HousingConfirmed · Budget approvedFree notice20 Aug 2026
Highland Council · Scotland
Highland Council: £3.5m children’s homes investment and recovery plan tracking
Highland Council is progressing a £3.5 million investment in children’s homes, with work focused on securing properties, putting staff in place and matching children back into local residential care. The meeting said the programme is supporting a shift toward kinship, foster and local care, but future budget monitoring still needs clearer phasing.
Direct awardValue £3.5mTiming In progress; further update expected once a property is secured
OtherConfirmed · Budget approvedFree notice5 Aug 2026
Dublin City Council · Ireland
Dublin City Council finalising tender for 16 large road sweepers
Dublin City Council said it is in the middle of finalising tender documents to acquire 16 new large road sweepers. The investment is described as being in the €4–5 million range, with procurement expected to go out in September 2026 and spend extending into 2027.