Sci-fi/Fantasy geek. Novice storyteller. Work in Social Housing in Wales. Chartered Member of CIH. For work tweets see @JC_Housing
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🏆 Happy #GuinessWorldRecordsDay! A good opportunity to celebrate Terry's #recordbreaking literary achievements, including:
📚 Fastest-selling hardback by an author (2005).
"In an unprecedented display of literary enthusiasm, Sir Terry Pratchett's latest Discworld novel 'Thud!' has shattered records for fastest-selling hardback by a living author. Bookstores across the UK reported queues forming hours before opening." — 📰 The Times Literary Supplement, December 2005
🛒https://t.co/UKRPrUl2wj
📚 Most books signed by a single author in one sitting (2,084 books in 6 hours)
📚 First knighthood awarded for services to literature (2009)
These achievements showcase not just commercial success, but the profound impact of Terry's work on readers worldwide. The #Discworld series continues to inspire new generations! 🌟
#terrypratchett #terrypratchettdiscworld #discworldofficial #discworldofficialmerchandise
Today government have committed £1.29bn to the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) in their continued rollout of the Warm Homes Plan
Read our reaction in full on @CIH_Policy's LinkedIn page ➡️https://t.co/suKZV06Hbn
Today @mhclg has published a consultation on proposed measures to reform the Right to Buy scheme. Billed as making the scheme fairer and to tackle the decline in council housing stock.
Read the gov announcement which includes @GavinSmartCIH’s response ⬇️
https://t.co/SUCvzTZKUq
Calling all #CHCAnnual24 delegates!
Have you spoken to our exhibitors? Each one was specially chosen because they appreciate the value of working with Wales’s social housing sector.
Make sure you say hello 👋
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Wedi llwyddo i gyrraedd Caerdydd heddiw o Fangor!
Edrych ymlaen i gymryd rhan yng nghynhadledd @CHCymru
Byddaf yn siarad ar y prif lwyfan am sut all y sector baratoi at Safonau'r Cymraeg.
#CHCAnnual24
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Managed to reach Cardiff finally on the early train from Bangor!
Looking forward to speaking at the @CHCymru#CHCAnnual24
We'll be taking to the main stage to talk about how the housing sector can get ready for the #WelshLanguageStandards
Our response to new @SeneddWales committee report on Welsh social housing supply
“The inquiry process, and this report, have been an important moment for us to emphasise the importance of social homes in addressing the housing crisis...
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"Now, we must take some crucial steps forward from this to supercharge affordable housing delivery by tackling the issues that are slowing down development.
“Housing associations want to continue delivering the quality homes Wales needs at pace. So we now need a long-term, joined-up strategic approach for housing - and a funding environment that reflects these strategic priorities.
“We are facing a big challenge here, which can’t be dealt with by one simple change. That’s why housing associations are poised to share their expertise, and play an important role in pulling Wales out of the crisis.” - @HayleyEastmen
"We need a concerted national collaboration to building more homes that recognises the potential role and contribution of all sectors, including private." - @JGriffithsLab
"We believe that creating new social housing, at pace, is key. To meet 20% social housing, Welsh Gov. should plan beyond Senedd term limits"
- John Griffiths MS, Chair of Senedd Local Gov and Housing Committee, at @CHCymru#CHCAnnual24
We're back for day two of #CHCAnnual24 at @Techniquest.
Join us for another day of focusing on furthering the ambitions of the social housing sector and discussing how to improve the ways we support tenants.
Trust in public institutions - two research headlines from @PwC_UK's James Bailey⬇️
> "Familiarity & proximity matters” but people also want more business engagement on social issues
> "There's a desire for biz & govt to do more together, rather than in isolation"
#CHCAnnual24
Heddiw, siaradodd yr Ysgrifennydd Cabinet yng nghynhadledd @CHCymru gan ailddatgan, "Mae mynediad at dai o ansawdd da yn datgloi cyfleoedd mewn cymaint o feysydd eraill. Mae buddsoddi mewn tai cymdeithasol yn lleihau tlodi, yn gwella iechyd ac yn helpu i ysgogi twf economaidd."🗣️
Today, the Cab Sec spoke at the @CHCymru conference, reaffirming that..
🗣️"Access to good quality housing unlocks opportunities in so many other areas. Investing in social housing reduces poverty, improves health and helps drive economic growth."
👉https://t.co/FcxB4oojT2