This session explores the trend toward smaller, more manageable patches. We’ll debate if smaller patches foster stronger relationships, enable more personalised support and engagement, and reflect on the ideal patch size for organisations and communities. Book your place here: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

Do We Need a Homes England-type Development Body in Wales? What are the advantages of an arms-length land assembly type development body? Come to our development seminar on 27 April 2026 to get the thoughts of some practitioners here in Wales: buff.ly/qTofzZL

The new Building Safety (Wales) Bill represents a significant change in managing multi occupied residential buildings. This session explores how organisations can prepare their teams to meet the expectations of this landmark legislation. Book your free member place here: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

Tai 2026 will take place a week before the Senedd election which is likely to dramatically change the political landscape in Wales. Our opening keynote will unpack what changes in the makeup of the Senedd could mean for the future of housing in Wales. Book your free member place: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

What are the advantages of an arms-length land assembly type development body? Get the view from England as well as the thoughts of some practitioners here in Wales at TAI 2026 🚀 Book your free, CIH member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️ buff.ly/Ip2nDnB

Hear from the experts at the frontline of collaborative partnerships about how to initiate, form and deliver joint ventures at TAI 2026 🏘️ Book your free, CIH member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️ buff.ly/Ip2nDnB Not yet a CIH member? Learn more ⬇️ buff.ly/Gk76ZNW

Join us at TAI 2026 to explore what “good” engagement looks like today, and how to build approaches that strengthen trust, empower tenants, and improve service outcomes Book your ticket ⬇️ buff.ly/h56M7Wc Learn more about membership⬇️ buff.ly/3TpZbmD

Join us one week before the Senedd election to hear what the result of the election means for the future of housing in Wales, looking at how the political landscape will shape priorities, policy, and delivery over the coming years Book today ⬇️ buff.ly/8n13UMj

CIH Cymru and Lovell are partnering to bring back the Development Seminar at TAI 2026 on 27 April 🚀 Available to both CIH members and non-members, learn more and book today ⬇️ buff.ly/H3y2vXY

Join us at TAI 2026 to explore pathways to getting children into stable accommodation, looking at how working in partnership across sectors, not in siloes, can help to ease the number of children in temporary accommodation Book today ⬇️ buff.ly/h56M7Wc

Join us at TAI 2026 for an update on the housing market from an economic expert, the latest market statistics and how this impacts the wider economy across the UK 🏘️ Check out the full programme and get your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️ buff.ly/h56M7Wc

We'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all the very best for the festive season!🎄❄️ Our offices will be closed until 2 Jan 2026. If you'd like to get in touch, please email [email protected] & we'll pick this up when we return. Stay safe & have a happy New Year!

Hoffem ddymuno Nadolig Hapus i bawb a phob lwc ar gyfer tymor yr ŵyl! 🎄❄️ Bydd ein swyddfeydd ar gau tan 2 Ionawr 2026. Os hoffech gysylltu â ni, anfonwch e-bost at [email protected] a byddwn yn codi hwn pan fyddwn yn dychwelyd. Arhoswch yn ddiogel a chael Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!

Join us at TAI 2026 to discuss what competency and conduct means for housing professionals in Wales at our keynote session 📚 Get your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️ buff.ly/h56M7Wc Not yet a member? Learn more about CIH membership ⬇️ buff.ly/2VAblBL

TAI 2026 is taking place a week before the election 🗳 Join us for our opening keynote to explore: 🔍 Analysis and implications of winning parties 🤝 Cross-party priorities 🏘️ What the outcome means for housing. Get your ticket today ⬇️ buff.ly/RFuRsyt

Have you completed our latest sector snapshot survey. If not why not grab a cuppa and take ten to provide your views on housing in Wales. Complete in English: buff.ly/4aojBJG Complete in Welsh: buff.ly/ReJT0tP

In our 2025 sector snapshot the number one priority for respondents was an increased supply of homes. What's your number one priority for housing in Wales? Why not complete our latest sector snapshot survey. English: buff.ly/WZYpi8N Welsh: buff.ly/46OvO3R

In our 2025 sector snapshot survey 84 per cent of respondents said they worked in housing to make a difference and make a difference to residents and their community . Tell us why you work in housing by completing our sector snapshot survey. English: buff.ly/2sacFXo Welsh: buff.ly/L8JUpNo

📢Our latest sector snapshot survey is now open. We want to hear from as many people in the Welsh housing sector ahead of the 2026 Senedd election. So please take ten minutes to provide us with your views. English here: buff.ly/PDtnGyb Welsh here: buff.ly/j9mQSXj

Our director Matt Dicks was on BBC's politics Wales programme yesterday discussing how the next Welsh government needs to make the supply of more homes at social rent specifically, a foundation mission of Government. You can watch the segment here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... (from 20 mins)

News from the Plaid Cymru conference. Party leader Rhun ap Iowerth in his key note address indicated that a future Plaid Cymru government will legislate to enshrine the right to adequate housing into Welsh law.

The Senedd election in 2026 comes against the backdrop of a deepening housing emergency in Wales, That is why our manifesto calls for housing to be a foundation mission of government to ensure everyone in Wales can access a safe, suitable and affordable home. Read more here: buff.ly/4tHatVB

Following our launch CIH Cymru's 2026 election manifesto: A plan for housing in Wales, we are holding a webinar on 16 October at 10am to provide you an opportunity to explore our manifesto asks in more detail. You can book your place here: buff.ly/AWbCNyq

This morning CIH Cymru published its manifesto: a plan for housing in Wales to inform the Senedd election. To explain the manifesto's rationale our director Matt Dicks has authored a piece for WHQ Read the article here: buff.ly/hzet4LZ Access our manifesto here: buff.ly/IGQne57

CIH Cymru has today launched it's 2026 Senedd election manifesto: A plan for housing in Wales. It sets out the five key priorities the next Welsh government should commit to. You can access the manifesto here: buff.ly/sAD6Ocu Our full statement on the launch here: buff.ly/1gFceJA

Join our webinar on Thursday 16 October at 10am for an overview of our plan for housing ahead of the Senedd 2026 election. Open to all learn about our five priorities to ensure everyone in Wales can access a suitable, safe and affordable home. Book here: buff.ly/AWbCNyq

We welcome the announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for housing and local government Jayne Bryant on a new 10-year rent standard and the certainty it offers tenants and social landlords in Wales. Read our full statement here: buff.ly/BqI8JN5

LinkedIn 📆 Applications close today 📆 Don't miss out, apply now ⬇️ buff.ly/B82gAQF

⚠️ ⌛ Last weekend to apply ⌛ ⚠️ 🔒 Applications close Monday 29 September for this year's Welsh Housing Awards 🔒 🏡 Don't miss the chance to recognise the achievements of individuals/teams in our sector 🏡 Apply now 👇 buff.ly/B82gAQF

Thinking about applying but not sure how? Check out our top tips on everything you need to apply⬇️ buff.ly/57lb8AK

The annual homelessness data has been published: www.gov.wales/homelessness... it shows a 2% decrease in households being made homeless and a 3% reduction in temporary accommodation use both welcome reductions Yet we are still not building the homes we need to end our housing emergency.

🕑 Last chance to apply, don't miss out 🕑 The Welsh Housing Awards recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individuals across the sector in Wales 🏡 Apply today! Check out the categories and learn more ⬇️ buff.ly/qGZQr6O

🏆 You asked, we listened! 🏆 Due to popular demand, the deadline for this year's Welsh Housing Awards has been extended until Monday 29 September 🚀 With 18 categories, there is something for everyone to choose from ⬇️ buff.ly/OteE6L3

Thinking about applying but not sure how? Check out our top tips on everything you need to apply⬇️ buff.ly/57lb8AK

This award recognises excellence in health and wellbeing with new projects or initiatives which have improved health and wellbeing outcomes for the people connected to your organisation ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/suqlwRh

This award recognises the impact of outstanding communication with tenants or campaigns to persuade key decision-makers to move in a certain direction on legislation or policy ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/lqhLcme

🕑 Applications close one week today, don't miss out 🕑 The Welsh Housing Awards recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individuals across the sector in Wales 🏡 Apply today! Check out the categories and learn more ⬇️ buff.ly/qGZQr6O

This award recognises organisations that can demonstrate they have overcome some of the significant challenges in cutting carbon emissions ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/9eo8Xlk

This award recognises the impact of outstanding communication with tenants or campaigns to persuade key decision-makers to move in a certain direction on legislation or policy ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/lqhLcme

This award recognises programmes or projects that clearly demonstrate an innovative approach which has made a real difference to the lives of tenants and customers 🏡 Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/6e87g6W

This award recognises organisations leading on promoting equality and diversity within their businesses ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/lqhLcme

We have now published our written response to the Senedd's local government and housing committee's stage one scrutiny of the Building Safety (Wales) Bill. You can read our full response here: buff.ly/8WEjxzQ

⌛ Time is running out ⌛ Have you thought about which categories you'd like to apply for? ✨ Anyone can apply, you don't need to be a member of CIH 🏘️ Learn more about Welsh Housing Awards and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/nS5pxOP

Have you thought about which categories you'd like to apply for? ✨ Anyone can apply, you don't need to be a member of CIH 🏘️ Learn more about Welsh Housing Awards and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/nS5pxOP

This award recognises excellence in health and wellbeing with new projects or initiatives which have improved health and wellbeing outcomes for the people connected to your organisation ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/suqlwRh

This award recognises partnership and collaboration across the housing spectrum ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/nS5pxOP

This award recognises the contribution that contractors can make towards the local community and economy 🏡 Check out our top tips on everything you need to apply⬇️ buff.ly/11OMruZ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/6e87g6W

Thinking about applying but not sure how? Check out our top tips on everything you need to apply⬇️ buff.ly/57lb8AK

This award recognises organisations leading on promoting equality and diversity within their businesses ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/lqhLcme

If you were not able to attend our webinar on the Building Safety (Wales) Bill the recording is now available exclusive for members. You can watch or download here: buff.ly/KoXG4G3