News - Page 19

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

home energy upgrades making a “big difference” to tenants’ lives

A grandmother of four is happy that work on her home has made it easier to keep warm and reduced its impact on the planet.   

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find a warm welcome this winter at groups supported by believe housing grants

Grants from believe housing are supporting not-for-profit groups across County Durham to run activities aimed at boosting people’s overall wellbeing.

church becomes vibrant community venue

Volunteers who saved a village church from closure have completely transformed it into a cherished community venue. 

Staff from believe housing taking part in a charity run and walk around offices in Seaham.

we believe in Christmas giving

Colleagues at believe housing, County Durham, have shown plenty of festive spirit to support two good causes. 

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Customer feedback guides recharge policy update

Feedback from customers led to believe housing updating its approach on how much is paid when someone deliberately or carelessly causes damage to their home or leaves it in an unfit state. 

Untidy allotment

Transformation at County Durham Allotments

Volunteers have tidied up an allotment site in Crook, County Durham, so it is ready for a new lease of life in the spring.

believe housing desk flag, computer, laptop

free job club and digital skills sessions

Pop along to our free job club and digital skills sessions, starting in January. Taking place every Monday for six weeks in County Durham.

blonde woman, sweeping chimney in house

landlord and council help single mother to become chimney sweep

A woman who swapped sewing for sweeping chimneys has proved there is no such thing as a “man’s job” after establishing her own successful business. 

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have your say on the allocation of social housing in County Durham

County Durham residents and housing representatives are being invited to have their say on the way in which social housing is allocated.

believe housing branded documents and mug

consultation on proposed changes to our governance arrangements

believe housing sign, office, board room, blue wall

amber weather warning issued for county durham

believe housing is encouraging customers to prepare for severe weather which is forecast for the northeast of England tomorrow (Friday, 24 January 2025).

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Storm Éowyn – latest update

Durham Police are reporting a high volume of calls for fallen trees, power lines and phone lines. These calls should not be made to 999 or 101, unless there is an emergency.