18 Oct 2023 | Career development | Tenants and residents

A new resource for Northern Ireland members

Our new support directory provides Northern Ireland members with a one-stop list of resources that they can use to better support their customers.

Member only CIH Unlocked 18 Oct 2023 | Building new homes | Climate and sustainability | Planning | Regulation and legal

Party conference season: What was said about housing?

As party conference season draws to a close, we reflect on what the Conservatives, Labour, and more said about housing and how they plan to deliver on key issues such as supply and quality.

Member only CIH Unlocked 18 Oct 2023 | Career development | Equality, diversity and inclusion

A candid look at diversity and leadership in housing

October's back, and so is Black History Month. But let's cut through the ceremonies and get real, writes Connex Leadership Networks' Tunde Hinton.

11 Oct 2023 | Equality, diversity and inclusion | Tenants and residents

I’m More Than a Black Tenant

In this blog, Kai Jackson talks about her journey into tenant involvement and how she aims to aims to represent marginalized voices despite challenges.

10 Oct 2023 | Homelessness

We need political commitment to end homelessness

In this blog, Rachael Williamson discusses the need for political commitment to combat homelessness, citing rising rough sleeping and temporary accommodation figures in England.

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 Oct 2023 | Building new homes | Cost of living | Homelessness | Tenants and residents

Bring housing and homelessness services together to rebuild lives and save money

This World Homeless Day, Riverside’s John Glenton explores why the homelessness crisis is getting worse, and how bringing housing and homelessness services together can help alleviate the problem.

09 Oct 2023 | Career development

Do you know everyone in the Scottish housing sector? A blog by Kirsty Wells

Your answer is probably “no”, but I can assure you that by attending the CIH Scottish Housing Festival you will give yourself the best chance of improving your network and making connections.

09 Oct 2023 | About CIH | Career development

Access the Knowledge Hub now!

Find out about the revamped CIH member benefit - the Knowledge Hub. Full of practical information to help members be better housing professionals.

09 Oct 2023

ICYMI: CIH and NHF team up for new flagship conference

If you’ve missed the news, CIH has teamed up with the National Housing Federation (NHF) to launch a brand-new event called The Housing Community Summit.

09 Oct 2023 | Homelessness

World Homeless Day: research reveals state of the homelessness sector in England

Homeless Link’s head of policy, Sophie Boobis, outlines the findings of the latest ‘Review of Support for Single Homeless People in England’, which shows supply shrinking amidst rising demand.

06 Oct 2023

How community right to buy can help deliver community-led regeneration

Alex Diner looks at how a community right to buy and re-geared grant funding can tackle homelessness and help deliver community-led regeneration.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Building safety and housing management

CIH Northern Ireland roundtable insights: Advancing professionalism in housing and assets

CIH Northern Ireland director Justin Cartwright summarises the key points from a vibrant roundtable discussion on professionalism in the sector.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Building new homes | Climate and sustainability | Tenants and residents

Help residents make the most of their new energy-efficient homes

When delivering highly energy-efficient housing, providers need to work with residents to ensure they're able to get the most out of their new home’s green features, writes Midland Heart’s Joe Reeves.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Regulation and legal

The Energy Efficiency Taskforce and similar Conservative casualties

We’ve listed some of the most notable energy-efficiency schemes scrapped under the Conservatives since 2010, scrutinising the impact these decisions have had on the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Career development | Climate and sustainability | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Key takeaways from CIH South West 2023

Professionalisation, rural homelessness, and net-zero were just some of the many big issues discussed at this year’s CIH South West conference.