The move follows a successful recruitment campaign.

Chair Dave Alexander said “We are delighted to welcome Catherine Louch as a new board member. She will be a terrific asset to us and joins at a time of great significance – as we approach our 50th anniversary.

“We have a new, exciting, refreshed business strategy which commits to us creating up to 800 new homes in the Scottish Borders and pledges a just transition to a net zero economy.”

Catherine Louch added: “My background includes 25 years+ working in the Scottish social housing sector in both housing association and local authority environments. Since 2014, I’ve led the housing management team at Prospect Community Housing, based in West Edinburgh. As a community-based organisation, I particularly value that we work in partnership with others to develop sustainable tenancies and communities.

“Having worked in general housing as well as specialising in housing for older people, I’m really keen to support Eildon with the range of housing services they offer now and are planning for the future.”