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 notice15 Jul 2026
North Somerset Council · South West
North Somerset Council plans £11m-£15m adult substance misuse recommissioning
North Somerset Council approved engagement and consultation ahead of recommissioning adult drug and alcohol treatment services from April 2027. Officers indicated the procurement will use the provider selection regime, with an expected annual cost of £2.2m and a total value of around £11m-£15m.