Publications

What you need to know about Scotland's housing emergency: updated June 2024

This CIH member briefing gives an update on the housing emergency and how the Scottish Government is responding.

Housing (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum response

CIH Scotland response to the Finance and Public Administration Committee's call for views on the Financial Memorandum of the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

Housing (Scotland) Bill: call for evidence

CIH Scotland response to the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee call for evidence on the Housing (Scotland) Bill 2024

What you need to know about the draft guidance for SHDF Wave 3

With the new guidance for applying for the next wave of funding now released, read up on the key points for your application.

What you need to know about the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (2023)

This briefing provides a summary for CIH members on the most significant aspects of The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (2023).

CIH's response to Ofgem’s affordability and debt call for input

We warmly welcome the programme of work that Ofgem has instigated to explore how to improve outcomes for consumers in the energy market.

CIH Cymru's response to local government and housing committee inquiry into social housing supply

CIH Cymru Professional Development Toolkit Supporting guidance for landlords

This guidance is for housing organisations to provide support and direction on how to invest in their workforce in order to deliver better performance and better outcomes for tenants and customers.

Pecyn Cymorth Datblygiad Proffesiynol CIH Cymru Canllawiau i gefnogi landlordiaid

Mae’r arweiniad hwn ar gyfer sefydliadau tai i roi cymorth a chyfeiriad iddynt ar sut y fuddsoddi yn eu gweithlu er mwyn cyflawni gwell perfformiad a chanlyniadau gwell i denantiaid a chwsmeriaid

Focus on influencing Scotland: April 2024

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

Delivering Scotland's affordable homes

This publication explores the options for delivering affordable homes in Scotland following the recant cut to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme budget.

CIH response to the changes to various permitted development rights consultation

Read our response to DLUHC's consultation which highlights our longstanding concerns about the permitted development right (PDR) regime as a means for increasing housing numbers.

CIH’s response to the Housing Ombudsman Service’s consultation on its 2024/25 business plan

We welcomed the opportunity to provide comments on the Housing Ombudsman Service’s (HOS) business plan for 2024/25.

CIH’s response to the Competence and Conduct consultation

We have submitted a full response to the government’s consultation on the Competence and Conduct Standard for social housing.

CIH Northern Ireland response to the call for evidence on A Future Focused Review of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) on the issue of Climate Change

This response outlines key areas where the SPPS can be strengthened to better support a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. QUESTION 1: Can you provide any evidence