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Request no. 50553. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 04/10/2024

Sustrans Millennium Milepost on NCN Route 1

Provide all available information regarding the planning, installation, potential removal, and storage of a Sustrans millennium milepost located on or near NCN Route 1 by The Royal High School

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Request no. 50558. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 25/09/2024

Issues with Travelling Community at Drumbrae Park

Full details on how the Council plans to address ongoing issues caused by the travelling community at Drumbrae Park, including park damage, safety hazards, and costs incurred & other questions.

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Request no. 50560. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Council's Print Unit

Info. on the council's in-plant print unit: number of cut sheet and large format printers, flat bed printing capability, makes/models of printers, inline and offline finishing equipment, lease expiry & other questions.

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• Council's Print Unit - Response

Request no. 50567. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 25/09/2024

Parking Bays on the Corner of McDonald Road and Dryden Terrace

In terms of the four Car Club spaces painted on the road and now restored to permit parking, how much has this work to paint the lines then remove them in this location cost?

Resolution

The costs for this work are estimated to be £390.

Request no. 50568. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 25/09/2024

Effective Class Sizes in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Primary Schools

As of September 2024, how many P1 classes and composite classes in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Primary Schools have an effective class size over 25?

Resolution

We do not hold this information.

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Request no. 50571. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Vacant Homes and Reoccupied Properties

Provide data on long-term vacant homes in your local authority, including the number of properties empty for over six months, two years, five years, and ten years. Also, include the number of empty homes reoccupied in 2023/2024.

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Request no. 50575. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Information on Pothole Claims and Repairs

Provide details on pothole-related compensation paid out, the number of recorded potholes, and the longest time taken to fix a pothole in your local authority for the years 2019/20 to 2023/24.

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Request no. 50577. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Section 44a Certificates - Business Rates

Provide details of any Section 44a certificates in your business rates hereditament database from 1.4.2017 to any end date, and all current and historic S44a values from 1.4.2023 onwards & other questions.

Resolution

The request makes reference to English legislation; therefore, the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council holds none of the requested information.

Request no. 50578. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 25/09/2024

Regulation 19 Certificates - Business Rates

Provide all Regulation 19 certificate values effective from 1.4.2023 onwards. Include certificated rateable value, date of issue/application, hereditament address, and BA reference number.

Resolution

This relates to English legislation. Therefore, unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.

Request no. 50579. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024 16:51:00

Conference Square Maintenance and Records

Confirm if Conference Square, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, is adopted by the Council. Provide inspection and repair records, complaint records, correspondence with third parties regarding maintenance, & other questions.

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Request no. 50580. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Towed Vehicles Ticketed on Double Yellow Lines

I would like to obtain the number of vehicles ticketed on double yellow lines without return within the prescribed 5-minute period, that were towed in the last six months.

Resolution

Between 1 March 2024 and 31 August 2024, 50 vehicles were removed from double yellow lines where no driver returned during the five-minute observation period.

Request no. 50584. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Gilmerton Properties Purchased from Taylor Wimpey

Details on properties purchased by the council from Taylor Wimpey in the Farrier Fields development in Gilmerton since September 2023?

Resolution

The City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council has purchased eleven properties at Farrier Fields between 01/09/2023 and 17/09/2024.

Request no. 50585. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

Records and Clarification on Missing Pole Defect and Repair Actions

Provide earlier records demonstrating when the missing pole defect was noted. Additionally, what repair action was requested and when was this provided. Confirm why you did not just provide a new slab to prevent the accident & other questions.

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Request no. 50586. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 25/09/2024

Information on Surface Water Management Plans Project

Provide details on staff involvement in the Surface Water Management Plans project, including those with primary and occasional roles. Confirm SEPA meeting frequency and minutes. & other questions.

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Request no. 50589. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 30/09/2024

Digital Rent Collection Solution/Income Analytics Product

Provide details on the Council's digital rent collection solution, including supplier name, contract KPIs, spend to date, contract start date and duration, service specification, extension clauses & other questions.

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Request no. 50595. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 25/09/2024

TRO Sub-Committee

Request for details of the newly established TRO Sub-committee.

Resolution

This is on page 29 of the document attached and is to exercise the statutory element of Traffic Regulation Orders.

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Request no. 50604. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 02/10/2024

Legal Team and Costs

Provide the number of employees in your legal team. Do you use external legal resources, and if so, what is the average monthly spend? Do you use a legal research platform, and if so, how much is spent per month?

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Request no. 50608. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 05/09/2024

List of Current Business Rates Credits

A list of the most current business rates credits, including company names, account start dates, status, property addresses, credit creation dates, amounts, and reasons for the credits. If published online, please confirm the update schedule.

Resolution

This information is available on our website.
The start date, the reason for the credit or whether the account is live cannot be provided as this part of the request would exceed the statutory limit.

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• Credit List

Request no. 50611. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 30/09/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council Housing Data

Details on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ council housing, including the number of empty homes, those reserved for refugees, homes sold due to the 2014 Committee proposals, the number of people on the housing list, & other questions.

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Request no. 50614. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Solar Panel Installation Policies and Statistics

Information on whether the council requires solar panels on new builds for planning permission and the number of solar panels installed on new buildings over the past five financial years.

Resolution

There is no blanket approach to a condition installing solar panels on planning permissions. We do not hold the number of solar panels installed on new buildings?

Request no. 50615. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 30/09/2024

Pothole Reports and Inspections on Musselburgh By-pass

Data on pothole reports for the Musselburgh By-pass between May 1st and June 5th, 2024. This includes details of reports, inspections, known defects, maintenance activities, and any internal communications regarding potholes on this stretch of road.

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Request no. 50620. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Homeless Applications and Interim Accommodation

31 questions on council expenditure and measures for temporary accommodation, including costs, personal property protection, use of empty properties, and support services.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 50621. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 02/10/2024

Correspondence on Oasis Concerts

All internal and external correspondence, including attachments, messages, memos, and minutes, related to the band Oasis and their upcoming concerts in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

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Request no. 50622. Received: 04/09/2024, Resolved: 01/10/2024

Mobile Telephony Services

28 questions about your mobile services, including provider, contract specifics, usage, costs, hardware fund, and mobile phone masts. Please also provide the primary contact for this contract.

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Request no. 50623. Received: 04/09/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Security Services at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Venues

Names of security companies at Usher Hall and Assembly Rooms, their SIA status, application process, contract payments from April 2023-2024, contract duration, and venues they cover & other related questions.

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Request no. 50624. Received: 04/09/2024, Resolved: 02/10/2024

Information on Data Breaches (2018-2024)

The number of data breaches and significant breaches reported by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council to the UK ICO from 2018 to 2024, including monthly data for 2024, adherence to the 72-hour reporting timeframe, and any fines or police investigations.

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Request no. 50627. Received: 04/09/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

Communications on VAT Levy on Private School Fees

All communications received by the council since June regarding Labour’s plan to levy VAT on private school fees, along with any responses the council provided.

Resolution

Please refer to the information provided in response to request 50981.

Request no. 50631. Received: 04/09/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Asbestos Removal Policy

What is the Council's policy and action they are lawfully required to take to remove asbestos from a property owned by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ council, asbestos which has been disturbed?

Resolution

We are not lawfully required to remove asbestos which has been disturbed but to take appropriate actions to ensure it is made safe and to minimise the risk of exposure to asbestos of tenants, general public, contractors and CEC employees.

Request no. 50637. Received: 04/09/2024, Resolved: 30/10/2024

Environmental Service Requests Data

Provide the number of environmental service requests received each year since 2019/20, including the current year. Include categories such as overflowing bins, missed collections, dog fouling, litter & other questions.

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Request no. 50643. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 16/10/2024

Work Experience Programme

Details on the work experience offer for secondary school students, including staff involvement, responsibilities, number of placements, health and safety checks, Foundation Apprenticeship placements & other questions.

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Request no. 50644. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Flooded Sports Facilities

Details on weather-related flooding incidents from 2013-present, including date, facility name/address, affected area, repair costs, and closure durations for council-run sports facilities & other questions.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 50648. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 01/10/2024

Engine Idling Laws and Enforcement in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Information on vehicle engine idling enforcement, education initiatives, LEZ impact, and other measures taken to reduce idling in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Requests for intervention methods, data analysis, and evidence related to fines & other questions.

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Request no. 50650. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Parking Fine Collection Data

Provide the number of unpaid parking fines passed to Scott & Co for collection annually from fiscal year 2020/21 onwards and the number successfully collected by Scott & Co for the same period.

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Request no. 50651. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 14/11/2024

Morningside Road Records

Records for Morningside Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ from 1 August 2022 to present. Includes inspection, maintenance (and contractor), correspondence, policy statements, complaints, and accident records.

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Request no. 50652. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Phase Reports - Morrison, 3 Waterfront Broadway, Granton

Inquiry about availability of Phase I (Desk Study), Phase II (Ground Investigation), or Remediation/Verification reports not found under planning applications. Are separate copies held?

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Request no. 50654. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Former Jenners Building and Lothian Buses

What is the plan for the former Jenners building in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½? Also what is the current position of the council regarding the public ownership of the 1986 arms length bus company Lothian buses?

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Request no. 50655. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 30/09/2024

Lothian Pension Fund (closed-end fund performance, Q3 2023, Q4 2023 and Q1 2024)

Performance data for closed-end funds (Private Equity, Venture Capital, etc.) for Q3 2023, Q4 2023, and Q1 2024, including metrics like Commitment, Funded Commitment, and IRR.

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Request no. 50657. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Social Care Assessment and Package Waiting Times

For data on social care assessment and package waiting times for 2021-2024. This includes people waiting over 6, 13, 26, and 52 weeks for assessments or care packages to start & other questions.

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Request no. 50659. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Environmental Remediation Reports - Morrison, 3 Waterfront Broadway, Granton

Copies of specific reports and correspondence between White Young Green Environmental and City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council from 2001 and 2002.

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Request no. 50660. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Information on Employees Working Abroad

Data on staff working abroad (full-time or part-time) in 2023 and 2024, including the number of staff, their country, grade, and duration of work abroad.

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Request no. 50661. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Road Services - Secondary Employment

Information about part-time staff, remote work permissions, and policies related to private consultancy within ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Road Services Department. Also inquiring about safeguards against misuse of council assets & other questions.

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Request no. 50662. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 04/10/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ tower blocks with flammable cladding

The number and location (by postcode) of all tower blocks in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ with flammable cladding.

Resolution

The Council has previously published information on flammable cladding in response to information request 46917. This response is published on our Disclosure Log.

Request no. 50663. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 02/10/2024

Species Dysphoria in Schools

Information on the identification of species dysphoria in primary, secondary, and ALS schools. Questions cover types of dysphoria identified (therian, furries, etc.), accommodations made & other questions.

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Request no. 50664. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 07/10/2024

Public Health Funerals and Costs

Data from 2016/17 to 2023/24 on the number of public health funerals (cremations and burials), the average cost of public health funerals, number of common burial plots, and average costs of funeral/burial plots and cremations in the council area.

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Request no. 50665. Received: 06/09/2024, Resolved: 15/11/2024

Cranston Street Closure

All legal documents allowing the closure of Cranston Street to vehicles and pedestrian access. Also requesting any correspondence between the Council and contractors regarding their authority to restrict street access.

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Request no. 50668. Received: 06/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Details of Staff Overpayments

Reasons behind staff overpayments over the last five complete tax years and the current year, categorized by year, negotiating body, and reason. Additionally, a separate request for individual amounts overpaid during the same period.

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Request no. 50673. Received: 06/09/2024, Resolved: 04/10/2024

EPC Ratings Across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

The average EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) score for all dwellings in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Specifically seeking the overall average score, breakdown by property type, and the percentage of properties with an EPC band of 3 or below.

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Request no. 50674. Received: 06/09/2024, Resolved: 07/10/2024

Road Maintenance and Complaint Records - Ardmillan Terrace

Maintenance and inspection records, contractor work, and complaints for the road between Springwell Medical Centre and Ardmillan House, Ardmillan Terrace. The request covers two years prior to 12th October 2023 and the 10 months thereafter.

Resolution

Please find attached the Site History Report for Ardmillan Terrace and reports of roadworks by independent contractors.

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Request no. 50679. Received: 07/09/2024, Resolved: 02/10/2024

Anti-Social Behaviour Complaints

Who complained about anti-social behaviour at Redford Road bus stop? When were the complaints made?

Resolution

No such complaints are recorded on our systems.

Request no. 50680. Received: 07/09/2024, Resolved: 02/10/2024

Relocation of Bin Hub at Queen's Park Terrace

All details and communications regarding the relocation of bin hub WN-01, including reasons for the original location being unsuitable, why the new location was chosen, and the process and timeline for the relocation.

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• Relocation of Bin Hub at Queen's Park Terrace - Response

Request no. 50682. Received: 08/09/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

School Places, Elective Home Education & School Enrolment Timelines

Information on the number of children of compulsory school age residing in the LA, state and independent school places, children missing education, and timelines for school enrolment after parental requests.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 50683. Received: 08/09/2024, Resolved: 02/10/2024

Local Authority Homes Without Hot Water in 2022 and 2024

The number of local authority homes without running hot water in 2022 and 2024 due to 'Ideal boilers' and homes without running hot water due to having no working boilers.

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. 50685. Received: 09/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024

Roads Inspectors Training & Competency

The roads inspectors' training framework, how their competency is measured, and details on regular competency reviews & other questions.

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Request no. 50688. Received: 03/09/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Council Tax Premium Charge Discount Data

Information on Council Tax discounts applied in the last 24 months, including the number of cases where discounts delayed the premium charge for empty properties & other questions.

Resolution

Unfortunately, based on the way relevant data is held within our revenues system we are unable to answer this question as the information is not readily held.

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Request no. 50693. Received: 09/09/2024, Resolved: 07/10/2024

CCTV Footage - Accident on 04/09/2024

CCTV footage from 04/09/2024, 1700-1800, showing an accident at Sheriffhall Roundabout.

Resolution

The City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Public Space CCTV Section has no coverage of the location described and consequently we will be unable to provide any data in connection with this request.

Request no. 50694. Received: 09/09/2024, Resolved: 07/10/2024

Brunstane Road South

Details of recent submissions, documentation, meetings/minutes about Brunstane Road South (EH15) and any planned road work by the builder to replace it. & other questions.

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Request no. 50696. Received: 09/09/2024, Resolved: 07/10/2024

High School Catchment Area Changes

Information about potential changes to high school catchment areas in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, specifically for Boroughmuir High School. Key inquiries include decisions made, implications for Buckstone Primary pupils, timeframes for changes, and future plans.

Resolution

The Council has no plans to alter the catchment areas of Buckstone Primary School or Boroughmuir High School.

Request no. 50697. Received: 09/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Traffic and Pedestrian Crossing Light Signals - 17 April 2024

Traffic and pedestrian crossing light signal phasings and timings for the junction of Queensferry Road and South Groathill Avenue between 06:00 and 08:00 on 17 April 2024.

Resolution

Please refer to the attached signal installation drawing for the requested junction. This includes the signal staging diagram.

The signals timing sheets are also attached. These provide the detailed signal phasing and timings.

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Request no. 50699. Received: 09/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024

Information Regarding Flying Colours Nursery

Details on Environmental Health complaints, inspections, building warrant applications, change of use applications, and other disclosable reports, communications, or records related to Flying Colours Nursery.

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Request no. 50700. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 07/10/2024

Households with children in temporary accommodation

Number of households with children aged under 5 in temporary accommodation. Number of households with children (under 5) in temporary accommodation for more than 6 weeks & other questions.

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Request no. 50701. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 08/10/2024 11:37:00

Reported missed bin collections in 2024

How many cases were raised? How many cases were resolved with a revisit collection and How many cases were closed down at the Sighthill centre for supposedly not being put out in the correct day?

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Request no. 50702. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Parking fines issued from 2023 to current date

The number of parking fines issued, categorised by road/street where the offence occurred, from 2023 to the current date

Resolution

Please see the information previously provided under reference 50229.

Request no. 50704. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Employee Life Cycle Team

Please provide your budgeted headcount broken down by grade for the following team and the total budget allocation in £s for each year. Plus other questions

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Request no. 50705. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 07/10/2024

Subsidised Bus services

Which Bus Services ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council pay for. Either on a Minimum Subsidy or Minimum Cost basis. Broken down by route, operator, contract type and cost.

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Request no. 50706. Received: 09/09/2024, Resolved: 03/10/2024

Landlords with more than 500 units

How many landlords have more than 500 units?

Resolution

I can confirm that there are six landlords with more than 500 properties registered.

Request no. 50708. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 07/10/2024

Off-Gas properties

Request for all properties (where applicable) in off gas areas to include UPRN, House Number, Street Name, Town, Postcode, House Type, Fuel Type.

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Request no. 50711. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 08/10/2024

Council budget for COSHH related activity

Does a Council budget exist for COSHH related activity? How much is it and how can funds be appropriated if hazards are found in Council facilities?

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Request no. 50718. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 08/10/2024 12:57:00

Hope Street Lane/South Charlotte Street Inspections

Request for copies of the highway and footway inspection records together with all opening/closing notices, & other questions.

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Request no. 50719. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 10/09/2024

Noise Complaints

The number of noise complaints you received between November 4th and November 6th in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Plus other questions

Resolution

The information you have requested was provided in response to a previous request and is available under reference 49251 on the Disclosure Log.

Request no. 50722. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 07/10/2024

Elective Home Education (EHE)

The number of school pupils who were newly registered as EHE in the academic year of 2023-24 & other questions

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Request no. 50725. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 08/10/2024

Major Housing Developments - Conditions Attached

Average number of Conditions attached to all planning consents for applications for Major housing developments for the time periods & other questions

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Request no. 50727. Received: 10/09/2024

Forestry/Tree Planting Complaints

Please tell me the number of complaints from local residents received between 2019/20 to 2023/24 which relate to forestry/tree planting. Plus other questions

Request no. 50728. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 11/09/2024

List of all business (non-residential) property rates data for your local authority

Request for an up-to-date list of all business (non-residential) property rates data for your local authority, & other questions

Files

• Credit List

Request no. 50730. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 08/10/2024

Social Housing Waiting List Information

The current number of adults and children on the social housing waiting list, the longest period an adult has waited, and the longest period a child has waited to be offered social housing in the council area.

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Request no. 50732. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024

Gas Explosion in Baberton Mains Avenue

Any correspondence since police investigations ended on 19/12/2023 related to the gas explosion affecting houses on Baberton Mains Avenue. Also requesting risk assessments and any other relevant information regarding this site.

Resolution

We are unable to release information at this time. The information held forms part of an investigation, and I consider that disclosure of such information would be likely to prejudice substantially the outcome of this investigation.

Request no. 50733. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024

Breakdown of ULEZ Fines by SIMD Data

A breakdown of ULEZ fines mapped against the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) using vigintile data.

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested as it is not held by the Council.

Request no. 50735. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024

160 Causewayside House, Causewayside, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Confirm if the information given regarding this is still valid for Causewayside House, Causewayside, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, EH9 1PR

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Request no. 50736. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024 10:47:00

Power Plant Installations near Picardy Place

Details on whether any permanent generators or power plants have been installed around Picardy Place, the traffic gyratory, or nearby streets since the second tram phase and St James Quarter construction.

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Request no. 50741. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 20/11/2024

Employment of Teaching Staff

Information on teaching staff employment in the council, including NQTs securing permanent posts, numbers of staff in various employment categories, contracts offered over the last 3 years & other questions

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Request no. 50745. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024 15:39:00

Extension of the Tramlines to Newhaven

Which committees approved the “Code of Construction Practice for the tramlines extension to Newhaven, including relevant approval dates.

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Request no. 50748. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024

Press and Communications Staff & Costs Breakdown

Total number of FTE press, communications, and media officers & total employment costs (salaries, benefits, etc.) over the past five financial years, presented in a table with year, number of staff, and cost.

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Request no. 50749. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024 15:53:00

Land South of 4 Mortonhall Park Gardens (24/01525/PPP)

Information regarding Land 200m South of 4 Mortonhall Park Gardens (24/01525/PPP). Includes queries on pupil product ratios, data for school roll projections, expansion capacity of Frogston Primary & other questions.

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Request no. 50750. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024

Inappropriate Use of School-Owned Digital Devices

Information on the number of instances in the past 5 academic years where school-owned devices in primary and secondary schools were used to take or view inappropriate images.

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information you have requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing you with the information exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.

Request no. 50752. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024

Employees in Building Inspection and Planning Departments

The number of current employees responsible for inspecting dangerous buildings, and planning department staff (headcount and FTE) for the past 10 years & other questions.

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Request no. 50756. Received: 11/09/2024, Resolved: 10/10/2024 16:40:00

Lothian Road CCTV Footage

CCTV footage from Lothian Rd, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, at 14:35 on 1st September 2024.

Resolution

CCTV footage has been provided to applicant.

Request no. 50757. Received: 10/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024

Updates on Planning Applications

Request for updates on Planning Applications 23/05336/FULSTL and 24/01813/CLESTL.

Resolution

23/05336/FULSTL was refused planning permission on 28 November 2023
24/01813/CLESTL - the Certificate of Lawfulness Application is still Pending Consideration.

Request no. 50763. Received: 12/09/2024, Resolved: 10/10/2024

Social housing waiting lists

The number of people currently on social housing waiting lists. The number of children under the age of 18 who are currently on social housing waiting lists.

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Request no. 50764. Received: 12/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024 16:27:00

Financial Assessments and Social Care

How many current social care clients do you have that are eligible for chargeable care? How often do you review your current clients' financial assessments? What's the current average turnaround time for a financial assessment? & other questions

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Request no. 50768. Received: 12/09/2024, Resolved: 10/10/2024

School Acceptable Use Policies

Local authority policies on acceptable internet use for primary and secondary pupils when accessing school computers & guidelines for phone use within primary and secondary schools. Please provide the most current versions of these policies.

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Request no. 50769. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024

Duddingston Park South Inspection Report

Request for details of when the pothole in Duddingston Park South was inspected prior to 16/08/24.

Resolution

A mobile carriageway inspection before 16.08.24 was carried out on 14.08.2024.
No actionable defects were found.

Request no. 50771. Received: 12/09/2024, Resolved: 10/10/2024

Pothole complaint - Kirkliston to Burnshot Road

When was the pothole was previously reported to you?

Resolution

A defect in this location was reported on 11.04.2024. Inspected on 17.04.24 when repair Defect/Job was raised.

Request no. 50772. Received: 12/09/2024, Resolved: 10/10/2024

CCTV Footage of Barnton Junction Incident

Confirmation of the possibility to recover footage from Barnton Junction (Queensferry Road and Maybury Road) regarding a road traffic accident on 17 March 2024.

Resolution

The Public Space CCTV Section retains recorded material for 31 days after which it is irrevocably deleted from our storage system. Therefore, unfortunately, we do not hold this information.

Request no. 50774. Received: 12/09/2024, Resolved: 09/10/2024 16:40:00

Updated List of School Crossing Patrol (SCP) Sites

An updated version of Appendix 1, 'List of existing SCP sites,' from the Review of School Crossing Patrol Service presented at the Transport and Environment Committee on 15 March 2016.

Resolution

Full response within attached document

Files

Request no. 50775. Received: 12/09/2024, Resolved: 11/12/2024

Information on Sleigh Drive Defects & Maintenance

Reports, communications, inspections, complaints, incidents, maintenance records, and photos for Sleigh Drive (Restalrig Rd S to Findlay Ave) from Jan 2020 to date, including mapping system used for recording this information.

Files

Request no. 50776. Received: 02/09/2024, Resolved: 14/11/2024

School Travel Plan Review for Balerno and Currie High Feeder Schools

The status of school travel plans, details on active bike buses, and communication with parents about bike buses in the past 12 months for primary schools feeding into Balerno and Currie High.

Files

Request no. 50782. Received: 13/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024

Traffic Survey Data for Saughton Road North, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

If any counts/checks/traffic surveys have been made for how many vehicles travel using Saughton Road North EH12 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. and if so how many were there?

Files

Request no. 50783. Received: 13/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024 15:14:00

Correspondence Regarding Baberton Mains Avenue Gas Explosion

All correspondence between City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council and relevant insurance companies concerning the gas explosion at Baberton Mains Avenue on December 1, 2023, to understand the lack of progress on remedial works or demolition at the site.

Files

Request no. 50785. Received: 13/09/2024, Resolved: 16/10/2024

Complaints at James Gillespie's High School

Data on complaints made against JGHS over the past 10 years regarding pastoral care, Equality Act breaches, disability accommodations, GIRFEC, S6 Committee, S6 Yearbook, and specific staff & other questions.

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information you have requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing you with the information exceeds the statutory maximum of £600.

Request no. 50786. Received: 13/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Boroughmuir High School Spend on LGBTYS

Inquiry about spending on LGBTYS and Intercultural Youth Scotland, asking for details on costs, justification, services delivered, and how the school measures benefits and improvements from this spending in the last and current school years.

Files

Request no. 50787. Received: 13/09/2024, Resolved: 25/10/2024

Specialist ASL Schools and Placing Requests Data

Data on the number of specialist ASL schools and places in them, placing requests made, accepted, and rejected over the last five years, as well as total placing requests for all schools in the local authority during this period.

Files

Request no. 50788. Received: 13/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024

Library Books for Ukrainian, Polish, and Chinese Borrowers

Information on how the Council estimates demand for non-English books (Ukrainian, Polish, Mandarin/Cantonese), book availability and costs over 5 years, funding received, borrowing statistics & other questions

Files

Request no. 50789. Received: 13/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024

Reports of Aggressive Dogs Investigated by the Council

The number of aggressive dog reports investigated by the council in each of the last three financial years. Includes data on actions taken (dog control notices, warnings), dog attack responses & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50790. Received: 13/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024 13:21:00

Taxis used for transporting children

Request for a list of taxi suppliers the Council uses for transporting children for any purpose.

Files

Request no. 50791. Received: 13/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024 13:56:00

Lothian Pension Fund Performance Statistics

Do you provide performance statistics to Public Sector bodies and Councils for monthly & annual returns outlined in your Pension Administration Strategy document? Provide copies of performance documents for the last 3 years.

Files

Request no. 50792. Received: 14/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024

Planning and Completion Details - Granton Harbour

Planning permission dates, floor areas, and Practical Completion Dates (or equivalent) for various residential and commercial plots. Alternatively, provide Notices of Acceptance of Completion Certificates & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50793. Received: 14/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Council Costs - Taylor Swift and Upcoming Oasis Concerts

Please confirm the total costs incurred by the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council in relation to the recent Taylor Swift concerts, e.g. stewarding, toilets, etc. Will there be similar costs incurred in relation to the Oasis concerts in August 2025?

Files

Request no. 50794. Received: 14/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024

Data Sharing Agreements with Scottish Government

Data Sharing Agreements between City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council and the Scottish Government for the 2022 Health and Wellbeing Census and the Annual Pupil Census over the last five years, including all versions & other questions.

Request no. 50795. Received: 14/09/2024, Resolved: 25/10/2024

Health and Wellbeing Census 2021/2022 – Confidentiality and Concerns

Criteria used by analysts to identify answers of concern in the Health and Wellbeing Census 2021/2022 and how many children's answers led to identification for potential intervention.

Files

Request no. 50796. Received: 14/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024

LEZ and Council Policies

Breakdown of LEZ results, pollution data, fines issued, usage of penalty payments, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council's annual leave policies.

Files

Request no. 50797. Received: 14/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024 15:09:00

Short-Term Let (STL) Enforcement and Licence Applications

Details on STL enforcement investigations, licence applications, planning permissions, and policies regarding STL use of flatted properties, as per Lord Braid's Judicial Review & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50800. Received: 15/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024 15:27:00

Builyeon Road Land Development Details

Land value estimate, planning gain documents, infrastructure impact assessments, and reports on the effects on schools, rail stations, and medical services related to Builyeon Road development in South Queensferry by CALA & other developers.

Files

Request no. 50809. Received: 16/09/2024, Resolved: 14/10/2024

CCTV Footage for Calder Junction

Provide CCTV footage from 28/08/24 at 7:33am of an accident at Calder Junction involving a grey Mercedes C-Class and a MAN TGS.

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. 50811. Received: 15/09/2024, Resolved: 11/10/2024 15:56:00

Inspector Report for Clarence Defect Report

Request for the Inspector report for Clarence defect report 101002714942.

Files

Request no. 50812. Received: 16/09/2024, Resolved: 14/10/2024

Remote Work Permissions

Provide details for the financial years 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24 on council employees with permission to work outside the UK (excluding crown dependencies). Include the number of current employees & other questions.

Resolution

This information has been provided in response to previous requests under references 42239 and 50660 and is available on the Disclosure Log.

Request no. 50814. Received: 16/09/2024, Resolved: 14/10/2024

Strain Payments and Pension Contributions

Provide the total value of strain payments and pension fund contributions for the past three years, broken down by year and categorized by type. Include details for both education and non-education staff. & other questions

Files

Request no. 50816. Received: 16/09/2024, Resolved: 14/10/2024 15:48:00

Pavement Inspection Records at The Jewel, Parrotshot, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Inspection records for the pavement at The Jewel, Parrotshot, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ from 01/01/2018 to present, including surveys and maintenance records. Please confirm if a s81 notice exists, and provide your inspection policy and frequency.

Files

Request no. 50819. Received: 16/09/2024, Resolved: 14/10/2024

Copy of Letter of Comfort

Provide a copy of the letter of comfort issued for the removal of the partition wall at Calder Grove, EH11 4NA.

Resolution

This information is available from the Plan Store at the link provided.

Files

• Building Standards plan store

Request no. 50820. Received: 16/09/2024, Resolved: 14/11/2024

Cancelled Events and Expenditure

Provide information for the last five financial years (2020/21 - 2023/24) on cancelled events or festivals, including the name and date of each event, total expenditure (planning, marketing, deposits) & other questions.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 50824. Received: 17/09/2024, Resolved: 15/10/2024 15:49:00

Independent to State School Transfer Data (June 2024 - September 2024)

Number of in-year transfer applications from independent to state schools, and queries regarding state school availability for pupils from independent schools, from 1 June 2024 to 9 September 2024 & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50830. Received: 17/09/2024, Resolved: 23/09/2024

HMO Landlords

The list of all HMO Landlords registered with City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council.

Files

• HMO Licences

Request no. 50837. Received: 17/09/2024, Resolved: 15/10/2024 14:53:00

East London Street - Pollution Monitoring

Please provide the results of atmospheric pollution monitoring in East London Street.

Files

Request no. 50842. Received: 17/09/2024, Resolved: 14/10/2024

Council Expenditure for 'The Warm Welly Company'

Details of the £27,030 contract with 'The Warm Welly Company', including how much has been spent to date, unit cost per pair of wellies, payment terms, and information regarding the purchase of 505 pairs of wellies, & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50845. Received: 18/09/2024, Resolved: 16/10/2024

Information on Residents Parking Zone 5

Details on the expected number of cars parking in residents zone 5, the number of residents who have paid for parking permits in zone 5, and whether zone 5 permit holders can park in adjacent zones when their zone is full.

Files

Request no. 50846. Received: 18/09/2024, Resolved: 15/10/2024 16:10:00

Primary Schools - Breakfast and After School Provision

How many ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council primary schools currently have no breakfast or after-school club provision available?

Files

Request no. 50847. Received: 18/09/2024, Resolved: 16/10/2024

Communication with Autism Initiatives

Any details of communication between ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council and Autism Initiatives UK during the year 2024.

Files

Request no. 50850. Received: 18/09/2024, Resolved: 25/10/2024

Prison-Based Social Workers

Assessment for release on license (2021), minimum qualifications to be employed as a prison based social worker? Process and documents on how to complain about a social worker's conduct.

Request no. 50851. Received: 18/09/2024, Resolved: 03/12/2024

Carriageway Repairs – Saughtonhall Drive, north of junction with Balgreen Road

Details of the latest temporary repair including works instructions, health and safety file, standard specification, material certifications, completed works instructions, quality system records & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50853. Received: 18/09/2024, Resolved: 22/10/2024

Opening Notices on Turnhouse Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Copies of any street works opening notices received for utility works at Turnhouse Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, EH12 0AZ, from July 1, 2022, to as far back as possible.

Resolution

Please see the csv report attached for roadworks opening notices on Turnhouse Road.

Files

Request no. 50854. Received: 18/09/2024, Resolved: 15/10/2024 16:53:00

Residential Units Converted to Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)

Number of applications with planning permission for residential units and Built to Rent units that have been converted to Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) over the past ten years.

Files

Request no. 50857. Received: 18/09/2024, Resolved: 16/10/2024

Funding to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Rape Crisis Centre

How much funding has been provided to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Rape Crisis Centre in each year since 2021/22? Please provide data for the current financial year to date.

Files

Request no. 50866. Received: 18/09/2024, Resolved: 16/10/2024

HMO Licences and Council Tax Information

How many HMO licences are there in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½? How many of those HMO licences holders in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ don't pay Council Tax (meaning the tenants are students)? How many Council Tax payers receive the Single Person Council Tax discount?

Files

Request no. 50868. Received: 19/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Elected Members' Overpayments

Details on whether any elected members have outstanding overpayment balances, how many are currently overpaid, the total amount of outstanding overpayments, the monthly recovery rate & other questions.

Files

• Elected Members' Overpayments - Response

Request no. 50869. Received: 19/09/2024, Resolved: 16/10/2024

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Trams - Managing Director Salary (2019-2023)

Details on salaries paid to the Managing Director of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Trams, from 2019 to 2023.

Files

Request no. 50871. Received: 19/09/2024, Resolved: 15/10/2024 17:12:00

Schools Offering Enhanced Sports Training

Which schools provide enhanced sports training through umbrella organisations such as the SFA or teams such as Hearts?

Files

Request no. 50873. Received: 19/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024

Agency Operatives in Building Services

Information on the number of agency operatives currently and previously employed in the DLO/Building Services team, whether a managed service provider (MSP) is used for temporary staff & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50877. Received: 19/09/2024, Resolved: 15/10/2024 17:50:00

Property Restoration, Recycling, and Circular Economy Efforts

Policies on preparing properties for new tenants, recycling/reuse efforts for materials (kitchens, bathrooms, etc.), criteria for reuse, recycling statistics over the past five years & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50878. Received: 18/09/2024, Resolved: 11/11/2024

Restrictions on Council-Administered Benefits and Applications

Information on Council-administered benefits, including benefits-in-kind (e.g., Blue Badges), that have restrictions on submitting new applications, such as time limits between applications & further details.

Files

Request no. 50881. Received: 19/09/2024, Resolved: 15/10/2024 17:33:00

Road Repair Details on Leamington Road

All details related to road repairs, including potholes, ironwork, and resurfacing, on Leamington Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, EH3 9PD, between 1st September and 19th September 2024.

Resolution

Information not held.

Request no. 50883. Received: 19/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024

Funding for Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement

Correspondence related to the Scottish Government’s decision to not renew £10million funding for Ukrainian refugee resettlement, along with data on the number of affected refugees, including those under 18 & other questions.

Resolution

Please find the attached letters, the first is the initial letter confirming the funding would not be provided, with the second confirming the change of position following a review.

Files

Request no. 50885. Received: 19/09/2024, Resolved: 16/10/2024

Council Spending on Anti-Seagull Measures and Complaints Received

Data on council spending for anti-seagull prevention measures and number of seagull-related complaints from 2019-20 to the current financial year, including specific actions like nest removal and deterrent installations.

Files

Request no. 50886. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024

Ice Cream Vendors on Mound Precinct

All written communications since August 2022 concerning ice cream vendors on Mound Precinct, including those with National Galleries of Scotland and Council Officers such as Gordon Hunter, Paul Lawrence, Andrew Mitchell, and other questions.

Files

Request no. 50887. Received: 19/09/2024

Technical Details of Firestopping and Water Ingress Defects in Affordable Homes

Technical details regarding firestopping and water ingress defects affecting affordable homes delivered by the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Living LLP, constructed by Robertson Partnership Homes.

Request no. 50888. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024

Electric Vehicle charging cost structure

What was the council’s cost structure for electric vehicle charging on 1st April in each of the past five years?

Files

Request no. 50889. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024 13:16:00

Road Repair and Inspection Reports for Leamington Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

All road repair and inspection reports, including pothole inspections and outcomes, for Leamington Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, EH3 9PD, over the past 3 years from today's date.

Resolution

Response provided within Site History Report.

Files

Request no. 50890. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024 13:29:00

Road Safety Complaints and Investigations on Kingston Avenue Since 2015

Details on the number of complaints made about road safety issues on Kingston Avenue since 2015, including council investigations and steps taken regarding rat running, speeding, HGVs, and hit and runs.

Files

Request no. 50895. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024 14:28:00

Revenue and Capital Budget Spend on Roads and Footway Maintenance

Detailed information on the total revenue budget spend on roads and footway maintenance for the last five financial years. This includes permanent and temporary repairs, with breakdowns by financial year, labour type & other questions

Files

Request no. 50899. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 29/10/2024

Braid Estate Section of the Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Connection Scheme

Details of the representations received relating to the Braid Estate section of the Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Connection scheme, including which of these were made by residents of the Braid Estate.

Resolution

Please see the attached.
We do not hold information on which were made by residents of the Braid Estate.

Files

Request no. 50900. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024 14:55:00

Rogue Trader Reports Broken Down by Trade Category and Issue Type

Data on the number of reports of rogue traders over the past five years, broken down by trade category (e.g., bricklayer, plumber, electrician) and issue (e.g., contractual, safety, fraud). Each year's data should be presented separately.

Files

Request no. 50906. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 23/09/2024

Physical Copies of 49-page Forth Green Freeport – full business case document

Physical copies of the 49-page document on 'Forth Green Freeport – full business case – referral from the Policy and Sustainability Committee'.

Resolution

Printed and posted.

Files

Request no. 50907. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024

Street Lighting Units and Illumination Schedule

Total number of street lighting units managed by the authority and the daily illumination duration. If the operating schedule changes monthly or seasonally, a breakdown by period and region, ward, or district is requested.

Files

Request no. 50908. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024 15:22:00

In-Service Days for Primary and Secondary Schools (2024/25 & 2025/26)

The number and specific days of in-service days for primary and secondary schools in 2024/25 and 2025/26, including the policy used, key aims, reasons why they're not during holidays, and contract details.

Files

Request no. 50909. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024

Support for Children with a Parent in Prison & School Attainment Impact

Information on official frameworks and policies supporting children with a parent in prison in schools, and whether there's a noticeable difference in school attainment between these children and others without an imprisoned parent.

Resolution

Unfortunately, this information is not held by the Council. Support is provided as part of school-wide policies for pastoral care under the Scottish Government framework Getting It Right For Every Child.

Request no. 50910. Received: 19/09/2024, Resolved: 15/10/2024 17:30:00

Use of AI Co-pilots, Training, and Policies in the Workplace

Information on apps with AI co-pilots provided to employees, spending on AI training (01/09/23-31/08/24), AI usage policy, disciplinary actions related to AI use, & other questions about AI co-pilots in use.

Files

Request no. 50911. Received: 20/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024

Complaints Regarding Aesthetic Procedures

Data on complaints about non-surgical cosmetic treatments, such as filler injections and Botox, for the period 2020-2024. Includes complaints related to injury or health complications following these procedures & other questions.

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.

Request no. 50913. Received: 21/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024 15:39:00

Swim Cap Policies for Primary School Swim Sessions

Inquiry about swim cap policies for primary school swim sessions in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ generally and Blackhall Primary specifically, including existence, sanctions, implementation dates, reasons, and responsible bodies.

Files

Request no. 50914. Received: 21/09/2024, Resolved: 31/10/2024

Development at Maritime Street, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Solar impact assessments, correspondence on shading and daylight issues, financial contributions, and planning-related correspondence for the development at Maritime Street (21/04479/FUL, 21/04480/LBC).

Files

Request no. 50918. Received: 23/09/2024, Resolved: 21/10/2024

Grievances in Place Directorate

Provide the total number of second-stage grievances (March 2023 - August 2024, grades 1-10), those from Facilities Management, and a breakdown for grades 1-7 and 8-10 & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50919. Received: 23/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024

Overflowing Bin Reports on Inverleith Terrace

Provide details on the frequency of overflowing bin reports on Inverleith Terrace (EH3) for the 12 months prior to the installation of the new recycling hub and for the period since its installation. & other questions if needed.

Files

Request no. 50920. Received: 23/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Advertising Restrictions Correspondence

All correspondence from September 1, 2021, to 2024 about restricting advertising of high-fat, sugar, and salt foods from: Clear Channel, JC Decaux, Global, Outsmart, Advertising Association, IBSA, KFC, McDonald's & other questions.

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information requested because it is not held by the Council.

Request no. 50932. Received: 23/09/2024, Resolved: 18/10/2024

Public Right of Way through School Grounds

Please advise if any public or private school in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has a public right of way through its grounds?

Files

Request no. 50933. Received: 23/09/2024, Resolved: 21/10/2024

Parking Fines & Appeals In The Last 2 Years

Details on parking fines administered in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council: 1. Total fines issued in the last 2 years. 2. Number of appeals filed in the last 2 years. 3. Appeals granted in the last 2 years. 4. Reasons for granted appeals. & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50934. Received: 23/09/2024, Resolved: 27/11/2024

Road Condition Assessments for A772

Provide any assessments related to road work, safety, or condition of the A772 in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, focusing on the road surface and markings at the junction of Gilmerton Road and Ferniehill Road. & other questions.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 50938. Received: 23/09/2024, Resolved: 21/10/2024

School Crossing Assistants

Details on how many lollipop people are employed by the council, how many are scheduled during a normal term time day, how many work at crossings with traffic lights, and the weekly wage cost & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50939. Received: 23/09/2024, Resolved: 27/09/2024

Information on Corstorphine LTN and Budget Allocation

Details on budget provisions for Corstorphine LTN removal, funding sources, external grants, involvement of external agencies' employees in the project, and current grant applications with these agencies & other questions.

Request no. 50940. Received: 23/09/2024

Overseas Travel by Councillors and Officials – Financial Years 2022/23 & 2023/24

Total annual overseas travel spend, trip details (destination, duration, officials, hotels, flights, purpose, expenses) and funding breakdown for 2022-23 and 2023-24 & other questions.

Request no. 50943. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 22/10/2024

Tree Preservation Orders and Applications

The number of trees under Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and applications by insurance companies to fell TPO trees, including successful applications, from 2014 to date & other questions.

Resolution

We do not hold this information.

Request no. 50946. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 22/10/2024

Taxi Licensing Management and Platform Information

The contact details of the person responsible for Taxi Licensing and details of the current taxi licensing platform, including contract information & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50949. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 22/10/2024

Scottish Government's School Meal Debt Fund

Inquiry regarding whether the council applied for the school meal debt fund, evidence provided, amount applied for, funds received, and the current total of school meal debt owed by families.

Files

• Scottish Government's School Meal Debt Fund - Response

Request no. 50952. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 22/10/2024

Craft and General Employment Conditions

A copy of the Craft National handbook, Local Collective Agreement, and related conditions for Craft operatives. Also seeking job descriptions, evaluation documents, scoring outcomes, rank orders, public holidays details & other questions.

Resolution

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with the information you have requested as the cost to the Council of locating, retrieving and providing you with the information exceeds the statutory maximum and we are not obliged to respond.

Request no. 50953. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 21/10/2024

Cost of Making Lunchtime School Meals

In primary schools the average cost of a lunchtime meal to make? In secondary schools the average cost of a lunchtime meal to make?

Files

Request no. 50954. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 22/10/2024

Environmental Assessment - Inglis Green, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Details of former industrial uses, landfilling, mine gases, animal burial grounds near the site. Also seeking records of complaints, private water abstractions, radon levels, and related environmental concerns & other questions.

Files

Request no. 50955. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 21/10/2024

Storage Tanks and Related Systems - Inglis Green, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Information on the number, capacity, location, and condition of tanks (past and present), leak detection systems, surface water interceptors, spillage, decommissioning processes, and any related prosecutions & other questions.

Resolution

Having completed searches of both current and derelict petroleum store records, we have been unable to locate any information in the zone indicated at Inglis Green Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Files

Request no. 50960. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 26/09/2024

Longest Freedom of Information Response Time

Although it should be within 20 working days, what is currently the longest response time by the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council in dealing with a Freedom of Information request?

Files

Request no. 50961. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 22/10/2024

Update on Semple Street and George IV Bridge Construction

Updates on the long-standing building work at Semple Street and George IV Bridge (Raddison Hotel), including contractor details, financial beneficiaries, and any financial links between the construction and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council & other questions.

Request no. 50962. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 22/10/2024

Funding from Confucius Institute or Chinese Government Bodies

Details of any funding received from Confucius Institute, Chinese Ministry for Education or any other Chinese government body in 2023-24 - Describe each funding, specific source, date, department it was directed to, & sum involved in each case.

Resolution

We have identified 2023-24 funding of £75,400 from the Confucius Institute, towards education salary costs.

Request no. 50964. Received: 25/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

RAAC Surveys - Crewe Road North

I would like a list of the properties in Crewe Road North, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ that have been surveyed and assessed as having RAAC materials in their construction.

Files

Request no. 50969. Received: 25/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

School Rolls Data for 2024/25 Session

School rolls by sector, school, stage, and total as of the 2024/25 school Census Date.

Resolution

The Pupil Census for 24/25 is currently underway and not yet concluded. Roll information will be published on the Scottish Government website towards the end of the year. Previous information is available at the link provided.

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Request no. 50970. Received: 25/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

School Placement Enquires 2020 to 2024

50372 states, “The Council’s central team, for school placement enquiries for P1 and S1 places, received 4,904 enquiries in the last 12 months. Please provide those same figures for the past five years, broken down by year?

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Request no. 50971. Received: 25/09/2024, Resolved: 02/10/2024

Oracle Fusion Contract Costs Inquiry

Clarification regarding additional costs in relation to the Oracle Fusion contract. Specifically asking if the costs are additional, and if so, why they were incurred. If not, seeking details on what these additional costs are associated with.

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Request no. 50974. Received: 25/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Veolia Contract Information

Current contract between City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council and Veolia or its subsidiaries, details of any amendments or revisions, and performance reports or assessments related to Veolia's services, including key performance indicators and their results.

Resolution

There is no formal contract. There is an agreement for Veolia to provided Utilities and Water to the Seafield Laboratory. Therefore, no further information is held.

Request no. 50977. Received: 25/09/2024, Resolved: 19/11/2024

Inspection and Maintenance Records for Leith Walk and Cathedral Lane, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Please provide a copy of the south mobile inspection which took place on 29 November 2022. Also photos of this pothole, exact location and the repair log as this was recorded as category 3 with repair time 60 days.

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Request no. 50979. Received: 25/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Current Community Payback Hours Data

The total number of Community Payback Hours imposed, completed, and remaining within the local authority.

Resolution

Imposed - 108,069
Completed - 26,694
Remaining - 81, 375

Request no. 50980. Received: 24/09/2024, Resolved: 22/10/2024

Shared Repairs Team - Their Policies and Procedures

The policies and procedures that underpin the operations of the Shared Repairs Team conducted by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council.

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Request no. 50981. Received: 25/09/2024, Resolved: 07/11/2024

Impact of VAT on Private School Fees and Local Authority School Admissions

All information on concerns regarding the imposition of VAT on private school fees and its potential impact on admissions to local authority schools, including reports, correspondence, and any indication of additional pressure on school places.

Resolution

Please see attached.

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Request no. 50982. Received: 26/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Blast Monitoring Results for Bonnington Mains Quarry

All blast monitoring results from Bonnington Mains Quarry provided to Planning for the blast on 13th September 2024, in satisfaction of Conditions 6, 7, and 8 in the Decision Notice.

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Request no. 50984. Received: 26/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Maintenance Records for Council Vehicle

All maintenance, repair, and service history records for the Peugeot Boxer recently purchased from the council.

Resolution

The attached information provides the MOT and Service History recorded for this vehicle.

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Request no. 50985. Received: 26/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Defects in Affordable Homes

Technical details of firestopping and water ingress defects affecting affordable homes delivered by the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council/ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Living LLP, constructed by Robertson Partnership Homes.

Resolution

This information cannot be released at this time. There is ongoing legal action and to disclose information at this stage, would be likely to prejudice substantially the legal process.

Request no. 50986. Received: 26/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Grievance Policy Training Post-August 2023 Approval

Details on new training following the August 2023 grievance policy update. Includes training launch, communication, number of required employees in Place, completion stats for May/Sept 2024, and Nominated Officer data for May 2024.

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Request no. 50988. Received: 05/09/2024, Resolved: 04/10/2024

Water Leak - Calder Court

Information on the remedial work completed at Calder Court on 11th/12th July related to a water leak.

Resolution

Unfortunately, the tradesman did not submit any paperwork, therefore, we are unable to advise what the cause of the leak was or how it was repaired.

Request no. 50989. Received: 26/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Cost of Cleaning Gypsy Brae

How much council money was spent cleaning up Gypsy Brae after the last traveller camp?

Resolution

The cost for the clean-up was £18,451.90 and took place from 06 August to 18 August 2024.

Request no. 50991. Received: 26/09/2024, Resolved: 27/11/2024

Driving Offence Fines Breakdown (2023-2024)

A list of driving offences, associated fines, total fines collected, and the total number of offences for 2023 and up to 2024, separated by year.

Resolution

Closed. No clarification received.

Request no. 50992. Received: 26/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Reporting of Violence and Threatening Behaviour Incidents

The number of violence or threatening behaviour incidents reported by council staff in 2023, including the services these reports originated from.

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Request no. 50995. Received: 26/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Temporary Accommodation Data

Data on temporary accommodation in the local authority area, including longest and average duration for children and individuals, and the number of people living there for over a year for the fiscal year 2023-24.

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Request no. 51003. Received: 26/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Reimbursement of NHS Health Checks and Performance Data

Inquiry regarding County Council's reimbursement of NHS health checks under service specifications with General Practices, and request for the percentage of health checks performed in 2023/24 by GP practice name and ODS code.

Resolution

We are not aware of any reimbursement for health checks.

Request no. 51005. Received: 26/09/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024

Purchase of National 4/5 Modern Studies Textbooks by Schools

The number of copies of National 4/5 Modern Studies textbooks purchased by schools in the local authority during the financial years 2020-21 to 2024-25, including the cost of these purchases and total number of copies per secondary school.

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Request no. 51007. Received: 27/09/2024, Resolved: 15/11/2024

Home Floor Plans

Request for the floor plans of house

Resolution

Closed. Advice provided

Request no. 51012. Received: 27/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

Sporting Rates on Deer Forests in Council Area

Total amount of money raised in Sporting Rates on deer forests in the council area for 2020-2024, and the total raised from all Sporting Rates since their reintroduction in 2017 under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

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Request no. 51014. Received: 27/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Gas Explosion - Baberton Mains Avenue

Details on the suspected cause of the gas explosion, information on internal gas installations at the property, structural surveys conducted, and any other relevant data that may assist in determining the cause of the explosion.

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Request no. 51015. Received: 27/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Corstorphine LTN Removal Costs and External Funding Inquiry

Information about the cost estimate for removing the Corstorphine LTN, budget allocations for active travel projects in 2024, involvement of external funding agency employees, and details on grant/funding applications related to the Corstorphine LTN.

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Request no. 51019. Received: 28/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Current Wait Time for Single Occupancy Council Property

Information on the current or estimated wait time for a single occupancy council property in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. If possible, please provide any relevant reports, documents, or guidance related to this, especially if the wait time is 18 months or longer.

Resolution

The length of time taken to be housed depends on what priority an applicant has. Our Guide to Waiting Times shows the average waiting time by locality, bedroom size and priority for the last financial year 2023/2024.

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Request no. 51020. Received: 28/09/2024, Resolved: 23/10/2024

ShopWatch Schemes and Membership in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

A list of all ShopWatch and equivalent schemes in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council's jurisdiction, including the premises involved. Also seeking contact details for individuals responsible for each scheme & other questions.

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Request no. 51021. Received: 28/09/2024

Bus Services Timeline for Craigs Road, West Craigs

Information on the timeline for public bus services on Craigs Road, West Craigs, including details on plans for bus service coverage, as bus stop signs were recently painted & other questions.

Request no. 51024. Received: 29/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Percentage of Local Development Planning Applications Undetermined After 2 Years

The percentage of local development Planning Applications that remain outstanding and undetermined after 2 years.

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Request no. 51025. Received: 29/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Schools Expenditure on Bus Journeys

The aggregate and, if possible, school-level sum of how much ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ schools spent on bus journeys with Lothian Buses annually for the last five years & other questions.

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Request no. 51027. Received: 29/09/2024, Resolved: 04/11/2024

Purchase Dates and Pricing of Council-Owned Properties on Taylor Wimpey Farrier Fields Estate

What dates were the council owned properties on the Taylor Wimpey Farrier Fields estate purchased? Were the properties purchased at a discount to the original selling price?

Resolution

The City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council purchased eleven properties at Farrier Fields between 23/05/2024 and 28/06/2024 with a discount to the original selling price.

Request no. 51029. Received: 29/09/2024, Resolved: 25/10/2024

Licensed Premises with Child Licences

Licensed Premises that allow children. Please include a field showing the permitted times for children on each licensed premises & other questions.

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Request no. 51030. Received: 30/09/2024, Resolved: 24/10/2024

Economic Development / Business Support Team Activities

Information on the council's Economic Development team, including contact details, CRM usage, company support lists, public data locations, reporting structures, and examples of activity reports & other questions.

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Request no. 51043. Received: 30/09/2024, Resolved: 10/12/2024

Primary and Secondary School Meal Take-up

Looking for the equivalent table of information for primary and secondary meal take-up.

Resolution

Closed - No clarification received.

Request no. 51046. Received: 30/09/2024, Resolved: 28/10/2024

Homeless Presentations

The number of people who presented as homeless due to leaving Home Office asylum support accommodation in 2023 and monthly figures for 2024 so far & other questions.

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Request no. 51047. Received: 30/09/2024, Resolved: 28/11/2024

Short-Term Let Licence and Planning Applications as of 1st October 2024

Details on short-term let licence applications, including breakdown by type, grants, rejections, fees collected, and status of planning applications, including Certificates of Lawfulness (COL), since October 2022 & other questions.

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Request no. 51367. Received: 13/09/2024, Resolved: 12/11/2024

EV Charging Bay Penalty Notices & Related Info

Data on Penalty Charge Notices issued at Chalmers Street EV bays since their introduction, any PCNs on 12 Sept 2024, council reviews of signage, public complaints, public notification of EV bay locations, and warden commission.

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