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April 2021

Bank Holiday Monday

We will be closed for the May Bank Holiday on Monday 3rd May. Next week’s list of houses available to bid for will go live on Tuesday 4th May. We hope you enjoy your weekend! #BankHoliday #May  

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A message from our Director of Property Services, Caroline Purcell

“After a year in which we’ve had to postpone non-essential services due to lockdown restrictions, to keep people safe and reduce the transmission of the virus, the good news is that we’re getting back up and running. We’re really pleased to be able to begin rolling out non-emergency repairs and planned works in your homes. […]

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Our grounds maintenance service

  Grass cutting is now underway across the Borders. Our Grounds Maintenance contractor, idverde, has already carried out first cuts in a number of areas. Follow the links below to see when works are taking place in your area. Please note, all works are weather dependant. Route 1 – Hawick, Denholm and Newcastleton. Route 2 – Galashiels, […]

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Service update – from the 26th April

Supporting Tenants and Communities during Covid-19 From the 26th April, the Scottish Government’s restrictions are easing, allowing SBHA to plan the re-start of some key services, including planned improvement works and non-emergency repairs. The Challenge for us – to catch up with almost a year of work; Our Promise to you – we’ll keep you […]

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Our Services – an update

Supporting Tenants and Communities during Covid-19 Our Services – an update From Monday 26th April, the Scottish Government’s restrictions are easing, allowing SBHA to plan the re-start of some key services, including planned improvement works and non-emergency repairs. The Challenge for us – to catch up with almost a year of work; Our Promise to you – we’ll […]

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Improving lives through digital inclusion

Over the past year, being able to get online – whether to communicate with family and friends, to access info or entertainment or to do a supermarket order – has been more important than ever before. At SBHA we’re determined to do what we can to help, and over the past year we have distributed […]

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Our Spring newsletter – available online now!

Our Spring newsletter is available to view online now! In it, you’ll find all the latest news on how we’re planning to get services back up and running, as well as info on how you can get involved in decision-making. There’s also advice on benefits, and useful links to support if you’re worried about a […]

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Lockdown easing from Friday 16th April

The First Minister has announced changes to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions from Friday 16 April. People will be allowed to meet in groups of up to six adults from six households in outdoor settings (the current limit is four people from two households). For more go to https://www.gov.scot/…/accelerated-easing-of-restrictions/ If figures continue to head in the right […]

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Stay Local & Stay Safe

The current advice from the Scottish Government is to Stay Local. Please remember to follow the guidance and #staylocal • Travel within your local authority is allowed. • In mainland Scotland, 4 adults from 2 households can socialise outdoors and 4 12-17 year olds from 4 households outdoors. But to stop the spread we all […]

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