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 · Decision madeFree notice1 Aug 2026
Teignbridge District Council · South West
Teignbridge District Council approves £331k A382 biodiversity mitigation spend
Teignbridge District Council approved £331,000 of biodiversity net gain funding linked to the A382 project for habitat enhancement at eight local nature reserves and wildlife sites. The work is expected to run via a habitat ranger from autumn 2026 to autumn 2030, with the funding agreement still needing formal approval.