News

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

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free job club and digital skills sessions

Pop along to our free job club and digital skills sessions, starting in January. Taking place every Monday for six weeks in County Durham.

Untidy allotment

Transformation at County Durham Allotments

Volunteers have tidied up an allotment site in Crook, County Durham, so it is ready for a new lease of life in the spring.

Customer feedback guides recharge policy update

Feedback from customers led to believe housing updating its approach on how much is paid when someone deliberately or carelessly causes damage to their home or leaves it in an unfit state. 

Staff from believe housing taking part in a charity run and walk around offices in Seaham.

we believe in Christmas giving

Colleagues at believe housing have shown plenty of festive spirit to support two good causes. 

church becomes vibrant community venue

Volunteers who saved a village church from closure have completely transformed it into a cherished community venue. 

People in room, living space, talking

find a warm welcome this winter at groups supported by believe housing grants

When it’s cold outside and the cost of living continues to affect many of us, it’s good to know where you can find a warm welcome.

home energy upgrades making a “big difference” to tenants’ lives

A grandmother of four is happy that work on her home has made it easier to keep warm and reduced its impact on the planet.   

Funding secures future of Easington play group

The future of a scheme that brings different generations together through play has been secured.

removing broadband barriers for residents in flats

Hundreds of residents living in flats across County Durham will be able to get fast, more reliable broadband at home after a new deal was agreed by believe housing with Netomnia and Places for People.

600,000 people in the North East in housing poverty: call for government to take action

600,000 people in the north east of England are pushed into poverty after paying their housing costs, according to new research from the Northern Housing Consortium

new home helps family give disabled son better quality of life

New homes designed with residents’ needs and energy efficiency in mind have more than hit the brief, including for the parents of a disabled boy who were among the first people to move in.  

royal gun salute marks believe housing’s award-winning support for military community

Colleagues from believe housing attended a flagship military ceremony in recognition of its unwavering support to the forces community.