Scottish Government FOI releases

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower questions: EIR release

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower. I refer to your letter, dated 8th July, 2019. I have amended my original request and have reduced the area of road that I would like you provide information regarding and as you requested, I have also reduced the date range. I would be grateful if you please provide t...

Environmental performance of Scottish agriculture correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) sent to (a) Fergus Ewing and (b) Roseanna Cunningham relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

Improving environmental performance of Scottish agriculture - Roseanna Cunningham correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Roseanna Cunningham and Scottish Government Officials relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture and documentation outlining plans for improving the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

Improving environmental performance of Scottish agriculture - Fergus Ewing correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture and documentation outlining plans for improving the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

Meetings details of proposed publicly owned energy company: EIR release

You asked for: Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Ministers Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Government Special Advisor Documentation outlining Scottish Government plans f...

Trial of Benchmark’s Clean Treat system: EIR release

Further to the Cabinet Secretary’s comments in the Scottish Parliament just now (online via https://www.scottishparliament.tv/), please provide information on Benchmark’s CleanTreat system. Fergus Ewing (in reply to Tavish Scott MSP) referred to Scottish agencies discussing a trial in Scotland. Please include any ema...

A77 current maintenance policy and 12 month repair history: EIR release

Information relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A77 1.5 miles north of the South Ayrshire Boundary. Can you provide: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Send the full policy, but this should include details of the...

Policy proposals for Deposit Return Scheme from specified stakeholders - correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence held by the Scottish Government relating to policy proposals (from the last two years) for the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland from the following stakeholders: Keep Scotland Beautiful The Federation of Small Businesses Scottish Retail Consortium The UK Dep...

Claims for damage to vehicles caused by road surface A75/A77: EIR release

"I’d like to request under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act data about the number of claims for damage to vehicles caused by the state of the road surfaces (e.g. due to potholes, etc) on a) the A75 and b) the A77. In particular I would like to know 1) the number of claims, 2) a summary of the damage claimed for ...

A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan maintenance questions: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan between 1 May 2018 to 28 May 2019. In particular, we require the following information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing: 1. Any reports or complaints of roa...

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route traffic since opening: EIR release

On 21st May the First Minister announced (and tweeted) that "Around 50% of traffic has shifted from Aberdeen city onto the new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route since it fully opened in February – easing congestion and improving air quality in the north east" https://twitter.com/ScotGovFM/status/1130434309662367744 P...

Energy & Climate Change Directorate communications with Committee on Climate Change: EIR release

You asked for ‘all email communications between Scottish Government officials (now clarified as staff from Energy & Climate Change Directorate) and the Committee on Climate Change between 1 February 2019 and 11 May 2019’.

Management of fishing within Small Isles Marine Protected Area (MPA): EIR release

All correspondence, dates & minutes of meetings between SG, Ministers, members or representatives of the fishing industry which have included discussion of Small Isles MPA or the management of fishing within it, between January 2015 & present day.

M8 off ramp Junction 18/Bothwell Street, ownership and date built: EIR release

All documentation you hold showing: when the M8 off ramp at Junction 18 onto Bothwell Street was built, information on the ownership of this section of motorway, and how title to that area of land was acquired and who owns it now

Testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV)/Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI): EIR release

You asked for information on Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) since 1 January 2018, to include: Data on sampling and testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) in farmed salmon, seawater and processing plant effluent (and any other sampling ...

Information on a potential new Cost Benefit Analysis of the A96 Dualling project: EIR release

In your request, you noted that:- “Cost estimates for the A96 Dualling project are now publicly stated (£3 billion) to be more than double those used in the Business Case (£1.496 billion) calculations (published under FOI-18-01932)" You asked:- “Have Transport Scotland, or their appointed consultants, carried out new ...

Maintenance, policy, and accidents of A77 road: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A77T Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but thi...

Protection of beavers in Scotland Ministerial correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Roseanna Cunningham on the Scottish Government’s position on beavers in (a) 2018 and (b) 2019.

Statistics concerning applications made to Planning Authorities: EIR release

1. Of the 36,247 applications made to Planning Authorities in the period 2016 - 2017, how many of those applications were for major housing developments? 2. How many of that number were refused by the Planning Authority? 3. How many of these refusals were appealed by the applicant? 4. How many of these appeals were ref...

Cala Homes planning permission Aberdour: EIR release

1. Records of any communications from Cala Homes, its subsidiary companies or any of its representatives or agents to any of the Scottish Ministers or their policy officials relating to its application for planning permission to develop on Land South of Main Street, Aberdour, now the subject of DPEA appeal PPA-250-2312...

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...

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

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...