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Request no. 50553. Received: 02/09/2024

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

Request no. 50558. Received: 02/09/2024

Issues with Travelling Community at Drumbrae Park

full details on how the City of Â鶹ӳ»­ plans to address ongoing issues caused by the travelling community at Drumbrae Park, including park damage, safety hazards, and costs incurred & other questions.

Request no. 50560. Received: 02/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50567. Received: 02/09/2024

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?

Request no. 50568. Received: 02/09/2024

Effective Class Sizes in Edinburgh Primary Schools

As of September 2024, how many P1 classes and composite classes in Edinburgh Primary Schools have an effective class size over 25? Use the definition from the “Summary Statistics for Schools in Scotland 2023 report.

Request no. 50571. Received: 02/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50575. Received: 02/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50577. Received: 02/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50578. Received: 02/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50579. Received: 02/09/2024

Conference Square Maintenance and Records

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

Files

Request no. 50580. Received: 02/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50584. Received: 02/09/2024

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?

Request no. 50586. Received: 02/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50589. Received: 03/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50595. Received: 03/09/2024

TRO Sub-Committee

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

Files

Request no. 50604. Received: 03/09/2024

Inquiry Regarding 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?

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.

Files

Request no. 50611. Received: 03/09/2024

Â鶹ӳ»­ Housing Data

Details on Edinburgh 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.

Request no. 50614. Received: 03/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50615. Received: 03/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50620. Received: 03/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50621. Received: 03/09/2024

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 Edinburgh.

Request no. 50622. Received: 04/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50623. Received: 04/09/2024

Security Services at Edinburgh 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.

Request no. 50624. Received: 04/09/2024

Information on Data Breaches (2018-2024)

The number of data breaches and significant breaches reported by Edinburgh 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.

Request no. 50627. Received: 04/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50631. Received: 04/09/2024

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 Edinburgh council, asbestos which has been disturbed?

Request no. 50637. Received: 04/09/2024

Environmental Complaints Data

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

Request no. 50643. Received: 05/09/2024

Work Experience Program

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.

Request no. 50644. Received: 05/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50648. Received: 05/09/2024

Engine Idling Laws and Enforcement in Edinburgh

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

Request no. 50650. Received: 05/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50651. Received: 05/09/2024

Morningside Road Records

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

Request no. 50652. Received: 05/09/2024

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?

Request no. 50654. Received: 05/09/2024

Former Jenners Building and Lothian Buses

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

Request no. 50655. Received: 03/09/2024

Closed-End Funds Performance Metrics

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.

Request no. 50657. Received: 05/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50659. Received: 05/09/2024

Environmental Remediation Reports - Morrison, 3 Waterfront Broadway, Granton

Copies of specific reports and correspondence between White Young Green Environmental and City of Â鶹ӳ»­ from 2001 and 2002. If available, the requester seeks to obtain copies of these documents.

Request no. 50660. Received: 05/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50661. Received: 05/09/2024

Road Services Department Staffing, Policies, and Safeguards

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

Request no. 50662. Received: 05/09/2024

Edinburgh tower blocks with flammable cladding

The number and location (by postcode) of all tower blocks in Edinburgh with flammable cladding.

Request no. 50663. Received: 05/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50664. Received: 05/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50665. Received: 06/09/2024

Legal Documentation and Correspondence Regarding 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.

Request no. 50668. Received: 06/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50673. Received: 06/09/2024

EPC Ratings Across Edinburgh

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

Request no. 50674. Received: 06/09/2024

Road Maintenance and Complaint Records

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.

Request no. 50679. Received: 07/09/2024

Anti-social behaviour complaints

1. Who complained about anti-social behaviour at Redford Road bus stop? 2. When were the complaints made?

Request no. 50680. Received: 07/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50682. Received: 08/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50683. Received: 08/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50685. Received: 09/09/2024

Roads Inspectors Training & Competency

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

Request no. 50688. Received: 03/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50693. Received: 09/09/2024

CCTV Footage - Accident on 04/09/2024

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

Request no. 50694. Received: 09/09/2024

Information on 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.

Request no. 50696. Received: 09/09/2024

Information on High School Catchment Area Changes

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

Request no. 50697. Received: 09/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50699. Received: 09/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50700. Received: 10/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50701. Received: 10/09/2024

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?

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

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

Request no. 50705. Received: 10/09/2024

Bus services

Which Bus Services Â鶹ӳ»­ pay for. Either on a Minimum Subsidy or Minimum Cost basis. A breakdown by route, operator, contract type and cost would be ideal.

Request no. 50706. Received: 09/09/2024

Landlords with more than 500 units

How many landlords have more than 500 units?

Request no. 50708. Received: 10/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50711. Received: 10/09/2024

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?

Request no. 50718. Received: 10/09/2024

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.

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

Elective Home Education (EHE)

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

Request no. 50725. Received: 10/09/2024

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

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

Request no. 50730. Received: 10/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50732. Received: 11/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50733. Received: 11/09/2024

Breakdown of ULEZ Fines by SIMD Data

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

Request no. 50735. Received: 11/09/2024

160 Causewayside House, Causewayside, Edinburgh

Confirm if the information given regarding this is still valid for Causewayside House, Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR

Request no. 50736. Received: 11/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50741. Received: 11/09/2024

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

Request no. 50745. Received: 11/09/2024

Extension of the Tramlines to Newhaven

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

Request no. 50748. Received: 11/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50749. Received: 11/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50750. Received: 11/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50752. Received: 11/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50756. Received: 11/09/2024

Lothian Road CCTV Footage

CCTV footage from Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, at 14:35 on 1st September 2024.

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

Updates on Planning Applications

Details on progress regarding alleged unauthorised commercial short stay let use (24/00016/ESHORT) since last correspondence dated 5 June 2024. Also seeking updates on Planning Applications 23/05336/FULSTL and 24/01813/CLESTL & other questions.

Request no. 50763. Received: 12/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50764. Received: 12/09/2024

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

Request no. 50768. Received: 12/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50769. Received: 05/09/2024

Duddingston Park South Inspection Report

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

Request no. 50771. Received: 12/09/2024

Pothole complaint

I would like to know when the pothole was previously reported to you?

Request no. 50772. Received: 12/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50774. Received: 12/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50775. Received: 12/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50776. Received: 02/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50782. Received: 13/09/2024

Traffic Survey Data for Saughton Road North, Edinburgh

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

Request no. 50783. Received: 13/09/2024

Correspondence Regarding Baberton Mains Avenue Gas Explosion

All correspondence between City of Â鶹ӳ»­ 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.

Request no. 50785. Received: 13/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50786. Received: 13/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50787. Received: 13/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50788. Received: 13/09/2024

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

Request no. 50789. Received: 13/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50790. Received: 13/09/2024

Taxis used for transporting children

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

Request no. 50791. Received: 13/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50792. Received: 14/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50793. Received: 14/09/2024

Council Costs - Taylor Swift and Upcoming Oasis Concerts

To confirm the Police security for Taylor Swift cost £40,000 and will we be charged for the security of the Oasis concerts in August 2025?

Request no. 50794. Received: 14/09/2024

Data Sharing Agreements with Scottish Government

Data Sharing Agreements between City of Â鶹ӳ»­ 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

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.

Request no. 50796. Received: 14/09/2024

LEZ Results, Fines, and Council Policies

Breakdown of LEZ results, pollution data, fines issued, usage of penalty payments, Â鶹ӳ»­'s annual leave policies.

Request no. 50797. Received: 14/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50800. Received: 15/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50809. Received: 16/09/2024

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 white MAN TGS.

Request no. 50811. Received: 15/09/2024

Inspector Report for Clarence Defect Report

I want to see the Inspector report for Clarence defect report 101002714942.

Request no. 50812. Received: 16/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50814. Received: 16/09/2024

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

Request no. 50816. Received: 16/09/2024

Pavement Inspection Records at The Jewel, Parrotshot, Edinburgh

Inspection records for the pavement at The Jewel, Parrotshot, Edinburgh 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.

Request no. 50819. Received: 16/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50820. Received: 16/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50824. Received: 17/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50830. Received: 17/09/2024

HMO Landlords

The list of all HMO Landlords registered with City of Â鶹ӳ»­.

Request no. 50837. Received: 17/09/2024

East London Street Pollution

Results of atmospheric pollution monitoring in East London Street

Request no. 50842. Received: 17/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50845. Received: 18/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50846. Received: 18/09/2024

Information on Primary School Club Provision

How many Â鶹ӳ»­ primary schools currently have no breakfast or after-school club provision available.

Request no. 50847. Received: 18/09/2024

Communication Records with Autism Initiatives

Any details of communication between Â鶹ӳ»­ and Autism Initiatives UK during the year 2024.

Request no. 50850. Received: 18/09/2024

Prison-Based Social Worker Qualifications and Complaints Process

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 workers conduct.

Request no. 50851. Received: 18/09/2024

Repair Documentation and Safety Inspection Procedures

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.

Request no. 50853. Received: 18/09/2024

Opening Notices on Turnhouse Road, Edinburgh

Copies of any street works opening notices received for utility works at Turnhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH12 0AZ, from July 1, 2022, to as far back as possible on behalf of Openreach Limited regarding damage to the BT network.

Request no. 50854. Received: 18/09/2024

Residential Units Converted to 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.

Request no. 50857. Received: 18/09/2024

Funding to Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre

Details on the amount of funding provided to the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre in each financial year from 2021/22 to the current year, including data up to the present financial year.

Request no. 50866. Received: 18/09/2024

HMO Licenses and Council Tax Information in Edinburgh

How many HMO licenses are there in Edinburgh. How many of those HMO licenses holders in Edinburgh don't pay council tax (meaning the tenants are students). How many council tax payers receive the Single Person Council Tax discount.

Request no. 50868. Received: 19/09/2024

Elected Members' Overpayment Information

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.

Request no. 50869. Received: 19/09/2024

Salary Information of Lea Harrison (2019-2023)

Details on salaries paid to the Managing Director of Edinburgh Tram, from 2019 to 2023.

Request no. 50871. Received: 19/09/2024

Schools Offering Enhanced Sports Training

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

Request no. 50873. Received: 19/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50877. Received: 19/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50878. Received: 18/09/2024

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.

Request no. 50881. Received: 19/09/2024

Road Repair Details on Leamington Road

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

Request no. 50883. Received: 19/09/2024

Scottish Government’s Decision Regarding Funding for Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement

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

Request no. 50885. Received: 19/09/2024

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.

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