News | July 2026
robinson house demolition agreed after detailed review
believe housing has decided to go ahead with the demolition of Robinson House in Horden, County Durham.
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News and events - Page 27
Keep up to date with all the latest news and events from believe housing.
News | July 2026
plans approved for 22 affordable homes in durham
Planning permission has been granted for a £5.5m affordable housing development in Durham, marking a major step forward in the regeneration of the site and helping to meet housing need.
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News | July 2026
90 affordable homes set to regenerate heart of county durham community
Planning approval has paved the way for believe housing to deliver 90 affordable homes, bringing forward the next phase of a long-term regeneration scheme in County Durham.
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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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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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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
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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Residential street lined with single-storey red brick bungalows with red tiled roofs, front gardens, and parked cars, under a cloudy sky
News | August 2026
New policy adopted for social housing
A new policy that will affect decisions on how social housing is allocated has been adopted by a council and will soon be implemented.
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Person seated on a blue sofa in a modern office area, with indoor plants and large windows in the background.
News | August 2026
listening to customers helps believe housing achieve record satisfaction levels
Housing association believe housing has achieved its best ever customer satisfaction results, with feedback helping to shape services and lessons from complaints driving further improvements.
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