The history of housing management, and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), was sparked by the work of pioneers of social reform such as Octavia Hill who were opposed to appalling housing conditions in the second half of the 19th century. CIH can trace it’s roots as a profession back to 1916, when the first professional body for housing, the Association for Women Housing Workers, was founded. In 2016, our centenary year, it is fitting for CIH to celebrate Octavia’s…

To celebrate the second anniversary of the launch of Ageing Well in Wales, I am hosting two events celebrating some of the fantastic work taking place in Welsh towns, villages and cities to make them good places to grow older. The events will be an opportunity to share knowledge and develop new ideas on how together we can make Wales a nation of age friendly and dementia supportive communities prevent falls, tackle loneliness and isolation, and improve learning and employment…

Come and discuss the Government’s proposals for the future funding of supported and sheltered housing and give your views on the Government’s consultation. The September announcement on funding set out a new system from 2019 with tenants able to claim up to the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) level of benefit. Money will be devolved to local authorities to cover costs above the LHA level. The Government will consult on the details of this new system including key questions on local…

Come and discuss the Government’s proposals for the future funding of supported and sheltered housing and give your views on the Government’s consultation. The September announcement on funding set out a new system from 2019 with tenants able to claim up to the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) level of benefit. Money will be devolved to local authorities to cover costs above the LHA level. The Government will consult on the details of this new system including key questions on local…

Come and discuss the Government’s proposals for the future funding of supported and sheltered housing and give your views on the Government’s consultation. The September announcement on funding set out a new system from 2019 with tenants able to claim up to the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) level of benefit. Money will be devolved to local authorities to cover costs above the LHA level. The Government will consult on the details of this new system including key questions on local…

Come and discuss the Government’s proposals for the future funding of supported and sheltered housing and give your views on the Government’s consultation. The September announcement on funding set out a new system from 2019 with tenants able to claim up to the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) level of benefit. Money will be devolved to local authorities to cover costs above the LHA level. The Government will consult on the details of this new system including key questions on local…

Come and discuss the Government’s proposals for the future funding of supported and sheltered housing and give your views on the Government’s consultation. The September announcement on funding set out a new system from 2019 with tenants able to claim up to the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) level of benefit. Money will be devolved to local authorities to cover costs above the LHA level. The Government will consult on the details of this new system including key questions on local…