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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.

Free 30 Jan 2023

CIH cost of living briefing: A spotlight on black and ethnic minorities

This cost of living briefing provides the latest research and data available and examines the disproportionate impact of the crisis on Black and ethnic minority communities. 

27 Jan 2023

CIH submission to the Chancellor's Spring Budget 2023

Ahead of the Chancellor's Spring Budget 2023 CIH are calling for action to support those on the lowest incomes, to decarbonise the residential sector and to finance new social and affordable housing. 

25 Jan 2023

Technical consultation on consequential changes to the homelessness legislation

CIH has responded to this consultation on the consequential changes to homelessness legislation as a result of the Renters Reform Bill.

24 Jan 2023

The future of Welsh-speaking communities - CIH Cymru inquiry response

This is a response to the commission for Welsh-speaking communities request for evidence on how to strengthen Welsh-speaking communities through housing policy.

24 Jan 2023

Dyfodol cymunedau Cymraeg eu hiaith - Ymateb CIH Cymru i ymchwiliad

Dyma ymateb i gais gan y Comisiwn Cymunedau Cymraeg am dystiolaeth ar sut i gryfhau cymunedau Cymraeg eu hiaith drwy bolisi tai.

Member only 23 Jan 2023

Consultation briefing: the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan

This CIH member briefing summarises the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.