During COVID-19 and subsequent lockdowns, neighbourhood disputes increased exponentially across the UK, with some areas reporting a whopping 196 per cent rise in reported cases. It was a challenging time, and the pressure of the pandemic and individuals spending more time at home amplified local frustrations and tension within communities.

During this masterclass, our expert panel will explore practical means of conflict resolution and how to use mediation effectively in an increasingly challenging environment. It provides the opportunity to explore the issues across the range of partners at work in local areas (police, local authority and housing).

Why watch?

• Learn practical means of resolving disputes at early stages, including the value of effective mediation
• How to resolve complex cases and address mental health issues
• Managing customer expectations – what is “reasonable noise”?
  
  

2022 was quite a year. Alongside the tragic outbreak of war in Ukraine which triggered a new wave of refugees, we saw a fast-growing cost of living - and in turn housing - crisis, a heat wave followed by record levels of fuel poverty, and unprecedented political upheaval (three Prime Ministers and five housing ministers).

CIH director of policy and external affairs James Prestwich sits down with Callum Chomczuk, CIH Scotland national director, Justin Cartwright, CIH Northern Ireland national director, Matt Dicks, CIH Cymru national director and Rachael Williamson, head of policy and external affairs for England to dissect some of the biggest challenges from 2022 and opportunities for the year ahead.

For the past 18 months housing associations have faced intense public scrutiny over cases of damp, mould and poor quality homes.

Six months ago, alongside the National Housing Federation, we jointly commissioned an independent panel to carry out the Better Social Housing Review (BSHR) to make independent, urgent recommendations on how to solve these problems. We expect the panel to publish its findings soon.

During this session, BSHR panel chair, Helen Baker, Gavin Smart, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing and Kate Henderson, chief executive of the National Housing Federation, discuss the recommendations and next steps. 

During this session, we’ll help you understand the new parameters and what you should be doing to prepare to deliver resident engagement strategies in your high-rise buildings. We also discuss best practice that goes beyond the requirements of the Act.

You will hear from a landlord which has already started developing their resident engagement across their high-rise stock as well as consider the specific needs of disabled and older people living in high-rise buildings and how landlords should engage with them.

It is clear that the problem with damp and mould is a significant one in the social housing sector.

It has huge impacts on the experiences of tenants and can be difficult to get right. However, it is vital that landlords work with tenants to address the problems where these arise, finding solutions quickly that make a real and lasting difference.

Why watch?

• Understand the long-term implications of damp and mould, and impacts for tenants’ health and wellbeing

• Learn from the experiences of other landlords on how to tackle the issue

• Explore the value of technology to help identify these most at-risk (homes and households)

• Consider what is needed to provide a rounded solution to the problem – repairs, income maximisation etc. (people and resources).

As the cost of living crisis continues, families are struggling to make ends meet and are torn between heating their homes, putting food on the table, or both. It is having a significant impact on the well-being of children both mentally and physically.

This member-exclusive webinar will discuss the true impact of the cost of living in more depth and will highlight the work happening across both the housing and charity sector to help alleviate the pressures. The aim of the session is for you to take away helpful practical actions to help those most in need.

The event was exclusive to CIH Members and will be particularly relevant to chief executives, board chairs, board members, company secretaries, governance officers and managers and local authority councillors.

Why watch?

• Watch fellow CIH Members participate in the conversation with our expert speaker – we encourage delegates to challenge, debate and share their ideas and insights.
• Watch fellow board members and governance professionals discovering new ideas to guide your organisation through the complexities of treasury management.

Your speaker:

• Mike Roche, director, Savills Financial Consultants

Why watch?

The proposed rented sector strategy has the potential to transform the relationship between tenants and landlords, drive fundamental improvements in building standards and embed professional practice even deeper into the housing workforce. But with the consultation closing earlier this year, what are the Scottish Government's priorities for the rented sector, and how can housing professionals continue to engage with the process?

Watch this session to hear directly from the minister for zero-carbon, active travel and tenants rights, Patrick Harvie MSP, on his priorities for the rented sector. 

Why watch?

During this session you will hear from:

• Gemma Hope, director of policy at Leonard Cheshire
• Kate Henderson, head of strategy and planning, and Richard Brint, researcher at Riverside
• Christina McGill, director of social impact and external affairs at Habinteg
• Sarah Davis, senior policy advisor at the Chartered Institute of Housing

Why watch?

During this session you will:

• Discuss both good and bad experience of strategic skills planning 
• Explore the current skills landscape in your organisation 
• Discover how you can effectively plan to bridge the skills gaps and resource shortages.