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Energy Tip of the Day

06/02/2012

Closing your curtains at dusk reduces the heat escaping through your windows.

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Durham County Council & CVS make funding streams available

03/02/2012

Two new funding streams have been made available through the DCC Area Action Partnership (AAP) and the CVS.

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Time capsule burial marks school's anniversary

02/02/2012

Pupils in County Durham have marked the 80th anniversary of their school by burying a time capsule filled with items representing life in 2012.

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Volunteer 'Snow Angels' required

27/01/2012

Community-spirited individuals are being asked to volunteer for a new project which will help keep vulnerable people safe in the event of heavy snow and ice this winter.

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Plans unveiled for new affordable homes

19/01/2012

Cestria Community Housing has unveiled plans for a new development of social housing in a County Durham Village.

The Chester-le-Street based social landlord is building 22 two-bedroom bungalows in Sacriston which will help regenerate the area and provide much needed affordable homes.

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Residents love where they live thanks to estate project

17/01/2012

Residents on a North East housing estate have been given cameras to record improvements they would like to see in their area as part of a new community project.

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Metal Theft - Don't let them get away with it

16/01/2012

Metal theft is on the increase. Help keep your house and neighbourhood safe.

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Snow Angels Wanted

09/01/2012

Can you spare time to volunteer to clear pathways or do you know somebody who would benefit from the Snow Angels service? If so, we would like to hear from you!

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Annual Resident Conference Report

07/12/2011

Cestria's first ever Tenants Conference was held at Beamish Hall on the 26th and 27th of July 2011. The reason for the two dates, being the unprecedented demand from Cestria residents to attend the conference and to share in the Cestria journey.

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Financial lifeline welcomed by tenants

06/12/2011

With families across the country feeling the pinch of the financial crisis, one County Durham housing association is taking action to ensure its tenants get the help they need.

Cestria Community Housing has teamed up with the financial advice service FISCUS to offer free debt support to its tenants in and around Chester-le-Street.

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