Six months at CIH Northern Ireland: Helping shape the policy conversation
Georgia Knapp shares her experience working as the policy and public affairs manager for CIH Northern Ireland, as well as a snapshot of what's to come.
Focus on Influencing Scotland - July 2026
Welcome to our latest Focus on Influencing Scotland newsletter, which provides an update on our latest policy and influencing work.
The importance of diversity in decision making
Diversity of thought has always been important in decision making. It’s rarely been more important than now, when the benefits of diversity are so under threat and people are more divided.
Richard Blakeway: Reflecting on seven years as Housing Ombudsman
Departing Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway talks complaints, caseloads and the future for the Ombudsman Service in this exclusive CIH Unlocked interview.
All in on AI: SNG
SNG’s Matt Giles shares insight into how one of the UK’s largest housing associations is capitalising on advances in AI technology.
Webinar takeaways: Building Better Boards: Ethnic Minority Voices in Tenant Engagement
All the key insights from our latest Building Better Boards member-exclusive webinar.
Now is the time to truly put place at the heart of housing delivery
Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s Gemma Wood explains why a place-based approach is essential to solving the housing crisis — and the opportunities that the sector should capitalise on.
What it takes to become a Rising Stars Cymru winner
Read the story behind the 2026 Rising Star Cymru award winner, Katie, as she tells her career in housing story.
What's on at the Housing Community Summit?
CIH’s flagship housing conference in collaboration with the National Housing Federation is returning this September. Find out who's speaking and what's on.
Thinking about a housing apprenticeship? Here's what to expect from CIH
CIH was the first approved end-point assessment organisation for housing and property management apprenticeships, so we’re well equipped to assist your learning.
How can housing associations work with local communities to deliver homes and infrastructure in rural areas?
In reaction to this year’s Rural Housing Week, Mike Cramp, head of development at Hastoe Housing Association, discusses how the sector can evolve and enhance their approach to collaboration with rural communities.
All in on EDI: Manningham Housing Association
Manningham Housing Association’s Carolina Padovezi de Oliveira shares insight into the Bradford-based landlord’s commitment to EDI.
Affordable housing investment by for-profit providers is growing rapidly
Mark Stephens and John Perry explore the rapid growth of for-profit registered providers and the regulatory challenges that need to be addressed as the sector expands.
Regeneration only works when communities can see the benefits
Seddon’s Richard Sterling argues that strong partnerships, meaningful resident engagement and visible local benefits are essential to building trust and ensuring regeneration creates lasting improvements for communities.
How Andy Burham’s ‘Manchesterism’ could reshape housing
Following Andy Burnham’s speech in Manchester earlier this week, CIH’s Tom Arnold explores what his premiership could mean for housing delivery in England.
