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solar panels help church reduce energy consumption and bills

Solar panels are helping a church to cut its carbon footprint and energy bills, ensuring it can continue to offer many vital services to the community. 

residents gathered in village hall celebrating

£30k boost for village hall with a ‘buzz’

There was double cause for celebration in West Auckland when residents marked a century of their village hall and learnt that a £30,000 believe housing grant had been secured for vital renovations.

young people gaining a voice in their community

Two communities in County Durham are being put under the microscope by young residents who are looking for ways to make a difference where they live. 

Happy customer: believe housing customer Keeley Dodds says her family is feeling the benefit of home energy improvements to her home.

another milestone for home energy improvement scheme

More than 2000 believe housing customers are now feeling the benefit of work to make their homes more energy efficient. 

Punk rock man with red funky hair

meet simon harris – not the Irish PM but believe housing’s new recruit 

A tenant who feared his punk look and years away from employment, caring for his partner, would prevent him from finding a job has landed a role with believe housing.  

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it could take two and a half years to clear social housing waiting lists in county durham

Households in County Durham could have to wait up to 2.55 years before they’ll be able to live in an affordable social home, even if no new households join the waiting list, new analysis has found.

new partnership will help home improvements contract ‘achieve more’ for tenants, businesses and north east region

A multi-million-pound contract to improve social homes across the north east of England will be delivered by a new strategic partnership that has been created to maximise its impact on the region.  

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underused community hubs to become much needed homes

Four underused community buildings will be converted into much-needed homes by housing association believe housing. 

believe housing teams up with climate champions

believe housing has become a sponsor of Climate Action North to help it continue tackling the climate and biodiversity crises.

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petwell crescent consultation

believe housing’s Board has been looking at options for the future of homes on Petwell Crescent in Easington.

digital tech too daunting? Help is at hand

Older people can get help to develop the skills and confidence they need to make the most of the digital world.

believe housing marks fifth anniversary

One of the largest housing associations in the North East of England is celebrating its fifth anniversary.