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 affect their area.

On visiting the platform, you have the option to create an account that makes it easier for you to keep a record of your feedback, get updates and follow the progress of projects that interest you.

You will be able to have your say using a variety of feedback methods that actively involve communities in local decision-making, deciding together on the things that matter to them.

You can access the platform by visiting letstalkcountydurham.co.uk

Community, News | March 2026

Community grant supports second year of youth project in Shotton

A popular youth project in Shotton Colliery, County Durham, will continue for another year thanks to new funding from believe housing.

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News | February 2026

believe housing recognised nationally for protecting customers from loan sharks

Housing association believe housing has been recognised nationally for its work to protect customers from illegal money lenders, often known as loan sharks.

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cost of living, Environmental, News | February 2026

Hundreds of homes to get energy‑saving upgrades after new funding secured

Hundreds of social homes across the North East will get energy efficiency upgrades thanks to £2.6 million in additional government funding - with believe housing securing £2.1m to improve 339 homes.

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Environmental, News | February 2026

4,000 homes made warmer and more energy efficient for customers

More than 4,000 believe housing homes have now received energy efficiency improvements, helping customers stay warm while reducing energy use.

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