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Galashiels East Community Clean-Up

Looking after Langlee! Last Friday, Kelly Mitchell, SBHA Neighbourhood Housing Officer for Langlee, joined a team of volunteers at the Galashiels East Community Clean-Up event. This was organised by the newly formed committee. Kelly alongside Fiona Munro, Local Area Co-ordinator for the Eildon Area, concentrated their efforts in the Langlee area, where SBHA has over […]

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Thank you Julia!

Our former Chief Executive, Julia Mulloy, retired at the end of May. As part of her send-off, colleagues held a bake sale – a fitting choice, as Julia is a keen baker. The bake sale raised £203.40 for Alzheimer Scotland‘s Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre, which supports people living with dementia in the Borders, […]

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Volunteers’ Week 2026

Volunteers’ Week 2026 – Thank you SBTO! Scottish Borders Tenants Organisation (SBTO) is a dedicated group of tenant volunteers who work together to make a real difference in their communities. For over 23 years, SBTO has partnered with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) to ensure tenants’ voices are heard and reflected in housing services. SBTO […]

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Plans submitted for 59 affordable homes at Selkirk’s former Heather Mill site

Plans have been submitted for a major new affordable housing development on the former Heather Mill site in Selkirk, with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) proposing 59 new homes as part of the regeneration of the long-derelict site. Submitted to Scottish Borders Council in partnership with Smith Scott Mullan Architects and McTaggart Construction, the plans […]

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SBHA celebrates official opening of largest-ever housing development at Howdenburn, Jedburgh

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has celebrated the official opening of its landmark Howdenburn development in Jedburgh, with retiring Chief Executive Julia Mulloy cutting the ribbon at a special ceremony on 27th May attended by members of SBHA’s Board of Management, the Scottish Borders Tenants Organisation, representatives of the Scottish Government, local councillors, project partners […]

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McTaggart and SBHA break ground at Selkirk development

McTaggart Construction, Smith Scott Mullan Architects, Harley Haddow and Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) have marked the start of an exciting new partnership with a sod cutting ceremony at Linglie Road, Selkirk – the site of 27 new affordable homes set to address housing need in the Scottish Borders. The development, to be known as […]

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Launching SBTO’s Annual Tenant Gardening Competition 2026

Ready, steady, grow….!! It feels like Spring’s been a bit slow to get started this year, but things are really taking off now, and it’s time for us to launch the 2026 SBTO Gardening Competition! This year, we’ll be judging in mid July, and as well as the overall Best Garden category, there are a […]

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Langlee Carnival

SBHA and SBTO at Langlee Carnival We had such a fantastic time at Langlee Carnival recently. Well done to the committee and organisers and thank you for inviting SBHA and SBTO – we always enjoy it! HUGE THANKS to everyone who popped by to see us – despite the rainy weather! The raffle winner of […]

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May Estate Walkabouts at a glance!

Estate Walkabouts this May One of the easiest ways to take part in decision-making in your area is to join one of our Estate Walkabouts. These provide you with a great opportunity to meet with your local Community Team and share your ideas to help improve your neighbourhood and shape future plans for your area. […]

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Spring 2026 newsletter cover from the Scottish Borders Tenants Organisation and SBHA. A woman holds a smiling young girl hugging a teddy bear against a grey wall. Includes a small inset photo of a woman labeled “Thank you Julia! p.2–3” and headlines about housing, new homes, and supporting young people.

Our Spring 2026 newsletter – available now!

The SBHA Spring 2026 tenant newsletter is now available to read online. This edition includes a farewell and reflection from Julia Mulloy, as she retires after 16 years as Chief Executive, alongside updates on investment in homes and neighbourhoods, new homes progress, support services (including Warm & Well), and work with young people and local […]

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