Government proposes seven new towns across England
Find out more about the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announcement on the proposed new towns and the National Housing Bank, including CIH's reaction to the news.
All-Ireland Housing Awards 2026 winners announced
Find out more about the creativity, passion and innovation of the 2026 All Ireland Housing Award winners.
In tribute to Margaret Moore
CIH is deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Margaret Moore.
CIH responds to the HOS' consultation on its role in complaints about STAIRs
Overall, CIH welcomes and agrees with the proposed changes to the HOS scheme and the way forward to manage STAIRS complaints, with some concerns over communication, capacity and monitoring.
CIH responds to government consultations on freehold estate protections and private estate management
CIH has responded to two UK government consultations examining issues related to freehold estates and private estate management arrangements.
CIH Scotland responds to government’s Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026–2031
CIH Scotland has welcomed the Scottish government’s recognition of housing as a key factor in tackling child poverty in its newly published Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026–2031, which sets out the actions intended to help meet targets of the Child Poverty Act (2017).
CIH responds to the National Planning Policy Framework consultation (December 2025)
CIH welcomes the government’s commitment to reforming the planning system in order to deliver much-needed affordable homes.
CIH Northern Ireland submit to consultation on revised Decent Homes Standard proposals
Read the consultation response for the consultation on the DHS proposals
CIH submits response to government consultation on Transparency, Influence and Accountability Standard changes
We welcome the opportunity to respond to this consultation on proposed revisions to the Transparency, Influence and Accountability (TI&A) Standard, the Consumer Standards Code of Practice, and Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs).
CIH research highlights need for new Charter outcome to recognise professionalism in Scotland’s social housing sector
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland is urging the Scottish Government to introduce a new Scottish Social Housing Charter outcome to recognise the skills and professionalism of housing.
CIH responds to the latest homelessness statistics and rough sleeping snapshot
New statistics show record temporary accommodation use and a rise in rough sleeping. CIH urges action on affordable housing and migrant homelessness.
CIH welcomes the first annual report on the implementation of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations
The government has published three publications this week marking an important milestone in the long-term reform of the building safety system.
CIH Northern Ireland's response to the Department of Finance’s consultation on the draft budget 2026-2029/30
CIH Northern Ireland welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on the draft budget proposals for 2026-2029/30.
Housing workforce under severe pressure as CIH Cymru publishes pre-Senedd election sector snapshot report
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Cymru’s latest sector snapshot report highlights how high workloads and reduced funding affect the mental health and wellbeing of housing professionals in Wales.
Concern over significant drop in new home starts in latest Northern Ireland statistics
CIH Northern Ireland has expressed alarm over the concerning drop in new home starts for the October to December 2025 period.
