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 notice3 Aug 2026
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council · North East
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council signals £3.5m back-office system replacement
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has approved additional borrowing to replace its finance, HR, procurement and payroll system. The current contract expires in 2027 and the existing platform is end-of-life, with procurement work needed early to avoid disruption.