News - Page 9

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

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paid placements break down barriers to work 

Two paid work placements have been created by believe housing, and they are offered exclusively to customers of the housing association. 

first look at new homes proposed for Durham

Stunning images have been unveiled showing how more than 100 new homes proposed for a County Durham community could look.

Housing Employment Network North East (HENNE) launches new brand

A north east employment partnership created by a group of 13 regional housing providers, to deliver a coordinated strategic approach to employability, is excited to announce the launch of its al

£1m – the cost of tenants missing vital safety appointments

County Durham-based believe housing reveals a quarter of all appointments for compliance visits are missed by tenants, costing £1m a year which could be spent on new kitchens, bathrooms and boilers.

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believe housing’s day of action to help customers and tidy estate

believe housing employees took part in a community action day to help residents and tidy up areas of West Rainton.

‘fire in my belly has never gone out’, says housing exec ahead of retirement 

A housing executive who has worked to improve living standards and opportunities in north-east England for more than 40 years will retire this month. 

farnham road – demolition

believe housing has decided to demolish homes that were built as temporary accommodation back in the 1960s. 

first trainees start programme to increase board diversity

Five people with a range of life skills and experiences have started an exciting new development programme with believe housing, which could turn them into board members of the future.

why we’re surveying thousands of homes

You may have had a letter from us saying we’d like to complete a survey of your home.

making homes more energy efficient for customers

We have completed a £5million project to make 1,100 homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to run … and a second, even bigger scheme is about to get underway.

believe housing helps 22-year-old land job as joiner

A young man’s dream career is back on track after believe housing helped him to land a job with one of its subcontractors.

new affordable bungalows to help meet growing demand

Affordable bungalows being built in County Durham have been designed with energy efficiency and flexibility in mind, so they work well for customers and the planet into the future.