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IT boost for Burnfoot!

Burnfoot Community Futures and Burnfoot Community School Early Learning Centre have each received IT equipment worth £500, in an initiative to give back to the local community following the completion of new SBHA homes in Burnfoot. Having recently upgraded some PCs in their office and as part of their ‘Giving More’ initiative, Employers Agent Langmuir […]

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Aerial view of a construction site featuring a partially built house with wooden framework and scaffolding. A red crane is positioned over the structure, lifting building materials. The roof frame with red and white triangular gables is visible, and workers can be seen on the site. Surrounding the main structure are piles of building materials, concrete foundations, and muddy terrain. Several smaller structures and construction equipment are scattered throughout the area.

An update on our new homes in Howdenburn!

We’ve been on-site with Cruden Homes since September 2024, and the progress has been fantastic! A total of 70 new homes are coming to the former Howdenburn Primary School site, with the first ready for move-in by late 2025 and completion set for summer 2026. We’re honoring Jedburgh’s heritage… The Community Council has played a […]

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SBHA scoops Customer Service Excellence Award

We are delighted to share that we have been recognised by Assessment Services for our commitment to Tenant-led improvements. At their recent online award ceremony, the Customer Service specialists awarded SBHA first place in the category: “Conducting Effective Customer Consultations that Enhance and Drive Organisational Performance.” This award recognises SBHA’s efforts to meet challenges through […]

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Sustainable Homes in Burnfoot

Scottish Borders Housing Association Unveils New Sustainable Homes in Burnfoot

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) proudly unveiled its twelve new homes at Fairhurst Drive in Burnfoot on Thursday afternoon. Councillor Carol Hamilton, Scottish Borders Council’s Executive Member for Housing and Culture, cut the ribbon to mark the official unveiling, in an event that brought together members of the Burnfoot community, Councillors, representatives of the Scottish […]

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Careers at SBHA

SBHA supporting the next generation in communication skills!

Pitch Perfect Presentations at Earlston High School We are delighted to share that on Tuesday this week SBHA had the opportunity to present at the Communication in the Workplace workshops for S3 English pupils at Earlston High School. It was a great morning of interactive sessions organised by Amy Hamilton, Project Officer/School Coordinator from Developing […]

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Free Cookery Classes in Selkirk

You Can Cook – Selkirk Meet new friends, make some fantastic food and have some fun – all for FREE! At Philiphaugh Community Centre every Thursday 11am – 1pm (January, February and March 2025). If you’re interested in coming along, please call SBHA’s Matt Rorison on 07771 381527 Find out more: www.youcancook.org.uk You Can Cook […]

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SBHA supporting the next generation in communication skills!

We are delighted to share that on Tuesday this week SBHA had the opportunity to present at the Communication in the Workplace workshops for S3 English pupils at Earlston High School. It was a great morning of interactive sessions organised by Amy Hamilton, Project Officer/School Coordinator from Developing the Young Workforce Borders. Carole Pritchard, HR Business Partner, […]

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Supporting local charities this XMas

SBHA and Partners spreading joy at Christmas

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) and its partners are spreading festive cheer once again this Christmas, supporting young people across the Scottish Borders with generous donations. This year’s beneficiaries are Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Appeal, Quarriers Resilience for Wellbeing Service, and the 16+ Transitions Project for Care Leavers. As part of our contractor community […]

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SBHA appoints a new Director of Customer Services

Scottish Borders Housing Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan McDonald as its new Director of Customer Services. 

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Notice of Scottish Borders Tenants Organisation (SBTO) AGM 2024

SBTO AGM 2024 Tuesday 22nd October 2024, 6.30pm-7.30pm at SBHA Head Office in Selkirk. For more information, please contact Louise McNeilage, Tenant & Community Engagement Facilitator on Freephone 0800 0193 222 or email communications@sbha.org.uk.

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