CIH welcomes repeal of Vagrancy Act as a landmark moment for housing and homelessness
CIH has today welcomed the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 in England and Wales, marking the end of a 200-year-old law that criminalised people for sleeping rough or begging.
One in six babies living in overheated homes
CIH and NHF research highlights the escalating risk of overheating in homes.
Healthy homes, healthy futures: Scottish Housing Day 2026 to highlight links between housing and health
The importance of housing in supporting good health is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day, which takes place across the country on Wednesday 16 September.
CIH welcomes government review of placing children in temporary accommodation with single male adults
The MHCLG had responded to recommendation put forward in the HCLGC report on housing conditions in temporary accommodation. CIH is pleased to see new government commitments on issues it raised in its submission.
Welsh Government boosts funding for social housing development but leaves decarbonisation funding untouched
Welsh Government’s first supplementary budget for 2026/27 includes an additional £20 million in capital investment to support the delivery of more social homes in Wales.
CIH Scotland Housing Awards return for 2026
The annual CIH Scotland Housing Awards, sponsored by Aico, are now open for entries, recognising the creativity, passion and innovation of the individuals, organisations and projects across the sector.
CIH welcomes cross-party support for amendment protecting domestic abuse survivors’ access to social housing
Find out more about the amendment to the Social Housing Bill called for by CIH and supported by Baroness Neate and former Prime Minister Baroness May.
CIH publishes draft wildfire guidance for housing providers and invites sector feedback
CIH published draft guidance about how housing providers can prepare for wildfires.
CIH urges government to back access powers amendment in Social Housing Bill
CIH and leading housing and safety bodies have called for an amendment to the Social Housing Bill to clarify access rights for essential safety checks.
CIH response to Reform’s proposals on social housing
Nigel Farage has published a substack article which touches on Reform’s proposals for the future of the UK, including social housing. As the professional body for housing, CIH has issued a statement to address disparities regarding social housing within the article.
CIH celebrates OBE honour for vice chair Aileen Evans
CIH celebrates vice chair and former president Aileen Evans after she was awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List in recognition of her outstanding contribution to social housing.
Does Wales need its own competence and conduct framework?
CIH Cymru has today launched a survey to gauge demand for a competence and conduct framework in Wales, ahead of mandatory reforms coming into force in England this October.
CIH Northern Ireland welcomes the new statistics linked to the Northern Ireland Homelessness Bulletin
CIH NI welcomes the latest Northern Ireland Homelessness Bulletin (October 2025 – March 2026).
CIH Northern Ireland condemns violent unrest
Justin Cartwright, CIH Northern Ireland national director and EDI lead for CIH, condemns the recent violent unrest and calls for community cohesion.
CIH welcomes updates to The Housing Health and Safety Rating System
CIH welcomes HHSRS getting its first significant update since the Housing Act 2004
