Following the announcement of the small outbreak of Covid cases in Hawick, please remember that it is essential that everyone follows the Scottish Government guidance and public health advice available at NHS Inform. Please let us know if you or a member of your household is self-isolating – call us on 01750 724444. Remember the […]

Great to see things moving again at our development site at Tweed Court, Kelso (left). All work had to halt because of lockdown, but our contractor, Stewart & Shields Ltd is now back on site, and we look forward to bringing you more news as the twelve 3-bed family homes take shape. Laying the foundations! (right) […]

Easyheat are currently out and about carrying out LD2 fire safety upgrades in Tenants’ homes. These are in line with enhanced fire safety regulations, and are mandatory upgrades which must be carried out as part of your tenancy agreement. If you have had a letter but haven’t yet made an appointment please call 0131 6602299 […]

As part of our recently launched Clear it Away campaign, SBHA welcomes the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service support of our Clear it Away fire safety campaign #keepingyousafe – encouraging our Tenants to take up their offer of free fire safety advice. Area Commander Stephen Gourlay, Local Senior Officer for the Scottish Borders comments: “We are […]

We are delighted to announce that an innovative partnership between SBHA, Aberlour’s Children’s Charity, Scottish Borders Council and The Robertson Trust has successfully secured funding which will allow a vital expansion of services for children, young people and their families in the Borders. Aberlour’s Sustain service works with families to prevent children from coming into […]

Next week we’ll be inviting you to ‘Speak with Sarah’ about SBHA’s Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP). SBHA’s investment programme ensures that we provide safe, comfortable homes with modern facilities for all of our Tenants. Several million pounds are spent each year on major projects to replace key elements such as kitchens, bathrooms, windows and central […]

As you will have seen from our post earlier this summer, we recently said goodbye to our longstanding Tenant Participation Manager, Alison Notman. Honorary SBTO member Marlen Jones, who worked with Alison for many years to increase opportunities for Tenant participation, comments: “Alison was a cornerstone. She always has time and a smile for everyone. […]

We know that many people are facing new challenges just now, perhaps experiencing a drop in income and having to negotiate the benefits systems for the first time. We can help. One of our Tenants recently told us how his Neighbourhood Housing Officer and SBHA’s Welfare Benefits Officer have been helping him through this period. […]