Employability in rural areas
Louise Bennett, employment support officer at Victory Housing tells us about the rural nature of the county and the challenges this brings for the team and communities.
Housing is more than just rents and repairs
Housing organisations today need to adopt a more holistic approach to service delivery – gone are the days of simply collecting the rents and carrying out repairs.
Perpetrators of domestic abuse should not be exempt from eviction
In this opinion piece, Callum Chomczuk, National director of CIH Scotland calls for action to support victims of domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A small in-house team with a big heart
Melissa O’Donnell from Golden Lane Housing explains the steps taken to start deliver their own property repairs, earning them a place on the shortlist for direct labour organisation of the year.
We need to recognise housing as a profession
In this blog, Jenny Galbraith, Policy and practice officer at CIH Scotland reflects on her expreience of studying and working as a housing professional.
My career in housing
Tommy Collins shared some insight into his career and experience in housing.
My route into housing
Tara Bold CIHCM shared her route to housing
Putting community at the heart of housebuilding
Countryside explain what they’ve been up to to be nominated to win the homebuilder of the year award at this year's UK Housing Awards.
What makes a landlord great?
David Richmond, assistant director of neighbourhoods and housing from Hull City Council talks about what makes a good landlord and what they’re doing in Hull to be the best they can be.
Let’s move to a more digital world
Lisa Watson shares more about Let’s Move, a new fully automated and online application system, that have put Accent Group in the running to win the Innovator of the Year: Technology award.
CIH Scotland responds to the draft Scottish budget announcement
The Scottish Government set out the draft Scottish budget today (06 February) ahead of the UK Government announcement expected in March.
CIH Scotland calls for legislative changes to protect victims of domestic abuse
In response to a parliamentary petition CIH Scotland has called for legislative measures to improve housing outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Housing priorities for the new year
Ashley Campbell, Policy and practice manager, Chartered Institute of Housing, takes a look at where we are at the beginning of the new year and what 2020 might have in store for the housing sector.
We know how to end homelessness, so why haven't we done so already?
In this opinion piece originally published in The Herald, Jennifer Galbraith, Policy and practice officer at CIH Scotland discusses the challenges of ending homelessness in Scotland.
Make 2020 the year that we commit to long-term affordable housing
In a piece first published in the Herald, Callum Chomczuk director at CIH Scotland calls for a long-term commitment to build the homes we so desperately need.
