Author | Lightnews

Rachael Williamson @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social · 6d

Really enjoyed chairing this afternoon's launch of the UKHR Autumn Briefing Paper. We heard from a fantastic panel on issues spanning the economy, retrofit, hg insecurity, London and FTBs.

Check it out - open to all 👇
#ukhousing

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 6d

Great to hear from some of the 2025 UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper authors this afternoon for the launch of the latest edition of the UK housing ‘bible’ series 🏘️

Find out more about the event, authors, sponsors and get your copy of the Autumn Briefing Paper 🔗➡️ www.cih.org/news/uk-hous...

1 1

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 6d

🏘️ The Renters’ Rights Act has officially become law.

Abolishing no-fault evictions & extending the Decent Homes Standard to the PRS are huge steps toward a fairer, safer housing system.

👀New member guidance on what the reforms mean in practice will be out soon. Read more🔗https://buff.ly/HyiebH5

Picture of Rachael Williamson with a quote Welcoming the Act’s passing, which says “The Renters’ Rights Act is a landmark step towards a fairer, safer and more secure private rented sector. Everyone deserves a safe, secure home – this Act brings us closer to that goal.”

2 3

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 14d

Community cohesion is lacking, and the lack of affordable, secure housing is only making the problem worse. Rachael Williamson explores the issue and how to fix it in this article published today in Housing Today ➡️ buff.ly/LN1HUo8

We can’t fix social cohesion without fixing housing

Secure homes are the foundation of safer, stronger, more united communities, argues Rachael Williamson

buff.ly

1 1

Rachael Williamson @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social · 18d

💯👇

Anna Clarke @annaclarke.bsky.social · 18d

Every time we see further increases in people living in temporary accommodation I feel it should be pointed out that the big reason is that Local Housing Allowance is capped based on 2023 rents. Rents are rising, so private renting is increasing out of range for families in particular.

Jules Birch @julesbirch.bsky.social · 18d

Homelessness stats just out show another new record in households (132k) and children (172k) living in temporary accommodation. Up 7.5% in last year
www.gov.uk/government/s...

1

Rachael Williamson @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social · 19d

Pleased to be able to contribute to this piece by Vicky Spratt in the i, on behalf of @cihhousing.bsky.social

liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/397...

#ukhousing

Why housing in Britain is broken and how to fix it – from renting to mortgages

The i Paper’s Vicky Spratt asked experts why they think Britain’s housing crisis is so bad and what they think it will take to fix it

liveapp.inews.co.uk

1 1

Rachael Williamson @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social · 19d

Really helpful insights on the s106 debate 👇

Red Brick @redbrickblog.bsky.social · 20d

NEW | We need to talk about Section 106… again

Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Group Chief Executive of L&Q, calls on developers to work more closely with affordable housing providers to ensure that homes built through Section 106 are fit for purpose.

redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/10/we-n...

We need to talk about Section 106… again - Red Brick

Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Group Chief Executive of L&Q, calls on developers to work more closely with affordable housing providers to ensure that homes built through Section 106 are fit for purpose.

redbrickblog.co.uk

1 1

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Inside Housing @insidehousing.bsky.social · 20d

40 UK sector organisations unite in call for government to unfreeze LHA in next Budget

Leaders of 40 groups across the housing sector are calling on the government to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates for the next year to help reduce homelessness and the use of temporary accommodation

dlvr.it

5 5

Rachael Williamson @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social · 21d

A powerful example of the UK housing & homelessness sector coming together with a clear unified ask of the government ahead of next month's Autumn budget 👇
#UnfreezeLHA

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 22d

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.

🧵(1/2)

#UnfreezeLHA

1

Rachael Williamson @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social · 25d

Love how you always manage to squeeze the crisps in! 😂

1 3

Rachael Williamson @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social · Oct 3

#HopeNotHate

2

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · Oct 2

This government inherited serious challenges in respect of Section 106 housing delivery and we continue to wrestle with them.

A short 🧵

1 3 8

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

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

Following the government's latest announcement on the Competence and Conduct Standard we've broken everything you need to know down in our latest member briefing - log in to access your copy now ➡️ buff.ly/jcbUxhh

1 2

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Sep 30

Shelter's new report finds that tenants' physical, mental and financial health start to improve as soon as they move into a social home.

Moreover, the report puts the cost to the government of failing to delivering 90,000 social homes a year at £117bn.

Read the report ➡️ tinyurl.com/v9c3jjve

3 4

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Resolution Foundation @resfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 29

Scrapping the two-child limit on benefits would be the most targeted and cost-effective way for the Government to meet its aim of reducing child poverty.

6 17

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · Sep 28

To accelerate housing delivery and unlock economic growth, this Labour government will build the next generation of new towns.

High-quality, well-designed, sustainable, and liveable communities – we’re determined to have spades in the ground on at least three in this Parliament.

7 2 21

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Sep 28

Today, the government has published the final report from the New Towns Taskforce, which includes a strong commitment to affordable housing, a key step to solving the housing crisis.

CIH chief exec Gavin Smart was on BBC Breakfast this morning discussing it 🎬➡️https://buff.ly/7A592lS

2 3

Rachael Williamson @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social · Sep 24

I'll be representing @cihhousing.bsky.social at the #LabourPartyConference later this week, speaking on panels with a range of delegates, including housing ministers Matthew Pennycook and Baroness Taylor 🏘️

If you're attending I hope to see you there! Details below 👇

1

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · Sep 19

Yesterday’s planning application statistics were disappointing but we are seeing clear green shoots.

Even accounting for the serious delivery challenges in London, Q2 figures released today show housing starts up 29% compared to last year.

We’re getting Britain building again.

3 2 6

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Sep 2

🗣️ Leadership diversity is not just about equality, it is also key to an organisation’s effectiveness

@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social has authored an insightful piece for @campbelltickell.bsky.social examining why who leads in the housing sector matters.

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

EDI leadership - CTB 79 Final

CTB 79, The latest insights from Campbell Tickell's CT Brief - CIHʼs Rachel Williamson on future leaders and why representation at the top matters

www.campbelltickell.com

3 2

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Big Issue @bigissue.com · Aug 30

The recent protests outside asylum hotels claim to ‘protect women and girls’. But they are not about women's safety at all.

I'm a survivor of domestic violence. Asylum hotel protests do not speak for me

www.bigissue.com

1 11 21

Rachael Williamson @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social · Aug 28

Really disappointing news – 28 days is not enough time for refugees to find housing after their asylum decision. They’ve proved their right to protection; we shouldn’t be putting them at risk of homelessness. I hope govt rethinks this move - we’re better than this. 🏘️ #ukhousing

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Aug 28

CIH responds to the Home Office decision to half move-on period for refugees.

CIH response in thread 🧵⬇️

More information on the story 🗞️🔗 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Home Office plans to halve time asylum seekers given to find accommodation

Charities sound alarm over plan to give asylum seekers just 28 days to find new housing after a decision on their case

www.theguardian.com

1

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Aug 23

⏰ At our next Supported Housing Network webinar, we’ll be joined by @natfednews.bsky.social to discuss the #StartsAtHome campaign.

Speakers include Suzannah Young and Katie Miller from NHF.

📅 Open to all – to join, please email: [email protected]

#SupportedHousing #HomesNotCuts

3 6

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Inside Housing @insidehousing.bsky.social · Aug 21

Scapegoating asylum seekers will not end housing crisis, charities say after court ruling that could have stark consequences

Charities have called out the scapegoating of asylum seekers, after they explained why a court ruling in Epping will not help the housing crisis and could have stark consequences across the UK

dlvr.it

3 2

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

Resolution Foundation @resfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 15

Housing is most families' largest expense and so is crucial to living standards.

Want to know more about what's happening with housing in the UK?

Explore our interactive housing indicator charts now ⤵️
buff.ly/X5xMmnF

4 4

Reposted by Rachael Williamson

CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 15

👀⬇️ Don't miss our roundup. The one post that gets you up to speed with all the UK housing policy news you need to know this week

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Aug 15

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 ➡️ buff.ly/xkdlolV

1 3