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believe housing news, News, Social value | May 2026

working with durham university to understand barriers to work in county durham

believe housing is working with Durham University on a research project exploring the barriers facing economically inactive people in County Durham, helping to inform future partnership action.

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believe housing news, Community | May 2026

believe housing executive becomes chair of pride in place peterlee east

Nik Welsh, Executive Director at believe housing, has been appointed chair of the Pride in Place Peterlee East board, supporting £20m of community‑led investment in the town.

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believe housing news, Events, News | May 2026

free jobs fair in peterlee to connect residents with local opportunities

Anyone looking for work or training is invited to the Peterlee jobs fair in June 2026, a free event offering advice, opportunities and support from a range of organisations.

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| April 2026

believe housing customers help shape the national housing conversation

Customers at believe housing are contributing to national research exploring the impact of moving into a social housing home.

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News | April 2026

North East Housing Partnership launches new prospectus

The North East Housing Partnership (NEHP) has published a new prospectus setting out how social housing providers will work together to support long-term renewal across the region.

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Community, News | April 2026

new place‑based approach to awarding larger community grants

believe housing is introducing a new, place‑based approach to awarding larger community grants, focusing investment where it can make the biggest difference for local people.

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News | April 2026

believe housing supports Esh Winning litter pick to build pride and safety

Volunteers in Esh Winning came together for a community litter pick to help care for their village and surrounding countryside.

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News | April 2026

mobile defibrillators and training equip housing contractors to save lives

Housing contractors could become lifesavers after their vans were kitted out with mobile defibrillators, which they’ve been trained to use in a medical emergency.

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News | April 2026

homes fit for the future – robinson house consultation

believe housing has been reviewing the future of Robinson House in Horden.

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News | April 2026

believe housing joins groundbreaking kitchen partnership to save millions and boost North East jobs

believe housing is proud to be part of a groundbreaking new kitchen collaboration that will create jobs for local people while delivering significant savings for social housing providers

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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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working with durham university to understand barriers to work in county durham

believe housing executive becomes chair of pride in place peterlee east

free jobs fair in peterlee to connect residents with local opportunities

believe housing customers help shape the national housing conversation

North East Housing Partnership launches new prospectus

new place‑based approach to awarding larger community grants

believe housing supports Esh Winning litter pick to build pride and safety

mobile defibrillators and training equip housing contractors to save lives

homes fit for the future – robinson house consultation

believe housing joins groundbreaking kitchen partnership to save millions and boost North East jobs

Community grant supports second year of youth project in Shotton

believe housing recognised nationally for protecting customers from loan sharks