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.
Safer Buildings in Wales
The Building Safety White paper sets out a wide range of reforms to building safety in Wales - read out full response that draws on the experiences and expertise of professionals across the sector.
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.
Supported housing and coronavirus
An updated version of our factsheet on steps to take in supported housing to ensure the welfare of residents during the pandemic.
What you need to know about the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Parliament passed the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill on 17 March 2021. This member briefing summarises the main aspects of the Bill.
CIH response to MHCLG consultation on draft revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework and a new draft National Model Design Code
CIH has responded to the online questionnaire from MHCLG. The PDF covers all the answers given in answering the questions.
CIH Northern Ireland response to the Programme for Government draft Outcomes Framework 2021 consultation
Read the detail of CIH Northern Ireland's consultation response to the Programme for Government draft Outcomes Framework 2021.
This is a response to the consultation carried by the Northern Ireland Executive on the draft outcomes framework for the programme for government. Topics covered include:
- Affordability and benefits
- Building new homes
- Climate and sustainability
- Developing communities
- Health
- Homelessness
CIH Northern Ireland response to the Programme for Government draft Outcomes Framework 2021 consultation
Read the detail of CIH Northern Ireland's consultation response to the Programme for Government draft Outcomes Framework 2021.
What you need to know about the final vision for Housing to 2040
The Scottish Government has launched its new strategy on the long-term future of the housing sector, setting out its priorities for Housing to 2040. This member briefing summarises the main proposals.
Focus on influencing Scotland: March 2021
This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.
Welfare benefits and Coronavirus
An update to the Factsheet from the Coronavirus series, following the 2021 Budget announcement.
New build heat standard: scoping consultation
CIH Scotland response to the Scottish Government consultation on proposals to introduce new standards for heating systems in new homes from 2024.
Internal market act briefing
The UK Internal market act could have a wide range of implications for trade between UK nations. Get the latest insight on the implication in this briefing by the Institute for Government.
Community Housing Cymru, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and Chartered Institute of Housing commissioned the Institute for Government to provide a briefing to outline the impact of the final act on the devolved settlement, with an exploration of some of the types of issues that could be affected, including construction.
What you need to know about preventing homelessness in Scotland
This member briefing summarises the recommendations of Scotland's Prevention Review Group which was established to consider options to introduce legal duties for local authorities or other public bodies to prevent homelessness.
Coronavirus Act 2020 and Protection from Eviction Provisions
Our factsheet on protection from eviction has been updated to take account of recent developments.
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