New government taskforce to unlock public land for housing
Housing is in the headlines again this morning, as the government announces a new task force to unlock thousands of new homes on surplus public land.
CIH Northern Ireland responds to latest planning statistics
CIH NI voices concern as latest statistics underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to accelerate housing delivery.
CIH responds to 2025 Spring Statement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, delivered her Spring Statement to the House of Commons today (26 March). Read CIH's response to the announcements here.
CIH welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement of an additional £2 billion for affordable homes
The investment boost has been marked as a down payment from the Treasury ahead of more long term investment in social and affordable housing planned later this year, as part of the government’s Plan for Change mission to build 1.5 million homes.
Lord Best calls for the 2025 UK Housing Review to inform the government’s planned housing strategy
At the national launch event at the House of Lords for the UK Housing Review 2025, Lord Richard Best urged all political parties to engage with and make use of the publication.
CIH response to the government announcement on funding to train the next generation of construction workers
Gavin Smith, CIH chief executive, has welcomed the Chancellor's announcement of funding to support new training of construction workers which will help deliver 1.5 million homes.
CIH welcomes the second reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The second reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill had been completed in the House of Commons.
CIH comment on publication of the Public Accounts Committee report on the remediation of dangerous cladding
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has published its report following an inquiry into the government’s progress on remediating dangerous cladding. The report highlights serious concerns about slow progress, gaps in data, and the financial strain on residents and social landlords—issues that CIH and others across the sector have consistently raised.
CIH response to Department for Energy Security and Net Zero consultation on expanding the Warm Home Discount Scheme, 2025 to 2026
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) consultation on expanding the Warm Home Discount.
CIH's submission to The Centre for Social Justice’s call for evidence on skills to build
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Centre for Social Justice’s (CSJ) call for evidence into skills and labour shortages in the UK construction sector.
CIH Northern Ireland strengthens board with four new appointments
CIH NI brings expertise in sustainability and strategic planning with four new appointments to their board.
CIH response to the Home Affairs Committee's inquiry into asylum accommodation
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Home Affairs Committee’s inquiry into asylum accommodation.
CIH welcomes Warm Homes funding and calls for full investment in the social housing sector
The government is set to allocate £1.8bn to local authorities and social housing providers as part of the Warm Homes Plan.
CIH responds to Planning and Infrastructure Bill launch
We have responded to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which sets out further reforms to the planning system.
CIH submission to the technical consultation on the Homelessness Prevention Grant 2026/27 onwards
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the consultation on the Homelessness Prevention Grant (HPG) 2026/27 onwards.
