News - Page 16

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

two young school girls standing next to book vending machine holding books

believe housing funds school’s new book vending machine

Dene Academy, in Peterlee, has installed a book vending machine to encourage pupils throughout the school to read more for learning and for pleasure, thanks to believe housing grant.

believe housing visits schools to talk about job opportunities for young people

One of the north east of England’s largest housing associations is helping to develop the workforce of the future by delivering careers sessions in schools across County Durham.

two men working on roof, high vis vests, hard hats

building the future of housing in the north

Creating great homes, great places, and a new generation of green jobs.

believe housing branded white mug on desk

have your say

Customers are encouraged to share their views on the homes and key services provided by believe housing in a major survey.

car seat, blanket

veteran who lived in car for weeks is ‘over the moon’ with new believe housing home

A former soldier who spent several weeks living in a car is ‘over the moon’ after moving into a new home with believe housing.

believe housing rated ‘world class’ by colleagues

Employees at a County Durham housing association have judged the organisation as a ‘world class’ place to work.

two believe housing mugs on table with plant in background

planning for the future Petwell Crescent bungalows

first tenants about to move into new affordable homes in Durham

believe housing will soon welcome customers onto a new development on the edge of Durham – where the need for affordable homes is growing.  

woman sitting at table painting and colouring in

County Durham community café is creating opportunities

believe housing is helping a remarkable venue to improve the health and mental wellbeing of adults in County Durham. 

young woman and man interviewing a young lady at careers event

mock interviews help students prepare for world of work

Hundreds of students from across the north east of England got to hone their job interview skills at a careers event supported by 25 regional businesses, including believe housing. 

free summer event in Bishop Auckland

A free event will bring people together for a day of fun and the chance to get to know some of the organisations supporting their community. 

young family standing outside on green park area, trees, baby boy

family gets “piece of countryside” on affordable homes development

A young dad feels lucky to have secured a “little piece of the countryside” for his family after they moved into one of 20 new affordable homes built in a stunning rural County Durham village.