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 ISSUE 35 

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

It's the end of another year and the end of an era for Aileen Evans, who stepped down as chief executive of Grand Union Housing Group last week ahead of its merger with Longhurst Group. Alma Sheren caught up with the former CIH president as she reflected on her time at Grand Union, in housing, and the oft-dreaded 'R' word.

Sticking with the theme of reflections ('tis the season, after all), Gavin Smart looks back on another successful year for CIH and our members, and explains why 2025 promises to be just as good, if not better.

Elsewhere, I outline the key takeaways from our recent webinar with the Regulator of Social Housing following its analysis of the first year of TSMs data; and our teams in Wales and Northern Ireland provide a comprehensive overview of all the key policy developments over the past few months.

As always, you'll find plenty more to get stuck into, digest and enjoy. (For the best experience, click 'view in browser'.)

🎄❄️I hope you have a happy Christmas, and all the very best for the festive season🎄❄️

Liam Turner,

Digital elf

 BIG READ 

Former CIH president Aileen Evans speaks to Alma Sheren about life after Grand Union and why she's not done with housing yet.

 THOUGHTS 

As our chief executive Gavin Smart reflects on another exceptional year for CIH, he explains why members across the UK, Ireland, and beyond can look forward to even greater opportunities in the coming year.

 INSIGHT 

We hosted the regulator’s director of regulatory engagement to discuss the TSMs and glean further insights into the first year of data. 

 WALES 

CIH Cymru's policy and public affairs manager, Cerys Clark CIHCM, provides an update on the key policy developments during the past few months.

 NORTHERN IRELAND 

CIH Northern Ireland's national director, Justin Cartwright CIHCM, provides an update of the main policy developments during the past three months.

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