Welcome to CIH Unlocked, our member-exclusive publication delivering expert housing insight and analysis straight to your inbox.
While issues such as the cost of living crisis and damp and mould have come to the fore, the need to decarbonise our housing stock remains as pressing as ever. As one of the UK's largest housing associations, Peabody, makes a big splash into Passivhaus, we ask whether it's time for the wider sector to bolster its decarbonisation efforts. You can read more in our lead piece.
We are also approaching the final stretch of the general election campaign. In this issue, we cover the key insights from our recent member-exclusive briefing, which explored how housing has so far featured in the debate and why housing is a key concern for a large proportion of the electorate this time round. We've also included a 'what you need to know' guide on the manifestos and what they say about housing.
Elsewhere, policy and practice officer Megan Hinch recounts CIH's recent visit to Birmingham's famed Bournville Village, where the founding principles of wellbeing and community remain as true as ever; and Places for People's Caroline Terry shares insight into the work they've been doing to support young refugees.
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.
Liam Turner,
Digital editor
