Volunteers have tidied up an allotment site, so it is ready for a new lease of life in the spring.
Wheatbottom Allotments in Crook, County Durham, needed sprucing up after several plots fell into a state of disrepair.
believe housing asked contractor Orbis to help, ensuring its contract to clear empty homes before new customers can move in achieves social value for local communities.
Employees from the Seaham-based business voluntarily worked on the site for two days, clearing it of rubbish including old patio doors, pallets, and a bathtub.
Previous gardeners had intended to use most of the items, but they were no longer wanted and had become an eyesore. The site now looks a lot smarter and will be more manageable for allotment holders.
People who are out of work and looking for support to get back into employment are being invited to free drop-in sessions hosted by believe housing.Â
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A community garden in County Durham has helped spring children’s imaginations into life, thanks to funding from believe housing.
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Children from County Durham have been debating the issues that matter most to them, and now they are leading the charge to make a difference in their neighbourhoods.Â
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Demolition work is underway at a County Durham housing site, marking a significant step by believe housing to address outdated homes and prepare the area for future redevelopment.Â
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