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News | December 2024

home energy upgrades making a “big difference” to tenants’ lives

A grandmother of four is happy that work on her home has made it easier to keep warm and reduced its impact on the planet.   

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News | December 2024

Funding secures future of Easington play group

A £5,000 grant from County Durham-based housing association believe housing will be used to train three new leaders for ParkPlay sessions in Easington Colliery.

believe housing news | November 2024

removing broadband barriers for residents in flats

Hundreds of residents living in flats across County Durham will be able to get fast, more reliable broadband at home after a new deal was agreed by believe housing with Netomnia and Places for People.

News | November 2024

600,000 people in the North East in housing poverty: call for government to take action

600,000 people in the north east of England are pushed into poverty after paying their housing costs, according to new research from the Northern Housing Consortium

News | November 2024

new home helps family give disabled son better quality of life

New homes designed with residents’ needs and energy efficiency in mind have more than hit the brief, including for the parents of a disabled boy who were among the first people to move in.  

News | November 2024

royal gun salute marks believe housing’s award-winning support for military community

Colleagues from believe housing attended a flagship military ceremony in recognition of its unwavering support to the forces community.  

fire burnt scooter
Home, News | November 2024

don’t risk your life or home when charging scooters and EVs

Lives and homes are being put at risk by people failing to charge their electric vehicles and scooters safely.

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News | November 2024

volunteers make “massive difference” to school

believe housing colleagues and contractors have upgraded a school fence in Peterlee to help make the grounds feel safer and look smarter. 

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News | November 2024

community groups in south west durham could secure vital funding

Community groups struggling with rising costs can apply for a £10,000 grant to help run new or existing services and activities.

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News | November 2024

believe housing ranks highly as a place to work

believe housing has been named a ‘3 Star, world-class to work for’ employer by Best Companies and has risen up three league tables.

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News | October 2024

You Said, We Listened

Here at believe housing, we value customer feedback and continuously try to improve the services we offer based on this.

three little girls at school looking at story book, wearing woolly hats
News | October 2024

children launch book after literacy project

The Wise and Wondrous Wishing Tree was created by year three and four pupils at Oakley Cross Primary School, in West Auckland, during a year-long literacy project thanks to believe housing grant.