Housing to 2040 - a dream or promise for real deeds?
In 2019 the Cross Party Group on Housing established a sub group to respond to Housing to 2040. In this guest blog, Steven Tolson, Chair of the CPG sub group reacts to the final Housing to 2040 vision
Housing professionals and tenants working together to tackle stigma
CIH's Sarah Davis discusses our existing work and upcoming webinar with See the Person to address the stigma that many housing tenants and residents face.
Housing as a human right
In this new blog, Callum Chomczuk, national director of CIH Scotland discusses how we can realise housing as a human right in Scotland.
Private renters in Northern Ireland set to receive periodic electrical safety checks
Heather Wilson CIH's Heather Wilson explores the intention to bring forward legislation that will place a duty on private landlords to carry out periodic electrical checks within their properties.
How can we improve our skills to deliver better construction outcomes?
CIH member Tom Jarman explores change in the context of social housing, and why we need a culture that delivers construction outcomes that are fundamental to our core purpose.
Are you really listening?
Issie Howard reflects the Social Housing White Paper, exploring how tenant voices can strengthen the impact housing associations can have.
Bringing net zero energy solutions to the UK’s social housing sector
In its Reducing UK emissions: 2020 progress report, the Climate Change Committee highlighted five clear investment priorities that are critical in our drive to a more sustainable future.
The future of work
Innovation coach, Paul Taylor gives us a quick insight into his upcoming panel session at The future of housing in London and the South East.
How a remarkable woman's vision gave birth to social housing and CIH
We reflect on the pivotal role of Octavia Hill on the social housing sector.
Here I am – here I stay! How I became a housing lawyer
National careers week, NCW, national careers week 2021, career development, careers in housing, housing careers, housing tips, housing career advice,
Improving services starts with people
Hannah Green, lived experiences specialist at Centre for Homelessness Impact, explains why we should be focusing on the evidence of what works, and creating person-led solutions
Housing: where job satisfaction always outweighs the challenges
Jacqui Gilmore, head of housing and communities at Newington Housing Association sits down with her CIH policy and engagement manager, Heather Wilson for a chat about her housing career.
Not just bricks and mortar – a career in housing is about helping people make homes
CIH regional manager Jill Allcoat sits down with Gentoo’s director of property Diane Carney for a National Careers Week chat about the joys and challenges of caring for people’s homes.
Places we're proud of
Jo Richardson shares more about Places We're Proud Of, a new guide encouraging more housing associations and local authorities to get involved in providing quality sites for Gypsies and Travellers.
Now is the time for a national Housing First programme
This week sees the launch of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) report Close to Home: Delivering a national Housing First programme in England, calling for a national roll-out of Housing First.
