The Council engaged with all relevant stakeholders to seek their opinions ahead of the re-procurement of the contract for a festival event in Inverleith Park during the month of August. 2019 was the third and final year of the existing contract.
There were 99 responses received in total and just over half agreed with the general proposal to hold a ticketed event in Inverleith Park in August.
In terms of the length of time that the event would be on-site (10 days inclusive of set up and de-rig) again, just over half agreed with, or had no opinion either way that this was an acceptable length of time.
The majority of respondents favoured a donation to general park improvements, closely followed by donations to new infrastructure such as play or exercise equipment.
We have fully considered the responses from stakeholders and sought further feedback from elected members. As there was no overall majority for either of the questions asked, we will be proceeding with the current specification.
The final contract will be awarded following assessment of a competative tender, in line with the Council procurement policies and procedures.
The Council engaged with all relevant stakeholders to seek their opinions ahead of the re-procurement of the contract for the Festival Event in The Meadows which came to an end in 2019 after three years on-site.
There were 191 respones in total with over half of respondees agreeing with the proposal to host a ticketed event on The Meadows.
The length of time on-site proved the most contentious question with just under half of respondees opposed to the current 33 day event period.
Nearly three quarters of respondees favoured a donation towards general park improvements as their preferred community benefit option.
We have fully considered all the responses from stakeholders and sought further feedback from elected members.
As there was no overall majority one way or the other regarding the questions that were asked we are proceeding with the current specification as it stands.
The final contract will be awarded following assessment of a competitive tender, in-line with Council procurement policies and procedures.
The consultation period for the Draft Strategic Plan was between 16 April and 12 July 2019. People and organisations could take part by filling in the online questionnaire, attending one of the drop-in sessions organised by the Partnership, or request that someone go along to established meetings to talk about the Draft Strategic Plan. In total around 450 people participated. We received 106 online responses and attended 27 groups and meetings.
We asked questions about:
Respondents were broadly in favour of the direction of travel proposed in the Draft Strategic Plan. Around 75% agreed with our vision and values, the principle of home first, the development of an Edinburgh Offer and the implementation of the Three Conversations model. However, people wanted to hear more about how it would be implemented. They felt that when developing the Edinburgh Offer especially, ongoing, transparent and easy to access engagement with all stakeholders was essential. People also wanted to see more detail about specific communities of interest such as learning disability, mental health and carers.
The plan was approved by the Integration Joint Board on 20 August 2019. Read the final plan.
Every year we ask Council tenants for their views on how their rent should be spent to inform the Council housing budget for the following year and a five year investment plan.
In 2018 tenants expressed strong support for building more affordable homes and for modernising and improving existing homes. Tenants particularly supported moves to make homes more energy efficient, and therefore, more affordable to heat.
We used the outcome of the consultation to inform the 2019/20 Housing Service budget and rent levels. At its budget meeting on 21 February 2019, the Council agreed a 2% rent increase for 2019/20, which will fund the housing service and support a £870 million capital programme over the next five years to invest in new and existing homes.
For your views on the proposed design for walking and cycling improvements on Arboretum Place, between Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Garden west gate.
A total of 301 people completed the survey. The majority were in support of the aims to make a change to the layout that would provide a better space for pedestrians and cyclists. There was support for the proposed design, with comments focussing on disabled parking provision, crossing points, the number of trees and the surfacing.
The feedback provided through the survey will be used to develop and improve the next stages of the design process.
You to tell us how to simplify the Edinburgh Partnership's governance arrangements and improve community participation in it's decision making.
A summary report of the consultation responses can be found here.
The Edinburgh Partnership Board discussed the consultation responses and have agreed a new governance structure. Papers that detail the new structure can be found here. It will be implemented on 1 April 2019.
We asked for views on the proposed design for new pedestrian crossing facilities in South Gye Broadway.
The majority of feedback indicated support for the proposed crossing. A summary of the comments raised is attached along with along with the Council’s response.
The feedback will be considered in the detailed design stage
We asked for views on the proposed design for new pedestrian crossing facilities in Lanark Road West.
A summary of the comments raised is attached along with the Council’s response.
Following this consultation and works within a new development at the location beginning, the Active Travel team have agreed to explore additional funding. This would enable the proposed facilities to be upgraded to a signalised crossing with the intention to link to ‘The Water of Leith Path’ via the new development. Work on the necessary redesign of the proposed facilities has begun and these will be consulted on separately.
We asked for views on the proposed design for new pedestrian crossing facilities in Gilmerton Dykes Crescent.
The majority of feedback indicated support for the proposed crossing. A summary of the comments raised is attached along with along with the Council’s response.
The feedback will be considered in the detailed design stage
We asked for views on the trial layout of segregated cycling and walking areas on section of the main path in Roseburn park.
The feedback to the trial changes was mixed, with a slight majority of respondents in favour of the new layout. Feedback at the Friends of Roseburn Park meeting highlighted that the segregation on the path to the west of the pavilion was not favoured, and that cyclists travelling too fast on the paths was a key issue.
Further details on the consultation feedback and monitoring can be found in the consultation and monitoring report via the link below.
Based on the feedback to the consultation and the monitoring results, we are taking forward the following actions to implementation:
Further details can be found in the consultation and monitoring report, see link below.
On 15 March 2016 the Transport and Environment Committee gave its approval for a review of the School Crossing Patrol (SCP) service to be undertaken and for a proposed set of criteria and methodology to be used when assessing SCP sites.
A technical assessment of all 243 SCP sites was subsequently undertaken between late 2016 and mid 2017. On 5 October 2017 a further report was considered by Committee which noted the next steps were to undertake consultations with service users and service providers to seek their views about existing, alternative or additional new sites and to develop a draft SCP policy for further consideration by Committee.
This consultation was subsequently undertaken between February and May 2018. In addition to the opportunity to provide their views about existing, alternative or additional new SCP sites, stakeholders were given the opportunity to comment on any other aspect of the service or to make suggestions for how it could potentially be improved.
An overall total of 1,140 responses were received covering a wide variety of issues, many of which were not originally included within the scope of the review.
The high number of responses, with contributions from each of the seven stakeholder groups, together with the breadth of opinions expressed indicated a successful consultation. Examples of key issues raised are:
The Feedback received will be used to direct further work on the Review.
Further information on the consultations that have been undertaken with service users and service providers and the issues arising from the feedback that was received is available on the Council website at http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolcrossingpatrols.
On 15 March 2016 the Transport and Environment Committee gave its approval for a review of the School Crossing Patrol (SCP) service to be undertaken and for a proposed set of criteria and methodology to be used when assessing SCP sites.
A technical assessment of all 243 SCP sites was subsequently undertaken between late 2016 and mid 2017. On 5 October 2017 a further report was considered by Committee which noted the next steps were to undertake consultations with service users and service providers to seek their views about existing, alternative or additional new sites and to develop a draft SCP policy for further consideration by Committee.
This consultation was subsequently undertaken between February and May 2018. In addition to the opportunity to provide their views about existing, alternative or additional new SCP sites, stakeholders were given the opportunity to comment on any other aspect of the service or to make suggestions for how it could potentially be improved.
An overall total of 1,140 responses were received covering a wide variety of issues, many of which were not originally included within the scope of the review.
The high number of responses, with contributions from each of the seven stakeholder groups, together with the breadth of opinions expressed indicated a successful consultation. Examples of key issues raised are:
The Feedback received will be used to direct further work on the Review.
Further information on the consultations that have been undertaken with service users and service providers and the issues arising from the feedback that was received is available on the Council website at http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolcrossingpatrols.
We asked for views on the proposed designs for the Tram Cycle Safety Improvements - Phase 3 project.
A total of 230 people responded to the online survey, with a majority of support for each of the designs proposed. Details can be found in the consultation report below.
Based on the high levels of support, the council shall be proceeding with implementation of the designs. Details of the next steps is comprised in the consultation report.
We asked for views on the proposed design for new pedestrian crossing facilities in East Fettes Avenue
The majority of feedback indicated support for the proposed crossing. A summary of the comments raised is attached along with along with the Council’s response
The feedback will be considered in the detailed design stage
Parents/carers about their experience of early learning and childcare – what services they use and why, how often and when. We also asked about what they would like to see in the future.
2,209 people responded to the survey, 99% of whom were parents/carers. As well as telling us about the services they currently use and why, respondents told us how they would prefer to use services in the future:
The responses informed the Early Years Expansion plan which was prepared in response to the Scottish Government’s blueprint for the expansion of 1140 hours. The plan was submitted to the Scottish Government and we are currently revising it in light of feedback from the Scottish Government.
We will continue to seek the views of parents and carers throughout the expansion.
What you thought of our proposed amendments to the Guidance for Development in the Countryside and Green Belt and how we could improve it further.
Most feedback was supportive of the changes to the Guidance. There were some suggestions for minor alterations and clarifications.
We reported the feedback and actions to the 12 October Planning Committee and made some amendments to the final version of the Guidance approved by Committee. The Guidance is now approved and will be used to assist in assessing planning applications in the Countryside and Green Belt. It can be viewed on the Council website.
We asked Council tenants what an extended Tenants' Discount Scheme should look like.
Through the results from the online survey and focus group discussion with tenants, it was found that:
The feedback from the tenants will help to shape the extended Tenants' Discount Scheme.
What you thought of our proposed amendments to the Tollcross Supplementary Guidance and how we could improve it further.
Most feedback was supportive of the changes to the Guidance. There were some suggestions for minor alterations and clarifications.
We reported the feedback and actions to the 12 October Planning Committee and made some amendments to the final version of the Supplementary Guidance approved by Committee. The Supplementary Guidance is now approved and will be used to assist in assessing planning applications for changes of use in the Tollcross town centre. It can be viewed on the Council website.
What you thought of our proposed amendments to the Gorgie/Dalry Supplementary Guidance and how we could improve it further.
Most feedback was supportive of the changes to the Guidance. There were some suggestions for minor alterations and clarifications.
We reported the feedback and actions to the 12 October Planning Committee and made some amendments to the final version of the Supplementary Guidance approved by Committee. The Supplementary Guidance is now approved and will be used to assist in assessing planning applications for changes of use in the Gorgie/Dalry town centre. It can be viewed on the Council website.
What you thought of our proposed amendments to the Corstorphine Supplementary Guidance and how we could improve it further.
Most feedback was supportive of the changes to the Guidance. There were some suggestions for minor alterations and clarifications.
We reported the feedback and actions to the 12 October Planning Committee and made some amendments to the final version of the Supplementary Guidance approved by Committee. The Supplementary Guidance is now approved and will be used to assist in assessing planning applications for changes of use in the Corstorphine town centre. It can be viewed on the Council website.