What does the UK Government's summer statement do for Scotland?
In this new blog Ashley Campbell, Policy and Practice Manager at CIH Scotland looks at what the Chancellor’s announcement means for the housing sector in Scotland.
Diversity is power
CIH’s head of membership, Rebecca Clarke, reflects on 2020, the perceptions she has had challenged, and what more we can be doing as a sector to champion diversity and equality.
Housing Ombudsman: Complaint Handling Code
In his latest blog for CIH, Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway talks about the recently published Complaint Handling Code.
Housing providers must do more to support victims of domestic abuse
In this blog, CIH Scotland director Callum Chomczuk captures the discussion from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) Scottish Knowledge Exchange Hub session on 30 June.
What can we learn from Germany’s private rented sector?
Housing professional Maureen Corcoran compares what she's learned from Germany's private rented sector to England's rental market.
Looking back at Robert Jenrick’s speech at the International Housing Summit
Melanie Rees, CIH head of policy and external affairs, shares her thoughts on Robert Jenrick's address at the International Housing Summit.
Going back into education
Going back into education, especially when there has been a long break, can be scary. Jenny Galbraith, former CIH policy and practice officer shares her thoughts.
Community-powered tech to support homeless households
Seb Barker, COO at Beam, shares his understanding on the complexity of homelessness but also how it can be solved through joint working where every organisation plays to its strengths.
What has sustainable IT got to do with the housing sector?
om Greenwood, managing director, Wholegrain Digital, shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities Green IT brings to the housing sector.
Putting homes at the heart of recovery
Our homes have never been more important to us than they have been during the COVID-19 crisis. CIH chief executive, Gavin Smart shares his thoughts on why homes should be at the heart of recovery.
Having got through, we need to get ready. But ready for what?
Karen Lynch, vice chair SEUK, former CEO Belu Water, non-exec Home for Good Glasgow, and shares her thoughts on the last few months.
Scotland needs 53,000 affordable homes
SFHA and Shelter Scotland are calling on the Scottish Government to build 53,000 affordable homes over the next Parliament and to commit to invest at least £3.4 billion over five years.
Don't forget about dementia!
In this new blog for Dementia Awareness Week, Ashley Campbell, Policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland highlights the role of the housing sector in supporting people with dementia.
Why landlord loans need to be extended
In this opinion piece, Callum Chomczuk, National director of CIH Scotland and John Blackwood, Chief executive of the Scottish Association of Landlords call for more support for private landlords.
Supporting someone to move home during lockdown
Ashley Campbell, Policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland, answers a query from a member about whether a victim of domestic abuse can get help to move home without breaking lockdown rules.
