Response to the government’s announcement about personal emergency evacuation plans in high-rise residential buildings
It is disappointing that almost five years after Grenfell, we still have no additional requirements in place to ensure that residents with disabilities can safely evacuate in the event of a fire.
Housing professionals come together for CIH Scotland’s Housing Festival
CIH Scotland’s Housing Festival takes place from 19 to 20 May at the SEC in Glasgow and will bring together around 600 housing professionals, speakers and exhibitors.
CIH reaction to the 2022 Queen's Speech
CIH welcomes social housing regulation in the 2022 Queen’s Speech but is disappointed not to see further action on the cost of living
CIH pay tribute to Steve Douglas
CIH are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Steve Douglas. St Mungo’s CEO died suddenly at his home on Sunday morning, aged 57.
What are the NI parties saying about housing?
On 5th May, Northern Ireland goes to the polls to decide the make up of the next NI Assembly and Executive. Each party has published a manifesto ahead of polling day.
CIH responds to Government plans to revive Right to Buy for housing association tenants
Whilst CIH is supportive of measures to help people into home ownership, extending the Right to Buy to housing associations is not the right policy to achieve this.
CIH responds to Building Safety Act
"Critically, this legislation does not completely protect leaseholders from having to pay to address building safety defects for which they bear no responsibility."
Tenant expertise should be at forefront of green skills challenge
A new sector insight report from CIH Cymru and Aico shines a light on the green skills challenge.
Dylai arbenigedd tenantiaid fod ar flaen y gad o ran her sgiliau gwyrdd
Mae adroddiad newydd gan CIH Cymru ac Aico yn taflu goleuni ar yr her sgiliau gwyrdd.
Impact of pandemic piles pressure on frontline housing staff
A report for Housing Futures Cymru draws together insight from frontlines housing professionals working across Wales.
Effaith pandemig yn pentyrru pwysau ar staff tai rheng flaen
Mae adroddiad ar gyfer Dyfodol Tai Cymru yn dwyn ynghyd ddealltwriaeth o weithwyr proffesiynol ym maes tai rheng flaen sy'n gweithio ledled Cymru.
CIH Scotland sets out its recommendations for the ‘rented sector’
CIH Scotland has responded to the of the Scottish Government consultation on the rented sector setting out recommendations on where changes should be made to improve housing outcomes for all tenants.
CIH responds to Energy Security Strategy
This Energy Security Strategy is a missed opportunity to invest in a critically needed programme of energy efficiency measures in our existing homes.
CIH Scotland welcomes National Planning Framework 4 while calling for more Government leadership on delivery
CIH Scotland has published its response to the Scottish Government consultation on the draft National Planning Framework 4.
CIH Scotland raises concerns about limitations of Prevention Duty to stop homelessness
CIH Scotland has responded to the consultation on te introduction of a legal duty to prevent homelessness.
