17 Sept 2026 | Consultation and inquiry responses

CIH Northern Ireland response to draft Irish Traveller Accommodation Strategy 2026–2031

CIH Northern Ireland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s (NIHE) consultation on the draft Irish Traveller Accommodation Strategy 2026–2031.

17 Sept 2026 | Consultation and inquiry responses | Safeguarding

CIH Cymru response to consultation on priorities for the Health and Social Care committee

As housing is a key determinant of health and a key driver in improving health outcomes for individuals, a safe, affordable and sustainable home must be clearly identified as a key component of any work aimed at improving the health outcomes for people living in Wales.

17 Sept 2026 | Climate and sustainability | Consultation and inquiry responses

Response to the Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and rural affairs committee consultation on their priorities for the seventh Senedd

CIH Cymru's programme of government identified a number of key housing challenges that we believe should be priorities for Welsh Government. While progress has been made in recent years, significant challenges remain in ensuring everyone in Wales can access a safe, affordable and sustainable home.

16 Sept 2026 | CIH updates

Scottish Housing Day launches new report on links between homes and health

The link between housing and health is the focus for this year's Scottish Housing Day, which takes place today, Wednesday 16 September 2026.

15 Sept 2026 | CIH updates

We want to know what you think of CIH 

Find out about our perception survey and how to get involved.

15 Sept 2026 | CIH updates

Scotland Housing Awards 2026 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 13 November 2026.

14 Sept 2026 | CIH updates | EDI, data and digital accessibility

CIH launches 2026 EDI census report

We have today published our 2026 EDI census data results for the UK and Ireland as part of an ongoing effort to improve equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our organisation and embed it within professional standards, leadership, learning and practice across the housing sector.

14 Sept 2026 | Building and fire safety

Zane's Law: A vital step towards safer homes

Find out more about Zane's Law and why CIH supports it.

11 Sept 2026 | Consultation and inquiry responses | Government and sector insight

CIH submission to Autumn Budget 2026

CIH has submitted its recommendations ahead of the Autumn Budget, encouraging the UK government to build on recent investment into social homes, tackle the homelessness and temporary accommodation crisis, and ensure everyone has access to a healthy home.

10 Sept 2026 | Regulation and legal

The Social Housing Bill: Second reading debate briefing (House of Commons)

We welcome the Social Housing Bill. We have long called for the measures outlined within it to deliver on commitments to reform the Right to Buy (RtB), which will give councils more confidence to invest in new homes.

10 Sept 2026

CIH pays tribute to former president Peter Kegg

CIH is saddened to learn of the death of former CIH president Peter William Kegg, who passed away on 24 August 2026, aged 84.

10 Sept 2026 | Community cohesion | Tenants and residents

The Healthy Places and Communities partnership welcomes new member and launches practical guide

A partnership designed to help residents live healthier and more active lives has expanded, with the launch of a new practical guide for social landlords.

08 Sept 2026 | Domestic abuse

The Social Housing Bill: Second reading briefing (House of Commons stage) - domestic abuse

We welcome the introduction of the Social Housing Bill and are very pleased to see the proposed changes in legislation to make it easier for domestic abuse survivors to remain in their homes and retain their social housing tenancy.

07 Sept 2026 | Government and sector insight

CIH comments on plans to pause local government reorganisation in England

CIH urges the government to clarify the future of local government reorganisation (LGR).

04 Sept 2026 | CIH updates | Government and sector insight

CIH responds to Conservatives' proposal to cut LHA to help meet defence spending commitments

CIH warns Conservative plans to cut Local Housing Allowance risk deepening homelessness and costing the economy.