Scottish Government FOI releases

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.

Maintenance of footway on Main Street, Largs: EIR release

“Our client had an accident on the footway adjacent to the premises of Robert F Duff & Co Ltd Solicitors, 30 Main Street, Largs KA30 8AB and we would be grateful if you would provide us with the following information relating to this pavement on Main Street, Largs:- 1. Inspection records, including the inspection rout...

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...

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...

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...

Road traffic incidents at A9 Tibbermore junction near Perth: EIR release

How many collisions / road traffic incidents have there been at the Tibbermore junction of the A9 near Perth in the past five years? How many collisions / road traffic incidents have there been at the Tibbermore junction of the A9 near Perth in the past ten years? How many fatalities have been reported as a result of...

Traffic signals at Methven Primary School on the A85: EIR release

A85 Methven Primary We are involving all the authorities in looking at speeding measures and are waiting for response from Police Scotland regarding statistics for speeding motorists. Can you please advise how many times the puffin crossing has been out of action for say the past 12 months?

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...

Transport Scotland - road studs replaced and total road miles maintained: EIR release

I would very much appreciate information for the number of Road Studs that are replaced Annually in Scotland (the most recent year you have on record would be fine and just one year) could you please specify the year they relate to? Could you also tell me the total miles of roads that you maintain/look after?

Processing information relating to specified Mortality Event Reports: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to Mortality Event Reports MRT00751, MRT00797, MRT00806, MRT00814: The date Marine Scotland/FHI was notified and/or became aware of each mortality event. The method of communication by which the mortality event came to be known by Marine Scotland/FHI. Please provide ...

Marine Scotland - use of hydrogen peroxide in fish farming: EIR release

Question 1 You will see that SEPA has not commissioned research into the time period Hydrogen Peroxide remains sufficiently active in seawater to impact on the health of wildlife and specifically crustaceans, but they sent on the literature list, which is also annexed. Has Marine Scotland commissioned any such researc...

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...

Dean Lockhart MSP, Transport Scotland - Correspondence on A84 Blairdrummond road: EIR release

“All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, notes, minutes) between Dean Lockhart MSP (including the office of Dean Lockhart MSP) and Transport Scotland. I would like to request that the information relates to the A84 Blairdrummond road.” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as May 2016 to 4 March 201...

Various questions on LED street lights and heads: EIR release

1. I would like to know how many complaints that Transport Scotland has received about LED street lights since January 2018. 2. I would like to know what the complaints said. 3. I would also like to know how many LED street light heads have fallen off the light pole since January 2018. 4. I would also like to know how ...

Kelp harvesting - Scottish Seaweed Association, Chemical Industries Association correspondence: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to provide any correspondence held from the following bodies that relates to the commercial use of kelp. Firstly, I am interested in any briefings documents, presentations, reports, emails, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages, or paper letters. 1. The Scottish Seaweed Assoc...

Planning appeal by Forbes Homes Limited - Inchgarth Farm, Aberdeen: EIR release

Thank you for your request dated 15 March 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) to request all documents contained within the case file PPA-100-237.

Kelp harvesting - Fergus Ewing, Marine Scotland, and Crown Estate correspondence: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to supply copies of any correspondence since 2015 between Fergus Ewing, as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism, and Marine Scotland and the Crown Estate relating to proposals for kelp harvesting.

Speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702: EIR release

Under the freedom of information act, can you please send us a copy of the results of the speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702, for the period of the past 5 years.

Cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study: EIR release

You asked for the total cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study draft report and final report.

Representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan: EIR release

Request to release [Redacted] representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan.

Alterations to road markings approaching A68 at junction to Oxton: EIR release

We should be grateful if you would confirm any alteration in the road markings and signage particularly in the southbound carriageway on the approach to the Oxton Junction on the A68 from the date of 21 December 2014 to date.

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.

Footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, inspections, maintenance and repairs: EIR release

1. Details of all works, planned or otherwise, on the footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, between Whitemoss Roundabout and the entrance to Avondale Avenue, in the period from 28/10/2017 to 28/11/2018. 2. Details of Transport Scotland’s Code of Practice for maintaining the road and pathways next to the road. 3....