Scottish Government FOI releases

Information of changes to Polmont and Linlithgow trainlines: EIR release

Marine licence 06819 at Lunan Bay information: EIR release

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - Balmedie to Tipperty traffic signs: EIR release

In relation to the AWPR/8-T Project, we request copies of all records including, but not limited to, files, note, memos, reports, letters, emails, faxes, applications, invoices, contractual documentation, whether in hard copy or stored electronically, and all other documents relating to and concerning those matters set...

Treatment of potential oil spillage A84 at Kilmahog: EIR release

“I’m looking to obtain some information on the treatment of a road following a potential oil spillage which took place on the evening of 13th August 2018. A84 at Kilmahog (near Callander) at between approximately 20:30 – 22:30hrs Were Bear Scotland called out with a spreader truck and sand to treat the road? At what t...

Carriageway inspection - A75, between Newton Stewart roundabout and B735 junction: EIR release

Under the general requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2002, I would be grateful if you would provide the following information in relation to the A75 between the Newton Stewart roundabout and the junction with the B735. 1. Dates of all safety inspections undertaken on the carriageway in the two years preced...

Inspections, defects, and claims of carriageway A78: EIR release

I am now requesting the details of your appeal process as this was not conveyed in any the your response letters thus far. I also seek the following information as way of understanding how this decision was reached and in order for me to have all the facts correct before planning my next stage. I am thereby submittin...

Abellio ScotRail modelling and outcomes - Transport Scotland, Cabinet Secretary correspondence: EIR release

1. Sufficient detail to allow access to all of the facts, modelling and decision outcomes (Abellio ScotRail undertook to reach the December 2018 timetable proposals) 2. Copies of all meetings/ discussions/ minutes in developing response and those received to date, including all correspondence between Transport Scotland...

A737 Dalry Bypass - risk assessments, traffic management plan: EIR release

I am looking for the risk assessments, traffic management plan and daily toolbox talk for the 6th of February.

Scottish Government switch from Ryde's Scale to quantum meruit basis: EIR release

We have been advised that Transport Scotland issued an instruction to the District Valuer’s Office to the effect that agents negotiating fees for any compensation claim relating to the AWPR received prior to 1 May 2014 were to be treated on the basis of Ryde’s Scale +25%. Any claims received after that date would be tr...

Colin Clark, communications regarding A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen: EIR release

Please provide all communications to and from MP Colin Clark on the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme, including the content of email attachments. Please also provide minutes of all meetings with this MP on the same subject.

Deputy First Minister to Children’s Commissioner on No Safe Place report

You asked for a copy of the Deputy First Minister’s response to the Children’s Commissioner on the report No Safe Place: Restraint and Seclusion in Scotland’s Schools.

Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road: EIR release

1 · A copy of the Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road (South bound) carriageway towards Glasgow/Renfrew from 1st February 2018 to 5th February 2019 2 · Details and dates of all carriageway defects identified during safety inspections during these dates. 3 · The time period adopted between iden...

Fish farms; mortalities, enforcement notices, civil sanctions, and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked for: 1. In the last five years, how many on-farm farmed fish mortalities have been recorded in Scotland due to treatment losses (mortalities caused by, or believed to be caused by, or contributed to by bath-type treatments, hydrogen peroxide treatments, mechanical treatments such as freshwater, thermo- or hy...

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) land tribunal appeals: FOI release

Please tell me how many land tribunal appeals there have been to date. For each such claim please state: 1. The nature of the circumstances giving rise to the claim. 2. The geographical area soon. 3. The date it was made and whether it has been resolved, still outstanding or cisted. 4. The sum sought. 5. The sum paid o...

Montrose Port Authority disposal licence: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the renew of the Montrose Port Authority disposal licence from 1st July 2017 until the present date. And clarified on 20th Septe...

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project documentation relating to Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation: EIR release

1. A copy of the report issued to MS-LOT (and SNH) by DRAGADOS/AHB, as specified in Sub-section 4.2 (Page 3) of the report headed Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation - Marine Mammals: Document AHEP-DRA-EMP-0003; 2. Copies of data/data summaries/evaluations of vibration monitoring as specified in Section 4.2 ...

Communications in relation to accident at Strone point: EIR release

1. Details of any correspondence, communications or requests sent from Police Scotland to BEAR Scotland in connection with the accident locus at the A83 at Strone Point, approximately 3 km north east of Inveraray on 13/07/2018 and; 2. Details of any works, including sweeping of the carriageway, completed or organised ...

Roseanna Cunningham’s MSP 2017 visit to Montrose: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes, minutes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the meeting between Roseanna Cunningham, the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Angus Council, The Montrose Golf ...

Culvert on A82 Fourth Avenue Dumbarton, access and safety: EIR release

All email dialogue between Transport Scotland (including Scotland Transerv) and West Dunbartonshire Council that relates to a culvert, its access and its safety. The location of this culvert structure is close to a retaining wall on the A82 (opposite Fourth Avenue, Dumbarton G82 2PY) and is the entry point for the Hun...

Road Safety Audit at the A944: EIR release

Can you please provide a copy of the ‘Road Safety Audit’ referenced in your reply to Ross Thompson MP? Some photos in the email trail below may help explain why it requires further scrutiny.

Inspection reports and reported defects M8 Eastbound between junctions 31/30: EIR release

“Could you oblige and please send me all recorded information in connection with an inspection report dated 10 November 2018 in relation to the M8 motorway Eastbound between junctions 31 and 30. I am also interested in any reported defects at the same location but in both directions between the 1st September 2018 and ...

Information regarding Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project: EIR release

You requested: “…all associated information regarding the AOWFL project, from 29th May 2018 to the 22nd December 2018.”

Gaelic bilingual road signs on roads leading to ferry ports: EIR release

With reference to the introduction of Gaelic bilingual road signs on A82 and other trunk roads leading to ferry ports. Please provide details of all complaints received by Transport Scotland relating to the signs since their introduction began in 2002. The date on which each complaint was received. A summary of each c...

Removal of Monday-Saturday daytime direct Scotrail service, Linlithgow/Stirling/Dunblane: EIR release

1. Records of any communications or discussions between Scotrail and Transport Scotland regarding the change to the timetable which resulted in the removal of the Monday -Saturday daytime direct service from Linlithgow to Stirling and Dunblane. 2. Details of the criteria and assessment used by Transport Scotland in th...

M8/M73/M74 Improvement Project Works Kirklands Hospital full acoustic report: EIR release

M8 M73 M74 Improvement Project Works Would it be possible to have a copy of the full acoustic report for the Kirklands Hospital. The link document only includes summary information and the full report would be most useful to me.