Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Dec 2024 | Anti-social behaviour | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Tenants and residents

Bridging the gap: An inspiring visit to Poplar HARCA

Rachael Williamson recounts a recent visit hosted by Poplar HARCA to find out how they have been engaging with local communities and young people. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Dec 2024 | Private rented sector | Regulation and legal

The need to strengthen regulation in Northern Ireland’s private rented sector

Following newly published CIH research, Justin Cartwright explains why action is needed to deliver a fairer, more professional PRS in Northern Ireland.

Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Professionalism and training | Tenants and residents

Loss and legacy: An interview with retiring Salix Homes CEO Sue Sutton

Alma Sheren speaks with Sue Sutton about her coming retirement and the tragic circumstances that sparked a fulfilling career in housing.

Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Regulation and legal

How an ALMO became the first local authority landlord to get a C1

Since the Regulator of Social Housing introduced its new consumer standards regime in April, no local authority has been awarded a C1 grading — until now.

Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Income and financial wellbeing | Tenants and residents

Six key takeaways from our winter cost of living webinar

Our recent cost of living webinar explored how the sector is working to support struggling tenants over the coming winter.

Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Professionalism and training | Tenants and residents

Why we need the UK government to continue backing social investment

Tony Cahill on Livv Housing Group's 'Livv and Flourish' fund and why the government must continue supporting social enterprise and local economies.

Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Development and regeneration | Homelessness | Professionalism and training | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

What we learnt from the All-Ireland Summit 2024

Julie Steele shares all the key insights from this year's All-Ireland Summit.

Member only CIH Unlocked 07 Nov 2024 | CIH updates | Professionalism and training

Sitting down with... CIH chair John Hannigan

New chair John Hannigan on how he intends to support CIH as it goes from strength to strength and what his ambitions are for the wider sector.

Member only CIH Unlocked 07 Nov 2024 | Homelessness

Challenging homelessness stereotypes in Northern Ireland

Clanmil's Austin Kelly shares insight into the work they've been doing to tackle homelessness stereotypes and raise awareness of the issue.

Member only CIH Unlocked 07 Nov 2024 | Health and housing | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

How do we ease the strain on supported housing?

Alma Sheren explores the key avenues through which the supported housing sector can secure greater support and certainty, and ultimately ensure it can continue to deliver its vital services. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 07 Nov 2024 | Development and regeneration | Homelessness | Tenants and residents

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.

Member only CIH Unlocked 07 Nov 2024 | Building and fire safety | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

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.

Member only CIH Unlocked 24 Oct 2024 | EDI, data and digital accessibility | Tenants and residents

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.

Member only CIH Unlocked 24 Oct 2024 | Professionalism and training

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.

Member only CIH Unlocked 24 Oct 2024 | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

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.