Why we need a bold target on fuel poverty
As the Fuel Poverty Bill continues to make its way through Parliament, Policy and Practice Manager Ashley Campbell reflects on the need for cross party commitment to achieve real changes
Tyfu Tai Cymru launches Housing Voices report
Tyfu Tai Cymru, managed by CIH Cymru, has launched its Housing Voices report which brings together key information from regional forums held across Wales earlier this year.
The Big Conversation Scotland
The Big Conversation Scotland took place on 22 November and brought together aspiring housing professionals, to discuss the issues that are most important to them and help them develop their careers.
SafeDeposits Scotland Trust seeking registers of interest
The SafeDeposits Scotland Trust is a grant-giving charity designed to help improve Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS).
Older people's housing in Scotland
CIH Scotland's national director Callum Chomczuk takes a look at the issue of older people's housing in Scotland and the need for more accessible housing
CIH Cymru presents evidence to UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
Professor Philip Alston, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty visits the UK to engage with the public, third sector organisations, goernment bodies and politicians to build up an image of poverty.
Aspiring leaders event summary
John Bryantis, strategic housing & enabling officer, Tewkesbury Borough Council shared his experience at the aspiring leaders event.
Developing a strategy for the Private Rented Sector (PRS)
The PRS sector is now a larger tenure than social renting in many parts of England. It is now home to more families with children than for several decades.
Perth and Kinross Council pledges to Make a Stand
Councillor Peter Barrett, Convener of Housing & Communities at Perth & Kinross Council explains why they have decided to support CIH's 'Make a Stand' campaign against domestic abuse.
Discrimination and The Equality and Human Rights Commission - FAQs
Ross Mathers from the Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland sets out some frequently asked questions and useful resources for housing professionals.
Social housing green paper event summary
Rosie Ward, graduate tenancy services officer at Orbit Living spoke at the West Midlands event focused on the social housing green paper.
Reviewing the review
CIH Cymru policy and public affairs manager Matt Kennedy assesses the scale of the task faced by the Welsh Government's review of affordable housing supply.
Universal Credit is not delivering
Ashley Campbell takes a look at some of the current problems with Universal Credit.
Scottish Housing Day: highlighting positive contribution housing makes to individuals and communities
CIH Scotland's national director Callum Chomczuk looks at the contribution that housing makes to improving health, addressing poverty, and building communities as we celebrate Scottish Housing Day
The roundabout of local government reform
Tyfu Tai Cymru project manager Catherine May looks at what might be next for local government reform in Wales following the decision to scrap the proposed map of local authorities.
