2021 – the year of sweeping planning reform that wasn’t!
CIH policy and practice officer, Hannah Keilloh takes some time to look back and reflect on what's happened in the planning system over 2021.
Let’s build on the momentum of the past 16 days and keep making a stand
Rachael Williamson, CIH head of policy and external affairs reflects on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Deeds not words
Kelly Henderson CIHCM explores why, during this year's UN 16 Days of Activism, the housing industry must be transparent and scrutinise our own approaches.
Supporting Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2021
This Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, Matt Copeland, head of policy and public affairs at National Energy Action discusses the actions we need to make a difference to people in fuel poverty this winter.
Tackling the fuel poverty crisis
CIH policy and practice officer Alexandra Gibson examines the consequences of fuel poverty on health and wellbeing, the current policy landscape and what we are calling for.
16 days of activism against gender-based abuse
CIH policy and practice officer explores why the right attitudes, policies and procedures are needed to help us exacerbate violence against women.
We have a dream for our future homes
CIH president Jo Richardson and Wei Yang, president of the Royal Town Planning Institute, reflect on their hopes for the future of housing.
Housing at the heart of climate action
In the same week that World Leaders gathered in Glasgow for COP 26 and Welsh Government launched its Net-Zero Strategy, Matt Dicks sets out the key opportunities and challenges for housing.
Wales: no going back – but where next?
Following the release of the UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper 2021, CIH Cymru's Matthew Kennedy explores housing issues in Wales.
Housing policy in Northern Ireland to be transformed?
Following the release of the UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper 2021, CIH Northern Ireland's Heather Wilson explores the current housing landscape in NI.
Fire safety four years after the Grenfell Tower fire
Following the release of the UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper 2021, John Perry gives an overview of the fire safety progress that has been made since the Grenfell Tower disaster.
What is the true cost of a tenancy fraud, and does it matter?
Alan Bryce, non- executive director of the Tenancy Fraud Forum explains why it is fundamental for social housing providers to play their part in the fight against tenancy fraud.
Over two million foreign nationals excluded from social housing and benefits
Following the release of the 2021 UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper, CIH’s John Perry summarises the evidence on total numbers excluded from housing and benefits due to immigration status.
Meet the MalColm Smith Award winner 2001
The Malcolm Smith prize is awarded for the best piece of work focusing on housing law or policy during the last academic year by a student in Scotland, studying up to MSc level.
Sleeping out for Homeful
CIH president, Jo Richardson shares why she will be sleeping out for End Youth Homelessness on the 12 November 2021.
