Why we need to think differently about the new homes Northern Ireland desperately needs
Northern Ireland needs homes and communities that are developed thoughtfully, with our communities and the environment in mind, writes CIH NI's Julie Steele.
Housing innovation in Ireland: Rob Lowth, The Housing Agency
For the first in this new blog series, we caught up with Rob Lowth, national director for the Housing First programme at The Housing Agency, to find out more about their funding model.
Webinar takeaways: Building Better Boards (domestic abuse)
All the key takeaways from our recent Building Better Boards webinar on domestic abuse.
Reimagining housing’s role in a divided society: In conversation with Mushtaq Khan
Unlocked sat down with Housing Diversity Network chief executive Mushtaq Khan to explore how housing organisations can step more confidently into their role as defenders of neighbourhoods and builders of belonging.
The cost of failing to deliver enough social homes
Unlocked speaks with Hannah Rich about a new Shelter report highlighting the individual and societal consequences of a lack of social housing.
Peabody’s mission to make housing a career of choice for young people
Unlocked finds out how Peabody’s Launchpad programme is giving students a behind-the-scenes look at the housing sector — and a chance to imagine themselves in it.
All in on AI: Manningham Housing Association
Carolina Padovezi de Oliveira explains how Manningham Housing Association is using AI to work smarter and deliver better outcomes for tenants.
Awaab’s Law marks a turning point for safe and healthy homes
Ahead of Damp and Mould Action and Awareness Week — and the introduction of Awaab’s Law — Aico’s Tony Boyle explains why this marks a “watershed moment” for the social housing sector.
The importance of attending the Northern Housing Festival for North of England professionals
The Northern Housing Festival is a social housing conference aimed at professionals working in the North of England. Read on to find out why you should attend!
The past, present and future of Black minority housing
For Black History Month, Tavepo Masawi examines the history of racial inequality in UK housing and how we can all work to build a fairer future.
Housing policy developments in Northern Ireland — Q3 2025
CIH Northern Ireland national director Justin Cartwright covers all the key policy developments from the last calendar quarter.
One year on with... Elly Hoult
Outgoing CIH president Elly Hoult reflects on a year of campaigning, community and change.
Rooted in Resilience: Sitting down with new CIH president Julie Haydon
Unlocked sits down with new CIH president Julie Haydon to find out about her Rooted in Resilience campaign.
Time to change the paradigm for housing in Wales
CIH Cymru national director Matt Dicks explains why future Welsh governments need to make housing a top priority.
Dispatches from the Labour and Conservative party conferences
CIH’s director of policy, communications and external affairs, Rachael Williamson, shares the housing highlights from the recent Labour and Conservative party conferences.
