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

values group renamed as customer voices

A group which ensures customers are at the heart of decision-making at believe housing has been renamed Customer Voices. Following consultation, the membership make-up of the group is also changing.

Joanne Iceton at LCBC Community Hub with Kieran Storey, from believe housing with produce from allotment

allotment produce donated to four groups

Fresh food harvested from believe housing's allotment has been donated to four community groups in the Seaham and Bishop Auckland areas.

believe housing supports toy and food appeals

Generous employees at County Durham-based believe housing have donated two vanloads of food and gifts to help people who are struggling this Christmas. 

Mary Shaw, believe housing customer celebrates 100th birthday

customer gets 100th birthday card from the king

“There’s no secret, just hard work.”
That’s what believe housing customer Mary Shaw, of Seaham, County Durham, had to say when asked for the key to longevity, after celebrating her 100th birthday.

consultation launched on future of houses 

Tenants living in 1960s houses, built as temporary accommodation for workers in Durham city, are being consulted about the future of their homes. 

Customer voices group at believe housing

Customer Voices: ready for more good work in 2023

The year 2022 was a big one for Customer Voices: a group which ensures believe housing stays true to its values and is driven forward by customers’ views. 

Cooking on a budget

Are you worried about rising energy and food costs?
Join the team at Wellbeing for Life for their free Cooking on a Budget weekly event.

People in room, living space, talking

ward off the winter blues

Ward off the winter blues this January with warms space across County Durham.

Regeneration in Brandon

A former pub site in the heart of Brandon is being regenerated with 12 new homes. 

believe housing desk flag, computer, laptop

jobs and employability fair

Whether you are looking for your first job, thinking of returning to work after a break, or are looking to create a pathway towards training, come along and chat to us.

believe housing’s ‘inspiring’ stand against domestic abuse

A housing provider has been recognised as a ‘beacon of good practice’ for its work to improve and save the lives of domestic abuse victims.

Two sisters or siblings having a discussion and laughing inside a cafe

keep warm, keep well community grants still available

There’s still time for County Durham organisations to apply for grant funding to help their communities this winter.