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Changes to Carers Benefits from 15th March 2026

Mark Fraser — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0000

Sheltered Housing Annual Survey Results 2025

Mark Fraser — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:09:00 +0000

Every year, we ask tenants across our eight sheltered housing complexes to share their experiences of living with ACHA. This feedback is important to us because it helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we need to improve.

Rent Payments Are Changing to Monthly Billing

Mark Fraser — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:43:00 +0000

We are making a change to the way we charge rent to make things simpler for you. In this post, we’ll breakdown what’s changing, why’s changing and how it affects you.

A83 Lochgilphead to reopen later today 24/12/2025

Lynn Charlton — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:59:00 +0000

Work to secure a dangerous fire damaged building in Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead has been completed, allowing the road to reopen under traffic signal control.

Update on Lochnell Street Incident - Lochgilphead

Ryan Caskie — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:59:00 +0000

We are deeply saddened to confirm that a fire on Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead, on Sunday 14 December resulted in the tragic loss of one life. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the individual who passed away.

Introducing Our New SMS/Email Communication Service

Ryan Caskie — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:12:00 +0000

ACHA is pleased to announce a new SMS/Email communication service. This service is designed to improve how we communicate with our tenants and factored owners, making it easier to share important updates and invite feedback.

Rent Consultation 2026/27

Ryan Caskie — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:54:00 +0000

Each year we consult you, our tenants, on the rent we are considering charging for the following year. We listen to, value and act on the views of our tenants and we encourage you to share your thoughts on the proposed rent increase. All responses to the consultation will be considered by the Association’s Board of Management who will use what you have told us to inform their decision on the rent increase for April 2026 at their meeting in February 2026. Alongside the work on our draft budget for 2026/27, we are consulting you on a rent increase of 4.5% to take effect from 1^st April 2026. Increasing rents is not a decision taken lightly and the consultation document explains why this is the lowest increase possible to maintain the current level of service and spend on your homes.

Argyll Community Housing Association celebrates Scottish Housing Day 2025 with the theme of “Everyone Needs Good Neighbours"

Ryan Caskie — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0100

Throughout September and early October, Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) brought communities together across Argyll and Bute to celebrate Scottish Housing Day 2025 and its theme, “Everyone Needs Good Neighbours”. A series of community events were organised that championed connection, kindness, and local pride.

Revised Planning Application Submitted for Dalintober

Ryan Caskie — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:09:00 +0100

A revised planning application has been submitted by ECD Architects on behalf of Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) for a new development at Dalintober, Campbeltown.

Tenants Urged to Contact Electricity Suppliers to Arrange Meter Upgrades

Ryan Caskie — Wed, 28 May 2025 16:08:00 +0100

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

Ryan Caskie — Mon, 19 May 2025 14:42:00 +0100

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

Ryan Caskie — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:21:00 +0000

Message on behalf of Argyll Community Housing Association’s Board of Management.

Update from SSEN

Vivienne Litster — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:56:00 +0000

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

Ryan Caskie — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:53:00 +0000

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.

Rent Consultation 2025/26

Ryan Caskie — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:43:00 +0000

Each year we consult you, our tenants, on the rent we are considering charging for the following year. We listen to, value and act on the views of our tenants and we encourage you to share your thoughts on the proposed rent increase. All responses to the consultation will be considered by the Association’s Board of Management who will use what you have told us to inform their decision on the rent increase for April 2025 at their meeting in February 2025. Alongside the work on our draft budget for 2025/26, we are consulting you on a rent increase of 4.0% to take effect from April 2025. Increasing rents is not a decision taken lightly and the consultation document explains why this is the lowest increase possible to maintain the current level of service and spend on your homes.

Argyll Community Housing Association shortlists in Scotland Housing Awards 2024

Ryan Caskie — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:53:00 +0100

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) is delighted to be shortlisted in two categories in the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland Housing Awards 2024.

Draft Corporate Strategy

Ryan Caskie — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:43:00 +0100

Argyll Community Housing Association seeks views on its draft Corporate Strategy

Argyll Community Housing Association shortlists in Scotland Housing Awards 2024

Ryan Caskie — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:50:00 +0100

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) is delighted to be shortlisted in two categories in the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland Housing Awards 2024.

Call Out For New Members

Ryan Caskie — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:56:00 +0100

ACHA Group’s Corporate Strategy 2024/2029

Ryan Caskie — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:01:00 +0100

Argyll Community Housing Association Group’s Corporate Strategy 2024/2029 sets out our priorities for the next five years.