Dispatches from the Labour and Conservative party conferences
CIH’s director of policy, communications and external affairs, Rachael Williamson, shares the housing highlights from the recent Labour and Conservative party conferences.
Committed to housing: Patricia Harrington-Dicks
Abri’s Patricia Harrington-Dicks on why she sought a career in housing and the need to continue growing as a housing professional.
Fuel poverty is still with us
CIH’s Matthew Scott explains why the government needs to provide deeper, broader support to alleviate the strain of fuel poverty.
Webinar takeaways: Carbon Literacy
All the insights from our member-exclusive webinar on carbon literacy and carbon literacy training.
'Homesick': A story of the past, present and future of housing in London
London’s housing system is broken and in dire need of help, argues Pete Apps in his new book.
Seven insights from the Housing Ombudsman’s 2024–25 Annual Complaints Review
The Housing Ombudsman’s latest review shows some improvements in the sector’s approach to complaint handling.
Go forth and communicate
CIH digital editor Liam Turner explains how communications experts and housing professionals more widely can work together to turn indifference into action.
Webinar takeaways: Trauma-Informed Hoarding
All the key insights from our webinar on trauma-informed hoarding.
Committed to housing: Emma Gilbank
CIH Futures vice chair Emma Gilbank explains how she's turned her background in sustainability and the environment into an impactful career in housing.
One year on with... CIH chair John Hannigan
Alma Sheren caught up with CIH governing board chair John Hannigan as he reflects on the past 12 months and what’s to come.
The Housing Community Summit 2025: Hitting the high notes
All the essential takeaways from The Housing Community Summit 2025 in Liverpool.
The big professionalism push
Liam Turner explains why upcoming Unlocked content will have an even greater focus on professionalism — and why this will benefit members of all disciplines and locations.
Webinar takeaways: Building Better Boards (net zero and sustainability)
All the essential insights from our latest Building Better Boards webinar.
Accessible, usable, dignified: How social landlords can turn basic bathrooms into places of pride
Foundations director Paul Smith on the need to go beyond the minimum when it comes to delivering accessible bathrooms for residents.
When tenants aren’t heard: The human cost of silence
Involved tenant Kai Jackson explains how tenants feel when they’re not properly listened to and the negative impacts this can have.
