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BHA Garden Competition 2025

Calling all green-fingered BHA customers! It’s time to show off your garden pride! Whether you’ve created…

29th May 2025

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BHA Electrical Safety Inspections Programme 2025/26

Our 2025/26 Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Inspections programme has started, and we’d like to let…

28th May 2025

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📌Job Opportunity 📌 Looking for that next step which makes a real difference in people’s lives? Are you driven by the satisfaction that comes from seeing a good plan come together? Are you ready to lead positive change and improve the quality of homes people live in? You may just be the person we’re looking for. We’ve an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Asset Lead to join our team. In this key role, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of our investment programmes and ensure our homes meet the expectations of our customers and regulators. You’ll also play a key role in improving how we use asset data and systems to make informed, long-term decisions which will shape the future of BHA homes. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s passionate about creating good quality homes and strong communities across Berwickshire.📍Based in Duns (with agile working options)🕒 35 hours per week💷 £52,994 per yearIf you’re ready to take the next step in your housing career and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.Find out more and apply ⬇️ www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/vacancy/asset-lead/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #AssetLead #ScottishBorders #JobOpportunity #HousingJobs #LeadershipOpportunity #MakeADifference #SocialHousing ... See MoreSee Less

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📌 BHA Homes For Rent 📌🏠29 Boston Court, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3HP 📍 Flat 📍£139.73 per weekFirst floor level access flat suitable for 2 people within Boston Court Independent Living complex. The property benefits from a level access shower, 24 hour telecare including Digital Alertall 'Ok each day' system. There is a communal lounge, garden area, laundry, a lift & stair lift also available.Boston Court is located within the Borders town of Duns, it is situated beside the local park with access to the bowling club. Boston Court is within walking distance of the market square where you will find a Butcher/fish shop, Chemist, Bakers, Cafe`s, Opticians, Newsagents, Charity Shop, Flower Shop and the Coop. other amenities include Restaurants, Bars, Takeaways, the Library and Jim Clark Motorsport Museum. The bus route in Duns is on the main train link between Galashiels and Berwick which also serves the East Coast of Berwickshire. And 10 miles from Duns is Reston Train Station which is the main East Coast line.The complex has a member of staff on site Monday to Friday during the day, social events, communal garden, CCTV.Pets are welcome, but due to the size of the property, only one pet allowed -small to medium dog or house cat.Duns offers a number of community and social activities within the town, The Volunteer Hall, Swimming pool, Golf Course and within walking distance of Boston Court you have The Health Centre and Garden Centre. There are some beautiful scenic walks around the castle, the town hosts the annual Jim Clark Rally and in July Reivers week.www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/home/29-boston-court-duns/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #homeforrent #Duns ... See MoreSee Less

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⚠️ Urgent: 7 days to RTS Meter Switch-Off ! ⚠️The Radio Teleswitch Service will be switched off next week , Monday, 30th June 2025, which means if you still have a RTS meter in your home, it will stop working as it does now. Without an upgrade you could face issues like no heating or hot water and even higher energy bills.Here’s what you need to do NOW:1️⃣Check if you have an RTS meter – Look for a “Radio Teleswitch” label on your meter’s switch box or check if you're using electric heating or on a tariff like Economy 7/102️⃣ Contact your supplier – If you haven’t already, get in touch with your energy supplier to arrange a smart meter upgrade or discuss other optionsIf you have an RTS meter in your home, contact your energy supplier immediately to avoid any disruptions to your energy supply. Know someone who might have an RTS meter? Encourage them to act now, especially if they are in vulnerable circumstances.For more information on the RTS meter switch-off, and how to contact your electricity supplier, visit➡️ RTS Meter Upgrade Information - www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/replacing-your-radio-teleswitch-e...RTS Switch-Off in 7 days - 30th June 2025. #RTSmeter #SmartMeterUpgrade #EnergySavings #BePrepared #BHA #BerwickshireHousing #ScottishBorders ... See MoreSee Less

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🌸Working on your garden this weekend?🌸Don't forget to share photos of what you've grown with us - it may just be the winning entry for the BHA's Garden Competition 2025! Whether you’ve created a blooming floral paradise 🌺, transformed your outdoor space 🌻, or grown your own veggies 🥕—we want to see it!📸 Simply send in your garden photos and you could win National Garden Centre vouchers, thanks to our sponsor Nurture Landscapes!Categories include:🌸 Best Floral Display🌱 Best Improved Garden (before & after pictures)🪴 Best Basket, Container or Window Box🥕 Best Food Grown in a Garden🌍 Best Shared/Community GardenHow to enter - Choose any of these 3 ways to enter:📎 Upload photos to this post📧 Email: info@berwickshirehousing.org.uk📮 Post to: BHA, 55 Newtown Street, Duns TD11 3AUNeed help submitting? 📞Call us at 0800 6528104🗓️ Closing date: Friday 25th July 2025Let’s celebrate the amazing gardens in our communities – get involved and let your garden shine! 🌟#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #ScottishBorder #BHAGardenCompetition2025 #ProudGardener #CommunityBloom ... See MoreSee Less

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⭐️Useful Advice⭐️ ... See MoreSee Less

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📌Useful advice from StepChange Debt Charity📌 ... See MoreSee Less

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🔸Wednesday, 18 June, 10am - 12noonChirnside Community Centre🔸 ... See MoreSee Less

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📌 BHA Homes For Rent 📌🏠34 Springfield Drive, Duns, TD11 3BA 📍 Semi Detached House 📍£133.12 per weekSituated in the recently developed Springfield estate, this semi-detached 3 bedroom property is suitable for up to 6 people. The property comprises an entrance hallway, a large front facing lounge and a handy downstairs WC/shower room. The rear facing kitchen/diner is bright and spacious, with double French doors to the rear garden. Upstairs there are three spacious double bedrooms, family bathroom with an electric over-bath shower and generous storage. The property benefits from an air source heat pump which provides hot water and heating via panel radiators. The property is exceptionally well insulated, which increases energy ratings. Springfield Drive is within reasonable walking distance of the town centre, where there are various shops and amenities such as health centre, pharmacy, grocery stores and many hot and cold food takeaways. Duns has both a primary and secondary school, which are an approximate 2-mile walk from Springfield Drive. Duns is serviced by the main Berwick-upon-Tweed to Galashiels bus route, connecting with national rail services in either town. www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/home/34-springfield-drive-duns/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #homeforrent #Duns ... See MoreSee Less

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