The Post Office branch at our Head Office in Whinfield Road, Selkirk will be closing today (Thursday) at 5pm, due to the current coronavirus outbreak. If you normally come to Head Office to pay your rent, you can still pay at other Post Office branches and at PayPoints – find your nearest PayPoint at https://consumer.paypoint.com/ If […]

It’s hard to believe, but spring is on the way! Our Grounds Maintenance contractor, idverde, will soon be out and about again, carrying out first cuts in your area. Here’s what you can expect from the grounds maintenance service: This table shows you when you can expect grass cutting and other services to start in […]

We were delighted to welcome MSP Rachael Hamilton on Friday, at the end of a week of celebrating apprentices and apprenticeships. Ms Hamilton was given a quick tour of our recently-refurbished office, and met several of our apprentices, hearing some great stories about how their apprenticeships are preparing them for their future careers.  

As part of Scottish Apprentice Week 2020, we’re catching up with some of our own apprentices. In September 2016 Darren Hulme joined us as apprentice electrician. Darren might not be most people’s idea of a traditional apprentice, so what made you decide to do this? “I did this years ago, when I left school back […]

Back in 2016, we met Kyle Brunton, who was just starting out on his career in joinery. Kyle is now in the final year of his apprenticeship. Talking about his decision to take up the apprenticeship, Kyle said: “I always wanted to do something in construction, ever since I was really young. I took classes […]

As the theme of this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week is diversity, we thought we’d take a look back at our interview with SBHA plumber Kerry Wilkinson. Back when Kerry was looking for an apprenticeship, she found herself facing a bit of prejudice.  A strong advocate for getting more women into trades, Kerry has participated in […]

As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2020, we catch up with IT and CRM Apprentice Ben Richardson about how his apprenticeship is preparing him for the future. What does your job involve? I provide IT and Helpdesk support to the SBHA Team. This work is extremely varied! As part of my apprenticeship, I have the […]

SBHA Team members went above and beyond over the weekend, working with colleagues at Scottish Borders Council, the Hawick Flood Defence Group and Newcastleton Community Council to assist those in flood-risk areas. Flood warnings for Saturday evening were issued for Hawick, Jedburgh and Newcstleton, with Hawick’s Slitrig Water, the Jed Water at Chesters and the […]

If you’ve been affected by the flooding in Newcastleton at the weekend, we’re setting up a Contact Centre with Scottish Borders Council at the local Primary School , where you’ll be able to access help and advice. We’re open from 9.30 this morning. More advice is available on SBC’s website – https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/stormdennis  

It’s been a difficult night for many people in Newcastleton. Scottish Borders Council have put together some helpful advice for those affected by flooding, which you’ll find here. Further information is also available on their dedicated webpage – https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/stormdennis