News - Page 17

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

local lad lewis helps get work started on new homes in peterlee

Work to regenerate disused land on the edge of a County Durham town with almost 60 new affordable homes is underway.

almost 600 trees are being planted as part of a housing association’s environmental pledge

To mark this year’s Earth Day, which was on Friday, April 22, 2022, believe housing is paying for a native tree to be planted on behalf of each of its 568 employees.

virtual meet the funders event

We’re inviting voluntary and community groups to hear how believe housing could support your projects through extensive grants schemes.

club can plan the year ahead thanks to believe housing grant

A club that runs weekly activities to boost the mental and physical wellbeing of older people, and prevent them from becoming isolated, is celebrating a cash windfall.

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durham shortlisted for uk city of culture 2025

County Durham is a step closer to being named UK City of Culture 2025 after making the final shortlist of just four locations still in the running for the prestigious title.

MP welcomes new affordable housing development in Consett

Work is underway to redevelop a former magistrates’ court site in County Durham with new affordable homes.

Millions of pounds have been secured to make homes warmer, cheaper and greener

Durham County Council joined forces with five housing associations, including believe housing, to apply for money from the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).

Village shop to reopen in county durham

Plans to reopen a ‘lifeline’ village shop in County Durham have been welcomed.

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Grant for Peterlee wellbeing project

A community project which takes a holistic approach to improving mental wellbeing is expanding so it can support hundreds more people.

Jack Beckwith, young man with dog

jack lands top energy award

A north east environmentalist in his 20s has used his passions to pick up a top national award in energy saving.

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support available for rising energy prices

believe housing is offering support and advice for customers who may be impacted by the increase of household energy bills.