Our new approach to tackling empty homes – and the housing crisis
Empty homes is a significant element of the housing crisis that is overlooked, writes Cath Mustafa, who shares insight into Yorkshire Housing's new approach to tackling the issue.
Railway Housing Association: Legacy, purpose and the journey ahead
Liam Turner talks with Chris Marshall about how 1,600-home Railway Housing Association is adapting to the current policy environment and how it is setting itself up for the future.
Winter Warmth Network: Streamlining access to support as energy bills rise
Winter is coming, and energy bills have risen by 10 per cent this month. For over 20 million people who are already financially vulnerable in the UK, it’s likely to be tough.
Tackling rising use of temporary accommodation must be a priority
Francesca Albanese, Director of Policy & Social Change at Crisis says that tackling the numbers of people in temporary accommodation must be a priority for any strategy to end homelessness
Connecting cultures: Celebrating diversity and heritage in East London
Poplar HARCA's Angel Boateng explains what diversity means to her and her organisation and why it's so important to celebrate Black History Month.
CIH president Elly Hoult: ‘CHOOSE HOUSING’
The phrase "I fell into housing" is familiar to many in housing. New CIH president Elly Hoult wants to see those four words banished to history.
A strengthening storm: Breaking down the 2024 sector risk profile
The risks facing the sector in England have the potential to threaten the delivery of strategic objectives and the safety of tenants, the Regulator states in its 2024 risk report.
The Lille things: Notes from a CIH study trip
Miles Lanham recounts some key learnings from the recent CIH International Housing Group visit to Lille, hosted by homelessness specialist Abej Solidarite.
Safe accommodation for asylum seekers - provide it more effectively and at lower cost
Kate Wareing, Chief Executive of Soha Housing, says with the right investment now, we could save a lot of money in the long run.
Transforming the housing system in Scotland
In this blog, CIH Scotland national director Callum Chomczuk reflects on the launch of a new project which will consider the actions needed to transform Scotland's housing system.
How the right to adequate housing can transform the housing landscape
Since 2019, CIH Cymru alongside its ‘Back the Bill’ partners Tai Pawb and Shelter Cymru have been campaigning for the right to adequate housing to be enshrined in law.
Why representation matters in our housing sector
CIH Board trustee Ria Bailes on why fostering a culture of EDI is good for business.
Melton Borough Council: From self-referral to consumer standards success
In 2019, Melton Borough Council's relationship with the Regulator was quite different to what it is today.
Sitting down with... Rochdale Boroughwide Housing CEO Amanda Newton
Amanda Newton shares insight into the past 12 months at the helm of troubled provider Rochdale Boroughwide Housing.
Six key takeaways from our Reflections from the Regulator webinar
We hosted a session at the end of September with Angela Holden to discuss the first few months of the Regulator of Social Housing's new consumer standards regime.
