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All-in on sustainability: Habodel

For the final entry in the 'All-in on sustainability' series, Jon Daley, head of ESG at Habodel, explains how they are putting sustainability at the core, from creating greener homes to building stronger communities. 
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Hidden perspectives: An interview with new WISH president Crystal Hicks

As WISH, the network for women working in social housing, prepared for its upcoming leadership transition, Unlocked sat down with new president Crystal Hicks to find out more about how her ‘See Her’ campaign is supporting a gender-lensed approach to housing data and how she hopes to get more women interested in a career in housing.

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Almond Housing’s nine-day fortnight trial — one year on 

One year after commencing a nine-day fortnight trial, Almond Housing Association has decided to make it a permanent working arrangement. We caught up with people and culture manager Jo Burns to find out whether it’s an approach other housing associations should adopt. .
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Managing vicarious trauma: Practical strategies for social housing professionals 

Bloom HR's Natalie Carrington sheds light on an issue that affects everyone in social and community housing, particularly those on the frontline.
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Housing Brighton 2025: Time to rebuild 

With fresh political momentum and a renewed sense of purpose, Housing Brighton 2025 set its sights on bold targets, sector-wide reform — and building a housing system fit for the future. 

View from the governing board: Your May 2025 member update from the chair

Member update from the May 2025 meeting of the CIH board.
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Leading with purpose: My 25-year journey at Advance

Twenty-five years after joining Advance Housing and Support as director of finance and IT, Julie Layton — now CEO — reflects on her career, the changes she’s seen in the social care sector and the future of supported living. 
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The 2025 UK Housing Review: Chapter insights

The 2025 UK Housing Review was published last month, delivering another perspicacious update on the vast complexities of housing in the home nations. If you’ve yet to find the time to digest the full review, we’ve broken each chapter down into its most significant and striking points. 
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Board briefing: Procurement Act 2023

In this briefing, Gwen Beeken, managing lead at Procure Plus, outlines the questions boards should be asking their teams as they navigate the new Procurement Act 2023.
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The Social Housing (Regulation) Act: The end of supported accommodation without investment

Although widely welcomed, recent legislative reforms threaten to make supported accommodation increasingly unviable without adequate investment from central government, writes Daniel Revell-Wiseman FCIH. 
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Seven ways to attract young people to the sector — and get them to stay

Amid a growing need to get more young people interested in a career in social housing, CIH Futures board member Lizzie Skillen explains seven ways the sector can attract and retain budding talent. 
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All-in on sustainability: Orbit

Housing association Orbit is striving to embed sustainability into every area of the organisation.
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Expert Citizens: How to harness the lived experience

Alma Sheren caught up with the founder and CEO of Expert Citizens, an organisation aiming to change negative perceptions and stigma surrounding those who have experienced homelessness, mental ill-health, addiction, domestic abuse, poverty or criminal justice.
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TAI 2025: People, policy and purpose 

All the big talking points from TAI 2025.
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Under the hood of Trivallis' 'first of its kind’ community housing service 

Kieron Montague shares insight into Trivallis' new community housing service.
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Webinar takeaways: Women in housing and construction 

All the talking points from our recent webinar exploring the experience of women in the housing and construction sectors.
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Grassroots solutions to frontline burnout

Housing officers are facing growing pressures, with burnout an increasing concern. As the sector navigates limited resources, some are taking matters into their own hands, as Liam Turner finds out.

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Webinar takeaways: Overview of the latest regulatory developments in housing

Representatives from the Regulator of Social Housing were among the speakers sharing their expert analysis and insight.
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How we’ve fully embraced workforce diversity — and why you should too

Here at ACH, we’re living, breathing and championing diversity. It’s something we’re incredibly proud of, writes Paul Hassan. 
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Housing policy developments in Northern Ireland — Q1 2025

From budgetary considerations impacting the 15-year Housing Supply Strategy to developments in the PRS and social housing allocations, this update provides an overview of key housing policy news and statistical trends in Northern Ireland over the past three months.
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All-in on sustainability: Woven Housing Association

From appointing a new environmental, health and safety team to exploring ways to cut down on both scope 2 and 3 emissions, Derek Johnston explains how Northern Ireland-based housing association Woven is delivering on its sustainability and net zero commitments. 

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