SUMMER EVENTS
We’re delighted to deliver our FREE Summer events programme across our three local areas, bringing communities together for fun and inclusive activities.
NORTH AYRSHIRE FOOTBALL FUNDAY
Wednesday 8 July, 10:00am-3:30pm at Kilwinning Community Sports Club, kids aged 5-14
EAST AYRSHIRE HEADS OF AYR TRIP
Heads of Ayr Farm Park Bus Trip, Wednesday 12 August
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY FAMILY FUNDAY
Wednesday 15 July, 10:00am-2:00pm at The Crichton, Dumfries
We are proud to be working in partnership with fellow local Registered Social Landlords to deliver these events.
SUMMER PHOTO COMPETITION
We want to see your summer moments! Whether you’re soaking up the sun abroad, enjoying a day at the beach, relaxing in the garden, or firing up the BBQ at home, send us your favourite summery photo for the chance to win a £20 shopping voucher. Send your entry to: [email protected]
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Join us at our 2026 Annual General Meeting!
Contact our Governance Team to confirm your place: [email protected] or call-01294 468360
MEET THE COMMUNITIES TEAM
We’re delighted to introduce our newly formed Communities Team, bringing together a range of skills and expertise to better support our tenants and strengthen our communities.
The team will enhance the support we provide, ensuring that tenants not only have a home, but feel connected and supported within their community.
Sharon Mather – Tenant & Community Engagement Manager: Sharon leads the team and brings a wealth of experience in community development and tenant engagement. She is committed to strengthening partnerships, supporting local initiatives, and ensuring tenants’ voices are heard and acted upon.
Leanne Morrison – Financial Wellbeing Officer: Leanne provides support and advice to tenants around finances, benefits, and budgeting. She is here to assist anyone facing financial pressures and to help maximise income, reduce debt and access available support.
Sean Lundy – Tenant Participation Officer: Sean works closely with tenants to encourage involvement and participation in shaping CHA services. From supporting tenants’ groups to gathering feedback and promoting engagement opportunities, Sean is here to help ensure your views make a real difference.
Clair Gowrie – Tenant Wellbeing Officer: Clair is here to support our tenants to help them sustain their tenancies. This includes providing advice and information, helping tenants overcome challenges, and connecting individuals with additional services where needed.
WHAT WE AIM TO ACHIEVE
The Communities Team is focused on:
- Supporting tenants to get involved in their communities
- Promoting financial wellbeing and stability
- Helping tenants sustain their tenancies
- Building strong relationships with local partners
- Creating community events and activities
We are committed to working with you, for you, ensuring that our services reflect the needs and priorities of our tenants.
EASTER FUNDAY
This Easter we partnered with the RH Youth Organisation for an egg-citing Easter Funday for our tenants in Dumfries and Galloway. It was a cracking afternoon that brought families together to enjoy some Easter themed fun and well-earned chocolate!
There was something for everyone, with a range of activities that kept kids entertained. The craft station was a big hit, with budding artists showcasing their skills by decorating Easter eggs and bunnies, proudly showing off their colourful creations.
GET INVOLVED
We are always keen to hear from tenants who would like to get involved, whether that’s joining a tenants’ group, attending events, or sharing feedback on our services please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
COMMUNICATING WITH YOU
We’ll soon be using a new customer feedback tool that makes it easier for you to share your views about our services.
From time to time, you may receive a short survey after contacting us or using one of our services. Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve
From time to time, you may receive a short survey after contacting us or using one of our services. Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
GARDEN COMPETITION
This years garden competition judging will be taking place on 1st & 2nd of July 2026. We are excited to announce that physical judging will now take place in Dumfries & Galloway.
Keep an eye on our socials to see who our winners of this years competition are!
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS
TENANT SPOTLIGHT
Steve is Chairperson of 3 Towns Tenants & Residents Association and member of the Tenant Scrutiny Group.
How long have you been a CHA tenant? I’ve been a CHA tenant for around a year now.
How long have you been part of the groups, and what has been your favourite scrutiny task?
I joined the 3 Towns Group last year and now serve as Chairperson, which I really enjoy and take pride in. I also joined the Scrutiny Group in January. We’re currently focusing on CHA’s value for money, which has been really interesting. I’m looking forward to seeing what this project develops into, as I’m confident it will lead to positive improvements.
What would you like to see more of? I’d love to see more tenants getting involved with CHA-whether that’s through residents’ groups or other engagement opportunities. It would be great to see more people attending both local and CHA events, as it really helps build a stronger community voice.
Do you feel CHA are an effective landlord? Yes, I do. The repairs service is exceptionally good, and the customer service provided by CHA is second to none. Staff are always helpful and supportive when you get in touch with an issue.
What has been your favourite event so far? I really enjoyed the recent Cunninghame Forum event in April. The visit to the Maritime Museum was fascinating, and it’s always great to meet and spend time with other group members.
CUNNINGHAME FORUM
Our first Cunninghame Forum event of the year took place in April, bringing tenants together from North and East Ayrshire & Dumfries & Galloway for a day out, organised with support from our very own Three Towns Group.
The day began with a visit to the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine, where tenants explored exhibits and learned more about Scotland’s maritime heritage. This was followed by lunch, giving everyone a chance to chat and connect with one another.
The event finished with a fun and friendly Chess tournament, hosted by Three Towns member Ruslan Dudkin, which was enjoyed by players of all abilities.
A big thank you to the Three Towns Group and everyone who attended—we look forward to seeing you at the next event!
SCHOOL CLOTHING GRANT
Clothing grant applications are now open. If you receive certain welfare benefits you may be entitled to this grant, £126 per child for primary school children and £157.50 per child for secondary. You can apply for this grant through your local councils website.
Could you be entitled to Scottish Child Payment?
Scottish Child Payment helps with the cost of raising a family. If you’re eligible, you can receive £28.20 per week for each child you care for who is under 16 years old. Payments are made every four weeks.
For financial assistance or help with benefits please contact Leanne Morrison our Financial Wellbeing Officer on:
FUEL PRICE GAP CHANGE
Scottish household energy bills are set to rise this summer after Ofgem confirmed a 13% increase in the energy price cap from 1 July 2026.
For a typical dual-fuel household, the annual bill is expected to rise from £1,641 to £1,862. That is an increase of £221 per year, or around £18 per month.
The team will enhance the support we provide, ensuring that tenants not only have a home, but feel connected and supported within their community.
What has been your favourite event so far? Wholesale gas prices have gone up by about 25% due to global supply issues, which is pushing bills higher.
What can you do? Consumers should check for fixed energy deals, as some may be cheaper than the upcoming price cap and offer protection from future rises. Experts also warn that many households are already in energy debt, with calls for extra support measures, though these may not come soon.
Please contact lemon aid energy advice for support and assistance with the new fuel price cap change:
UPGRADING YOUR HOME
We’ve recently completed phase 1 of our planned maintenance programme in Vineburgh where we completed the installation of new doors and windows. Phase 2 will include the renewal of windows, doors and cladding with phases 3 & 4 also benefiting from door and cladding renewals.
KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
As part of our planned maintenance programme, we have also installed new kitchens and bathrooms in various properties – here is some of our finished projects.
SUMMER IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Summer brings our communities to life. Gardens bloom, children play outdoors, neighbours catch up over fences, and communities feel brighter after a long winter.
While warmer weather can sometimes bring challenges such as noise, parking issues or overgrown gardens, it’s important that concerns are reported so they can be addressed appropriately. At the same time, we’re proud of the many positive things that make our neighbourhoods great places to live. As we enjoy the Summer, please remember to:
Keep BBQs away from fences and buildings
Dispose of rubbish and food waste responsibly
Be mindful of noise and parties later in the night
Supervise children around roads and communal areas
Take extra care during dry weather to prevent accidental fires
Stick to designated swimming spots and follow safety signs
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
It’s Garden Maintenance season! Our team will be cutting grass, trimming hedges and spraying weeds in gardens and common areas from May-October (weather permitting). If your garden is part of the maintenance programme please make sure your garden is cleared of rubbish and dog fouling.
SHARE YOUR VIEWS
We hope you find this newsletter useful as always, we are more than happy to continue receiving your feedback to ensure the news we send is in a format that’s suitable to you, our tenant.