Richard Blakeway has served as Housing Ombudsman for England since September 2019. Prior to this role, he was Deputy Mayor of London for Housing, chaired the Homes for London Board, and served as a non-executive director of Homes England. He is recognized for his work on housing policy, homelessness, tenant rights, and improving standards across the social housing sector. Under his leadership, the Housing Ombudsman Service has expanded its focus on accountability, complaint resolution, and resident protection.

In this episode, Crystal Hicks interviews Richard about gender equity, tenant advocacy, and the role of male allyship in social housing. They explore how organisational culture, communication, and leadership can drive positive change and address biases