Gavin Smith reflects on his time as chair of the CIH Scotland board and looks to the future
As CIH Scotland launches its Manifesto for Housing ahead of the 2026 elections, Gavin Smith, chair of the CIH Scotland board, reflects on the last few years and what the future of housing should look like.
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.
'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.
Webinar takeaways: Carbon Literacy
All the insights from our member-exclusive webinar on carbon literacy and carbon literacy training.
Scottish Housing Day celebrates 10 years with a focus on communities
In this new blog to mark ten years of Scottish Housing Day, CIH Scotland’s national director and chair of the Scottish Housing Day 2025 steering group, Callum Chomczuk, examines some of the findings from a new report on neighbourhoods and the role that we can all play in helping to build strong communities.
The Housing Community Summit 2025: Hitting the high notes
All the essential takeaways from The Housing Community Summit 2025 in Liverpool.
Webinar takeaways: Trauma-Informed Hoarding
All the key insights from our webinar on trauma-informed hoarding.
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.
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.
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.
Professional standards: Advocating for the sector
In this professional standards article, we learn what it means to be an advocate for both yourself and the wider housing sector.
Creating a safe environment to bring your whole self to work
Read this case study from Stonewater about how they enable their colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
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.
