Census insights, advocacy and practical learning: A quarterly update on our EDI journey
As we reflect on the third quarter of the year (July to September), we’re pleased to share some of the key achievements, insights and activities that have supported our commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable housing sector.
Housing policy developments in England — Q3 2026
A recap of the key housing policy developments in England during the July–September period.
The 2026 UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing: Key insights
A concise breakdown of the key findings, statistics and conclusions from the 15 chapters of the UK Housing Review 2026 Autumn Briefing Paper.
Restoring pride: How housing can support veterans affected by the LGBT ban
Lee Buss-Blair shares his experience of the Armed Forces LGBT ban and explains how housing providers can raise awareness of restorative measures ahead of the 12 December deadline.
The people putting housing careers on the map, one primary school at a time
Alma Sheren talks to Josh Cliff from Positive Footprints about aspiration, careers with purpose and why the sector should take a long-term approach to recruiting the housing professionals of the future.
‘The long journey home’: How far have we come on mental health supported housing?
For Supported Housing Week 2026, Harvey Crawford reflects on progress in improving supported housing for people with mental illness and identifies where further action is needed.
All in on EDI: Unity Homes and Enterprise
For Black History Month 2026, Cedric Boston outlines Unity Homes and Enterprise’s success in delivering for BME communities in Leeds and what others can learn from their approach.
The Competence and Conduct Standard has arrived — what now?
With the Competence and Conduct Standard now in effect, we explore what the next steps should be for landlords and professionals.
Behind Every Home: Sitting down with new CIH president Evie Copland
Evie Copland discusses her journey into housing, the inspiration behind her Behind Every Home campaign and her presidential ambitions.
Julie Haydon: Resilience, reflection and the CIH presidency
As her time as CIH president draws to a close, Julie Haydon reflects on the impact of her Rooted in Resilience campaign and why supporting housing professionals must remain a priority.
Housing in focus: Reflections from party conference season
CIH policy experts reflect on the key housing debates, policy proposals and priorities to emerge from the recent party conferences across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Housing policy developments in Scotland — Q3 2026
A recap of the key housing policy developments in Scotland during the July–September period.
Housing policy developments in Wales — Q3 2026
A recap of the key housing policy developments in Wales during the July–September period.
Help to Buy: Could it make a comeback?
As a major government-commissioned evaluation sheds new light on the impact of Help to Buy, Liam Turner explores what the evidence tells us about the case for a successor in England.
Brooke House: What does it mean to design housing with women in mind?
Alma Sheren sat down with Women’s Pioneer Housing Chief Executive Tracey Downie to find out more about the specialist landlord’s new large-scale women-only development and what designing housing with women in mind really means.
