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.
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.
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.
Northern Housing Festival 2024: A chance for change
All the big talking points from the Northern Housing Festival 2024 in Durham.
A growing crisis in temporary accommodation
Rachael Williamson recalls a recent visit to Hackney Council, where the temporary accommodation crisis is all too apparent.
Housing policy changes in Northern Ireland – Q3 2024
CIH Northern Ireland national director Justin Cartwright CIHCM provides an update of the main policy developments during the past three months.
Housing policy changes in Wales – Q3 2024
CIH Cymru's Cerys Clark provides an update on the key policy developments in Wales during the past few months.
Procurement Act delay: A chance for reflection and an opportunity for growth
The announcement of a delay in the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 was not entirely unexpected, says Procure Plus' Clare Tetlow.
Why we’re no longer describing customers as ‘vulnerable’
Hattie Llewelyn-Davies explains why Eastlight Community Homes have decided to stop referring to tenants as 'vulnerable'.
