Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Jun 2024 | Equality, diversity and inclusion

Ria Bailes: Shaping CIH’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

As Pride Month gets underway, we talk with Ria Bailes about CIH's ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and where she feels the sector is currently at on its EDI journey.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Jun 2024 | Building new homes | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

General election 2024: The first two weeks for housing

From Michael Gove's confirmed departure to Labour's alleged plans to expand Housing First, we look at all the talking points from the first two weeks of the general election campaign.

Member only CIH Unlocked 23 May 2024 | Building new homes | Homelessness

Gavin Smart on... Homes for All and the Church of England’s support for housing

What was the extent of CIH's involvement in the Church of England's Homes for All report, and how significant is it to have the Church so interested in housing? We talked with Gavin Smart to find out.

Member only CIH Unlocked 23 May 2024

Northern Ireland's PRS: Raising the bar through collaboration

Justin Cartwright explores the Department for Communities' main areas of focus in the private-rented sector, and how it is working with key partners such as CIH to deliver on them.

Member only CIH Unlocked 23 May 2024 | Building new homes | Planning | Regulation and legal

At a glance: Angela Rayner’s UKREiiF speech

Speaking ahead of the 4 July general election, Labour's deputy leader focussed on the party’s plan to deliver a “new generation” of new towns and the need to build on brownfield and ‘grey belt’ land. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 23 May 2024 | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

The Impact of No Recourse to Public Funds: Key takeaways from the CIH virtual event

The No Recourse to Public Funds condition can have a devastating impact on anyone it is attached to, but especially women. Our recent webinar explored why this is and what's being done to help.

Member only CIH Unlocked 23 May 2024 | Building new homes | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

General election 2024: Getting housing heard

With a date confirmed for the general election, now is the time to push housing to the top of the political debate.

Member only 15 May 2024 | Career development | Equality, diversity and inclusion

View from the governing board: Your member update from the chair

On March 27, the governing board met as part of the governance cycle for CIH. Chair Geraldine Howley OBE provides an overview of that meeting.

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 May 2024 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Tenants and residents

Social housing rent arrears: Supporting tenants in a difficult economy

How can landlords effectively support their most vulnerable tenants whilst also protecting remaining services and continuing to strive for higher standard? 

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 May 2024 | Regulation and legal

UK housing policy snapshot: Key takeaways from the Building Better Boards event

Where are we at with housing policy in the four UK nations, and what can we expect over the coming months? 

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 May 2024 | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Five insights from the Ombudsman’s follow-up report on noise complaints

The Housing Ombudsman has published a follow-up to its 2022 report on noise complaints. We take a look at the main takeaways.

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 May 2024 | Affordability and benefits | Building new homes | Health | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Housing Brighton 2024: Looking to the horizon

The sun may have shone at Housing Brighton 2024, but the forecast for housing remains unclear. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 25 Apr 2024 | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Tenants on boards: Reshaping engagement across the new housing landscape

What is the best approach to involving tenants in process and practice, and what are some of the implications of doing so? Alma Sheren investigates.

Member only CIH Unlocked 25 Apr 2024 | Digital | Tenants and residents

Should your housing association leave X?

Is it time your housing association says goodbye to the bird?

CIH Unlocked 25 Apr 2024 | Career development

The experiential routes to CIH chartered membership: Your questions answered

Are you thinking of taking an experiential route to chartered membership? We've got you covered.