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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Focus on influencing Scotland - October 2025
Welcome to our latest 'focus on influencing Scotland' newsletter, which provides an update on our latest policy and influencing work.
Don’t miss the All-Ireland Summit 2025
There’s just over a month to go until the All-Ireland Summit 2025 — read through our summary of the programme and decide which talks suit you best.
Professional standards: Expanding your knowledge base
In this professional standards article, we learn what it means to knowledgeable as someone working in the housing sector.
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.
Webinar takeaways: Carbon Literacy
All the insights from our member-exclusive webinar on carbon literacy and carbon literacy training.
'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.
