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 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.
CIH NI responds to Department of Justice committee on the proposed amendments to the Vagrancy Act 1824 and the Vagrancy (Ireland) Act 1847
CIH Northern Ireland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department for Communities' consultation on a new fuel poverty strategy for Northern Ireland
CIH Northern Ireland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department for Communities' consultation on a new fuel poverty strategy for Northern Ireland
CIH president, Elly Hoult, launches CHOOSE HOUSING toolkit
“The housing sector is facing a critical skills crisis, and it’s down to all of us to take action," was the rallying call from the CIH president as she launched the CHOOSE HOUSING toolkit.
CIH NI responds to the announcement of affordable rent scheme to deliver 300 homes
The Department for Communities has announced a new initiative to support renters who find themselves priced out of the mainstream private rental sector.
Scotland’s Housing Festival calls on sector to Make a Stand to safeguard victims of domestic abuse
CIH Scotland is calling on housing associations and local authorities to recommit their support for their domestic abuse campaign, Make a Stand, at Scotland’s Housing Festival 2025.
CIH NI responds to the publication of the Programme for Government 2024-27
CIH Northern Ireland welcomes the publication yesterday of the Programme for Government 2024-27.
