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News | July 2026

Customers urged to report suspected tenancy fraud after social home handed back

A County Durham social home owned by believe housing will be allocated to someone in housing need after reports of suspected tenancy fraud led to the property being handed back.  

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News | July 2026

Almost 200 people explore new opportunities at Peterlee jobs fair

Taking the first step towards a new job can be difficult, but almost 200 people did just that at a County Durham jobs fair recently. 

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News | July 2026

believe housing Chief Executive Alan Smith to retire at end of year

The Chief Executive of one of the largest housing associations in north-east England has announced his planned retirement at the end of this year. 

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Young boy in blue clothing and gloves crouched on rocks by the water, using a yellow cone-shaped tool to observe or collect something from the shallow water.

News | July 2026

community groups invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000

Community groups across County Durham are being encouraged to apply for funding to help bring local people together, tackle inequalities and create opportunities for residents. 

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