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.

There’s still time to book onto our building safety webinar on 27 August at 2pm when Welsh government will be joining us to go over the Building Safety (Wales) Bill. It’s free for members. Find out more and book here: www.cih.org/events/build...

We are seeking views on our draft manifesto and housing strategy for Wales ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections. If you would like to provide your views please email [email protected] by 5pm on 30th May. Access the manifesto here: buff.ly/u6iyP2L and the housing strategy here: buff.ly/ClT7cLi

We welcome the publication of Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill. and its proposed wide reaching changes to homelessness legislation in Wales. Adequate resources are needed to ensure homelessness in Wales is rare brief and unrepeated. Read our statement here: bit.ly/4dovjPj

📢 NEW CIH CYMRU MEMBER BRIEFING 📢 Our latest briefing outlines what you need to know about the consultation on changes to permitted development rights in Wales. Members can read in English➡️ lnkd.in/e_kymzKW And in Welsh➡️ lnkd.in/e5uFMHWq

There is still time to apply to join our housing futures Cymru board. If you are a new/young housing professional who wants to influence housing policy in Wales you have until Friday 7 March to apply. Full details here: buff.ly/4b5viyM

Does your home have a Radio Teleswitch electricity meter? From June, the signal that controls these meters is being switched off. Some homes could be left without heating or hot water. So, if you have been contacted about getting a new meter, don’t delay, contact them today!

Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.

A friend who bullies us is no longer a friend. Absolutely shocking disrespect shown by the so called leader of the free world.

Have you completed our 2025 Sector Snapshot survey. If not why not take five to complete it now. Your views really do matter and we will be sharing the results just before Tai 2025. English survey: https://buff.ly/4gkFFzE Welsh Survey: https://buff.ly/4jE8gCH

There is just one week left to complete our latest sector snapshot survey looking at the pressures our housing professionals are currently facing. Your views really do matter. English survey: https://buff.ly/4gkFFzE Welsh Survey: https://buff.ly/4jE8gCH

Our housing futures Cymru group are looking for new members. The panel influences at the heart of Welsh government If you are a new/young housing professional and want to influence housing policy in Wales why not apply today . Find out more here: https://buff.ly/4b5viyM

A friend who bullies us is no longer a friend. youtu.be/D6ouyeycWk8

Today I visited Crisis’ art exhibition Home: the key to hope at the Senedd. Looking at the art and reading about people’s lived experience was powerful and moving. Everyone should have the right to a home.

Your views really do matter so please take five to complete the survey and let @cihcymru.bsky.social know what key pressures, challenges and opportunities you have in your role.

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 ⬇️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #ukhousing #policy #SocialHousing

Are you full of ideas about what the Welsh Government should do about the housing crisis? Recruitment is now open to the Housing Futures Cymru Group. Find out more: www.linkedin.com/posts/cih-cy...

We have published our response to Welsh government's White paper on securing a path towards adequate housing including fair rents and affordability. Check it out here:

Ahead of the Senedd debate on the local government and housing committee’s report on social housing supply, chair John Griffiths MS has published his thoughts on a national development corporation echoing our calls for an arms length housing development agency. Read here:

Nearly half of people living in social housing have experienced prejudice because of their housing status. 📊 We must move past outdated attitudes to fix the housing crisis, argues resident Michael Verrier. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4hjYSm6

In an historic vote in @senedd.wales this week, our politicans agreed with the Welsh public that a right to a safe, sustainable and affordable place to call home should be enshrined in law. Read our joint response with #backthebill partners @taipawb.bsky.social and Shelter Cymru shorturl.at/QHiex

Are you driven by delivering high quality, high impact services? Can you develop and maintain relationships across a broad membership base? If yes, you could be our next Membership Manager – apply today! More information here: www.taipawb.org/about/jobs/

CIH Cymru has published a blog looking ack at the 2024 housing policy landscape. So why not grab a cuppa and a mince pie and have a read: bit.ly/3BKmH7k

CIH Cymru has published a member exclusive briefing on the Senedd’s local government and housing committee’s inquiry report on social housing supply in Wales. Click here to read: bit.ly/3ZqWKl4

CIH Cymru has published their response to the Senedd’s finance committee consultation on the draft budget 2025-26 ➡️ bit.ly/4gcO1K6

As part of the 16 days of action against domestic abuse. I’ve written a blog piece on how the incorporation of the right to adequate housing can provide safe and secure homes at the point they are needed most: cih.org/blogs/a-righ...