02 Mar 2023 | Homelessness

Homelessness statistics should shock and shame the government into action

Hannah Keilloh discusses why the two sets of homelessness statistics released this week must be taken seriously.

28 Feb 2023 | CIH updates | Professionalism and training

Where next for housing education in Scotland?

In this new blog Callum Chomczuk, national director at CIH Scotland considers the future of professionalism for the housing sector in Scotland.

22 Feb 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility

The experiences of LGBTQ+ people must sit at the heart of the action we take

Steve Hayes explains why you can’t be what you can’t see it is the role of all organisations to do everything they can to tackle lingering prejudice

20 Feb 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility

Space to be proud 20 years on from Section 28

This LGBTQ+ history month, Rosie Hazeldine reflects on those who fearlessly protested Section 28, and gives advice on creating an inclusive culture in the office.

15 Feb 2023 | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Private rented sector | Tenants and residents

Do the Renters Reform proposals do enough to make the private rented sector fit for the 21st century?

Sam Lister examines what's next for the private rented sector following the publication of the latest Levelling Up Committee's report.

14 Feb 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility

Looking forward to a day when all love is equal

Hannah Harvey is looking forward to a day when all love is equal.

13 Feb 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility

The fear of offending

This #InMyShoes blog by Pamela Leonce explores if the fear of offending is hampering diversity in housing. Discussing the simple changes we can make to be more racially aware and inclusive.

02 Feb 2023 | Development and regeneration | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal

Levelling Up: Inequality should not be inevitable

A year after the Levelling Up White Paper was published this blog explores the current funding mechanisms and what must be done to ensure transparency so that no place is left behind.

02 Feb 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility

Creating safe housing for LGBTQI asylum seekers

This blog details the life changing difference LGBTQI safe housing makes for asylum seekers who are fleeing persecution.

23 Jan 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Tenants and residents

Levelling up in practice to build fair foundations for all

Karbon Homes' Charlotte Carpenter explores the value of shaping strong sustainable places for communities ahead of the Northern Housing Festival 2023.

18 Jan 2023 | Building and fire safety

Dealing with damp, mould, and condensation

This blog by John Ghader describes how Prima Housing Group have embedded their damp and mould strategy in their business as usual approach to reduce disrepair cases.

09 Jan 2023

Planning agencies: an alternative approach to public sector planning

In this blog the RTPI explore the effects of sustained funding cuts and potential solutions to some of the challenges facing public sector planning.

05 Jan 2023 | Homelessness

Innovating a way through the homeless crisis

In this blog Beam COO, Seb Barker, discusses how we can innovate a way through the homeless crisis, harnessing the power of technology to support those experiencing homelessness.

03 Jan 2023 | Building and fire safety | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Looking back on 2022 and ahead to 2023

CIH's head of policy and external affairs, Rachael Williamson, looks back on the year in housing and forward to the challenges and opportunities we are anticipating from 2023.

03 Jan 2023 | Tenants and residents

Customer engagement – Do you want easy and cheap, or to get it right?

Steve Mackenzie, member of Yorkshire Housing's customer voice and review committee gives insight into his upcoming session at the Northern Housing Festival.