Research commissioned to improve the provision of aids and adaptations to older and disabled people
Housing bodies in Scotland have come together to commission research to identify what is needed in terms of funding, systems and support to provide aids and adaptations to older and disabled people.
CIH NI response to the Department of Finance supplementary consultation on domestic rating measures
CIH Northern Ireland appreciates the chance to provide feedback on the proposed adjustments to the domestic rating system, given its impact on housing affordability and the provision of services.
England’s Homeless Children: The crisis in temporary accommodation
On 3 April the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government committee published its report on "England’s Homeless Children: The Crisis in Temporary Accommodation", following an inquiry which CIH submitted evidence to.
CIH response to DESNZ review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy
CIH Cymru sector snapshot report continues to show a Welsh housing workforce at breaking point
The latest sector snapshot report highlights the impact of stretched budgets and expanding workload on the housing sector workforce.
Cabinet Secretary for Housing launches the latest cohort of frontline policy advisory board
Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, has launched the new cohort CIH Cymru’s Housing Futures Cymru project.
CIH response to the Housing Ombudsman’s consultation on its five year strategy and business plan for 2025/26
We welcome the consultation by HOS on its five year strategy for healthier homes, fairer services and trusting relationships, and the business plan for 2025/26.
CIH welcomes the commencement of heat network regulation
April 1 marks the beginning of Ofgem’s role as regulator for the heat network sector, with the start of the Consumer Advocacy and Consumer Redress parts of the regulatory framework.
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.
