News - Page 12

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

Jobs fair

looking for a new job? believe housing, DEC and other organisations are hosting two free jobs fairs in September.

annual customer survey on believe housing’s homes and services

More than 1,000 customers will be selected at random to share their views on the homes and key services provided by believe housing in the annual believe housing tenant perception survey.

Money advice service available in County Durham

Struggling with debt? Support is now available in three County Durham communities thanks to a believe housing grant.

village hall’s kitchen makeover complete thanks to believe housing and buston & maughan

A community centre has been given the kitchen makeover it needed so that local groups can make full use of its facilities. 

new homes transform derelict court site

Residents have moved into 18 new homes built on the site of a former magistrates’ court in County Durham, developed by believe housing.

believe housing sign, office, board room, blue wall

regulatory judgement

The Regulator of Social Housing has published the regulatory judgement for believe housing and has confirmed that we have retained our G1 for Governance and V2 for Viability gradings.

help us clamp down on tenancy fraud – stop it, report it

believe housing has teamed up with North East councils and housing providers to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people of the homes they need.

Community grants available

grants available to projects bridging the gap for people during the cost of living crisis

woman giving old gentleman 100 birthday card and hamper, sitting in sofa in house

believe housing joins the King to wish resident a happy 100th birthday

A former miner and council worker enjoyed three parties and received special messages from the King to mark his 100th birthday (on Saturday, 7 October 2023).

primary school children standing in semi-circle around a sand pit celebrating

school grounds improved by believe housing and bce northern

The early years garden at Hartside Primary Academy, in Crook, County Durham, was improved after funds were raised and helping hands secured to get the job done. 

safety and compliance week 

Now in its third year, National Social Housing Safety & Compliance Week will launch a new movement ‘Together for Safety’.

“Don’t DIY when it comes to home electrics” 

Don’t Do It Yourself when it comes to home electrics – that’s the message from believe housing as it launches Electrical Safety Week 2023.