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.
The financial impact of covid-19 on local authorities
Responding to the Local Government and Communities Committee call for evidence, CIH Scotland raises concerns about local authority housing services.
What you need to know: Programme for Government 2020 (Scotland)
This member briefing summarises the main points in the Scottish Government's legislative programme for 2020-2021
Warm homes and a safe environment - how government and the housing sector can work together to tackle climate change
In a joint briefing with Orbit Group, we highlight how the housing sector needs to lead the drive to tackle climate change.
The future regulatory response to covid-19
CIH Scotland responds to the Scottish Housing Regulator's consultation on changes to regulation in response to Covid-19.
Pre-budget scrutiny submission
CIH Scotland submits evidence to the Finance and Constitution Committee.
What you need to know: Coronavirus Act 2020
The Coronavirus Act 2020 provides for a wide range of measures to be taken to safeguard the health of the population and ensure continuity of essential services during the Coronavirus pandemic.
This briefing focuses on the areas of most relevance in the housing sector, including employment, protection from eviction, care and support, limiting social contact, and local authority meetings.
What you need to know: Draft Building Safety Bill
An overview of the contents of the Building Safety Bill. Covering the building safety regulator, higher risk buildings, registration & certification, engagement with residents, and recovery of costs.
This document also gives details on responses from Wales and Scotland and CIH's response.
Time to re-focus: Social housing allocations
On behalf of Tyfu Tai Cymru, researchers Elin Brock and Joy Kent explore the challenges and opportunities for improving how social housing is allocated in Wales
Amser i ailffocysu: Cynlluniau dyrannu tai cymdeithasol
Ar ran Tyfu Tai Cymru, wnaeth ymchwilwyr Elin Brock a Joy Kent edrych yn fanwl ar y sialensiau ar gyfleodd i wella'r systemau ar gyfer dyrannu tai cymdeithasol yng Nghymru.
What you need to know: Plan for jobs
A roundup of the initiatives within the government's plans to kickstart the economy's revival from the Coronavirus pandemic which particularly relate to the housing sector.
Nodi'r cysylltiadau o fewn llywodraeth leol
Gweli'r canlyniadau arolygiad o weithwyr tai llywodraeth leol llawn o Tyfu Tai Cymru.
Joining the dots in local government
See the full results from Tyfu Tai Cymru's latest survey of local authority housing professionals in Wales.
CIH submission to the Environmental Audit Select Committee inquiry into the energy efficiency of existing homes
CIH's submission on whether current targets are sufficient to meet the net zero by 2050 challenge within the existing housing stock.
The Environmental Audit Select Committee issued a call for evidence inviting written submissions on government targets for domestic energy efficiency. CIH's submission responds to the questions raised in turn, focusing on the challenge in England.
What you need to know: Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill 2020
A new members Bill was introduced on 1 June by Pauline McNeill MSP, housing spokesperson for the Scottish Labour Party. This member briefing summarises the content of the Bill.
Affordable housing need in Scotland post-2021
New research published by CIH Scotland, Shelter Scotland and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations calls for 53,000 affordable homes to be delivered over the next five years.
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