News | March 2025
believe housing recognised nationally for community safety work
believe housing has been recognised nationally for its commitment to keeping customers and communities safe.
Storm Éowyn - latest update
Storm Éowyn is well underway and bringing strong winds to the region.
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 such as a road traffic collision.
Who to contact
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To report a fallen tree in County Durham please call 03000 26 0000.
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If you lose power visit www.northernpowergrid.com – a map showing updated information on current power cuts is available at https://www.northernpowergrid.com/power-cuts
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If someone is without power and is vulnerable, call 105. Additional contact numbers are available for residents with a hearing or speech impairment. Full details are available at https://www.northernpowergrid.com/contact
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For information on any service disruption and road closures, please visit https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/18141/Disruption-to-services-due-to-weather-24-January-2025 in County Durham.
News | February 2025
affordable housing project breaks ground in County Durham
Work has started on a £5.3m scheme to bring previously developed land in County Durham back into use for much-needed affordable housing.
News | February 2025
job support extended to whole communities in Durham
believe housing is expanding its employability support beyond just customers to entire neighbourhoods, offering one-on-one advice and support to people in its homes to help them access jobs.
local community holding up believe housing banner that says "we got the millionth pound"
News | February 2025
believe housing hits £1m milestone in community grants
believe housing has marked a funding milestone, distributing a million pounds in grants to enhance communities and improve wellbeing across County Durham.