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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CIH announces chartered members are exempt from Level 4 professionalism unit
CIH is pleased to announce a new exemption aimed at supporting chartered members who are working towards compliance with the Competence and Conduct Standard by completing a CIH qualification.
CIH's response to MHCLG consultation on a reformed DHS for social and privately rented homes
CIH welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation on a reformed Decent Homes Standard (DHS) and supports the extension of the standard across social and private rented housing, providing a degree of consistency for tenants.
CIH consultation responses: Decent Homes Standard and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
Read the key headlines from CIH's recent submissions to government on key consultations about housing quality, affordability and sustainability.
CIH response to MHCLG and DESNZ consultation on Improving the Energy Efficiency of Socially Rented Homes in England
Overall, CIH welcomes the work the government has undertaken to date to stabilise the finances of the social housing sector and provide long-term policy certainty, especially on rents.
CIH Cymru response to the stage one scrutiny consultation on the Building Safety (Wales) Bill
CIH Cymru welcomes the opportunity to provide their views as part of stage one scrutiny of the Building Safety (Wales) Bill.
CIH response to the inquiry into Building New Towns: Practical Delivery
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Built Environment Committee’s modular inquiry into ‘Building New Towns: Practical Delivery’.
CIH Parliamentary briefing on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Read CIH's Parliamentary briefing on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
