We are currently reviewing our Allocations Policy. As part of this, we are considering an additional priority awarded for those experiencing domestic abuse. This reflects best practice in the social housing sector and aligns to the Borders wide Unified Domestic Abuse Policy. We would like your views on this, and would be very grateful if […]

A big ‘thank you’ to the Tenants and guests at Richmond Row in Jedburgh, who joined us this week to help us celebrate SBHA’s 20th birthday, with a bit of Coronation fun thrown in. As well as a delicious cream tea, we enjoyed music and games – including a ‘Coronation Quiz’ and Spring puzzles – […]

With Spring well underway, our Grounds Maintenance contractors, idverde, are out and about in your area. Here’s what you can expect from the grounds maintenance service:   Here are the schedules for work taking place, weather permitting. Route 1 – (Hawick, Denholm and Newcastleton) Route 2 – (Galashiels, Blyth Bridge, Broughton, Eddleston, Gattonside, Horsbrugh Ford, […]

We thought we’d plant the seed – The SBTO Gardening Competition is back for 2023! Yes, it’s time to get your gardening gloves on again for SBTO’s Annual Tenant Gardening Competition. There will be all of the usual categories: Best Container Garden; Best Window Box; Best Amenity Garden; Best Overall Garden; and Best Food Grown […]

Neighbourhood Estate Walkabouts continue… Councillor Julie Pirone joined SBHA’s Neighbourhood Housing Officer Lindsay MacFarlane and Property Officer Greig Murray on a walkabout yesterday at Caddon Court in Innerleithen. Thank you to the Tenants who popped out to say hello and speak to them. Why not join an estate walkabout with your Community Team in your […]

Become a Shareholder at SBHA Do you want to have your say and get involved to help shape the future of SBHA? You can attend and vote at AGMs, elect Board Members, or apply to join the Board or a sub-committee based on your skills and experience. Shareholding Membership of SBHA is open to all […]

*Closes on Friday – Summer opportunity!* Calling all students and graduates – are you looking for an engaging Summer placement this year? – Salary £19,015 pa (pro rata) – Fixed term Summer placement in Selkirk, Scottish Borders (35 hours per week) – Closing Date: 14 April 2023, 5pm – Possible Start Date: Summer Recess 2023 […]

Getting to know you and your Neighbourhoods! Recently Ralph (SBHA Tenant and SBTO Joint Vice-Chair) joined Neighbourhood Housing Officer Susan Falconer, and Neighbourhood Property Officer Duncan Combe, on an estate walkabout in the Drumlanrig Square and Howegate areas of #Hawick. This was a great opportunity for Susan, who has recently moved to this Hawick patch, […]

Thank you to everyone who came along to the You Can Cook session at Cafe ReCharge CIC on Friday. Attendee Greg Theocharis (left) said: “My day at the You Can Cook sessions was really enjoyable and a great day out. I met loads of nice people and learned how to make sweet potato soup with […]

The Borders Housing Network (BHN) is delighted to announce a major expansion of the support offered to Tenants struggling with energy costs, thanks to a grant from Scottish Borders Council’s Cost of Living Fund. BHN, comprising Berwickshire Housing Association, Eildon Housing Association, Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) and Waverley Housing, will receive £84,000 from the […]