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01 Mar 2023

CIH Northern Ireland response to Call for Evidence on Protection for Consumers During Energy Decarbonisation

This is a response to the call for evidence by the Utility Regulator and Consumer Council NI, regarding how energy consumers will be protected during the transition to a decarbonised energy system.

01 Mar 2023

CIH submission to Labour Party NPF consultation

Download CIH's submission to the NPF policy consultation and our four key asks of the next government.

28 Feb 2023

Social Housing (Regulation) Bill: Report stage briefing

The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill enters the report stage in the House of Commons on 1 March 2023.

A number of amendments have been proposed that further strengthen the bill and its requirements including, for example, measures to tackle hazards within certain time periods, and requirements around the skills, experience and qualifications of senior housing staff. This briefing provides an overview of CIH’s thoughts on the bill and proposed amendments (as currently proposed).

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Member only 22 Feb 2023

What you need to know about current levels of poverty in Wales

CIH Cymru analysis of latest research into poverty levels in Wales.

Member only 22 Feb 2023

Yr hyn sydd angen i chi ei wybod am lefelau tlodi presennol yng Nghymru

Dadansoddiad CIH Cymru o'r cyhoeddiadau diweddaraf ar dlodi yng Nghymru.

Free 21 Feb 2023

Putting safety first: a briefing note on damp and mould for social housing practitioners in Scotland

This guide provides an overview for practitioners on dealing with damp and mould in a way which is proactive, understanding of tenants’ experiences, and effective in resolving the underlying issue.

14 Feb 2023

CIH response to February 2023 building safety consultation

CIH's response to the government consultation on sprinklers in care homes, removal of national classes, and staircases in residential buildings.

Free 10 Feb 2023

Impact of rent controls: a report prepared by Savills for the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland

This report assesses the potential impact of introducing rent controls to the social rented sector in Scotland.

09 Feb 2023

Expanding the art of the possible: the role for health, care and housing partnerships in the developing local framework

CIH and Grand Union held a second roundtable exploring the developing partnerships, between housing, health and social care, to benefit the health and wellbeing of local communities, and how these can be expanded. This is the second report looking at how shared approaches can be developed and embedded in the ways partner organisations work in place (find the first report here).

You can also listen to Aileen Evans (CEO, Grand Union Housing Group) and Liz Parsons (Head of public health, built environment and social housing) discuss the aims of the partnership with CIH’s Rachael Williamson on our podcast.  

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09 Feb 2023

Northern Housing Good Practice Compendium

Be inspired by the variety of innovative and collaborative projects happening in the Northern Housing Good Practice Compendium.

Member only 08 Feb 2023

Why domestic abuse is a housing issue: 16 days of activism and more

An easy to read compendium of facts, figures, good practice and resources centred around CIH’s 2022 16 days of activism coverage.

Member only 07 Feb 2023

What you need to know about the Census 2021 housing data: England

The first datasets from the Census have been released and reveal the housing headlines for England.

Member only 06 Feb 2023

Focus on influencing Scotland: February 2023

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

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06 Feb 2023

CIH response to the building safety levy consultation

CIH has responded to this consultation from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities.

Member only 01 Feb 2023

What you need to know about the Government's energy support schemes

UPDATE: This briefing replaces an earlier version published on 11 November 2022 now the government has shared more detail on how the Energy Prices Act will be delivered.