Now is the time for a national Housing First programme
This week sees the launch of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) report Close to Home: Delivering a national Housing First programme in England, calling for a national roll-out of Housing First.
Coming Home - tackling the housing crisis together
David Orr CBE gives further insight into the Coming Home report, commissioned by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, setting out vital actions to help tackle the housing crisis.
What the Social Housing White Paper says about: home ownership
Over the next few weeks, we'll be exploring some of the contents of the Social Housing White Paper. This week's blog focuses on home ownership.
Coming out stories from Anchor Hanover - celebrating LGBTQ+ history month
Sharing more about their work to support LGBT+ residents, tenants and communities, Anchor Hanover’s, Cressida Stanley-Williams, wellbeing service development manager blogs for CIH.
What the Social Housing White Paper says about: landlord performance
Over the next few weeks, we'll be exploring some of the contents of the Social Housing White Paper. This week's blog focuses on landlord performance.
Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future
We take a deep-dive into the headlines from the recent energy white paper.
Planning consultation opens for a stronger focus on beauty in national planning policy
CIH policy and practice officer, Hannah Keilloh explores the government's proposed amendments to consolidate a new focus on incorporating beauty and good design into the planning system.
Housing apprenticeships are amazing – but don’t take our word for it
This National Apprenticeship Week, find out what recent housing apprentices are saying about their learning experience.
We must do more to protect domestic abuse survivors
After a recent debate in the House of Lords, Home Office ministers were unwilling to accept amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill and grant a one year grace period from the benefit cap.
Flapjacks and feudalism
CIH member, Claire Astbury gives an insight into her chapter in the new Academic Archers book, Flapjacks and Feudalism.
What the Social Housing White Paper says about: tenant and resident engagement
Over the next few weeks, we'll be exploring some of the contents of the Social Housing White Paper. This week's blog focuses on tenant and resident engagement.
Coming out – celebrating LGBTQ+ history month
CIH’s head of membership, Rebecca Clarke shares her experience of coming out and the journey she has taken to become the person she is today.
Northern Ireland Housing Executive reform: homes fit for the future
Justin Cartwright, national director for Northern Ireland, reflects on a recent CIH event discussing the reform of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
Zero carbon ready from 2025 - a look at the Future Homes Standard and Future Building Standard
CIH policy and practice officer, Alexandra Gibson takes a look at why tackling climate change is one of, if not the biggest challenge the world faces.
The wrong homes in the wrong places?
We share our view on the government’s latest proposals for further permitted development rights for conversion to residential.