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Photo shows Daryl Reed, Project Manager at believe housing, and Chris Oxnard, Head of Decarbonisation at Buston & Maughan, standing outside bungalows in Crook that have new solar panels on the roof.

News | November 2026

solar panels installed on crook bungalows in time for residents to feel benefits this winter

Solar panels have been installed on 48 believe housing bungalows in Crook, so residents can generate free electricity at home. The work, by Buston & Maughan, was supported with government funding.

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An AI-generated image of road signs to neighbouring communities of Willington and Sunnybrow (left) and Crook and Billy Row (Right).

News | November 2026

still time to get involved: community group’s free training will be held this november

Residents of Crook, Willington, Sunnybrow and Billy Row can still join Our Place, Our Voice, a resident-led group to improve the community. Free training starts on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

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Close-up photograph of mixed UK coins, including pounds, pence and 50p pieces, scattered together in a pile.

believe housing news, News | November 2026

Money worries? Small steps that could make a real difference

A useful guide providing practical tips to help people with money worries.

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An AI-generated image of road signs to neighbouring communities of Willington and Sunnybrow (left) and Crook and Billy Row (Right).

believe housing news, Community, News | October 2026

updated: residents invited to help shape the future of Crook, Willington, Sunnybrow and Billy Row

Residents of Crook, Willington, Sunnybrow and Billy Row are invited to join the Our Place, Our Voice group, to share views, influence local priorities and help shape their communities' future.

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