Housing policy developments in England — Q3 2026
A recap of the key housing policy developments in England during the July–September period.
The 2026 UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing: Key insights
A concise breakdown of the key findings, statistics and conclusions from the 15 chapters of the UK Housing Review 2026 Autumn Briefing Paper.
Restoring pride: How housing can support veterans affected by the LGBT ban
Lee Buss-Blair shares his experience of the Armed Forces LGBT ban and explains how housing providers can raise awareness of restorative measures ahead of the 12 December deadline.
‘The long journey home’: How far have we come on mental health supported housing?
For Supported Housing Week 2026, Harvey Crawford reflects on progress in improving supported housing for people with mental illness and identifies where further action is needed.
The people putting housing careers on the map, one primary school at a time
Alma Sheren talks to Josh Cliff from Positive Footprints about aspiration, careers with purpose and why the sector should take a long-term approach to recruiting the housing professionals of the future.
Supported housing strategies: An opportunity not to miss
CIH is pressing for urgent implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act, as a consultation on the new licensing regime opens.
From lived experience to housing leadership: A career built on purpose
Michelle Collins, director of neighbourhoods and customer experience at Leeds Federated Housing, answers some questions about why she chose a career in housing.
Why housing is key to reducing poverty in Scotland
JRF’s latest report shows poverty in Scotland remains persistently high. We explain why housing is key to reducing it.
Black History Month: What Windrush can teach housing about community cohesion
Community cohesion isn’t something housing organisations can achieve just by publishing an equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. Fundamentally, it starts understanding the communities we serve, writes Tavepo Masawi, housing management independent living lead at Adullam and CIH EDI board member.
2050 starts now: How whg is preparing for net zero
On a housing estate in Bloxwich in the West Midlands, 85 housing association homes are being turned into something of a test bed for the future of social housing.
All in on EDI: Unity Homes and Enterprise
For Black History Month 2026, Cedric Boston outlines Unity Homes and Enterprise’s success in delivering for BME communities in Leeds and what others can learn from their approach.
The Competence and Conduct Standard has arrived — what now?
With the Competence and Conduct Standard now in effect, we explore what the next steps should be for landlords and professionals.
Behind Every Home: Sitting down with new CIH president Evie Copland
Evie Copland discusses her journey into housing, the inspiration behind her Behind Every Home campaign and her presidential ambitions.
Julie Haydon: Resilience, reflection and the CIH presidency
As her time as CIH president draws to a close, Julie Haydon reflects on the impact of her Rooted in Resilience campaign and why supporting housing professionals must remain a priority.
Housing in focus: Reflections from party conference season
CIH policy experts reflect on the key housing debates, policy proposals and priorities to emerge from the recent party conferences across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
