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Scottish Borders Council’s Antisocial Behaviour Strategy

SBHA and Partners Antisocial Behaviour Strategy As part of the Scottish Borders Antisocial Behaviour Partnership, we and our partners have formally adopted Scottish Borders Council’s Antisocial Behaviour Strategy and policies and procedures, as part of a collective commitment to residents and communities across the Borders. Find out more: Partnership adopts unified approach to tackling antisocial […]

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SBHA Autumn newsletter – available now!

The latest edition of your SBHA Tenant newsletter is available online now!  Featuring the latest news about our work in Croft Street, plus our thanks to outgoing Chair Robin Hill, and welcome to new Chair Ian McDonald! Click on the image below to view. We hope you enjoy this edition!        

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Cabinet Secretary visits Borders mum benefiting from world-first energy innovation

Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan has visited the latest South of Scotland tenant to benefit from the world’s first domestic energy storage system to use a novel battery chemistry and technology never used in homes before. Ms McAllan visited the home of Jan Davies, a single mother and SBHA tenant, in Skirling, Scottish Borders. She was […]

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First phase of Howdenburn homes – now available to bid on!

We are thrilled to confirm that the first phase of homes at our new development at Howdenburn in Jedburgh is now available to bid on! These homes are all on the new Howdenburn Drive and Capon Drive, and are made up of: 5 x 2 storey houses with 2 double beds (suitable for 4 people). […]

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SBHA welcomes new Director of Development

We are delighted to announce the appointment of David Chalmers as SBHA’s new Director of Development, joining early January 2026. David joins us at an exciting time in the organisation’s journey, with a new-build programme now firmly established and ambitious plans underway to deliver more affordable, high-quality homes across the Scottish Borders. David brings a […]

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SBHA Inspiring Young People

SKILLSQUEST 2025 SBHA’s HR Business Partner Carole and Tenant & Community Engagement Facilitator Louise were delighted to return to SKILLSQUEST this year to deliver Communication Skills workshops for S2-S3 secondary school students across the Scottish Borders. The event, organised by Developing the Young Workforce – Borders, took place earlier this week at Lilliardsedge Holiday Park. […]

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Residents help to shape the future of Croft Street

Residents of Croft Street, Huddersfield Street, Greenbank Street, Hill Street, Galabank Street, and the surrounding neighbourhood came together last week for a Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) community feedback event. The gathering gave local people the chance to see how their ideas will shape the next phase of regeneration plans for the area. The project, […]

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Notice of SBTO’s AGM 2025

Scottish Borders Tenants Organisation AGM Tuesday 28th October 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm. SBHA Head Office, Whinfield Road, Selkirk TD7 5DT. Join us for a review of Tenant and community engagement and consultation during 2024-25. All SBHA Tenants Welcome.

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SBHA appoints new Chair

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has appointed a new Chair, following its 23rd Annual General Meeting, held last week. After nine years’ dedicated service, five of them as Chair, Robin Hill has stepped down from SBHA’s Board of Management. He is succeeded as Chair by Ian McDonald, a Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years […]

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Hawick High School Young People join SBHA for the week!

Work Experience Week – September 2025 SBHA was delighted to host three Hawick High School students for work experience last week – Abbie, Danny and Gosia. Abbie worked primarily in the HR team with Carole and Rory, Danny was out with Matthew – one of our plumbers, and Gosia helped out with Tenant and Community […]

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