🌺 A huge thank-you to everyone who entered our Spring photo competition! 🌺 We had some absolutely fantastic entries celebrating the beauty and hope of Spring, and the judges had a tough time choosing between them. The winner in the over 25s category was Erika Kilic, with this sweet shot of a wee bluetit. In […]

Are you or anyone in your household over 16 and currently unemployed? Would you like some support to get back into work? The BEAM project could help. We’ve partnered up with the Wise Group and the other housing associations in the Borders to offer a new service to our Tenants. The Borders Employment Advice and […]

This week SBHA team members met with colleagues from the Parks & Environment team from Scottish Borders Council and community garden and food growing expert charity Abundant Borders, at the proposed site for an exciting new project. Tenants have told us that a community garden would be a welcome addition to the Langlee area. It’s […]

Earlier this week, Neighbourhood Housing Officer Kaye Forsyth and Tenant & Community Engagement Facilitator Louise McNeilage, visited Burnfoot Community Hub in Hawick. They were there to discuss opportunities to work together with Coreen Knight, Community Learning & Development Worker (Adult & Family Learning) with Scottish Borders Council, and Carly Jeffrey, Administration & Project Support Officer […]

Neighbourhood Housing Officer Kelly Mitchell went to take a look at some of the improvements being progressed in Langlee this week. Our grounds maintenance contractor ID Verde has been working to improve a small piece of ground on Winston Road (see the before and during photos below). The other photo shows Martec security doors being […]

Get involved and help to shape decisions in your area – join us for a walkabout! Here’s where they’re happening near you in April. Town  Location Date Time  Neighbourhood Team Further Information Galashiels Galabank Street, Hill Street, Huddersfield Street and Croft Street 28/04/2022 13:00 Fiona Mallin and Greig Murray Meet SBHA at the bottom of […]

Big Meter Reading Day is the 31st March. The price cap change will kick in from 1st April, which will mean that bills will increase significantly for many. Remember to read your gas and electricity meters and submit readings on or before 31st March, so you’ll have more accurate bills and avoid paying for units […]

Could you use some support? Someone, somewhere will understand what you’re feeling right now. Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeibng. The site is run by trained professionals and accessible 24/7. You can also access articles, courses and advice on techniques to help you […]

  A project to help unemployed Housing Association Tenants into work has been launched in the Borders. The initiative is the first of its kind between the Borders Housing Network (comprising of all four local housing associations) and social enterprise The Wise Group. The Borders Employment Advice and Mentoring (BEAM) project aims to tackle barriers […]

Today is International Women’s Day. SBHA’s Chief Executive, Julia Mulloy, shares her thoughts on the theme of ‘Break the Bias’. “To me, ‘Break the Bias’ simply means doing what we can to ensure women have an equal place at the table and remove the barriers when we don’t. That table can be the workplace,  housing […]