What to expect from the Procurement Act: Key takeaways from our virtual event
Missed our virtual event on the new Procurement Act, or perhaps you just want to refresh your memory? Either way, we've got you covered.
Navigating stormy seas: Breaking down the 2023 sector risk profile
What are the main risks facing England’s social housing sector, and what should registered providers should do to mitigate their exposure to them?
GreenSquareAccord: Creating Places of Safety for domestic abuse survivors
GreenSquareAccord’s domestic abuse services manager, Heather Downer, talks about the Places of Safety scheme and how newly approved grant funding will help support more survivors of domestic abuse.
Social housing management qualifications: What you need to know
With the Social Housing (Regulation) Act now law, the clock is counting down to the introduction of mandatory qualifications for senior housing managers in England.
Everything housing from the All-Ireland Summit
Policy, providing safer communities, and managing complex needs to sustain tenancies were just some of the many big issues discussed at this year’s All-Ireland Summit.
A whole system approach to ending the cycle of abuse
Cerys Clark discusses how tackling domestic abuse in Welsh communities is part of a whole system approach to ensure homelessness in Wales is rare
After LHA uprating, what next?
Hannah Keilloh examines last weeks LHA uprating, examining the positives, the limitations and what is needed to resolve the ongoing housing crisis.
Homes at the heart of effective domestic abuse legislation
As we start the 2023 16 Days of Activism CIH chief exec Gavin Smart discusses housing's role in support domestic abuse survivors and what legislative changes are needed.
Safeguarding and ASB – let’s not forget the links
Jon Cox calls out the government's ASB Action Plan to include more links between ASB and safeguarding.
Navigating the future skills requirement in housing
The landscape of social housing is evolving, and with it, the demand is on the rise for skilled professionals in housing, development and asset management functions.
SEC 2023: Points of focus
This year’s big SEC conference was all about ‘resetting the focus’. But what were the main points of focus for attendees?
New research shows dramatic Local Housing Allowance shortfall
Ninety-two per cent of the private-rented sector in Scotland is unaffordable for people claiming benefits, new CIH-backed research shows.
How to build in the tenant voice: Six key takeaways from our virtual event
As the sector prepares for new consumer standards and wider efforts to improve tenant engagement, we explored what social landlords can do to successfully harness the tenant voice.
How to get housing to the top of the political agenda
If ever we needed a reminder that housing is a political issue, this week’s reshuffle provided it, writes Aileen Evans.
Energy Act 2023: What landlords need to know about energy smart appliances
Policy and practice officer Matthew Scott outlines how the new Energy Act will affect the way landlords and their tenants think about and use energy smart appliances.
