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

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nine apprenticeships created in believe housing-led partnership

believe housing partnership creates nine apprenticeships in first year to support career development

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Customer feedback – January

At believe housing, we’re committed to improving our services. Read about the positive changes we've made based on customer feedback and what we’ve been up to so far this year.

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groups and activities near you

If the dark nights and winter weather are getting you down, see if one of the groups we fund can help you boost your wellbeing and start 2025 on the right foot.

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Storm Éowyn – latest update

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.

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amber weather warning issued for county durham

believe housing is encouraging customers to prepare for severe weather which is forecast for the northeast of England tomorrow (Friday, 24 January 2025).

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consultation on proposed changes to our governance arrangements

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have your say on the allocation of social housing in County Durham

County Durham residents and housing representatives are being invited to have their say on the way in which social housing is allocated.

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landlord and council help single mother to become chimney sweep

A woman who swapped sewing for sweeping chimneys has proved there is no such thing as a “man’s job” after establishing her own successful business. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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we believe in Christmas giving

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