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Tenants Urged to Contact Electricity Suppliers to Arrange Meter Upgrades
Following an update from energy industry trade body Energy UK, ACHA is urging tenants with Radio Teleswitch (RTS) meters to contact their electricity supplier at the earliest opportunity to discuss the replacement of their RTS equipment with a smart electricity meter.
ACHA contributes nearly £19,000 to local community groups
Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has been supporting local community groups through its Community Action Fund by giving donations of up to £500 to registered charities to help them work within their communities and bring their ideas to life.
Rent Increase 2025/26
Message on behalf of Argyll Community Housing Association’s Board of Management.
During November 2024, we consulted all tenants on a proposed rent increase of 4%. This was based on the amount we determined was required to meet the running costs of the Association based on our business plan. Just after we launched our consultation, the UK Government made the decision to increase employer National Insurance Contributions from April 2025. This has led to an increased cost for the ACHA Group of £256,000 per annum which was not anticipated when the consultation was drafted and was not budgeted for.
Update from SSEN
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks will be opening a number of hot food and drink vans this morning in communities where there is no power
HOME Argyll Allocation Policy Review
Along with our HOME Argyll partners Fyne Homes, West Highland Housing Association Ltd, Dunbritton Housing Association, and Argyll and Bute Council we are currently consulting customers on proposed changes to the HOME Argyll Allocation Policy. This policy was last reviewed in 2019 and we are keen that it is updated to meet current legislative requirements and good practice standards.
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