Chartered Institute of Housing
@cihhousing
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional body for people who work in housing, with members worldwide.
It’s Friday, and time for our round-up of the main #UKHousing policy news and events from this week 🏘️📰 Read the full update over on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/DNl7nuc
Issue 76 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, we cover all the essential insight and learning from our member-exclusive webinar on how social landlords across England are putting the Competence and Conduct Standard into practice ➡️ buff.ly/OWY4Ppy Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/sHiwViH
📢 We have updated our member-exclusive Knowledge Hub with more information about climate and sustainability in housing. To view the updated resource ➡️ buff.ly/vuFyMTQ
📢 Last week, CIH President Julie Haydon CIHCM MSc FCIPD launched Routes to Resilience. 🌱 The outdoor initiative, which takes place on Wednesday 9 September, encourages housing professionals to take a mindset built on learning, openness and collaboration. How to get involved ➡️ buff.ly/2KRHZzh
In the latest episode of The CIH Podcast, host Eve Blezard is joined by Julia Prichard, Steve Loveland, Evie Copland and Chris Forrester to discuss the different routes into CIH chartered membership ➡️ buff.ly/GHxcf4A
📢 We have published our latest member briefing, which covers the new Statutory Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations published by The Equality and Human Rights Commission. The code of practice applies to England, Scotland and Wales. To find out more ➡️ buff.ly/zYL8NTt
Tune in to our latest podcast where host, CIH's Steph Morphew, discusses the approaches and the importance it has to tenants living there. Hear from guests Tannith Howard from Kirklees and Julie Layton from Advance on why they advocate for supported housing ➡️ buff.ly/jMpzs5A
📢 A special member-exclusive episode of the CIH Podcast is out now 📢 What do the CIH policy teams across the UK think Andy Burnham can bring to housing? Find out now in this exclusive episode. Listen direct on our website ➡️ buff.ly/aXjWU1L
Issue 75 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, Alma Sheren looks at how the housing sector can help tackle what the largely hidden and poorly understood issue or neurodivergent children in temporary accommodation ➡️ buff.ly/7HFeEoS All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/sHiwViH
📢 We are still keen to receive sector feedback on how housing providers can prepare for risks posed to homes and communities by wildfires before finalising our draft guidance in the autumn. You can read it here ➡️ buff.ly/afLMvYg 📩 Please email policyandpractice@cih.org by 5pm, Friday 11 September.
🚀 Check out our upcoming virtual events in August 🚀 Book your free, CIH member-exclusive tickets today ⬇️ buff.ly/JNlCnEU Not yet a member? Learn more about CIH membership ⬇️ buff.ly/WEjKEs6
Join host Jill Allcoat, as she talks through everything membership with three fellows with over 100 years of membership combined! Listen to the full podcast on our website just visit buff.ly/LWfqewO
📢 We're hiring 📢 ⭐️ Head of people: Find out more and apply before Monday 27 July ➡️ buff.ly/ufJZ4gG ⭐️ Events co-ordinator (maternity cover): Find out more and apply before Friday 24 July ➡️ buff.ly/BdVFMBl
📢 The results are in! ⭐️ We're pleased to announce that, after a closely fought election period, Gavin Smith has been chosen by CIH members as the organisation’s next vice president. 👏 Read more on the result ➡️ buff.ly/Uo4xXeQ
CIH fellowship, our highest grade of membership, recognises experienced professionals who have made a significant contribution to housing 🏠️ If that sounds like you, now could be the perfect time to apply ⬇️ buff.ly/xlStp36
📢 We're hiring 📢 ⭐️ Head of people: Find out more and apply before Monday 27 July ➡️ buff.ly/ufJZ4gG ⭐️ Events co-ordinator (maternity cover): Find out more and apply before Friday 24 July ➡️ buff.ly/BdVFMBl
Congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister. His long-standing focus on housing, devolution and increasing the supply of affordable homes has helped shape the housing debate. We look forward to working with his new team to support delivery of the homes communities need.
It’s Friday, and time for our round-up of the main #UKHousing policy news and events from this week 🏘️📰 Read the full update over on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/wRqbEHF
Issue 74 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, Liam Turner speaks with outgoing Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway about complaints, caseloads and what the future holds for him, the Ombudsman Service and social housing ➡️ buff.ly/rBuh6SI All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/sHiwViH
📢 DEADLINE 📢 You have until midnight tomorrow to vote for your 2026 CIH vice president. 📩 Members, check your emails from MiVoice for your unique voting link or visit ➡️ buff.ly/DMkIAOt to request your code today!
📢 What will define great leadership in the years ahead? Our recent research collaboration with New Street Consulting Group (NSCG) and PfP Thrive seeks to answer that question.
It’s Friday, and time for our round-up of the main #UKHousing policy news and events from this week 🏘️📰 Read the full update over on LinkedIn ➡️https://buff.ly/LlnJrKo
If you are a current chartered member (CIHCM), you may already be working at fellowship level ✨️ Learn more about CIH fellowship in our latest blog ⬇️ buff.ly/6XarJgj
This week, we are proud to be supporting #RuralHousingWeek. 🗨️ Reacting to the campaign, Mike Cramp, head of development at Hastoe Housing Association, has outlined how housing providers can evolve and enhance how they work with local rural communities. The blog ➡️ buff.ly/HNDS7fg
Issue 73 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, CIH’s Tom Arnold (@tjarnold.bsky.social) explores what Andy Burnham’s premiership could mean for housing delivery in England ➡️ buff.ly/jrLcMga All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/sHiwViH
🌡️ That’s a wrap on our month of delving into the growing risk of overheating in homes alongside the National Housing Federation. CIH will continue to raise awareness of and advocate for policy solutions to overheating. For news on what we've done in this space recently ➡️ buff.ly/JmrtoBt
💬 Yesterday, Andy Burnham MP gave his first major speech since he was elected in Makerfield, and in his capacity as a candidate to become the next Prime Minister. 🏘️ CIH strongly supports him placing housing at the centre of his political vision. Our full reaction to the speech ➡️ buff.ly/ZHqVJs1
📢The 200 year old Vagrancy Act has been repealed. Rough sleeping and begging are no longer criminal offences in England and Wales — a landmark win after years of campaigning. CIH welcomes the move from punishment to support. We’ll keep pushing for housing-led solutions with dignity🏘️ buff.ly/IDtBnCu
📢 CIH is proud to be supporting #ASBAwarenessWeek Find out more about year's campaign, coordinated by RESOLVE ASB 🔗 buff.ly/gWgsNgJ
Tune in to this podcast episode unpacking the 2026 UK Housing Review. Highlighting a system under pressure but not without solutions, leading experts examine the data. Join Rachael Williamson as she speaks to John Perry, Peter Williams, Francesca Albanese and Matthew Scott ➡️ buff.ly/8WfKGdj