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Upgrade Work Planned for ACHA Properties on Islay
Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has recently awarded a contract to an Argyll-based contractor to carry out roof and roughcast improvements to its properties on Islay, to the value of £1.5million.
Stewart & Shields, who are based in Helensburgh, successfully tendered for the contract to upgrade 53 ACHA properties mainly with external wall insulation, although some will receive an upgraded roof as well.
New Offices in Rothesay Officially Opened
Councillor Isobel Strong from Argyll and Bute Council and former ACHA Board member, officially opened ACHA's new Longhill Crescent offices.
At a ceremony attended by Argyll and Bute's Member of Parliament, Brendan O'Hara, the Chair of ACHA James Milne MBE and ACHA Chief Executive Alastair MacGregor, Councillor Strong cut the ribbon to the new offices that were converted from an unused block of four flats that were in need of major renovation. The offices are used by both ACHA and AHFA staff and the conversion was carried out by local company George Hanson Ltd.
Go Ahead and “Tap the App"
Tenants of Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) will now be able to take advantage of two new ways to make a payment to the association via their smartphones with the introduction of the Allpay app and the Pingit app.
All you have to do is simply visit the app store applicable for your device and download the app. The apps are free of charge and setting them up are quick and easy with clear on-screen instructions. A dedicated helpline is available from both providers if you need assistance.
Staff in Helensburgh attend Emergency Life Support training facilitated by Heartstart
On Friday 15th July 2016, eight members of staff from Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) and Argyll Homes for All (AHFA), the Association’s repairs subsidiary, completed a two hour Emergency Life Support training session, run by Sheenah Nelson and colleagues from Heartstart Helensburgh Garelochside Rotary, Helensburgh and Local District Defrillator Association, Charity Number SC005716.
The training was carried out following the recent installation of a Defibrillator on the exterior of Lamont House.
ACHA secures final part of the deal for a further Connel New Build
Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) have been able to secure the final two pieces of the jigsaw to build a third phase of affordable homes in the village of Connel, north of Oban. Argyll and Bute Council confirmed planning approval this week and ACHA were then able to acquire the site.
The Scottish Government, Argyll and Bute Council and ACHA had given a commitment earlier to fund the new development. It will be made up of 10 homes for affordable rent comprising of 4 x 3 bedroom houses, 2 x 2 bedroom houses and 4 x 2 bedroom flats. The total cost of the project will be in the region of £1.6million.
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