CIH briefing on DEFRA’s consultation on updating Part G of the building regulations on water efficiency in new homes
Government is consulting on updates to Part G of the Building Regulations to improve the water efficiency of new homes. CIH has produced this briefing to help members understand the proposals.
CIH welcomes further clarity on Competence and Conduct Standard
The UK government has published its final direction to the Regulator of Social Housing, requiring it to set a Competence and Conduct Standard for social housing providers.
CIH Scotland director reacts to passing of the Housing (Scotland) Bill
Callum Chomczuk , national director of CIH Scotland, responded to the passing of the Housing (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament this evening.
CIH Cymru welcomes new rent standard, creating certainty for tenants and social landlords in Wales
CIH Cymru has welcomed the "greater clarity and consistency" brought by the announcement of a new rent standard.
CIH responds to New Towns Taskforce recommendations
The final report from the independent New Towns Taskforce has been published, recommending 12 sites across England on which to build new towns.
CIH Scotland launches 2026 election manifesto
CIH Scotland has launched its manifesto, ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections.
New statistics show continuing housing crisis, CIH Northern Ireland warns
The latest Northern Ireland housing statistics show a deepening of fundamental housing challenges.
CIH Northern Ireland urges councils to learn from top performers as planning delays worsen
CIH Northern Ireland has responded to the new planning statistics which highlight persistent challenges within the region's planning system.
Half of affordable homes needed in Scotland are in the east
Scotland must deliver a minimum of 15,693 affordable homes a year in the next Parliament - a total of 78,465 over five-years – with at least half of them needed in the east, according to a major new report published today.
Housing Ombudsman publishes 2024–25 Annual Complaints Review
Read our summary of the key findings of the Housing Ombudsman's Annual Complaints Review for 2024 2025.
CIH responds to the latest local authority expenditure statistics on homelessness and temporary accommodation
Rachael Williamson responds to new figures which show councils in England are spending record amounts on temporary accommodation.
CIH Northern Ireland responds to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's Local Development Plan, 2035
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Northern Ireland welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's Local Development Plan (LDP) draft plan strategy.
Scotland Housing Awards 2025 shortlist announced
Find out who the finalists are for this year’s ceremony, which will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow on 14 November 2025.
Scottish Housing Day celebrates 10 years with launch of new report
The importance of good neighbours and communities is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day, which takes place today, Wednesday 17 September 2025.
CIH Scotland reacts to homelessness statistics for 2024/25
CIH Scotland's national director, Callum Chomczuk, reacts to the latest homelessness figures published by the Scottish government.
