Publications
Our publications focus on the latest policy topics and practical advice that you need to do your job. CIH members can access all our publication documents for free, please ensure you are logged into the website.
Suspension of local connection referrals
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the suspension of local connection referrals between all local authorities.
Focus on influencing Scotland: October 2020
This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.
Housing education in Scotland
This new report sets out the practical steps required to enhance access to and uptake of housing education in Scotland.
Regulation of short term lets
CIH Scotland responds to the Scottish Government's consultation on new regulations for short term lets including a nationwide licensing system.
Social security committee impact of covid-19
CIH Scotland responds to the Social Security Committee's call or evidence on the impact of Covid-19 and how people can be better supported.
Focus on influencing Scotland: September 2020
This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.
Leadership in housing - a looming capability gap
The Institute of Leadership & Management partnered with The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) to research leadership succession planning within the social housing sector.
The value of social housing
To mark the fifth annual Scottish Housing Day, this new report sets out the value of social housing and why we need to continue to invest in building new homes.
It's not okay - a guide to tackling stigma in social housing
CIH has joined forces with the Stop Social Housing Stigma campaign to address the issue of stigma in social housing and how landlords can tackle this.
Many people in social housing experience stigma because of where they live, and research by Stop Social Housing Stigma has revealed how the practices of social housing organisations and professionals can contribute to that. CIH and See The Person together have developed this guide, to support social housing organisations and the people who work for them to reflect on what they do and the imact it has, so that they can work with tenants to tackle stigma and develop relationships of mutual respect. It showcases what some organisations are doing to achieve that.
Homes at the heart
Homes at the Heart is CIH Scotland's manifesto for housing 2021-2026. It calls for all political parties to put housing at the centre of plans for our economic and social recovery from COVID-19.
The financial impact of covid-19 on local authorities
Responding to the Local Government and Communities Committee call for evidence, CIH Scotland raises concerns about local authority housing services.
What you need to know: Programme for Government 2020 (Scotland)
This member briefing summarises the main points in the Scottish Government's legislative programme for 2020-2021
The future regulatory response to covid-19
CIH Scotland responds to the Scottish Housing Regulator's consultation on changes to regulation in response to Covid-19.
Pre-budget scrutiny submission
CIH Scotland submits evidence to the Finance and Constitution Committee.
What you need to know: Coronavirus Act 2020
The Coronavirus Act 2020 provides for a wide range of measures to be taken to safeguard the health of the population and ensure continuity of essential services during the Coronavirus pandemic.
This briefing focuses on the areas of most relevance in the housing sector, including employment, protection from eviction, care and support, limiting social contact, and local authority meetings.
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