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 ISSUE 20 

Welcome to CIH Unlocked, our member-exclusive publication delivering expert housing insight and analysis straight to your inbox.

This issue comes to you just a day after Rishi Sunak made his surprise (kind of) general election announcement. For the first time in a long time, it looks as though housing will feature prominently in the debate, and so it's crucial that everyone in the sector pulls in the same direction to ensure housing gets heard. We look at the ways in which our members can do just that in our lead editorial.

We've got lots more for members to get stuck into, including the main points from deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner's big speech on housing, which was delivered just days before the general election announcement; an interview with Gavin Smart on CIH's involvement in the Church of England's recent Homes for All report; and key takeaways from our virtual event on the harmful effects of No Recourse to Public Funds on migrant women.

We've also got an exclusive piece from our Northern Ireland director, Justin Cartwright, on the ways in which the Department for Communities is looking to reform the private-rented sector, and how it is working with key partners such as CIH to do so.

As always, we welcome your feedback on Unlocked, and you can find more information on how to share your thoughts with us at the bottom of the newsletter.

You can also expect much more on housing and the general election in upcoming issues.

Liam Turner,

Digital editor

 EDITORIAL 

General election 2024: Getting housing heard 

With a date confirmed for the general election, now is the time to push housing to the top of the political debate.

 INSIGHT 

At a glance: Angela Rayner’s UKREiiF speech

Speaking ahead of the general election, Labour's deputy leader focussed on the party's plans for new towns and to build on brownfield and ‘grey belt’ land. 

 Q&A 

Gavin Smart on... Homes for All and the Church of England’s housing support

What was the extent of CIH's involvement in Homes for All, and how significant is it to have the Church engaged in housing?

 INSIGHT 

The Impact of NRPF: Key takeaways from the virtual event

No Recourse to Public Funds acutely impacts women, as discussed in our recent webinar.

 NORTHERN IRELAND 

NI's PRS: Raising the bar through collaboration

Justin Cartwright explores the Department for Communities' main PRS priorities, and how it is working with key partners such as CIH to deliver on them.

 SCOTLAND 

CIH Scotland's impact report 2023/24

CIH Scotland's work to amplify the voices of housing professionals over the past year has brought about tangible change, as outlined in its latest report.

 INSIGHT 

WYNTK: Draft guidance for SHDF Wave 3

With the new guidance for applying for the next wave of funding now released, read up on the key points for your application.

 INSIGHT 

WYNTK: The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (2023)

This briefing provides a summary of the most significant aspects of The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act, which achieved Royal Assent last year.

 RECORDINGS 

The Re:View

Missed one of our virtual events or want to relive one of our many insightful discussions? We've made sure to record every single minute – for the benefit of all CIH members.

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