Cerys Clark CIHCM
@cerysclark.bsky.social
Policy and public affairs manager at CIH Cymru.
Passionate about ending homelessness and a right to adequate housing.
All views my own.
Passionate about ending homelessness and a right to adequate housing.
All views my own.
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The annual homelessness data has been published: www.gov.wales/homelessness... it shows a 2% decrease in households being made homeless and a 3% reduction in temporary accommodation use both welcome reductions
Yet we are still not building the homes we need to end our housing emergency.
Yet we are still not building the homes we need to end our housing emergency.
September 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The annual homelessness data has been published: www.gov.wales/homelessness... it shows a 2% decrease in households being made homeless and a 3% reduction in temporary accommodation use both welcome reductions
Yet we are still not building the homes we need to end our housing emergency.
Yet we are still not building the homes we need to end our housing emergency.
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There’s still time to book onto our building safety webinar on 27 August at 2pm when Welsh government will be joining us to go over the Building Safety (Wales) Bill. It’s free for members.
Find out more and book here: www.cih.org/events/build...
Find out more and book here: www.cih.org/events/build...
August 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM
There’s still time to book onto our building safety webinar on 27 August at 2pm when Welsh government will be joining us to go over the Building Safety (Wales) Bill. It’s free for members.
Find out more and book here: www.cih.org/events/build...
Find out more and book here: www.cih.org/events/build...
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We are seeking views on our draft manifesto and housing strategy for Wales ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections. If you would like to provide your views please email cerys.clark@cih.org by 5pm on 30th May.
Access the manifesto here: buff.ly/u6iyP2L and the housing strategy here: buff.ly/ClT7cLi
Access the manifesto here: buff.ly/u6iyP2L and the housing strategy here: buff.ly/ClT7cLi
May 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are seeking views on our draft manifesto and housing strategy for Wales ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections. If you would like to provide your views please email cerys.clark@cih.org by 5pm on 30th May.
Access the manifesto here: buff.ly/u6iyP2L and the housing strategy here: buff.ly/ClT7cLi
Access the manifesto here: buff.ly/u6iyP2L and the housing strategy here: buff.ly/ClT7cLi
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We welcome the publication of Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill. and its proposed wide reaching changes to homelessness legislation in Wales. Adequate resources are needed to ensure homelessness in Wales is rare brief and unrepeated.
Read our statement here: bit.ly/4dovjPj
Read our statement here: bit.ly/4dovjPj
May 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We welcome the publication of Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill. and its proposed wide reaching changes to homelessness legislation in Wales. Adequate resources are needed to ensure homelessness in Wales is rare brief and unrepeated.
Read our statement here: bit.ly/4dovjPj
Read our statement here: bit.ly/4dovjPj
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📢 NEW CIH CYMRU MEMBER BRIEFING 📢
Our latest briefing outlines what you need to know about the consultation on changes to permitted development rights in Wales.
Members can read in English➡️ lnkd.in/e_kymzKW
And in Welsh➡️ lnkd.in/e5uFMHWq
Our latest briefing outlines what you need to know about the consultation on changes to permitted development rights in Wales.
Members can read in English➡️ lnkd.in/e_kymzKW
And in Welsh➡️ lnkd.in/e5uFMHWq
May 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
📢 NEW CIH CYMRU MEMBER BRIEFING 📢
Our latest briefing outlines what you need to know about the consultation on changes to permitted development rights in Wales.
Members can read in English➡️ lnkd.in/e_kymzKW
And in Welsh➡️ lnkd.in/e5uFMHWq
Our latest briefing outlines what you need to know about the consultation on changes to permitted development rights in Wales.
Members can read in English➡️ lnkd.in/e_kymzKW
And in Welsh➡️ lnkd.in/e5uFMHWq
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There is still time to apply to join our housing futures Cymru board. If you are a new/young housing professional who wants to influence housing policy in Wales you have until Friday 7 March to apply. Full details here: buff.ly/4b5viyM
March 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
There is still time to apply to join our housing futures Cymru board. If you are a new/young housing professional who wants to influence housing policy in Wales you have until Friday 7 March to apply. Full details here: buff.ly/4b5viyM
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Does your home have a Radio Teleswitch electricity meter?
From June, the signal that controls these meters is being switched off. Some homes could be left without heating or hot water.
So, if you have been contacted about getting a new meter, don’t delay, contact them today!
From June, the signal that controls these meters is being switched off. Some homes could be left without heating or hot water.
So, if you have been contacted about getting a new meter, don’t delay, contact them today!
March 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Does your home have a Radio Teleswitch electricity meter?
From June, the signal that controls these meters is being switched off. Some homes could be left without heating or hot water.
So, if you have been contacted about getting a new meter, don’t delay, contact them today!
From June, the signal that controls these meters is being switched off. Some homes could be left without heating or hot water.
So, if you have been contacted about getting a new meter, don’t delay, contact them today!
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Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
February 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
A friend who bullies us is no longer a friend. Absolutely shocking disrespect shown by the so called leader of the free world.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a great and brave man in a room pathetic, corrupt, self serving, cowardly toads.
February 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A friend who bullies us is no longer a friend. Absolutely shocking disrespect shown by the so called leader of the free world.
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Have you completed our 2025 Sector Snapshot survey. If not why not take five to complete it now. Your views really do matter and we will be sharing the results just before Tai 2025.
English survey: https://buff.ly/4gkFFzE Welsh Survey: https://buff.ly/4jE8gCH
English survey: https://buff.ly/4gkFFzE Welsh Survey: https://buff.ly/4jE8gCH
February 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Have you completed our 2025 Sector Snapshot survey. If not why not take five to complete it now. Your views really do matter and we will be sharing the results just before Tai 2025.
English survey: https://buff.ly/4gkFFzE Welsh Survey: https://buff.ly/4jE8gCH
English survey: https://buff.ly/4gkFFzE Welsh Survey: https://buff.ly/4jE8gCH
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There is just one week left to complete our latest sector snapshot survey looking at the pressures our housing professionals are currently facing. Your views really do matter.
English survey: https://buff.ly/4gkFFzE Welsh Survey: https://buff.ly/4jE8gCH
English survey: https://buff.ly/4gkFFzE Welsh Survey: https://buff.ly/4jE8gCH
February 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
There is just one week left to complete our latest sector snapshot survey looking at the pressures our housing professionals are currently facing. Your views really do matter.
English survey: https://buff.ly/4gkFFzE Welsh Survey: https://buff.ly/4jE8gCH
English survey: https://buff.ly/4gkFFzE Welsh Survey: https://buff.ly/4jE8gCH
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Our housing futures Cymru group are looking for new members. The panel influences at the heart of Welsh government If you are a new/young housing professional and want to influence housing policy in Wales why not apply today .
Find out more here: https://buff.ly/4b5viyM
Find out more here: https://buff.ly/4b5viyM
February 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Our housing futures Cymru group are looking for new members. The panel influences at the heart of Welsh government If you are a new/young housing professional and want to influence housing policy in Wales why not apply today .
Find out more here: https://buff.ly/4b5viyM
Find out more here: https://buff.ly/4b5viyM
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February 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Today I visited Crisis’ art exhibition Home: the key to hope at the Senedd. Looking at the art and reading about people’s lived experience was powerful and moving. Everyone should have the right to a home.
February 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Today I visited Crisis’ art exhibition Home: the key to hope at the Senedd. Looking at the art and reading about people’s lived experience was powerful and moving. Everyone should have the right to a home.
Your views really do matter so please take five to complete the survey and let @cihcymru.bsky.social know what key pressures, challenges and opportunities you have in your role.
If you haven’t had a chance to yet why not take five and share your views to inform our 2025 sector snapshot.
Click here to take the survey in English: buff.ly/4gkFFzE
Click here to take the survey in Welsh: buff.ly/4jE8gCH
Share your views on the Welsh Housing sector.
Click here to take the survey in English: buff.ly/4gkFFzE
Click here to take the survey in Welsh: buff.ly/4jE8gCH
Share your views on the Welsh Housing sector.
February 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Your views really do matter so please take five to complete the survey and let @cihcymru.bsky.social know what key pressures, challenges and opportunities you have in your role.
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It is 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 ⬇️
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ukhousing #policy #SocialHousing
Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ⬇️
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ukhousing #policy #SocialHousing
February 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It is 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 ⬇️
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ukhousing #policy #SocialHousing
Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ⬇️
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ukhousing #policy #SocialHousing
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Are you full of ideas about what the Welsh Government should do about the housing crisis?
Recruitment is now open to the Housing Futures Cymru Group.
Find out more: www.linkedin.com/posts/cih-cy...
Recruitment is now open to the Housing Futures Cymru Group.
Find out more: www.linkedin.com/posts/cih-cy...
February 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Are you full of ideas about what the Welsh Government should do about the housing crisis?
Recruitment is now open to the Housing Futures Cymru Group.
Find out more: www.linkedin.com/posts/cih-cy...
Recruitment is now open to the Housing Futures Cymru Group.
Find out more: www.linkedin.com/posts/cih-cy...
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We have published our response to Welsh government's White paper on securing a path towards adequate housing including fair rents and affordability.
Check it out here:
Check it out here:
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February 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We have published our response to Welsh government's White paper on securing a path towards adequate housing including fair rents and affordability.
Check it out here:
Check it out here:
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Ahead of the Senedd debate on the local government and housing committee’s report on social housing supply, chair John Griffiths MS has published his thoughts on a national development corporation echoing our calls for an arms length housing development agency.
Read here:
Read here:
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January 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Ahead of the Senedd debate on the local government and housing committee’s report on social housing supply, chair John Griffiths MS has published his thoughts on a national development corporation echoing our calls for an arms length housing development agency.
Read here:
Read here:
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Nearly half of people living in social housing have experienced prejudice because of their housing status. 📊
We must move past outdated attitudes to fix the housing crisis, argues resident Michael Verrier. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4hjYSm6
We must move past outdated attitudes to fix the housing crisis, argues resident Michael Verrier. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4hjYSm6
January 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Nearly half of people living in social housing have experienced prejudice because of their housing status. 📊
We must move past outdated attitudes to fix the housing crisis, argues resident Michael Verrier. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4hjYSm6
We must move past outdated attitudes to fix the housing crisis, argues resident Michael Verrier. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4hjYSm6
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In an historic vote in @senedd.wales this week, our politicans agreed with the Welsh public that a right to a safe, sustainable and affordable place to call home should be enshrined in law.
Read our joint response with #backthebill partners @taipawb.bsky.social and Shelter Cymru shorturl.at/QHiex
Read our joint response with #backthebill partners @taipawb.bsky.social and Shelter Cymru shorturl.at/QHiex
January 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
In an historic vote in @senedd.wales this week, our politicans agreed with the Welsh public that a right to a safe, sustainable and affordable place to call home should be enshrined in law.
Read our joint response with #backthebill partners @taipawb.bsky.social and Shelter Cymru shorturl.at/QHiex
Read our joint response with #backthebill partners @taipawb.bsky.social and Shelter Cymru shorturl.at/QHiex
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Are you driven by delivering high quality, high impact services? Can you develop and maintain relationships across a broad membership base?
If yes, you could be our next Membership Manager – apply today!
More information here: www.taipawb.org/about/jobs/
If yes, you could be our next Membership Manager – apply today!
More information here: www.taipawb.org/about/jobs/
January 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Are you driven by delivering high quality, high impact services? Can you develop and maintain relationships across a broad membership base?
If yes, you could be our next Membership Manager – apply today!
More information here: www.taipawb.org/about/jobs/
If yes, you could be our next Membership Manager – apply today!
More information here: www.taipawb.org/about/jobs/
CIH Cymru has published a blog looking ack at the 2024 housing policy landscape. So why not grab a cuppa and a mince pie and have a read: bit.ly/3BKmH7k
Looking back: The Welsh housing landscape in 2024 | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
We round up the year of housing policy in Wales for 2024.
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December 23, 2024 at 10:32 AM
CIH Cymru has published a blog looking ack at the 2024 housing policy landscape. So why not grab a cuppa and a mince pie and have a read: bit.ly/3BKmH7k
CIH Cymru has published a member exclusive briefing on the Senedd’s local government and housing committee’s inquiry report on social housing supply in Wales.
Click here to read: bit.ly/3ZqWKl4
Click here to read: bit.ly/3ZqWKl4
December 9, 2024 at 11:39 AM
CIH Cymru has published a member exclusive briefing on the Senedd’s local government and housing committee’s inquiry report on social housing supply in Wales.
Click here to read: bit.ly/3ZqWKl4
Click here to read: bit.ly/3ZqWKl4