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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Enjoyed getting into the detail of the now imminent Competence and Conduct Standard, and looking ahead post launch, with three incredibly knowledgable guests. Amazing how much you can fit in in 30 mins!

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Pleased with how this latest issue of has come together - some really interesting stuff in this one (as always!). Our lead on the UK’s first circular construction hub is a particularly notable read, exploring the merits of turning yesterday's buildings into tomorrow's homes. Get reading ⬇️

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The new issue includes a full write-up on this week's The Housing Community Summit, exclusively for @cihhousing.bsky.social members. All the big talking points covered - from navigating challenging political rhetoric to the government's renewed council housebuilding push 👇

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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

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

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: "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 · 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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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

All set up and ready to go for Day 2 of The Housing Community Summit 2026. First up today — a keynote address from Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. I'll continue to be reporting on all the latest for @cihhousing.bsky.social #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

"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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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

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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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 · 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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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Last month, Richard Blakeway stepped down as Housing Ombudsman, having reached the end of his second term. I spoke to Richard a few weeks prior to get his reflections on the sector and the future of the ombudsman. @cihhousing.bsky.social members can read the interview here 👉 tinyurl.com/3kjxcwm4

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The newest Unlocked covers the housing highlights of Burnham's first 10 days as PM, the impact of the temporary accommodation crisis on neurodivergent children and their families and much more 👇

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

📢 The July 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/YvQyjz1 Sign up to receive the newsletter direct to your email inbox ➡️ buff.ly/j0GGABH

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📢 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

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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.

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

For the latest issue of CIH Unlocked, I spoke to outgoing Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway about the Ombudsman’s future, the challenges still facing social housing and whether he plans to remain a familiar face in the sector. Much more for members to read about in the latest issue👇

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Delighted to share the latest issue of CIH Unlocked, which covers everything from Andy Burnham’s housing agenda and the rise of for-profits to regeneration and EDI. Enjoy the read (if you're a CIH member!)

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Issue 71 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, Alma Sheren explores how the award-winning Appleby Blue Almshouse is challenging conventional thinking on later-living housing and tackling loneliness through intuitive design ➡️ buff.ly/s8FDeuE All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/sHiwViH

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

📢The latest Housing Rights newsletter is out now. It has all the latest news and developments in housing rights for people with different kinds of immigration status. Read here ➡️ buff.ly/7sFAOQP Never miss an issue 📩 Sign up to get the newsletter direct to your inbox ➡️https://buff.ly/mviolJN

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Lots of insights in this issue for @cihhousing.bsky.social members from this week's Housing Brighton and last month's TAI conference in Newport 👇

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Housemark's Jonathan Cox explains the three landlord profiles they've developed as part of their Tenant Satisfaction Measures work: those who are 'still behind', those who are 'catching up' and those who are 'leading the way'. #HousingBrighton2026

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

"We need to start thinking seriously about recruitment, training and our long-term vision" - CIH's @meganhinch.bsky.social chairs a discussion with PfP Thrive's Tom Arey and Centre for Social Justice's Josh Nicholson on how we can solve the construction skills shortage. #HousingBrighton2026

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

In a session hosted by Abri's Trish Harrington-Dicks, CIH CEO @gavinsmartcih.bsky.social, CIH president Julie Haydon and Abri's Nikkie Pullen discuss what the upcoming competence and conduct framework means for the sector's workforce. #HousingBrighton2026

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

CIH's director of policy, communications and external affairs, @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social, chairs a session on the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme and the extent to which it will deliver the affordable and social homes the country needs. #HousingBrighton2026

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

"I’d advise the sector to be more sharing…let’s work together to find solutions and move forward together" CIH South West group lead and chair Caroline Lester opens #HousingBrighton2026

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

“How do we turn progress into delivery?” CIH chief executive @gavinsmartcih.bsky.social opens #HousingBrighton2026 by underlining the need for the sector to remain committed to building more homes, making sure existing homes are well maintained and delivering a better experience for all residents.

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Back on the sunny south coast for @cihhousing.bsky.social's #HousingBrighton2026. I’ll be sharing updates from sessions across both days — follow along 👉 lnkd.in/e7Az3Ztk

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

"This is about respect, about influence, about people doing the right job in the right way…with the skills and knowledge required to do it" - CIH CEO @gavinsmartcih.bsky.social kicks off a discussion on what England's competence and competence framework means for the Welsh sector. #CIHTAI26

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

CIH Cymru chair @mattydicks.bsky.social kicks off a session exploring what a housing strategy might look like in Wales, explaining that such a strategy is necessary to deliver a one-system approach. #CIHTAI26

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The Bevan Foundation's Wendy Dearden, Conwy Council's Katie Clubb and Joy Unlimited's Joy Kent discuss the temporary accommodation crisis — and the need to reduce the number of children stuck in temporary homes. #CIHTAI26

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Following Julie Haydon's keynote, panellists take part in a powerful discussion on suicide in housing. #CIHTAI26

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

"Resilience is easy to dismiss until the moment you need it - then its absence is absolutely crippling" CIH president Julie Haydon takes to the stage at #CIHTAI26

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Weather's taken a turn but still a beautiful backdrop for Day 2 of #CIHTAI26 at the ICC in Newport.

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A powerful and poignant end to Day 1 of #CIHTAI26

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

CIH Cymru's @cerysclark.bsky.social highlights the findings from CIH Cymru's most recent sector snapshot - including the fact that around three quarters of housing professionals feel current pressures are having an impact on their wellbeing and mental health (73% for HAs; 79% for LAs) #CIHTAI26

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

"CIH Cymru exists to speak truth to power on your behalf...We will be making the case to the next Welsh government that proper investment in you, our housing professionals, is central to ending our housing emergency" CIH Cymru national director Matt Dicks (@mattydicks.bsky.social) opens #CIHTAI26.

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Political journalist Will Hayward provides the backdrop for the upcoming Senedd election. He says the next Senedd is likely to be relatively inexperienced — which provides an opportunity for the sector to engage with them and improve their understanding of the issues the sector is facing #CIHTAI26

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

CIH Cymru chair Jonathan Morris hosts this year's Rising Stars Cymru finalists as they showcase their vision, passion and potential to #CIHTAI26

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Savills research analyst Dan Hill provides a macroeconomic update, including the effect the Iran war is having, and could continue to have, on the UK's economy — and in turn, the environment in which housing organisations in Wales and across the UK will be operating in. #CIHTAI26

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Liam Turner @liamjturner.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Great to be back on home turf covering all the big talking points from #CIHTAI26 for @cihhousing.bsky.social. Expecting the upcoming Senedd election to shape much of the conversation!

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