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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · 1d

49,129 households on the waiting list. 37,939 in housing stress. The crisis is escalating. 🚨

Our latest Q3 2025 housing policy update breaks down the essential data and policy action in NI.

🔗 CIH members can read the full policy deep dive here: www.cih.org/blogs/housin...

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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · 1d

Our director outlines our progress in the latest CT Brief.

The Board has endorsed a new operational plan, a roadmap guiding our sustained advocacy until 2027. The article reflects on how this strategic commitment is delivering on the ground.

🔗 www.campbelltickell.com/ctbrief/issu...

Housing strategy in NI - CTB 80

The latest insights from Campbell Tickell's CTB80: Justin Cartwright, National Director for Northern Ireland at the Chartered Institute of Housing discusses how sustained advocacy is delivering tangib...

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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#UnfreezeLHA

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · 6d

Today’s webinar with Justin Cartwright @cihni.bsky.social is exploring key changes facing the region and giving us a deeper understanding of the political and economic forces, enabling us to anticipate and respond to emerging trends.

Book onto more upcoming events here: www.cih.org/events/ ✅

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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · 3d

Great session co-hosted by CIH NI & NIFHA at the @uuponline.bsky.social conference on living independently & our growing older population! 💡

Thanks to chair Andy Allen MLA & our expert panel: Cameron Watt, Loma Wilson & Bridie Doherty.

CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · 7d

We have submitted our response to the DAERA draft Climate Action Plan 🏡 We strongly support net zero and seek a just transition that puts people first.

We need dedicated funding for deep energy efficiency upgrades across all tenures.

➡️ Read our full response: www.cih.org/news/cih-ni-...

Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland response to the draft Climate Action Plan 2023-2027.

CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · 8d

Housing at the heart of policy! 🏘️

We had a productive time at the @sdlp.bsky.social conference. Our exhibition stand led to great conversations on improving NI housing.

Huge thanks to all at our joint fringe with NIFHA on 'Somewhere to call home'.

CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · 18d

Alarming new housing statistics are out. 🚨 Our director was on GMB this morning to address the deepening crisis.

49,083 on the social housing waiting list (+4%)
37,635 households now in housing stress (+6%)

This is not an unsolvable problem. We need long-term funding, not short-term targets.

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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · 25d

CIH Northern Ireland supports the ambitious vision outlined in the draft plan strategy and its proactive approach to addressing the significant housing need within the district.

Read our full response below
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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 25d

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/Eg7uqti

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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · Aug 21

We have expressed concern in response to the latest Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin. While the figures on starts and completions reflect some positive momentum, delivery remains far short of what is needed to meet Northern Ireland’s housing demand.

Read our full response here
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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · Jul 31

Bookings are open for our All Ireland Summit. You can join us for a day full of discussions and learning, an evening meal and networking, or both!

Follow the link below for more information.
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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Jul 25

It's 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/...
#policy #SocialHousing

It is Friday, and time for our round-up of the main #UKHousing policy news and events from this week 🏘️📰 | Chartered Institute of Housing

It is Friday, and time for our round-up of the main #UKHousing policy news and events from this week 🏘️📰 ◾The HCLG committee has released its latest report on the funding and sustainability of local...

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 24

The agenda for the All-Ireland Summit 2025 has gone live today 💫 ‼️

This year we have an excellent array of sessions ranging from the growing use of AI in housing, too tips for tenant engagement and mental resilience, plus so much more 🏘️

View the agenda below:
www.cih.org/events/all-i...

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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · Jul 22

All Ireland Summit 2025 is opened for bookings

If you dont know much about our event, read more below.

An amazing free for members summit that brings together housing professionals from across the Island of Ireland for a day of learning, good practice examples & networking
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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · Jul 22

Homelessness prevention in NI: We strongly back extending NIHE's prevention duty from 28 to at least 60 days. More time, better outcomes and smarter spending.

Read our full response to Colm Gildernew MLA's private member's bill: www.cih.org/news/cih-ni-...

CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · Jul 21

NI's housing crisis: Our response to DfC's 2025/26 budget reveals critical shortfalls in social housing funding. Fewer new homes and rising homelessness. We're calling for urgent action.

Read more: www.cih.org/news/cih-ni-...

Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland response to the equality impact assessment on the budget 2025/26

CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · Jul 15

🔊 Members, don’t forget our EDI census – we’ll be collating this year’s report at the end of this month ready for our AGM, so make sure you are represented. Complete yours by Sunday to be entered into our prize draw to win one of five £50 vouchers ➡️ buff.ly/4JoHTAj

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Jul 11

📢 Don't miss our Friday weekly round-up of news from across #UKHousing 🏘️

Read the round-up on LinkedIn here buff.ly/H39VSXK

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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · Jul 10

Justin Cartwright outlines all the big policy developments and changes in Northern Ireland from April to June 2025 ➡️ buff.ly/F3Bcy5c

Taken from our member-exclusive publication, CIH Unlocked 🔓

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Jul 7

⏰ We’re bringing together professionals committed to tackling domestic abuse through housing policy, partnership and innovation. This is a valuable opportunity to connect, learn and share best practice.

💬 If you're a CIH member and would like to join, email: [email protected]

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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · Jul 8

Good news! NI's housing gets a boost: £11m for 3,000+ wastewater connections in Derry & £9m for new social housing. We'll meet Minister Kimmins to discuss long-term solutions for #NIWater. More work ahead to get everyone a home. www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/kimmins...

Kimmins welcomes additional funding which will unlock over 3000 new wastewater connections in Derry

Infrastructure Minister has secured £11million in June Monitoring which will help unlock wastewater capacity across the north.

www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · Jul 7

This week is Rural Housing Week! An annual event that highlights the social and economic benefits of affordable housing in rural areas.

Read how Rural Housing Association are making a difference right here in Northern Ireland

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 4

The All-Ireland Summit is back✨

Join us on the 4th November 2025 in Dublin for a jam packed day of knowledge sharing, networking and cross-collaboration. 🏘️

We'll be diving into the key topics affecting the sector right now so don't miss out. Book your place below ⬇️

www.cih.org/events/all-i...

All-Ireland Summit

With good practice and innovation in abundance, you’ll have the chance to collaborate and build relationships with peers across the sector at this Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) event.

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Jul 4

📢 Don't miss our Friday weekly round-up of news from across #UKHousing from
@cihpolicy.bsky.social.

Read the round-up on LinkedIn here ➡️ buff.ly/54W35Va

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