Rachael Williamson
@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social
Director of policy, communications & external affairs Chartered Institute of Housing. Trustee Citizens Advice East Herts. Former civil servant HM Govt. Passionate about social justice and quality, affordable homes as a foundation for life.
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NEW | Autumn Budget 2025: Five priorities to turn the corner on the housing crisis
@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour’s plans to address the housing crisis.
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@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour’s plans to address the housing crisis.
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Autumn Budget 2025: Five priorities to turn the corner on the housing crisis - Red Brick
Rachael Williamson, Director of policy, communications and external affairs at the Chartered Institute of Housing, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour's plans to address the hou...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
NEW | Autumn Budget 2025: Five priorities to turn the corner on the housing crisis
@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour’s plans to address the housing crisis.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour’s plans to address the housing crisis.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
Some thoughts from me for @redbrickblog.bsky.social, on behalf of @cihhousing.bsky.social, on what we hope to see for housing in the #AutumnBudget on 26 Nov. 🏘️
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#ukhousing
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#ukhousing
Autumn Budget 2025: Five priorities to turn the corner on the housing crisis - Red Brick
Rachael Williamson, Director of policy, communications and external affairs at the Chartered Institute of Housing, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour's plans to address the hou...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Some thoughts from me for @redbrickblog.bsky.social, on behalf of @cihhousing.bsky.social, on what we hope to see for housing in the #AutumnBudget on 26 Nov. 🏘️
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#ukhousing
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#ukhousing
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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
Check it out - open to all 👇
#ukhousing
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...
Find out more about the event, authors, sponsors and get your copy of the Autumn Briefing Paper 🔗➡️ www.cih.org/news/uk-hous...
October 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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
Check it out - open to all 👇
#ukhousing
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🏘️ 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
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
October 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🏘️ 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
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
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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
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October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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
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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.
Homelessness stats just out show another new record in households (132k) and children (172k) living in temporary accommodation. Up 7.5% in last year
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October 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Pleased to be able to contribute to this piece by Vicky Spratt in the i, on behalf of @cihhousing.bsky.social
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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
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October 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Pleased to be able to contribute to this piece by Vicky Spratt in the i, on behalf of @cihhousing.bsky.social
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Really helpful insights on the s106 debate 👇
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.
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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.
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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.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Really helpful insights on the s106 debate 👇
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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
#UnfreezeLHA
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.
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#UnfreezeLHA
October 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
#UnfreezeLHA
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This government inherited serious challenges in respect of Section 106 housing delivery and we continue to wrestle with them.
A short 🧵
A short 🧵
October 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This government inherited serious challenges in respect of Section 106 housing delivery and we continue to wrestle with them.
A short 🧵
A short 🧵
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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
October 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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
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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
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
September 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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
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
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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.
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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.
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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.
High-quality, well-designed, sustainable, and liveable communities – we’re determined to have spades in the ground on at least three in this Parliament.
September 28, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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.
High-quality, well-designed, sustainable, and liveable communities – we’re determined to have spades in the ground on at least three in this Parliament.
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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
CIH chief exec Gavin Smart was on BBC Breakfast this morning discussing it 🎬➡️https://buff.ly/7A592lS
September 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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
CIH chief exec Gavin Smart was on BBC Breakfast this morning discussing it 🎬➡️https://buff.ly/7A592lS
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 👇
If you're attending I hope to see you there! Details below 👇
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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 👇
If you're attending I hope to see you there! Details below 👇
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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.
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.
September 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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.
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.
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🗣️ 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 🔗⬇️
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@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social has authored an insightful piece for @campbelltickell.bsky.social examining why who leads in the housing sector matters.
Article 🔗⬇️
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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
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September 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🗣️ 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...
@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...
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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
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August 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The recent protests outside asylum hotels claim to ‘protect women and girls’. But they are not about women's safety at all.
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
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...
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
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August 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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
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⏰ 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: policyandpractice@cih.org
#SupportedHousing #HomesNotCuts
Speakers include Suzannah Young and Katie Miller from NHF.
📅 Open to all – to join, please email: policyandpractice@cih.org
#SupportedHousing #HomesNotCuts
August 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
⏰ 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: policyandpractice@cih.org
#SupportedHousing #HomesNotCuts
Speakers include Suzannah Young and Katie Miller from NHF.
📅 Open to all – to join, please email: policyandpractice@cih.org
#SupportedHousing #HomesNotCuts
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