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Keep up to date with all the latest news and events in your community.

‘fire in my belly has never gone out’, says housing exec ahead of retirement 

A housing executive who has worked to improve living standards and opportunities in north-east England for more than 40 years will retire this month. 

farnham road – demolition

believe housing has decided to demolish homes that were built as temporary accommodation back in the 1960s. 

first trainees start programme to increase board diversity

Five people with a range of life skills and experiences have started an exciting new development programme with believe housing, which could turn them into board members of the future.

why we’re surveying thousands of homes

You may have had a letter from us saying we’d like to complete a survey of your home.

making homes more energy efficient for customers

We have completed a £5million project to make 1,100 homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to run … and a second, even bigger scheme is about to get underway.

person plugging in electrical scooter.

electric bike and scooter warning after fire

believe housing issues warning about the risks of not handling an electric bike or scooter safely following a fire at one of its homes.

believe housing helps 22-year-old land job as joiner

A young man’s dream career is back on track after believe housing helped him to land a job with one of its subcontractors.

new affordable bungalows to help meet growing demand

Affordable bungalows being built in County Durham have been designed with energy efficiency and flexibility in mind, so they work well for customers and the planet into the future.

people standing outside of building, electrical van

believe housing adds a splash of green to its fleet

A range of electric vans and cars has been added to believe housing’s fleet as it continues to find ways to reduce its carbon footprint.

three believe housing customers get the New Start they needed

A debut novelist, a chef with arthritis, and a single mother have all been able to kick-start their admin careers with housing provider believe housing.

volunteers and a believe housing grant are changing lives over lunch

In November, believe housing awarded a £9,662 large revenue community grant from its community investment programme to the centre’s Community Comfort initiative.

person on mobile phone

Automated calls for your gas appointments

From Monday, 12 June customers will start to receive voice notes regarding gas servicing appointments.