 50204. Received: 12/08/2024

The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013

Please provide all documents, policies and procedures used by the Authority to meet its obligations under the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.

Request no. 50205. Received: 12/08/2024, Resolved: 13/08/2024

Data on Illegal Products of Animal Origin (POAO) Seized

Data on illegal POAO seized, including quantities and weight, for 2019-2024. Please break down by seizure location, type of POAO, and reason for seizure. Also, provide total weight seized for each year. & other questions.

Resolution

Cancelled. Duplicate of 50194

Request no. 50207. Received: 12/08/2024

Blue Badge Holders Fined in Low Traffic Neighborhoods

The number of Blue Badge holders fined by the council for driving through Low Traffic Neighbourhoods from August 2023 to August 2024. Please also provide any additional data related to Blue Badge fines during this period.

Request no. 50208. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 06/09/2024

Underage Vape Selling

Between January 2024 and June 2024, how many businesses or individuals in your local area / jurisdiction, have faced legal action (charged/cautioned etc.) for selling vapes (or similar products) to people under the age of 18?

Resolution

One individual (business owner) has been subject to a fixed penalty notice in relation to the sale of a vaping product to a person under the age 18 in the time period specified.

Request no. 50209. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024 13:47:00

Asbestos in Primary and Secondary Schools

The current number of primary and secondary schools containing asbestos. Also, how many of these schools have had asbestos removed in each of the past three years?

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Request no. 50210. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Mobile Phones, SIP Trunking, Teams Licenses, Telephony, and Contact Centre information

Details on your mobile phone provider, SIP trunking, Microsoft 365 license types, telephony systems, and contact centre solutions, including contract renewal dates, number of users, costs & other questions.

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Request no. 50212. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024 14:23:00

Contract Management Meeting Notes on Boiler Repairs

Provide all contract management meeting notes from 2022 and 2023, focusing on discussions about isolated boiler repairs needing upgrades, with emphasis on follow-up actions for elderly/vulnerable cases & other questions.

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Request no. 50215. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Device Deployment and Future Procurement Plans

Provide the number of devices deployed by your organization across various categories & details on future procurement plans for enterprise software, end-user devices, & services like AI and Cyber Security, including budgets for 2024/25 & 2025/26?

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Request no. 50217. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024 15:59:00

Road Inspection Details - Cliftonhall Road

Provide the details of road inspections, repairs, and reports of road defects at Cliftonhall Road over the last 2 years.

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Request no. 50218. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024 14:31:00

Bus Lane Operational Hours Consultation Results

Provide the results and data from the Bus Lane Operational Hours Consultation held from 30 Oct 2019 to 22 Nov 2019. The data was never published, and adequate time has passed for this consultation data to be reviewed.

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Request no. 50219. Received: 13/08/2024

Data on New Teaching Roles

Provide the number of new teaching roles created by City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council per academic year since 2011. Specifically, break it down into total new teaching roles, primary school roles, and secondary school roles.

Request no. 50220. Received: 13/08/2024

Education Budget and Funding Data

Provide the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council’s Education budget for each year since 2011, as well as the annual funding received from the Scottish Government for education purposes during the same period.

Request no. 50221. Received: 12/08/2024, Resolved: 09/09/2024

Maidencraig Court - Repairs and Maintenance

Provide all documentation related to repairs and maintenance at Maidencraig Court from 2022 to date, including detailed cost breakdowns, invoices, and correspondence related to maintenance and gas services.

Files

Request no. 50223. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Commercial Property Ratepayer Information

Provide the addresses of all commercial properties, the names and addresses of ratepayers (if not sole traders or individuals), the amount of account credit, the rating year of the credit, and the reason for the credit occurrence.

Resolution

This information is available at the link provided. We do not hold the reason for the credit occurrence.

Files

• Credit List

Request no. 50224. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024 15:24:00

Short Term Lets Applications

Provide the number of Short Term Let licences granted but later rejected for Planning in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ from October 2022 to present. Also, the number of properties registered as STLs per year over the past five years & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50225. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Occupants of Social Housing

A detailed breakdown of those that live in social housing in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and their country of birth.

Files

Request no. 50227. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024 15:37:00

Microsoft Office A1 Plus Licence Retention Costings

Provide any costings received or made aware of by the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council from COSLA and Education Scotland regarding the retention of Microsoft Office A1 Plus licences in Scottish schools from 1 August 2023 to date.

Files

Request no. 50228. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Information on Paris Olympics 2024 Attendance by Councillors and Officials

Provide the number of councillors and council officials who attended the 2024 Paris Olympics paid by the public purse. Include details on the length of stay and costs, categorized by transport, & other questions.

Resolution

No council officials attended the Paris Olympics paid by the public purse.

Request no. 50229. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Parking Charge Notices (PCNs)

Over the last two years: 1 - The total number of penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued. 2 - The total revenue generated from these PCNs. 3 - A breakdown of the locations where each fine was issued.

Files

Request no. 50230. Received: 13/08/2024

Roads with Potholes

The number of roads within your authority that have at least one pothole recorded; The number of miles those roads collectively amount to.

Request no. 50231. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

Cycle Hangar Data

Please provide the coordinates and current cycle storage of each hangar, the size of the waiting list, the cost per place, and any requests for additional cycle hangars by postcode.

Files

Request no. 50234. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Cemetery Management Sub-Group Formation and Meetings

Was the sub-group suggested by Cllr Hal Osler on August 16, 2022, to address dogs in cemeteries and educate the public on Cemetery Management Rules, ever formed? Who is/was in the group? & other questions.

Resolution

This working group was never established.

Request no. 50236. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024 16:21:00

Durability and Performance of Household Appliances in Council Properties

Please provide records on household appliances purchased and maintained by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council for council properties, including details on purchases from 2012-2024, maintenance and repair activities from 2015 & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50239. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 14/08/2024

CCTV and Dashcam Footage for August 13, 2024 Incident

Provide CCTV or traffic light cam footage from 4:40 pm to 4:50 pm on 13/08/24, & dashcam footage from council vehicle. This is for a serious incident at the intersection of Athol Place & Torphichen Street (B700), ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Resolution

No relevant footage held.

Request no. 50240. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024 13:54:00

School Condition Ratings, Maintenance Budget, and Backlog Costs

Provide the current condition ratings (A, B, C, D, or not recorded) for schools by type and totals, the annual maintenance budget for the last five years up to 2023/24 with real-term changes & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50241. Received: 13/08/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Minutes from 24th March 2024 Meeting

Request for the minutes of the 24th March 2024 meeting, where an education programme for Morningside Cemetery was discussed.

Resolution

This information is not held. No minutes were taken at the meeting.

Request no. 50244. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024 13:51:00

Environmental and Geotechnical Data - Cargil Terrace, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Provide information on any past site uses that may have caused contamination, records of complaints about nuisances, details of private water abstractions, and any radon level records in the area & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50247. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

Banking Providers and Insurance Coverage

Provide the names of all banking providers used in the past two financial years (April 2022–April 2024) and the services used. provide the names of insurance companies covering various types of insurance for the institutions & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50249. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024 15:10:00

Fuel Storage Tank Information - Cargil Terrace, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Provide details on fuel storage tanks at the site, including numbers, capacities, locations, product types, leak detection systems, surface water interceptors, tank age, testing results, known leaks, decommissioning, and any prosecutions.

Files

Request no. 50254. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024 15:34:00

HMO Standards and Compliance

Provide and publish the physical standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. If none exist, explain why and any plans for them. If standards are in place, detail compliance rates and enforcement actions.

Files

Request no. 50255. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

Employee Conviction Data

The number of employees convicted of offences in the past three years, by offence type. Also, details on employees with criminal records in Scotland and PVG holders with convictions, including role and offence type.

Files

Request no. 50258. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

Bus Lane Fines Data

Provide annual data from 2019 to 2023 on fines, revenue, and costs for the ~25m bus lane on Lanark Road. Also, include the total number and value of fines for residents in EH14 5, EH14 6, and EH14 1 postcodes.

Resolution

We cannot provide this data as this bus lane was not enforced until 2024. No Bus Lane Charge Notices were issued between 2019 and 2023.

Request no. 50259. Received: 14/08/2024

Homelessness Judicial Review Costs

Since 01 January 2019, how much money in total has your council spent on facing homelessness judicial reviews in the High Court?

Request no. 50266. Received: 14/08/2024, Resolved: 19/08/2024

Public record from NDR for Newliston Arms

The full NDR records for Newliston Arms, 78-82 Main Street, Kirkliston, EH29 9AB.

Resolution

Cancelled.

Request no. 50267. Received: 15/08/2024

Road Traffic Accident Information

All information on road traffic accidents near Milton Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in March 2023. Also, include details of any accidents involving ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council vehicle during that month, and any related police reports.

Files

Request no. 50268. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024 12:47:00

Funding for Corstorphine Connections Reversal

Provide the amounts allocated for reversing changes under the Corstorphine Connections project in the original proposal and for the tax years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025.

Files

Request no. 50272. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024

Private Hire Car Driver Training Course

Why the mandatory Intermediate Training Course for drivers is in-person and justification of the course costs.

Files

Request no. 50273. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024 12:26:00

Cllr Arthur - Contract

Please provide a redacted copy of the contract on which basis Cllr Arthur has received salary.

Files

Request no. 50275. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Community Solar Co-operative Contract

Please provide the terms and conditions of the contract or licence between the Council and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Community Solar Co-operative, providing use of the roofs. Please redact the figures if those are considered sensitive.

Resolution

Cancelled by requester.

Request no. 50279. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

Electric Charge Points

Provide details on the number of electric charge points owned and operated by the council, their compliance with the 2023 Public Charge Point Regulations. Steps taken to ensure compliance.

Files

Request no. 50280. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024 15:29:00

School Capacity and Expenditure Information

Provide, for each ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ High School (Balerno to Wester Hailes) for 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24: 1) Spend on works contracts for increasing classroom space, including new classrooms. 2) Spend on temporary teaching facilities & other questions

Files

Request no. 50283. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

HR case management (HRCM) software

Please confirm receipt and provide info on your HR case management (HRCM) software: Total employees, HR staff count, Current HRCM solution, Cloud or on-premise?, If on-premise, cloud migration details, Licenses & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50284. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

Banking and Insurance Information

Provide names of banking providers and services used from April 2022 to April 2024. List current insurers for various coverages (liability, indemnity, property, etc.) and contract dates & other questions

Resolution

Please see the response provided for reference 50247 which is available on the Disclosure Log.

Files

• Search for 50247

Request no. 50286. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

Automated Decision-Making Tools and Systems

Provide information on automated decision-making (ADM) tools used by your organization, including inventories, tool names, and any Equality and Data Protection Impact Assessments related to these tools.

Files

Request no. 50287. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024 16:36:00

Road Inspection and Maintenance Procedures

Provide policies, manuals, and guidelines for road inspection and maintenance, including how defects are identified and managed. Detail the inspection system, including frequency, methods, technology used & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50292. Received: 16/08/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024 12:19:00

Gypsy Brae Clear-up Costs

Details on the council's expenses for clearing the mess at Gypsy Brae, particularly the removal of hazardous waste.

Files

Request no. 50296. Received: 16/08/2024

Conference Attendance and Expenditure

Details on your authority’s conference attendance for 2023-2024, including total expenditure, the conferences attended, and job titles of attendees. & other questions.

Request no. 50297. Received: 16/08/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024 15:50:00

Parking Enforcement Legislation and Training Materials

Copy of the legislation and any training material, instructions, or guidance provided to parking attendants regarding the enforcement of 'on street' loading bays in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ city centre & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50301. Received: 16/08/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024

AI Policy

Do you have an AI policy in place? If yes, please provide a copy. If not, are there plans to implement one? If no plans exist, what is the reasoning behind this decision & other questions?

Resolution

The Council does not have an AI policy in place and there are no current plans to implement one.

Request no. 50304. Received: 16/08/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024

Records for Gorgie Road and Saughton Avenue

Records of inspection and maintenance for Gorgie Road and Saughton Avenue, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, including details of independent workers operating in these areas & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50306. Received: 16/08/2024

Pothole Complaints and Inspections - Oxgangs Road

The number of pothole complaints on Oxgangs Road in the last 2 years, including complaints and claims in early 2024, the number of payouts, and details on inspection dates and methods.

Request no. 50307. Received: 16/08/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024

Abuse Towards Teachers and Staff in Schools

The combined number of instances of reported verbal and physical abuse aimed at teachers and staff by pupils in primary and secondary schools over the past five academic years up to 2023-24.

Files

Request no. 50309. Received: 15/08/2024, Resolved: 20/08/2024

Discrepancy in Community Council Member Numbers

Clarification on a discrepancy in the statutory consultation for community council boundaries. Sections 6.24 and 6.27 differ in the number of co-opted members allowed for Stockbridge and Inverleith Community Council, causing confusion.

Request no. 50311. Received: 17/08/2024

Pothole Locations and Dates Reported

Location and every date reported for each pothole for March and April 2024 in local authority area.

Request no. 50312. Received: 17/08/2024

Glyphosate Use, Alternatives & Weed Control

Clarification on CEC's continued glyphosate use, budget decisions, trial outcomes of alternatives like Foamstream, PPE for operatives, specific areas exempt from glyphosate, & other questions regarding public health and safety.

Files

Request no. 50313. Received: 17/08/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024 12:22:00

Complaints and Actions Related to Travelling Community in Drumbrae Park

All records of complaints and reports from the public and business owners about issues linked to the travelling community in Drumbrae Park, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, including details of actions taken, from 2024 and as far back as records are available.

Files

Request no. 50315. Received: 17/08/2024, Resolved: 12/09/2024

Stray Dogs and Dog Warden Services (2019-2023)

Details on stray dogs entering pounds between 2019-2023, including breed, reclaim rates, adoptions, rescues, euthanasia, microchipping stats, WTE dog wardens, and details on pound locations.

Files

Request no. 50316. Received: 17/08/2024

Stage 3 & 4 Road Safety Audit Reports for Picardy Place to Newhaven Trams Project

A copy of the Stage 3 Road Safety Audit Report, correspondence between the Council and SFN regarding the RSA, and the status of the Stage 4 Road Safety Audit Report, including expected publication date.

Request no. 50317. Received: 17/08/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024 12:17:00

EdiFreeWiFi Service and Future Plans

Information on whether a new provider has taken over the EdiFreeWiFi service following InTechnology Wi-Fi Limited's liquidation, or if there are plans and timelines to replace the service if it has ended.

Files

Request no. 50318. Received: 18/08/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024

CCTV Software used by City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council

Which CCTV software applications are used by the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council.

Resolution

This information will not be released. By providing such information about our IT services into the public domain we would potentially be putting our IT framework at risk.

Request no. 50321. Received: 18/08/2024

Council Tenants Improvement Work

Can city of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ tenants refuse improvement works to their tenancy if the proposed works are likely to cause detrimental damage to both their physical and mental health?

Request no. 50322. Received: 18/08/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024

Retrofitting Policy for Council Housing

Information on whether the Council has a standard operating process or policy for retrofitting homes for their tenants. If not, inquiring if there are plans to develop one and whether tenants will be involved in its development.

Files

Request no. 50326. Received: 19/08/2024, Resolved: 16/09/2024

Commuted Sums - 2019/20 to 2023/24

Details on commuted sums received in lieu of onsite affordable housing for 2023/24 and the four previous years, plus the local authority's policy on the use of these sums.

Files

Request no. 50330. Received: 19/08/2024, Resolved: 16/09/2024

CCTV Camera Numbers

The total number of CCTV cameras in the area, including the most recent data available for residential, commercial, council-owned, and other publicly accessible cameras. Excludes private CCTV cameras.

Files

Request no. 50331. Received: 19/08/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024

Bereavement Services Data

Information on the following for each year from Apr 2020 - Mar 2024 in the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ council area: number of coffin burials, internment of ashes, new graves opened, applications for new headstones, replacing headstones, and marker memorials.

Files

Request no. 50335. Received: 19/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Craigour Place - Footway Maintenance and Inspection Records

Records from 23/5/2023 to 23/8/2024 for the footway near Craigour Place, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: inspections, maintenance, contractor details, Road Authority Policy, meeting minutes on maintenance policy, complaints, accident records, and date stamps/audit trail.

Files

Request no. 50336. Received: 19/08/2024, Resolved: 13/09/2024

PCN and Traffic Incident Data - Hope Park Terrace

Please provide data on PCNs issued, paid at £30 and £60, appealed, and traffic incidents reported at the junction since 01/06/24.

Files

Request no. 50339. Received: 19/08/2024, Resolved: 16/09/2024

Residential Care Placements for Children/Young People

1. The number of children/YP in residential care. 2. How many are in external placements. 3. Weekly cost per placement. 4. Locations of these placements within the local authority area.

Files

Request no. 50340. Received: 19/08/2024

Percentage of Pay Claims Submitted via Self-Service

Data on the percentage of pay claims (excluding claimants) for overtime, additional hours, supply/tertiary hours, and expenses submitted via self-service on the current system and projected percentages at Oracle system go-live.

Request no. 50341. Received: 19/08/2024, Resolved: 16/09/2024

Costings for Retaining Microsoft Office A1 Plus Licence in Scottish Schools

Information on any costings the Council received or was made aware of from Microsoft regarding retaining access to the Microsoft Office A1 Plus license in Scottish schools from 1 August 2023 to the present date.

Resolution

We have not been impacted by recent Microsoft changes to their A1 licence offering as we do not operate A1 licences.

Request no. 50343. Received: 20/08/2024, Resolved: 16/09/2024

Asbestos in primary schools

Any information the Council holds regarding asbestos in Carrick Knowe Primary School and Clermiston Primary School.

Files

Request no. 50347. Received: 20/08/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

Travellers at Drum Brae Park

How many actions/fines/warnings/court proceedings/ warden visits did the Council take against the Travellers who set up on Drum Brae Park? Plus other questions.

Files

Request no. 50348. Received: 20/08/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

Inspection records for Calder Drive

Inspection records for outside 1 Calder Drive, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Midlothian, EH11 4LH and the immediate surrounding area from 01/01/2018 & other questions

Files

Request no. 50350. Received: 20/08/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

Vape Pens in Secondary and Primary schools

The number of incidents in schools in each of the last three years in which pupils have been found/suspected to be in possession of Vape pens suspected to contain (a) Cannabis, or (b) the artificial drug known as Spice.

Resolution

This is not a statistic we are required to report on, consequently, there is no comprehensive
recording of this across the school estate.

Request no. 50351. Received: 20/08/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

Social Care Charging Policy

Please provide the version of your Social Care Charging Policy that is currently being used for establishing service users’ contributions to non-residential care fees & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50353. Received: 20/08/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

64 Princes Street - Environmental Due Diligence Report

Does the council hold any records of past contaminative land uses on site or is likely to be determined as contaminated land under the part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA). & other questions

Files

Request no. 50356. Received: 20/08/2024, Resolved: 19/09/2024

Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) Communications - Lauriston Castle Trust

Copies of any communications from the Council to the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) since 1st August 2021 relating to Lauriston Castle Trust.

Resolution

The correspondence we are able to share is attached.

Files

Request no. 50357. Received: 20/08/2024, Resolved: 22/08/2024

Section 38 & Section 278 technical approvals granted from the 1st April 2024 – 30th June 2024.

I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following information on all Section 38 & Section 278 technical approvals granted from the 1st April 2024 – 30th June 2024.

Resolution

Section 38 and 278 Technical Approvals relate to the Highways Act 1980. This legislation does not apply in Scotland.

On that basis we are unable to provide a response to this request.

Request no. 50358. Received: 20/08/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

CCTV footage - Hermiston Gait Roundabout

We are investigating a collision at the roundabout. Request for CCTV footage from the Hermiston Gait Roundabout at 15:25 on 12/08/2024. Please advise if you are able to provide this footage.

Resolution

The CEC public space CCTV section does not have any coverage of the Hermiston Gait roundabout therefore we have no data relating to this request.

Request no. 50363. Received: 20/08/2024

Waste Collection Contracts

Tender communication between local authority and current waste collection contracts in place for 2020 and 2023.

Request no. 50366. Received: 21/08/2024

Energy Efficiency Ratings of Council Homes

Information on the energy efficiency ratings of council-owned or managed homes. Please provide a distribution table showing the number of homes per EPC rating or the percentage of homes with an EPC rating of C or above.

Request no. 50367. Received: 21/08/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

Climate Awareness Training for Senior Management and Councillors

Details on climate awareness training, including Carbon Literacy or equivalent, received by senior management and current councillors in cabinet or committee chair positions from January 1, 2015, to August 15, 2024.

Files

Request no. 50368. Received: 21/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Council's Electricity Sources

Info on the council's electricity sources, including use of a 100% renewable tariff, energy from waste, and local renewable sources. Please specify the percentage of total electricity use powered by these sources.

Files

Request no. 50369. Received: 21/08/2024

Council’s Climate Action Staff

Data on the number of staff directly employed by the Council working on climate action, home energy efficiency retrofitting, and biodiversity planning. Please provide role details and Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) percentages for relevant positions.

Request no. 50370. Received: 21/08/2024, Resolved: 19/09/2024

New or Expanded Roads

Details on council approvals for new or expanded roads, junctions, and airport capacity from January 2020 to August 2024. Please provide a list of approved or rejected projects that increase motor vehicle or airport capacity.

Files

Request no. 50371. Received: 21/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Council Lobbying for Climate Action

Details of any council lobbying efforts for climate action with UK or devolved governments since January 2023, including the most recent letter or meeting details.

Files

Request no. 50372. Received: 21/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Private School Placement Enquires

To ask, in the past 12 months, how many enquiries the council has received from parents with children at private school, requesting information relating to or placement within one of your city's state schools.

Resolution

We are unable to provide the information requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing the information far exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.

Request no. 50374. Received: 21/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Social Housing Tenants and Evictions Data (2016-2023)

The total number of social housing tenants and evictions in your area from 2016 to 2023, broken down by year and categorised by foreign-born and British-born household heads.

Files

Request no. 50379. Received: 21/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Environmental Assessment - Wheatfield Road

Information on contamination, landfill sites, environmental assessments, fuel/chemical storage at Wheatfield Rd, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (grid ref. NT 22685 72495), & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50382. Received: 21/08/2024, Resolved: 21/08/2024 13:05:00

N/A

Resolution

Incorrect Request

Request no. 50386. Received: 20/08/2024, Resolved: 17/09/2024

23/00418/FUL - 19 Inveralmond Drive

Please confirm when that draft, with that covering email, was sent by the LDP team to the LRB and provide me with a copy of the email sending it.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached correspondence dated 09/08/2024.

Files

Request no. 50389. Received: 21/08/2024

Communications on VAT Plan for Private Schools

Please provide all communications from politicians, members of the public and independent schools in calendar year 2024 on the subject of the Labour Government plan for VAT on private school fees.

Request no. 50401. Received: 22/08/2024

Bus lane loading zones

Information on the number of loading zones within bus lanes, and any modelling on how loading zones effect the performance of bus lanes. The effectiveness of the Lothian road bus lanes.

Request no. 50402. Received: 21/08/2024

Communications on Fringe Festival Impact

Provide all communications from the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ University in 2022 and 2023 concerning efforts to lessen the impact on community quality of life during the Fringe Festival & other questions.

Request no. 50405. Received: 22/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Employee Criminal Records

The number of employees with a criminal record.

Resolution

We do not record this.

Request no. 50407. Received: 22/08/2024, Resolved: 19/09/2024

Management of Vacant Property

When did the Council become aware that the property in Craigmillar Castle Gardens was vacant in 2022? What actions were taken to mitigate risks to neighbouring properties, such as preventing burst pipes & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50411. Received: 23/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Stair Lighting - SELC 850 Manual

Please provide a copy of the SELC 850 stair lighting manual.

Resolution

These timeclocks are now over twenty years old, and the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council has not fitted them for at least eight years. We do not hold the paper manuals which would come with the timeclock.

Request no. 50418. Received: 24/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

Rent Penalty Notices, Prosecutions, and Disqualification Orders

The number of Rent Penalty Notices, s.93 landlord registration prosecutions, and s.93A Disqualification Orders by City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council for each year from 2019 to 2023.

Files

Request no. 50424. Received: 25/08/2024, Resolved: 28/08/2024

HMO Landlords

A list of all licensed HMO landlords within ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Resolution

This information is published on our website.

Files

• HMO Licences

Request no. 50425. Received: 25/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) Programmes

All correspondence and meeting notes from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2022 between the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council and the Scottish Government on how ERDF and ESF suspensions impacted the Council's claims and reimbursements & other questions.

Resolution

We have been unable to identify any meeting minutes, notes or correspondence relating to the suspension of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF) programmes.

Request no. 50426. Received: 25/08/2024

Records on Ravelston Dykes Potholes and Road Condition

All records, including correspondence, reports, and communications from 15th March 2024 to 1st May 2024, regarding potholes and road conditions on Ravelston Dykes between Lennel Avenue and Craigleith Crescent & other questions.

Request no. 50427. Received: 26/08/2024

Bin Hubs and Vehicle Damage

When were the new bin hubs introduced in the New Town? Provide data on vehicle damage incidents before and after their introduction, liability accepted, and any extra guidance or policies issued.

Request no. 50432. Received: 26/08/2024, Resolved: 19/09/2024

Christmas Lights and Decorations - 2020 to 2024

Annual spend and energy use for Christmas lights and decorations (2020-2024). If exact data isn’t available, give any relevant info and explain. If a consolidated budget is used, provide the total and an estimate for Christmas expenses.

Files

Request no. 50433. Received: 26/08/2024

Correspondence with Calming Brunstane Group

All correspondence between senior managers and Calming Brunstane group from 31st December 2022 to 15th August 2024. Include records from 1st June 2021 if available.

Request no. 50434. Received: 26/08/2024, Resolved: 19/09/2024

Outdoor Gym Equipment (OGE) in Council Parks

How many ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council parks have outdoor gym equipment (OGE)? Detail the number of OGE items, their maintenance, any removals, budget allocation, and future plans.

Files

Request no. 50435. Received: 26/08/2024

Home to School Transport Spend Information

Provide information on Home to School Transport spending for SEND pupils, broken down by ages up to 16 and 16-19. Include budget and actual spend for fiscal year 23/24, budget for 24/25, and current number of SEND pupils in each age group.

Request no. 50438. Received: 23/08/2024

Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles

Provide the registration number, make, and model of all vehicles licensed as Taxi, Hackney Carriage, or Private Hire from 1st April 2024 to 31st July 2024. & other questions.

Request no. 50441. Received: 26/08/2024

Revenue Information on Outdoor Seating Permits

Provide the revenue City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council received from landlords for outdoor seating permits at pubs and restaurants between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, from 1 April 2023 to 30 September 2023, and the most up-to-date figures available.

Request no. 50446. Received: 26/08/2024, Resolved: 19/09/2024

Officer's Name and Qualifications

The name and qualifications of the officer within the Local Development Plan team who prepared the responses to Matters 2 and 4 on behalf of Planning. Specifically, whether the person responsible is a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Resolution

Three people contributed to the response:

Iain McFarlane – Operations Manager (Development Planning)
Anna Grant – Team Manager (Development Planning)
Alex Laidler – Senior Planning Officer (Development Planning)

They are all members of the RTPI.

Request no. 50447. Received: 27/08/2024

Information on Bin Hubs Impact and Specifications

What is the percentage increase in waste collected and bin capacity after bin hubs were introduced? What percentage of mixed recycling waste has gone to landfill in 2024? What are the surface specifications for wheeled bins in the hubs?

Request no. 50451. Received: 27/08/2024

Temporary Accommodation and Unpaid Water Bills

How much has the council spent on temporary accommodation over the last five years, with a yearly breakdown? Additionally, how much is owed for unpaid water bills in the last five years, broken down by year?

Request no. 50456. Received: 27/08/2024

Inquiry on VAT Payments to Care Providers

Has the council paid standard-rated VAT (20%) in the last six months? If so, please confirm the names of the care providers (adult/children services) receiving this VAT and when the council began paying it.

Request no. 50459. Received: 27/08/2024

Council Tax Credit Data for Incorporated Companies

Provide a list of incorporated companies with council tax credits, including company names, credit values, years, property addresses, account status (live/closed), and the date of data generation. This excludes business rates data.

Request no. 50461. Received: 27/08/2024

Licensing Data for Dog and Cat Breeders

Provide the number of licensed dog breeders for 2022 and 2023, postcodes for 2023, and the number of licensed cat breeders for 2023. Also, detail actions taken under dog breeding licensing condition ‘8.5’ and summarise if possible.

Request no. 50463. Received: 27/08/2024

Complaints Data on Jewel Roundabout and Sir Harry Lauder Road Junction

Provide the number and nature of complaints made about the junction between the Jewel roundabout and Sir Harry Lauder Road in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ within the last 12 months.

Request no. 50464. Received: 27/08/2024

Dog Fouling Complaints and Penalty Data

Provide the number of complaints received for dog fouling from September 2023 to August 2024, the number of fixed penalty notices issued, their total value, and specific locations of those FPNs by postcode or similar.

Request no. 50466. Received: 27/08/2024

Access Control System Information

Details on your access control system, including current system, number of doors, access types, system age, integration, suppliers, user data, maintenance, and future plans. Please include specific manufacturer and model info.

Request no. 50467. Received: 27/08/2024

Information on Allergies and Emergency AAIs in Schools

Provide data on the number of pupils with allergies and special diets in City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ schools/early years settings, including details on completed forms, AAI kits held, and guidance on the administration of emergency AAIs & other questions.

Request no. 50468. Received: 27/08/2024

Looked After Children

Provide data on Looked After Children from 2020/21 to 2024/25, including the commissioner’s contact details, total number of children, expenditure on regulated children’s homes, placement locations, and weekly fees, using the attached spreadsheet.

Request no. 50470. Received: 27/08/2024

Borders Falconry Licensing and Enforcement

Does Borders Falconry have a Zoo Licence and registration under the Performing Animals Act? If not, what enforcement actions does the council take to ensure the welfare of the birds displayed on the Royal Mile?

Request no. 50473. Received: 27/08/2024

Unpaid Statutory Notices and Revenue Information

Please confirm the number of unpaid statutory notices issued and the revenue generated by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council from statutory notice enquirers since the fee review in April 2011 & other questions.

Request no. 50474. Received: 27/08/2024

Invoices for Social Care Sector

Provide a breakdown of all invoices received and paid on time to third-party organisations in the Social Care Sector for June and July 2024, including all companies funded through SWIFT.

Request no. 50477. Received: 27/08/2024

Attendance Data for Primary and Secondary Schools

Please provide the number and percentage of primary and secondary school pupils who missed more than 10%, 20%, and 50% of the school year for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.

Request no. 50478. Received: 28/08/2024

Blue iron bridge inspection, repairs & maintenance records

Records for the bridge opposite the Britannia Hotel on the Water of Leith walk from Roseburn to Deans Village or 12 months up to and including 20/04/2024.

Request no. 50479. Received: 28/08/2024

Oracle HR Payroll Implementation

As part of due diligence and importantly prior to contracts being signed with Oracle did Council HR or Payroll representatives visit local Oracle users of HR Payroll? In particular Fife & ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ University & other questions.

Request no. 50480. Received: 28/08/2024

Crosswood Avenue, inspection, repair & maintenance records

Provision of all documents, (hard copy or digital) in relation to Policy as of 11/1/24 and records of inspection, complaints and repairs/maintenance works at the above location from 1/1/22 to date including photographs relating to this information.

Request no. 50493. Received: 28/08/2024

Number of Cases Raised by MPs

Provide the number of cases raised by local MPs with your local authority on behalf of constituents between 4 July 2024 and today, broken down by individual MPs. Exclude correspondence related to policy issues and meetings.

Request no. 50496. Received: 28/08/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council Tree Planting

In each year since 2019-20, including the current year to date, how many trees has ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council planted? In each year since 2019-20, how much funding has been allocated towards tree-planting projects?

Request no. 50497. Received: 28/08/2024

Noise Complaint Data from 2021 to 2024

Provide the total number of noise complaints reported in the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council area from July 2021 to July 2024, broken down by year. Additionally, include a breakdown of the categories these noise complaints were classified under.

Request no. 50498. Received: 28/08/2024

Tables & Chairs Permits - Leith Walk

Regarding all permitted businesses on Leith Walk, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ that have been granted outside tables permit, how much space they are permitted to take, including any evidence of the space.

Request no. 50499. Received: 28/08/2024

EV Charging Infrastructure Data

Provide data on public EV charging devices, including total numbers and types (rapid/ultra-rapid), annual installations for the last five years, investment amounts, operational status, parking spaces provided, and chargers within ULEZ zones.

Request no. 50501. Received: 28/08/2024, Resolved: 02/09/2024

Minimum Space Requirements for Safe Pavement Access Adjacent to Business Areas

Confirm the minimum space required to be left between the pavement and business-occupied space for safe passage, specifically for wheelchair users, disabled individuals, and blind people. What is the standard, e.g., 1.5m, 2m, etc.?

Resolution

Cancelled - see 50498.

Request no. 50503. Received: 28/08/2024

Cleansing Department Tick Sheets for Specific Streets (July and August)

The Cleansing Department's tick sheets for the streets Kenmure Avenue, Wilfred Terrace, Wolseley Crescent, and Scone Gardens for the months of July and August.

Request no. 50504. Received: 28/08/2024

Road Condition and Maintenance at West Harbour Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Details on West Harbour Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, near Sunbelt Rentals. Pothole reports from the last 2 years, action taken, date of road markings, reason for marking (e.g., report or inspection), and a copy of the work order issued after marking.

Files

Request no. 50506. Received: 28/08/2024

Comiston Road Bus Lane

TRO 21/29 expired on 20/05/2024. Please can you provide a copy of the current Traffic Order which permits this bus lane to be in place (August 28, 2024).

Request no. 50509. Received: 29/08/2024

Recycling Hub Rules and Impact

Details on the origin of recycling hub rules, their application in the World Heritage Site, and considerations on aesthetics, obligations, mental health, and pedestrian safety.

Request no. 50510. Received: 29/08/2024, Resolved: 29/08/2024 12:20:00

N/A

Resolution

Incorrect Request

Request no. 50513. Received: 29/08/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Health & Social Care Partnership Details

Please review and update the post holder details for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Health & Social Care Partnership. Include any missing key posts, the total number of staff, and relevant organisation charts if available.

Request no. 50514. Received: 29/08/2024

Teaching Staff Data

Provide the total number of teaching staff in your authority, along with the number and percentage retiring this year at retirement age, retiring early, and those on long-term sick leave.

Request no. 50516. Received: 29/08/2024

Household Bin Collection Data

Data on household bin collection schedules for all properties in your local authority under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Please provide the data in any format & other questions

Request no. 50519. Received: 29/08/2024

Lighting Specifications for Hall 1 at Meadowbank Sports Centre

Provide the lighting specifications for Hall 1, including the number of lights, their ceiling locations, and required light intensity ranges. This is to address concerns about lighting adequacy for sports activities.

Request no. 50520. Received: 29/08/2024

Homeless Accommodation Outside City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

How many were placed outside CEC from May 30 to June 13, 2024, and August 1 to August 25, 2024? What were the average and longest stays, distances, demographics, and costs? & other questions

Request no. 50521. Received: 29/08/2024

Unsuitable Temporary Accommodation for Homeless Households

How many homeless households were placed in “unsuitable temporary accommodation from May 30 to June 13, 2024, and August 1 to August 25, 2024, as per the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Order 2014?

Request no. 50522. Received: 28/08/2024

Information on Employee Accident

Confirm the registration number of the CEC vehicle used during his accident on June 6, 2024. Additionally, clarify if the vehicle's CCTV was operational at the time, as we believe it was newly added to the fleet.

Request no. 50524. Received: 23/08/2024

FOI - Direct Payment Support and Employing PAs

Support given those award direct payments and other questions.

Request no. 50525. Received: 30/08/2024

Bus Lane Charge Notices and Signage Information

The number of bus lane charge notices issued at Manse Street, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (2021-2024). Provide signage details (type, distance, installation date) and current street lux levels with last check date. & other questions.

Request no. 50526. Received: 30/08/2024

Blue Badge Renewal Timeline

How long does it take to renew a Blue Badge?

Request no. 50527. Received: 30/08/2024

Litter and Fly-Tipping Enforcement

Who provides your enforcement for environmental crimes like littering and fly-tipping?

Request no. 50532. Received: 30/08/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ International Film Festival Grants

Provide: 1) Total amount awarded for the 2024 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ International Film Festival, itemized with award dates. 2) Copy of supporting application documents. 3) Written justification for the grant.

Request no. 50533. Received: 30/08/2024

Costs of Management Information Systems

Provide the total or estimated cost for Management Information Systems (e.g., SIMS, FMS, Capita One) used by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council schools. A breakdown of central spending and costs per school would be appreciated.

Request no. 50534. Received: 30/08/2024

Workplace Parking Levy Policy Costs and Details

Provide the council’s expenditure on developing the workplace parking levy policy, broken down by time period if possible. How many staff have worked on this, and can you provide any related reports?

Request no. 50536. Received: 30/08/2024

Meadowbank - Hall 1 Lighting Consultation

Provide details of meetings by Council officers with Badminton Scotland and others about Hall 1 lighting. Include meeting stages, attendee feedback on lighting, and other discussions & other questions.

Request no. 50538. Received: 29/08/2024

Current Employer Liability Insurance of Recruitta Limited

Please provide details of the current Employer Liability Insurance for Recruitta Limited. I previously received a certificate valid until 25th July 2024, but no information is available on the ELTO database.

Request no. 50539. Received: 30/08/2024

Properties Receiving Transitional NDR Relief

Provide a list of properties receiving transitional NDR relief, including the type (SBBS, revaluation, parks), the cash value of relief for the current financial year, the property owner and tenant/occupier, and the property use class.

Request no. 50541. Received: 30/08/2024

Ravelston Dykes Road Maintenance

Details on inspections and maintenance of Ravelston Dykes, including inspection schedules, pothole reports, repair processes, and any changes since 2020. It also inquires about the use of a risk-based approach and criteria for intervention.

Request no. 50543. Received: 31/08/2024, Resolved: 03/09/2024

National Relief Properties

Details for properties under national relief schemes (excluding council discretionary reliefs). Include the type of relief (SBBS, revaluation, parks), its cash value for the current year, the property owner, & other questions.

Resolution

Cancelled - Duplicate of 50539

Request no. 50569. Received: 30/08/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

Air Quality Consultation - Morningside Road

ITPEnergised seeks feedback on their updated air quality and odour risk assessment methodology for a hotel development at Morningside Road. The assessment will follow recent guidance and local policies. & other questions

Resolution

Cancelled - Business as usual - Service will provide advice directly.

Request no. 50603. Received: 29/08/2024, Resolved: 03/09/2024

Planning Enforcement Investigation: 24/00295/ESHORT

Please provide the name of the member of the public who inquired about the property and a copy of the related correspondence.

Resolution

Information withheld under Regulation 10(5)(f) of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.

Request no. 50607. Received: 25/08/2024, Resolved: 18/09/2024

HMO Licence Applicant Contact Details

HMO licences at 28 and 30 East Fountainbridge I write to request the contact details of HMO licence applicants / holders for the above addresses.

Files

Request no. 50677. Received: 29/08/2024

Information on Case Management System and Blue Badge Processing

The use of third-party providers for case management systems, number of blue badge applications processed annually, current outstanding blue badge applications, SLA details, and whether third-party support is used for service delivery.

Request no. 50777. Received: 30/08/2024

Direct Payments - Self Employed Personal Assistants

How many permissions did you give and decisions did you make to allow self-employed personal assistants to be paid from direct payments currently

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