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Member only 21 Jun 2021

Consultation briefing: review of the Scottish Social Housing Charter

This briefing outlines the Scottish Government's consultation on the review of the Scottish Social Housing Charter and how you can have your say.

15 Jun 2021

What you need to know: The programme for government in Wales

Find all the main details in one place in this briefing which highlights the main housing related commitments in the Welsh Government's programme for government.

Member only 07 Jun 2021

Focus on influencing Scotland: June 2021

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

Member only 07 Jun 2021

Succession planning for Scotlands social housing sector

This new guide aims to support Scotland's housing organisations in thinking more about their own succession planning, highlighting good practice from across the country.

28 May 2021

CIH submission to MHCLG Decent Homes Standard Review: Additional comments on a new Decent Homes Standard

CIH's submission of additional comments to MHCLG’s review of the Decent Homes Standard.

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24 May 2021

What housing qualification should I study?

In this simple overview, get all the information you need on what CIH qualifications could best help you in progressing further in your career.

Get all the information you need on which CIH housing and property management qualifications could support your knowledge and skills and help you progress in your career. Alongside some real-life examples from the Scottish housing sector, get a greater sense of what learning outcomes you can expect to achieve to help you find the best fit with your own aspirations.

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Member only 24 May 2021

What you need to know: an update on England's planning reform

This member briefing provides a quick round-up of recent planning proposals and reforms.

The government has been signalling its intentions for a radical overhaul of the planning system for some time, and over the last year, there has been a series of consultations and policy changes. This member briefing provides a quick round-up of recent planning proposals and reforms.

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Free 13 May 2021

Coronavirus Act 2020 and protection from eviction provisions

Provisions relating to protection from eviction are contained in schedule 29 of the Act.

This factsheet has been updated following changes announced to notice periods in May 2021.

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Member only 12 May 2021

What you need to know about the Queen's Speech 2021

The Queen's Speech was delivered on 11 May 2021 as part of the State Opening of Parliament. It sets out the government's agenda for the new Parliamentary session.

As expected, the speech was heavily focused around economic recovery from the pandemic with the expressed aim being to “level up opportunities” across the UK. This briefing provides a summary of the most significant announcements for CIH members.

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Free 06 May 2021

Joint response to the New Plan for Immigration

The Chartered Institute of Housing, Homeless Link, Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) and NACCOM have worked together to produce this joint response to the New Plan for Immigration.

Member only 06 May 2021

Focus on influencing Scotland: May 2021

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

Free 30 Apr 2021

Draft Heat in Buildings Strategy response

CIH Scotland response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Member only 29 Apr 2021

What you need to know: Scottish election manifestos 2021

This member briefing gives a round-up of the housing policies included in the manifestos of the main political parties in Scotland ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections on 6 May 2021.

Member only 15 Apr 2021

Focus on influencing Scotland: April 2021

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

Free 13 Apr 2021

Getting to know the CIH Professional Standards

This briefing gives an overview of the new CIH Professional Standards and how individuals and organisations can use them.