Scottish Government FOI releases

Hoolan Energy and Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) correspondence: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information act, can you provide me with all documents/emails and records of correspondence between Lizzie Foot and Tom Campbell from Hoolan Energy and the DPEA, the case officer Scott Mackenzie and the reporter Malcolm Mahony please.

Questions regarding the Government Reporter, Cala Homes and major developments: EIR release

1. Records of any communications between Mr Stephen Hall, Scottish Government reporter and Cala Homes, Cala Management Ltd or their agent or representative between the period 24 September 2018 and today’s date. 2. Confirmation of the number of planning appeals relating to major developments that Mr Stephen Hall has de...

Analysis on including glass in forthcoming deposit return scheme: EIR release

Details and outcomes of analysis conducted on the impact of including glass in the Scottish Government's forthcoming deposit return scheme compared with the current recycling systems. We have interpreted your request as applying to any analysis held by the Scottish Government and conducted by us or Zero Waste Scotland...

Transport Scotland salt usage on roads, costs and alternatives: EIR release

Salt usage on roads in Scotland. 1. How much salt is used annually? 2. How much does road salt cost? 3. Are supplies secure? 4. Have you looked at any alternatives to rock salt? 5. Do you have any details on the brine study that you conducted and what type of brine did you use?

Transport Scotland traffic count data A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness: EIR release

Traffic count data for the A96 road between Aberdeen and Inverness from 2008 to 2018

Work on laybys on A96 through Moray, cost comparisons: EIR release

“I would like to ask 2 Freedom of Information questions, in regards to work on laybys on the A96 through Moray. How much did it cost to carry out the recent work on the A96 layby on the north side of the A96 just east of Terie Crossroads? The second FOI questionis, how much did it cost to carry out similar work on th...

Transport Scotland A77 surveys various locations: EIR release

Copy of the data from the fresh survey work on the A77 road between Whitletts, Holmston and Bankfield? Or would I have to submit a Freedom of Information Request for this?” and Can you please provide a copy of the original speed survey which was carried out on the A77 road between Bogend Toll and Ardwell Bay in Ayrshi...

Ushenish, South Uist marine fish farm development: EIR release

Copies of all papers / responses to external enquiries / internal correspondence from Marine Scotland Science relating to the development of a marine fish farm at Ushenish, South Uist at or around National Grid Reference NGR:NF86023620, specifically in respect of the potential implications that such a development would...

Transport Scotland planned maintenance schedule M8 junction 31 to 19: EIR release

1. What the planned maintenance schedule is for this section of the M8 from Junction 31 to Junction 19 regarding the inspection clearance of waste and larger items from central reservations. 2. What the planned maintenance schedule is for this section of the M8 from Junction 31 to Junction 19 relating to the inspectio...

Transport Scotland A737 Dalry by-pass and The Den realignment: EIR release

Regarding the A737, I would request under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act: The supplier of the concrete used in the A737 Dalry by-pass The origin of the concrete used in the A737 Dalry by-pass The supplier used in the A737 The Den realignment The origin of the concrete used in the A737 The Den realignment ...

Spillage on slip road junction to Milnathort: EIR release

Location – Perth to Edinburgh Road M90. About 500m north of J7 and its slip road junction to Milnathort. Accident Date - 25 December 2015. As part of our investigation, we require to know if a spillage was reported to you at the location and date above. If so, please can you confirm who reported the spillage to you, t...

Survey reports by Transerve of the A77 and A75: EIR release

“Is it possible to get copies of the weekly survey reports undertaken by Transerve of the A77 and A75?” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as; “for the whole of March and any of April”

Imports of salmon eggs (ova) involving Marine Harvest/Mowi: EIR release

You asked for information on imports of salmon eggs (ova) involving Marine Harvest/Mowi since 1 January 2018.

INEOS Planning appeal: FOI release

A copy of any written briefings, e-mails or minutes of meetings provided to the Minister by Scottish Government Civil Servants and/or advisors from the date of the report (20 November 2018) and the Minister’s decision letter (22 March 2019) in connection with the planning appeal (PPA-240-2051) at Ineos, Bo’ness Road, G...

Peatland restoration each year from 2015: EIR release

How many acres of peatland in Scotland have been restored each year, from 2015 to present day What percentage of Blanket bog Raised bog Fenland is currently in a conservation status of ‘favorable’ condition? How many statutorily protected areas of peatland out of the total are in, or moving towards a conservation statu...

Cost of maintaining and upgrading the A96 Aberdeen/east of Huntly: EIR release

If Transport Scotland’s proposed new A96 dual carriageway, Aberdeen to East of Huntly section goes ahead, Aberdeenshire Council will become responsible for the maintenance and care of the declassified A96. What has been the annual cost, for the last 5 years, of maintaining and upgrading the existing A96 in the above ar...

A9, Keir to Inveralmond roundabouts, schemes, dates, cost and contractors: EIR release

Protection of Wild Mammals review & Code of Practice: foxhounds packs - costs: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1. the financial cost attributed to the Scottish Governments Lord Bonomy review of the Protection of Wild Mammals Scotland Act 2002. 2. the financial cost in establishing the Scottish Government chaired stakeholder group formed to establish a Code of Practice for Scottish M...

Animal by-products specifically roadkill used to create biofuel: EIR release

Appeals to Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) by developers: EIR release

Transport Scotland - Weak bridges status and maintenance: EIR release

Personal Rapid Transit System correspondence - Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council: EIR release

A90 Northwaterbridge/Glenbervie, accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities: EIR release

Road traffic accidents on A78, Bankfoot Roundabout to Wemyss Bay: EIR release

Please supply under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, the dates and locations of all road traffic accidents reported on the A78 between Bankfoot Roundabout and Wemyss Bay since January 2012. Please also share details of any safety work planned to improve the A78/Inverkip Main Street (East) junction.

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Nigg Bay marine licence 05965/16/0: EIR release

You asked for: “Copies of any and all revisions to Marine Licence - Construction 05965/16/0 issued on 4 November 2016 including any revisions issued after 15 August 2018 by Marine Scotland (MS-LOT) in relation to blasting and/or drilling issued to Aberdeen Harbour Board for the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Ni...