Local government reorganisation and housing — what really matters to tenants?
Simone Russell sets out the housing challenges and opportunities facing councils as local government reorganisation moves from policy to implementation.
The later-living almshouse redefining community, ageing and wellbeing
Alma Sheren finds out how the award-winning Appleby Blue almshouse scheme is redefining housing for older people.
My membership journey to becoming a CIH fellow
Hear from a CIH fellow on why their journey to fellowship was important to their own career aspirations within the housing sector.
The quiet decline of right to buy
The affordable homeownership scheme across the UK has been in slow decline over past decades, but where does it still work, and what is the future of the scheme.
New housing statistics show a welcome rise in new social homes, but simply not enough to meet demand
We need more homes, we need them faster than ever, and we need to get serious about the wastewater infrastructure crisis.
Exploring CIH events: What's coming up in the summer
CIH has organised some great housing webinars and events for the summer. Make sure you book today to avoid disappointment, as some have limited places.
Focus on Influencing Scotland - May 2026
Welcome to our latest Focus on Influencing Scotland newsletter, which provides an update on our latest policy and influencing work.
Housing, dementia and the need to futureproof the sector
For Dementia Awareness Week, Alma Sheren speaks to Ali Rogan and Vanessa Pritchard-Wilkes about why housing must play a greater role in supporting people living with dementia.
Preparing for competence and conduct — an ALMO perspective
CIH president Julie Haydon shares insight into how ALMOs such as Wolverhampton Homes are preparing for the upcoming competence and conduct requirements.
Webinar takeaways: Working Effectively with Local Councillors
All the key takeaways from our member-exclusive session on how landlords can build relationships with councillors following the 7 May local elections.
Putting housing at the centre of dementia support
Vanessa Pritchard-Wilkes, Chair of the Dementia and Housing Working Group and Head of Research and Influence at Housing 21, has spent years championing the role that housing plays in supporting people living with dementia. In her guest blog, she sets out what the group does, why it matters this Dementia Action Week, and how you can get involved.
Welfare reform, economic pressure and the housing professional's role
Marking the launch of the annual Help with Housing Costs handbook, co-author and CIH policy lead Sam Lister reflects on why specialist knowledge matters more than ever, and what the latest welfare reforms mean for the people housing professionals support every day.
If England is professionalising housing, can Wales afford not to?
CIH Cymru chair Jonathan Morris explores what a formalised professionalism framework would mean for the housing sector in Wales.
Joint Contracts Tribunal 2024: What the changes mean for housing providers and contractors
Procure Plus’ Mark Holt outlines the key JCT 2024 changes housing providers and contractors need to know.
I left school with one qualification: here's how continuous learning shaped my career
My career has been built through continuous learning, development opportunities and the people I have learned from every single day since.
