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Storage facilities in the West urgently needed Following the fire affecting several homes in Portpatrick this week, storage facilities in the West of the region are now urgently needed. £1.4m funding boost unlocks Loreburn’s Murtholm Bridge and new homes project The award is part of a funding package from Sustrans as part of their “Places for everyone” support and funding for active travel projects in Scotland. Be Distance Aware We’re proud to be supporting the Distance Aware scheme, encouraging people to give more space when they see this symbol. Planned Maintenance Programme 22/23 Click here for details on our 2022/23 Planned Maintenance Programme. Cost of living survey The Resident Voice Index is now into its third research survey, gathering thousands of social housing resident viewpoints across the UK. STRANSFORM Art Trail Stranraer Development Trust have teamed up with Dumfries and Galloway College and Better Lives Partnership to create the 'STRANSFORM Art Project'. Stay safe from scams Some of our tenants have been receiving multiple SCAM texts and phone calls purporting to be from Loreburn. Loreburn’s ‘Fit for Life’ initiative receives £59k funding boost We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a £59,166 funding boost from the Scottish Government for the appointment of a dedicated Activities Coordinator. Loreburn affirm support of weekly Stranraer youth engagement event A weekly sporting event in Stranraer has been provisioned to continue until April after receiving sponsorship from Loreburn. Rising Dumfries tennis star receives £500 from Loreburn's Community Initiatives Fund The young tennis ace has been working hard to put Dumfries on the sporting map. Take a look inside our GREAT new homes at Lincluden and Longmeadow... The properties were handed over to Loreburn on 17 January 2022. Watch out for rogue traders We would remind tenants to be vigilant against potential scammers and rogue traders. Exciting opportunity for tenants of social landlords The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) is looking to appoint 12 volunteer Tenant Advisors to help them focus on the things that matter most. Community heroes rewarded by Loreburn Housing Association For the second year running, Loreburn Housing Association has extended a ‘GREAT Big Thank You’ to tenants who have gone the extra mile for their neighbours and the local community. Families move into Heathhall new builds just in time for Christmas Families are settling into their new homes for Christmas following the completion of the second stage of a new social housing development in Heathhall, Dumfries. COVID-19 Announcement Following the latest Scottish Government advice, we are altering the way we deliver our services to help us ensure the safety of our staff, customers and contractors. Have your say in our annual rent consultation We're now consulting with tenants about rent proposals for the financial year 2022/23 Have your say on the proposed Langholm Bridge The Murtholm development will offer some great new affordable homes in the Esk Valley. Our 2020/21 Annual Report is now available Loreburn's 2020/21 Annual Report to tenants is now available to download online. Loreburn's In-House Repairs Team awarded "Team of the Year" Loreburn Housing Association’s In-House Repairs Team have been announced as ‘Team of the Year’ at the 2021 Housing Heroes Awards. The Garrick, Stranraer Read more about the region's very first housing and employment hub, coming soon to Stranraer In-house Repairs Team shortlisted for National Housing Heroes Award We are over the moon to announce that our very own In-house Repairs Team have been revealed as finalists in the ‘Team of the Year’ category in 2021’s Housing Heroes Awards. Launch of our new Tenant's Handbook! Our new and improved Tenant's Handbook is now available, providing lots of useful information and an easy point of reference for many FAQ... Community honour "much-loved" resident with a touching memorial A commemorative bench and tree have been placed in Stranraer to honour the life of local resident Neil Brown.
