Scotland’s rural housing emergency
Read a blog by Paul Scott, CIH Scotland board member, on how the housing emergency is impacting rural communities in Scotland.
General election 2024: Political party manifestos in Northern Ireland
As the UK general election approaches, Northern Ireland's political parties have released their manifestos, outlining their positions on housing and related issues.
Tenant participation will help drive sustainable change in social housing (across the island of Ireland)
Hear from Colm McDaid, CIH NI board member, on why he thinks politicians need to stand up and listen to tenants when it comes to their communities across the island of Ireland.
Housing needs more than political words and promises – it needs funding
CIH Northern Ireland board member, Joanna McArdle, tells us how the sector has reacted to the recent cuts to budget announced in the housing sector.
CIH Scotland roadshows highlight appetite for more support for housing professionalism
In this new blog, CIH Scotland’s national director Callum Chomczuk reflects on the feedback from a recent series of roadshows on the next steps for professionalism in the housing sector in Scotland.
Housing policy changes in Northern Ireland – Q2 2024
From social housing supply to safety in the private-rented sector, Justin Cartwright outlines the key housing policy developments in Northern Ireland over the past three months.
How to deliver effective housing support for young refugees
Places for People's Caroline Terry shares insight into the work they've been doing to help young refugees get settled.
Is now a good time to go big on Passivhaus?
One of the UK's largest housing associations has made a big splash into Passivhaus. Should others do the same?
Bournville Village Trust: An enduring commitment to people and place
Bournville Village Trust's founding principles are as strong today as they have ever been.
Six key takeaways from CIH’s general election webinar
Our recent general election webinar explored how housing has so far featured in the election debate and what CIH is doing to influence the conversation.
Rethinking repairs and maintenance as if people mattered
Read how Tpas have been involved in our Rethinking repairs and maintenance project for the Better Social Housing Review
Role of the housing officer
Hear from James Prestwich, director of policy and external affairs at CIH, on how we're progressing with recommendation four on the Better Social Housing Review.
Proactive community presence – using case studies as a source of inspiration to innovate
One of the BSHR recommendations was for providers to return to having a community presence, Rachael Williamson, tells us of the importance of hearing the good practice of those already doing so.
Guiding principles for placing residents at the centre of improving repairs and maintenance services
Matthew Scott, from our policy team, outlines why our launch of our repairs and maintenance guidance is so important for members to embrace.
Ria Bailes: Shaping CIH’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
As Pride Month gets underway, we talk with Ria Bailes about CIH's ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and where she feels the sector is currently at on its EDI journey.
