For CIH Unlocked, I spoke with outgoing Regulator of Social Housing CEO Fiona MacGregor. We discussed her time leading the regulator through a period of profound (and sometimes turbulent) change for the sector — and the role both she and the regulator played in guiding that shift 👇

Issue 66 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, @liamjturner.bsky.social explores all the big talking points from last week's Northern Housing Festival in Gateshead ➡️ buff.ly/qZd1BCY All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/jUtRcUq

"It can’t be overstated how urgently we need more social housing." Regulator of Social Housing CEO Fiona MacGregor closes out #NorthernHousingFestival 2026

"[As a housing professional] you may be the only lifeline that a victim or a child has to seek help." Addressing Domestic Abuse's Deborah Alderson and Kelly Henderson chair an insightful discussion on how to create an effective domestic abuse perpetrator response. #NorthernHousingFestival

During a session reflecting on the impact of Awaab's Law, Wythenshawe Community Housing Group's Alex Allen talks about the importance of correctly pronouncing Awaab Ishak's name. He explains how incorrect pronunciation can be "triggering" for Awaab's parents. #NorthernHousingFestival

CIH Futures vice chair Ryan Barclay talks about Futures' recent 'Voices of The Future' report (www.cih.org/publications...) and how we can get more young people engaged and interested in housing as a career. #NorthernHousingFestival

CIH president Julie Haydon shares insight into how Wolverhampton Homes is preparing for the competence and conduct requirements: "For us, it’s about ensuring we can demonstrate our readiness…and ensuring tenants are front and centre of what we do." #NorthernHousingFestival

CIH chief executive @gavinsmartcih.bsky.social and Aico's Michael Coupland open #NorthernHousingFestival 2026.

CIH's regional engagement and devolution lead, Tom Arnold, chairs the first keynote of the day on the devolution agenda and what it means for housing. #NorthernHousingFestival

A first for me as I’m in Gateshead for CIH #NorthernHousingFestival 2026. I’ll be live reporting from sessions across the next two days from the main CIH account — follow along here 👉 bsky.app/profile/cihh...

Insights galore in the latest Unlocked — including from last week's Scotland's Housing Festival, where discussions were particularly lively amid the ongoing housing emergency and the upcoming elections in May👇

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Head on over to LinkedIn to read ➡️ buff.ly/PVZQqAG

CIH president Julie Haydon: "Housing’s strength doesn’t come from bricks and mortar — it comes from people." She adds: "Housing is not just infrastructure, it is resilience — and resilience sustains people." #ScotlandsHousingFestival

Lively discussion on the big housing issues in Scotland ahead of the upcoming election at #ScotlandsHousingFestival

📢 Research report launched today at Scotland’s Housing Festival 📢 Through conversations with practitioners and tenants, it explores professional development, leadership how to build a valued workforce in the social housing sector. Read our take ➡️ buff.ly/TSriZt4 Read the report ➡️ buff.ly/UmffYZk

Lovely bit of blue sky to kick off #ScotlandsHousingFestival in Glasgow. I'll be reporting for @cihhousing.bsky.social for the full two days ✍🏻

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Head on over to LinkedIn to read ➡️ buff.ly/3Gptfvu

Pretty sure I say this every time, but there really is lots of great stuff in this latest issue. It brings together timely analysis, expert voices and practical insight on some of the biggest topics and most pressing issues in housing right now. Give it a read if you're a CIH member 👇

A big policy focus in the latest issue — alongside a insightful sit-down with CIH Scotland's new national director, Gillian McLees CIHM 👇

📣 The HCLG Committee has published its report on social housing conditions, outlining concerns about the quality, safety and energy efficiency of homes and calling for stronger standards, enforcement and investment. Our response ➡️ buff.ly/B6CmJSa Summary and analysis ➡️ buff.ly/2LJnYHj

"If you get disability and inclusion right, you don’t just improve services — you build a better sector, one that truly works for everyone." Great lead piece in the latest issue of Unlocked👇

📣 Welcome news for housing today from government with announcements from the housing minister Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP on ✅ Decent Homes Standard ✅ MEES ✅ Funding Read our reaction in full 🔗 ➡️ buff.ly/3yly1sT

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/Mnu5dzM

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/i3jKeJ8

First Unlocked of the year has flown out to CIH members. Give it a read 👇

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/xcVmhbZ

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn buff.ly/D8wB68M

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/OCMp02S

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/pPtGyQC

Full budget round-up, Awaab's Law and more for Chartered Institute of Housing members in the latest issue 👇

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, delivered her Autumn Budget to the House of Commons today (26 November). Read our full response here ➡️ buff.ly/pYkoreY #AutumnBudget2025

Issue 58 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, we cover all the main points from our recent member-exclusive webinar on the Competence and Conduct Standard ➡️ buff.ly/LtytzRW All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/D5x0PJ3

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/AqXT7fT

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/IrexgKQ

My coverage of this week's #AllIrelandSummit and more in the latest CIH Unlocked 👇

Great insight into how a smaller provider is intelligently using AI to benefit both employees and residents 👇

All set to cover the #All-IrelandSummit in Dublin for @cihhousing.bsky.social

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/8iv0UoQ

This latest issue explores lots of big issues — from the need for housing providers to support communities during a time of rising political tensions to how boards can more effectively shape their organisation's approach to identifying and responding to domestic abuse. Get reading 🤓

As #BlackHistoryMonth prompts reflection, Tavepo Masawi examines the legacy of racial inequality in UK housing — and the steps needed to build a fairer, more inclusive future ➡️ buff.ly/a2JI178 Taken from our member-exclusive publication, CIH Unlocked 🔓

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/9RQsQtk

📈 A record 132,410 households — including 172,420 children — are in temporary accommodation — up 7.6% on last year. 🏠 We welcome the recent £84m in homelessness funding, but these figures show the crisis is far from over and more government support is needed.   Read more ➡️ buff.ly/3cA2xbZ

Issue 55 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! Liam Turner finds out how new CIH president Julie Haydon is putting resilience at the heart of her campaign (buff.ly/XCdtwy6) while past president Elly Hoult reflects on a year of campaigning & change (buff.ly/o6M5uSo). All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/Ss3UbKJ

We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget. 🧵(1/2) #UnfreezeLHA

It's no coincidence that new CIH president, Julie Haydon, has launched her Rooted in Resilience campaign on #WorldMentalHealthDay. In a sector facing constant change, challenge and pressure, resilience isn’t just a personal strength: it is a professional necessity. Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/A3zxkIh

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/RGXYRxM

Abri’s service improvement manager Patricia Harrington-Dicks explains why she actively sought a career in housing and what motivates her to continue learning and growing as a housing professional ➡️ buff.ly/XVaMCQj Taken from our member-exclusive publication, CIH Unlocked 🔓

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/Ku8RhyH

📢 The government has today published its final direction to the Regulator of Social Housing, requiring it to set a Competence and Conduct Standard for social housing providers, to commence in October 2026. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/4aaFz4C #UKHousing