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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Another way for SBHA tenants to get involved in shaping housing in Scotland! Members of SBHA and SBTO recently took part in Socialudo’s Power Up Your Housing Strategy training, using the Hopetown serious game to explore real-life housing challenges and the importance of collaboration, prevention and community-led decision making. See more info below. The session […]

Community Regeneration Update – Croft Street area in Galashiels SBHA is pleased to confirm the appointment of P1 Solutions as the main contractor for the public realm and landscaping works within the mixed‑tenure areas of Croft Street, Huddersfield Street, Greenbank Street, Galabank Street, and Hill Street. The landscaping improvements include: – Refurbished walls, steps, fencing, […]

Socialudo! Earlier this week, SBHA was delighted to be part of an inspiring session at Hawick High School with Leighann from Developing the Young Workforce – Borders – celebrating creativity, learning and social impact. Former pupil Professor Vikki McCall from the University of Stirling and Co‑founder of Socialudo returned to the school to lead an […]

Whiteburn Projects Ltd has agreed a £5.95 million Design and Build contract with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) for the delivery of 27 new affordable homes at its Allanbank development in Lauder. The homes – ranging from one-bedroom bungalows to four-bedroom family houses – have been designed on a tenure-blind basis to integrate seamlessly with […]

Thank you to all those who attended our two consultations on proposals for a new housing development at the former Heather Mill site in Selkirk. If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry – you can view the designs and details and make comments here – https://mctaggartconst.wixsite.com/heathermill All feedback will be considered and summarised […]

Warm and Well roadshow brings vital winter support to Borders families Around 150 Scottish Borders tenants and families received vital help to stay warm, manage household costs and improve their wellbeing this winter, thanks to a successful community roadshow organised by Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA). The Warm and Well in Winter events were held […]