Safe accommodation for asylum seekers - provide it more effectively and at lower cost
Kate Wareing, Chief Executive of Soha Housing, says with the right investment now, we could save a lot of money in the long run.
Transforming the housing system in Scotland
In this blog, CIH Scotland national director Callum Chomczuk reflects on the launch of a new project which will consider the actions needed to transform Scotland's housing system.
How the right to adequate housing can transform the housing landscape
Since 2019, CIH Cymru alongside its ‘Back the Bill’ partners Tai Pawb and Shelter Cymru have been campaigning for the right to adequate housing to be enshrined in law.
Why representation matters in our housing sector
CIH Board trustee Ria Bailes on why fostering a culture of EDI is good for business.
Sitting down with... Rochdale Boroughwide Housing CEO Amanda Newton
Amanda Newton shares insight into the past 12 months at the helm of troubled provider Rochdale Boroughwide Housing.
Northern Housing Festival 2024: A chance for change
All the big talking points from the Northern Housing Festival 2024 in Durham.
Melton Borough Council: From self-referral to consumer standards success
In 2019, Melton Borough Council's relationship with the Regulator was quite different to what it is today.
A growing crisis in temporary accommodation
Rachael Williamson recalls a recent visit to Hackney Council, where the temporary accommodation crisis is all too apparent.
Six key takeaways from our Reflections from the Regulator webinar
We hosted a session at the end of September with Angela Holden to discuss the first few months of the Regulator of Social Housing's new consumer standards regime.
Meet a mentor: Jessica Wood
In our latest blog we meet Jessica Wood, area housing manager at St Leger Homes of Doncaster and one of CIH’s volunteer mentors.
Meet a mentor: Peter O’Callaghan
Hear from Peter O’Callaghan, acquisition and development manager at Simon Community on why he joined the CIH mentoring programme.
Why cheap fixes are failing our homes: how landlords can unlock a sustainable future for accessible homes
Adapting homes for accessibility often involves short-term fixes done cheaply, wasting resources and missing the chance to create lasting, accessible solutions that meet long-term needs.
CIH Futures: Reflecting on The Housing Community Summit
The CIH Futures HCS session was so popular we didn't get a chance to answer all the audience questions. We catch up with panellists after the event to finish answering member questions.
Meet a mentee: Olubukola Abiiba
Hear from Olubukola Abiiba, head of leasehold sales services at Newlon Housing Trust on why she joined the CIH mentoring programme.
Why ‘decent homes’ simply isn’t good enough
How did we end up with such a poorly resourced, fragmented and reactive system of rules around housing quality?
