Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Jun 2024 | EDI, data and digital accessibility

Ria Bailes: Shaping CIH’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

As Pride Month gets underway, we talk with Ria Bailes about CIH's ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and where she feels the sector is currently at on its EDI journey.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Jun 2024 | Development and regeneration | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

General election 2024: The first two weeks for housing

From Michael Gove's confirmed departure to Labour's alleged plans to expand Housing First, we look at all the talking points from the first two weeks of the general election campaign.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Jun 2024 | Development and regeneration

Darkest before the dawn: Is it time for a modular comeback?

The UK's modular industry had a challenging couple of years, with news of factory closures and financial woes becoming all too familiar. But could things finally be on the up?

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Jun 2024 | Income and financial wellbeing | Tenants and residents

How one Scottish council changed its approach to rent collection for the better

North Lanarkshire Council's shift from enforcement to engagement has paid off for all involved, as Liam Turner finds out.

31 May 2024 | Professionalism and training

Fostering a culture of continuous improvement through Abri's CIH club

Trish Harrington from Abri tells us why it's important to set up a CIH club in your organisation.

Member only CIH Unlocked 23 May 2024

Northern Ireland's PRS: Raising the bar through collaboration

Justin Cartwright explores the Department for Communities' main areas of focus in the private-rented sector, and how it is working with key partners such as CIH to deliver on them.

Member only CIH Unlocked 23 May 2024 | Development and regeneration | Homelessness

Gavin Smart on... Homes for All and the Church of England’s support for housing

What was the extent of CIH's involvement in the Church of England's Homes for All report, and how significant is it to have the Church so interested in housing? We talked with Gavin Smart to find out.

Member only CIH Unlocked 23 May 2024 | Development and regeneration | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

General election 2024: Getting housing heard

With a date confirmed for the general election, now is the time to push housing to the top of the political debate.

Member only CIH Unlocked 23 May 2024 | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

At a glance: Angela Rayner’s UKREiiF speech

Speaking ahead of the 4 July general election, Labour's deputy leader focussed on the party’s plan to deliver a “new generation” of new towns and the need to build on brownfield and ‘grey belt’ land. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 23 May 2024 | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

The Impact of No Recourse to Public Funds: Key takeaways from the CIH virtual event

The No Recourse to Public Funds condition can have a devastating impact on anyone it is attached to, but especially women. Our recent webinar explored why this is and what's being done to help.

15 May 2024 | Development and regeneration

A new approach to retrofitting social housing

Mark Prisk FRICS introduces a £6 billion AHGS scheme to retrofit social housing, enhancing safety and decarbonization.

Member only 15 May 2024 | EDI, data and digital accessibility | Professionalism and training

View from the governing board: Your member update from the chair

On March 27, the governing board met as part of the governance cycle for CIH. Chair Geraldine Howley OBE provides an overview of that meeting.

13 May 2024 | CIH updates

CIH Scotland impact report 2023/2024

Discover the incredible work CIH Scotland has taken to shape the housing landscape in Scotland over the past year.

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 May 2024 | Regulation and legal

UK housing policy snapshot: Key takeaways from the Building Better Boards event

Where are we at with housing policy in the four UK nations, and what can we expect over the coming months? 

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 May 2024 | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Housing Brighton 2024: Looking to the horizon

The sun may have shone at Housing Brighton 2024, but the forecast for housing remains unclear.