Publications

Improving energy efficiency in owner occupied homes

CIH Scotland responds to the Scottish Government consultation on the introduction of minimum energy efficicncy standards for owner occupied homes.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough)

An outline of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which enables employees to place staff on temporary furlough, with tips on how to make use of it and communicate with staff.

Working from home with children during COVID-19

Some useful tips on how to combine working from home while schools are closed during the Coronavirus pandemic.

What you need to know: Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill 2020

This member briefing covers the temporary legal measures introduced by the Scottish Government to protect tenants from eviction during COVID-19.

Fuel poverty, energy affordability and COVID-19

A roundup of measures to support tenants experiencing fuel poverty and to enable tenants to take steps towards more affordable energy use during the Coronavirus pandemic.

New approaches to housing management

New approaches to housing management flows from our 2018 Rethinking social housing research which explored what social housing is, the role it plays and who it is for.

Focus on influencing Scotland: March 2020

This edition looks back at the recent Housing Festival, and provides a roundup of recent briefings and consultation responses.

What you need to know: Ministerial statement on COVID-19

This member briefing outlines the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell's statement on Scottish Government support for communities dealing with COVID-19.

What you need to know about Coronavirus and welfare benefits

The goverment has announced measures to ease access to some benefits for those affected by Coronavirus.

What you need to know about the Budget 2020

This briefing summarises the main housing-related points from the 2020 Budget and gives CIH's initial response to the Budget announcements.

CIH Scotland's submission to the Scottish Government discussion on Housing to 2040

This submission makes recommendations on the future of the housing sector in Scotland over the next 20 years.

Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Housing: sub group report on Housing to 2040 (synopsis)

Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Housing: sub group report on Housing to 2040

Housing, fuel poverty and climate change

The fourth in our series of briefings linked to the CIH Scotland Housing Festival 2020 focusses on the role of housing in tackling fuel poverty and climate change.

What you need to know about the draft Scottish budget 2020-2021

A summary of the relevant points in the draft Scottish budget and CIH's reaction.