News | October 2025
believe housing employees volunteer across County Durham
Community groups across County Durham have received a helping hand thanks to a volunteering drive by believe housing.Â
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News | October 2025
stay safe online
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and we’re sharing simple, practical advice to help customers stay safe online.
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News | September 2025
winner of survey prize draw announced
As part of a recent customer survey, designed to help believe housing better understand what matters most to customers, participants had the chance to win a £100 shopping voucher.
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News | September 2025
believe housing launches second board trainee programme to champion diversity and develop future leaders
believe housing, one of the largest housing associations in the northeast of England, is launching the second round of its Board Trainee Programme to help develop future leadership in the sector.
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News | September 2025
believe housing supports young people and cleaner streets to enhance community
believe housing is supporting a County Durham community and helping to tackle local issues by funding a new youth project and improving neighbourhood environments.Â
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News | September 2025
Let’s Talk County Durham is now live!
Durham County Council has launched ‘Let’s Talk County Durham’, a new vibrant and exciting consultation and engagement online platform that offers residents more ways to participate in decisions that a
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News | September 2025
how community gardening scheme is helping believe housing customers
A community gardening service supported by believe housing is helping residents manage outdoor spaces they would otherwise struggle to maintain. Â
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News | September 2025
free job support sessions coming to Bishop Auckland
People who are out of work and looking for support to get back into employment are being invited to free drop-in sessions hosted by believe housing.Â
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News | September 2025
Nurturing future storytellers
A community garden in County Durham has helped spring children’s imaginations into life, thanks to funding from believe housing.
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News | September 2025
young people lead the way in community change
Children from County Durham have been debating the issues that matter most to them, and now they are leading the charge to make a difference in their neighbourhoods.Â
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News | September 2025
demolition of outdated homes begins to clear way for new affordable homes in Durham
Demolition work is underway at a County Durham housing site, marking a significant step by believe housing to address outdated homes and prepare the area for future redevelopment.Â
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News | August 2025
Durham County Council Consulation of Tax Reductions
Durham County Council is proposing a new income-banded Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme for working-age residents, starting April 2026.
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