Member only CIH Unlocked 19 Dec 2024 | Building and fire safety | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Homelessness | Private rented sector | Regulation and legal

Housing policy changes in Northern Ireland – Q4 2024

Justin Cartwright reflects on the main housing policy developments in Northern Ireland over the past few months.

Member only CIH Unlocked 19 Dec 2024 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Private rented sector | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Housing policy changes in Wales – Q4 2024

Cerys Clark reflects on the main housing policy developments in Wales over the past few months.

Member only CIH Unlocked 19 Dec 2024 | CIH updates | Professionalism and training

Building a bright, bold future

Gavin Smart on why there has never been a better time to be a CIH member.

Member only CIH Unlocked 19 Dec 2024 | Regulation and legal

A deeper dive into the TSMs: Six insights from our webinar with the regulator

We recently hosted the regulator’s director of regulatory engagement to discuss the TSMs and glean further insights into the first year of data. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 19 Dec 2024 | Health and housing | Professionalism and training | Tenants and residents

Aileen Evans: ‘It has been the privilege of my life to lead Grand Union’

Former CIH president Aileen Evans speaks to Alma Sheren about life after Grand Union and why she's not done with housing yet.

12 Dec 2024 | Health and housing

Using sensor systems to deliver healthier housing

In this article, Dr Tim Walker, a research fellow at the University of Exeter, discusses the findings from a research project on the social value of home sensor systems in housing.

10 Dec 2024 | EDI, data and digital accessibility | Health and housing | Safeguarding

Unsafe, insecure: Barriers to safe housing for Black and minoritised migrant women

Katy Swaine Williams, a consultant at Hibiscus Initiatives, writes about a new report by Hibiscus, highlighting the profound housing challenges faced by Black and minoritised women in the UK.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Dec 2024 | Building and fire safety | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Six takeaways from CIH's post Grenfell Inquiry webinar on culture and engagement

Panellists Pete Apps, Gavin Smart and Kai Jackson talked about how to effect positive cultural change and build stronger resident engagement in the social housing sector.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Dec 2024 | Management and leadership | Professionalism and training | Regulation and legal

Sitting down with... CIH’s interim policy director, Rachael Williamson

CIH's interim head of policy communications, and external affairs, Rachael Williamson, talks policy and priorities for the months ahead.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Dec 2024 | Anti-social behaviour | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Tenants and residents

Bridging the gap: An inspiring visit to Poplar HARCA

Rachael Williamson recounts a recent visit hosted by Poplar HARCA to find out how they have been engaging with local communities and young people. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Dec 2024 | Private rented sector | Regulation and legal

The need to strengthen regulation in Northern Ireland’s private rented sector

Following newly published CIH research, Justin Cartwright explains why action is needed to deliver a fairer, more professional PRS in Northern Ireland.

03 Dec 2024 | EDI, data and digital accessibility

How a remarkable woman's vision gave birth to social housing and CIH

We reflect on the pivotal role of Octavia Hill on the social housing sector.

02 Dec 2024 | CIH updates

A year in review at CIH Ireland

As we close out 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the remarkable progress and achievements of CIH Ireland.

26 Nov 2024 | Domestic abuse | Health and housing

A rights-based response to supporting families fleeing domestic abuse

Cerys Clark, policy and public affairs manager at CIH Cymru, argues that by incorporating the right to adequate housing we can provide safe and secure homes at the point they are needed most.

Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Professionalism and training | Tenants and residents

Loss and legacy: An interview with retiring Salix Homes CEO Sue Sutton

Alma Sheren speaks with Sue Sutton about her coming retirement and the tragic circumstances that sparked a fulfilling career in housing.