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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🚀 Check out our upcoming virtual events in October 🚀 Book your free, CIH member-exclusive tickets today ⬇️ buff.ly/JNlCnEU Not yet a member? Learn more about CIH membership ⬇️ buff.ly/WEjKEs6

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📢 The September issue of Housing Rights is now live. Each issue features the latest news and developments in housing rights for people with different kinds of immigration status. Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/jv0O3BM Sign up to receive the newsletter direct to your email inbox ➡️ buff.ly/4tKoqmy

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In the latest CIH podcast, Liam Turner is joined by Azi Jacklin, Nikkie Pullen and Mike Kirk to explore how organisations can turn the new requirements into meaningful improvements for residents. How is your organisation preparing for the competence and conduct standard? buff.ly/bw7tl2Y

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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/169gi40

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Issue 78 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, we talk to one of the founders of the UK’s first circular construction hub to find out how reusing construction materials could help change the way we build homes ➡️ buff.ly/2XHclpC All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/9WPmGDJ

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us at South West 2027 for the opportunity to learn, share innovations and network to discuss how we can work better together to achieve our combined goals of providing more good quality homes for our communities 🎯 Book today ⬇️ buff.ly/8CRbgBq

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢 Our 62nd AGM will take place on Tuesday 6 October via Zoom and in person at the Radcliffe Training and Conference Centre at the University of Warwick, commencing at 10:00am. We encourage you to read our letter on the upcoming AGM here, where you can find out more information ➡️ buff.ly/nbX1R7z

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📢 We're hiring for four exciting roles! ⭐️ Membership Support Officer – maternity cover FTC ➡️ buff.ly/1vbB1OQ ⭐️ Policy and Public Affairs Manager Scotland ➡️ buff.ly/VYzzmHO ⭐️ Assessment Development Officer ➡️ buff.ly/VYzzmHO ⭐️ Growth and Engagement Manager - Ireland ➡️ buff.ly/phDqPKS

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📢 Join our team as Growth and Engagement Manager - Ireland ⭐️ We’re seeking a confident, relationship-focused professional with experience in membership, stakeholder engagement or business development to drive CIH’s growth across Ireland. Find out more and apply before 2 October ➡️ buff.ly/Zz73BpP

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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/bNBKzpq

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We have launched our 2026 UK and Ireland EDI census report, as part of our ongoing effort to improve equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our organisation and the wider housing sector. For the key findings and why this matters ➡️ buff.ly/eE50qzN To download the report ➡️ buff.ly/I2HDIhZ

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We were saddened to learn of the death of former CIH president Peter William Kegg, who passed away on 24 August 2026, aged 84. You can read our tribute to Peter on our website ➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-pay... CIH extends its sincere condolences to Peter's family, friends and colleagues.

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CIH pays tribute to former president Peter Kegg

CIH is saddened to learn of the death of former CIH president Peter William Kegg, who passed away on 24 August 2026, aged 84.

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

In this episode of the CIH podcast, Ashley Campbell is joined by Phillip Morrison Gale, Phil Andrew and Denise Taylor to explore why housing qualifications matter at every career stage – from entry-level learning through to senior leadership. buff.ly/huW82f6

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📢 We're hiring for two exciting roles! ⭐️ Engagement Manager – North of England Find out more and apply before Sunday 13 September ➡️ buff.ly/HrZoRJd ⭐️ Growth and Engagement Manager - Ireland Find out more and apply before Friday 2 October ➡️ buff.ly/Zz73BpP

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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/K5TLoRX

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Issue 77 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, we share all the big talking points from The Housing Community Summit 2026, which took place earlier this week in Liverpool ➡️ buff.ly/zgegn2q All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/P3Ai75q

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In a session on homelessness and the government's commitment to end rough sleeping by Christmas, chair Kirsty Wark challenges the panel on whether it's just a gesture. "It can’t be," said Paula Barker, MP for Liverpool Wavertree, stressing the urgent need to bring people off the streets. #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

CIH's Rachael Williamson chairs a session on how local authorities, and the wider housing sector, can capitalise on the government's renewed council housebuilding drive. #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Vital discussion on how housing providers can navigate polarisation and discrimination in communities. "The question is not whether polarisation exists, because it’s out there - the question is how we respond to it," says Housing Diversity Network CEO Mushtaq Khan. #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

CIH policy manager Megan Hinch and NHF policy leader Tanya Bass explore the challenges around Section 106, as well as some of the opportunities and examples of what's working well. #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Speaking as part of a discussion around strengthening health and housing, Lord Victor Adebowale CBE says housing is "mission critical" to the health challenge - adding that housing "needs to be front and centre of any health strategy". #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Regulator of Social Housing CEO Jonathan Walters says the sector "should be proud" of the progress it has made over the last decade - yet says that has come at a cost shown in the sector's financial metrics, "which have taken a downward trajectory." #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook seeks to assuage fears that housing associations will play a lesser role in the delivery of social homes due to the government's renewed focus on councils. #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook: "Much more will be done in the years ahead to ensure housing associations and councils…can flourish and play their full part in the decade of social and affordable housing renewal this government remains determined to deliver." #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Afua Hirsch : "You’re hearing these conversations about who should be allocated housing, about potentially the deportation of people who are lawful British citizens...these are things I never thought I’d hear discussed in mainstream forums in my lifetime." #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Speaking with CIH's Rachael Williamson, Liverpool mayor Steve Rotheram says that devolution "appears to be a 10-year overnight success". He adds: "Areas all over the country are now seeing what devolution has to offer them." #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

NHF chief executive Kate Henderson speaks about the "much stronger position" housing association find themselves in today, compared with the 2010s, highlighting welcome developments such as the 10-year rent settlement, rent convergence and more regulatory certainty. #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Speaking about the government's decision to put plans for local government reorganisation on hold, CIH chief executive Gavin Smart said that pausing a programme of that size "will have a dislocating effect...[and] that is regrettable". #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In a discussion about housing and the political landscape, Michael Gove said he agreed with the perception that social housing is a 'zero sum game' - due to continued scarcity and insufficient numbers of new social homes being built. #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"Home and the idea of home are central to people’s lives." Journalist and presenter Kirsty Wark opens The Housing Community Summit 2026. #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Lots of important housing conversations happening at this year’s The Housing Community Summit. I’ll be reporting on it all (well, as much as I can), for @cihhousing.bsky.social. Head on over to keep up to date with the latest ➡️ lnkd.in/eQbmK7t5 #HousingCommunitySummit #THCS26

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

🔊 In the latest episode of the CIH Podcast, host Sarah Davis talks to Sam Jones of The Green Partnership, Gemma Hyde of TCPA and Liz Parson of Amplius on what it means to consider green spaces when planning new homes and communities. buff.ly/URHqaEL

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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/opJ3Aif

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📢 One week until Routes to Resilience! If you haven't already, there's still time to: ✅️ Set your personal goal 🌱 Arrange an outdoors meeting or walk with your team or organisation 💡 Grab the social graphics and suggested copy to share your plans. Everything you need to take part ➡️ buff.ly/j3KbS0R

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

📢 Heading to The Housing Community Summit next month? Join CIH president Julie Haydon for a walk at the start of day two! Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/iH1aEm0 Not attending the Summit? There's still a route for you.🌱 Routes to Resilience takes place on Wednesday 9 September ➡️ buff.ly/j3KbS0R

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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/VZJshuY

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

📢BIG HOUSING NEWS this morning as the government confirms the first major allocations of its Social Affordable Homes Programme. £9.6bn affordable homes funding has been awarded to strategic partners to support the delivery of more than 73,000 much-needed social and affordable homes across England.

Picture of Gavin Smart, CIH Chief Executive with a quote that says: "It's very welcome to see funding from last year's Spending Review now being allocated and getting into the hands of strategic partners across the country, turning the government's long-term commitment into homes that can make a real difference for families."

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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/3DbRZuS

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

📢 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

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

📢 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

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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/eYLYxgU

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📢 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

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Housemark has entered a new phase after signing an investment partnership with Inprova. CIH & NHF will retain a share of the business and continue to support its growth. CIH CEO Gavin Smart & NHF CEO Kate Henderson said: "We’re excited about what comes next with Inprova’s investment and insight.”

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Housemark announces new chapter as Inprova become majority shareholder

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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

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