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Maria Lyle, Chief Operating Officer

SBHA appoints new Chief Executive

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) Board of Management are delighted to announce the appointment of Maria Lyle as SBHA’s new Chief Executive, marking an exciting new chapter. Maria will take up the role in May 2026, succeeding outgoing Chief Executive, Julia Mulloy, who has served with dedication and distinction over the last 16 years and […]

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Warm & Well in Winter – Coming to Your Community!

Warm & Well in Winter – SBHA Events Beat the January Blues and join us for a Winter Warmer event in your community. You can meet the SBHA team and partners, and find out about all the ways we can support you in your home. There will be hot food and drinks, some crafting, fun […]

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SBHA Winter newsletter – available now!

The latest edition of your SBHA Tenant newsletter is available online now!  Click on the image below to view. We hope you enjoy this edition!

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SBHA shares festive support for local young people

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) and its partners are once again spreading festive cheer across the region, supporting disadvantaged children and young people living in local communities this Christmas. This year, the beneficiaries of donations are Borders Children’s Charity, who support children and young people aged 0-18 living in challenging circumstances throughout the Scottish Borders, […]

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Your rent – your voice. Consultation on your rent

We listen to and work with Tenants to strike the balance of ensuring our rents are affordable, yet there is sufficient income to meet our Business Plan commitments and deliver the priorities you told us were important to you – our 24/7 repairs service, investment in homes including making them more affordable to heat, estate […]

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Whitefield Crescent wins Regeneration Award at Scottish Borders Building Design Awards

Whitefield Crescent in Newtown St Boswells has been named winner of the Regeneration Award at the Scottish Borders Building Design Awards, recognising an innovative regeneration project delivered by M&J Ballantyne and 56Three Architects on behalf of Scottish Borders Housing Association. Announced at a ceremony held at the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels on the […]

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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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