News - Page 12

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

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Planning for the future of Brandon

believe housing is working on proposals for 105 new build affordable homes in Brandon.

happy believe housing customer

customer loves new home after brandon move

When Rita was told her home in Brandon, County Durham, was no longer fit for purpose and could be demolished she was shocked.
But we helped her move into a new home and she couldn't be happier.

scheme to make homes warmer, greener and cheaper to heat reaches milestone

Work to upgrade the energy efficiency of 1,000 County Durham homes has reached a milestone, just in time for the arrival of winter.

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believe housing customer survey

Customers of believe housing are encouraged to share their views on its key services in a major survey taking place over the next few weeks.

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shocking truth behind believe housing’s first electrical safety week

Shocking images of fire-damaged homes have been released by a housing provider, as it launches its first ever Electrical Safety Week. 

Mark Fort, Electrical safety manager, believe housing

believe housing launches first electrical safety week

A north-east housing provider is holding its first electrical safety awareness campaign, in the week that staff have a date in Westminster. 

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community clean up ahead of bonfire night

Four skips full of waste, old fridges, sofas, and other rubbish have been cleared from a County Durham neighbourhood in a multi-agency operation.

customers get own set of wheels for work or training

Customers of believe housing who struggle to travel to work or training can now apply for their own low-cost mode of transport.

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believe housing customer gets home makeover

A house-proud believe housing customer is over the moon after her home was given a three-in-one makeover. 

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Warms Spaces opening near you

A network of Warm Spaces is being created in County Durham to give people somewhere safe to stay warm and enjoy a little company.  

housing support for armed forces community recognised by MoD

County Durham-based housing provider, believe housing, has been recognised for the way it supports veterans and their families.

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believe housing’s new grants respond to rising cost of living

Funders have changed the direction of a £25,000 grants scheme, so the cash can go directly to County Durham projects that address the rising cost of living.