Why social housing providers should back an energy social tariff
Matthew Scott discuss the impact a social energy tariff would have for residents and the social housing sector itself.
Barriers faced by people from minoritised ethnic groups trying to access a social home
Alice Tooms-Moore discusses Shelter Scotland's research on the barriers faced by people from minoritised ethnic groups accessing a social home, highlighting the evidence given and research findings.
Four learnings for social landlords from the new Regulator of Social Housing report on damp and mould
Policy and practice officer Matthew Scott draws out four of the main topics highlighted in the report and the key messages social landlords should take away.
The challenges of short term lets in rural housing communities
This Rural Housing Week Hannah Keilloh discusses how short term lets are dramatically impacting housing supply in rural locations, and how recent government planning consultations could change this.
Dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour - What does the future hold?
Chris Grose highlights the key areas to be aware of and prepared for as ASB shifts from an operational issue to a strategic issue, with increased government and regulatory legislation.
West Lothian customer experience takes the customer excellence crown!
Discover what it's like to win at the prestigious Scotland Housing Awards.
Uncovering the hidden crisis: A comprehensive approach is needed to tackle rural homelessness in England
David Barrowcliff from English Rural examines the hidden crisis of rural homelessness and the comprehensive approaches needed to tackle it.
Another year, another packed CIH annual housing conference
CIH policy and public affairs officer James Bryson reflects on his key takeaways from last week's Housing 2023 - CIH's three day information packed annual conference.
How the current focus on anti-social behaviour empowers officers
The Anti-social behavior (ASB) focus empowers officers through standards, support, and professional development for effective anti-social behavior management.
Taking the executive route to chartered membership
Julia Prichard CIHCM shares more about her experience completing the executive route to membership.
The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill: Change is coming
The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill is now close to receiving royal assent and it will have a big impact on the housing industry.
CIH professional standards: Why now is the perfect time to take the self-assessment
We designed our self-assessment, linked to our professional standards, to help you along your development journey, no matter your role, your length of service or your area of expertise.
Are we still ‘planning for the future’?
Hannah Keilloh, CIH policy and practice officer, considers changes to planning in 2023 and the impact on social housing.
Managing fire safety risks: How to make sure you’ve got the right competencies and resident engagement strategies
Andy Frankum and Jan Taranczuk from the National Social Housing Fire Strategy Group discuss the steps you need to be taking to ensure you are effectively managing and mitigating fire safety risks.
Successful apartment living – OMCs not OMG!
The Housing Agency's David Rouse outlines why the heart of successful apartment communities are organised and well-run owners’ management companies.
