CIH YORKSHIRE & HUMBERSIDE BRANCH
NEW CHAIR LOOKS TO YEAR AHEAD
Ceri Lewis, deputy chief executive of Leeds and Yorkshire Housing Association became chair of our Yorkshire and Humberside region in May. Here she makes a couple of observations from CIH’s AGM on Tuesday 16 June and looks to the year ahead.
Also a new manifesto from the Chartered Institute of Housing Yorkshire and Humberside (CIH) pledges to find solutions to the region’s housing shortage and economic deprivation. CIH promises to develop a strong regional voice to represent the needs of local communities and to influence policy and investment decisions.
Also a new manifesto from the Chartered Institute of Housing Yorkshire and Humberside (CIH) pledges to find solutions to the region’s housing shortage and economic deprivation. CIH promises to develop a strong regional voice to represent the needs of local communities and to influence policy and investment decisions.
REGIONAL NEWS
- 'Housing Hero' Maureen Bellwood from Leeds and Yorkshire Housing Association was recognised for her tireless work caring for elderly residents at the St Cyprian's sheltered Housing complex for more than 22 years | Housing Hero Honoured.
- New Chair of CIH Yorkshire amd Humberside appointed.
LOCAL HOUSING COURSES
Find out about CIH accredited undergraduate courses. in your region which lead to Corporate membership of the CIH. A range of postgraduate courses are also available.
If you are looking to qualify as a Practitioner member, there are a number of Certificate level courses available in the region.
An alternative to college based study is distance learning. CIH offers distance learning courses at Levels 3 and 4 as well as for the Diploma / MSc in Housing.
If you are looking to qualify as a Practitioner member, there are a number of Certificate level courses available in the region.
An alternative to college based study is distance learning. CIH offers distance learning courses at Levels 3 and 4 as well as for the Diploma / MSc in Housing.
MEMBERS' INTRANET
CIH Y&H wants to involve members as much as possible. We would like to hear your views on the housing topics of the day or simply on what you want to see the region provide by way of services.
We have introduced a on-line discussion forum on the Region Intranet Page. If it's the first time you have visited the site, you will need to register. Just click on "create new account" and follow the instructions. Once the account is opened, click on "Y&H Region Intranet". Any problems, please mail Moodle Support.
We have introduced a on-line discussion forum on the Region Intranet Page. If it's the first time you have visited the site, you will need to register. Just click on "create new account" and follow the instructions. Once the account is opened, click on "Y&H Region Intranet". Any problems, please mail Moodle Support.
POSITIVE ACTION FOR DISABILITY
Earlier this year Government published the Equality Bill scheduled for introduction in 2010. The bill strengthens the law to support progress on equality and diversity issues and is likely to put public sector organisations under even more scrutiny.
CIH has introduced Positive Action for Disability to help organisations involved in planning and managing social housing to create more opportunities for disabled people to pursue careers in housing.
CIH has introduced Positive Action for Disability to help organisations involved in planning and managing social housing to create more opportunities for disabled people to pursue careers in housing.
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