We are carrying out some essential upgrade work on your My Livin app on Sunday, 10 May from 10am. This may cause some features such as My Rent Account and My Repairs to become temporarily unavailable. You can still get in touch with us using Contact Us.

We expect all app features to be back up and running by Sunday 10 May at 2pm. Thank you for your patience whilst we make improvements to your My Livin app.

Community News

Catch up on news stories from your local community, sharing the latest stories about people, projects and everyday moments from your area.

06 May 2026

Spennymoor community lounges upgraded through local partnership

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27 Apr 2026

Building confidence and staying active in Shildon

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20 Mar 2026

A hearty helping of after‑school support for local families

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16 Mar 2026

Safety partners fund new youth club to divert children and teens from crime in Spennymoor

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12 Mar 2026

Future coders get creative at half term code club

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10 Feb 2026

Newton Aycliffe benefits from Lifeline’s Pathways into Work and Wellbeing programme

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07 Jan 2026

Community brings West Close outdoor space to life

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04 Dec 2025

Hartley Terrace lounge brings community together

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09 Sept 2025

Shildon volunteer community group raise thousands for charity

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15 Sept 2025

New health and wellbeing hub opens its doors in Newton Aycliffe

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Pictured: left to right, Julie O'Connor (Community Regeneration Adviser), Lyla Dodsworth, Delilah Fox, Jessie the goat and Jade Kemp (Jubilee Field Community Centre Volunteer).

22 Aug 2025

A community fun day in Shildon filled with treasure hunts and furry friends

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Pictured: left to right, Kieran Wright (Maintenance Operative), Corrin Chambers (Lifeline's Chief Operating Officer), Kieran Carlisle (Maintenance Operative) and Malcolm Gray (Community

28 Aug 2025

Lifeline Community Action prepares to open new hub extending local support services

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03 Sept 2025

Sedgefield in Bloom volunteers lead the way in Rectory Row makeover

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Pictured, Children of the Trimdon Summer Activities group, Helen McGill (Craft and Create CIC) and Georgina Langley (Volunteer) and Julie O'Connor (Community Regeneration Adviser)

20 Aug 2025

Holiday programme brings skills, fun and community spirit to Trimdon

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05 Aug 2025

Summer fun for youngsters in West Cornforth

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25 Jul 2025

Trimdon village hall transformed thanks to local support

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27 Jul 2025

Spennymoor youth project brings colour and community spirit to the town

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23 Jul 2025

New look for Sedgefield recreational shelter thanks to PCC and partners funding

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10 Jul 2025

Volunteer-run gym in Chilton upgraded to support community wellbeing

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12 May 2025

Spennymoor youngsters support their home town at Wembley

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17 Apr 2025

Egg-citing activities for families this Easter

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04 Mar 2025

Shildon Memory Café celebrates eighth anniversary

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31 Jan 2025

Community partners support Ferryhill students on their campaign for change

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20 Jan 2025

Community grant enables vital lifeline for hundreds of residents to continue

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08 Nov 2024

Over 250 families supported by Ferryhill community pantry

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08 Oct 2024

Multi-partnership approach to help tenants access health and wellbeing services

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03 Oct 2024

Shildon community centre secures National Lottery funding

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25 Sept 2024

Youngsters benefit from ASB Hotspot Trailblazer funding in Spennymoor

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17 Sept 2024

Keeping active and healthy with community partners this summer

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How do I apply for a Livin home or bungalow?

We advertise all of our available homes on our Find A Home page, simply visit this page for more information.

Before you can place a bid on one of our homes, you must first have an active account with the relevant Choice Based Lettings Scheme. Almost all our homes are located in County Durham and therefore are allocated through the Durham Key Options scheme. Durham Key Options (DKO) is a partnership between Durham County Council and landlords across County Durham.

We have a small number of homes which are located outside Durham, these are all advertised through Tees Valley HomeFinder, Hartlepool HomeSearch and Darlington HomeSearch; They are similar to Durham Key Options but we do not process applications registered for these schemes. If you wish to register an application for homes advertised in this area, please apply directly.

Once your application is approved, you will then be able to bid on homes that meet your needs. You can access the application form directly by visiting the relevant Choice Based Lettings system.

How long will it take for my application to be processed?

We aim to start processing your application within 10 working days. If we require any further information after this point, we will contact you to ask for this. Once we have received all the required information we will notify you of our decision within 20 days, and if accepted we will activate your account. You can also check your application status online by logging into the DKO portal.

How can I get involved with Livin and help to shape services?

To find out more about the different ways you can get involved, please visit our getting involved section.

Can I apply to buy my home under Right to Buy?

Tenants who have been with Livin since before the transfer from Sedgefield Council in 2009 may have the “Preserved Right to Buy” their property. Full details of the scheme are available on the Government Right to Buy website. If you are thinking of applying, please contact us.

Can I apply to buy my home under Right to Acquire?

If you have been a tenant for 3 or more years you may have the right to buy your property under the Right to Acquire scheme. Full details of the scheme are available on the Government Right to Acquire website. If you are thinking of applying, please contact us.