Why representation matters in our housing sector
CIH Board trustee Ria Bailes on why fostering a culture of EDI is good for business.
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.
Meet a mentor: Jessica Wood
In our latest blog we meet Jessica Wood, area housing manager at St Leger Homes of Doncaster and one of CIH’s volunteer mentors.
Meet a mentor: Peter O’Callaghan
Hear from Peter O’Callaghan, acquisition and development manager at Simon Community on why he joined the CIH mentoring programme.
Why cheap fixes are failing our homes: how landlords can unlock a sustainable future for accessible homes
Adapting homes for accessibility often involves short-term fixes done cheaply, wasting resources and missing the chance to create lasting, accessible solutions that meet long-term needs.
Meet a mentee: Olubukola Abiiba
Hear from Olubukola Abiiba, head of leasehold sales services at Newlon Housing Trust on why she joined the CIH mentoring programme.
CIH Futures: Reflecting on The Housing Community Summit
The CIH Futures HCS session was so popular we didn't get a chance to answer all the audience questions. We catch up with panellists after the event to finish answering member questions.
Why ‘decent homes’ simply isn’t good enough
How did we end up with such a poorly resourced, fragmented and reactive system of rules around housing quality?
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.
