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.

21 Sept 2023

CIH Northern Ireland response to Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 - Consultation

CIH welcomes the consultation on fire safety changes to the local building regulations. Read our response following consultation with CIH members in Northern Ireland.

CIH welcomes the consultation on fire safety changes to the local building regulations. Read our response following consultation with CIH members in Northern Ireland. 

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15 Sept 2023

CIH Cymru response to the Green Paper on securing a path to adequate housing including fair rents and affordability

CIH Cymru believes that legislation to incorporate the right to adequate housing is the starting point on a journey that will address other issues raised in this Green Paper around affordability and the delivery of adequate housing. 

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Member only 14 Sept 2023

Member briefing: Welsh Government budget priorities

An overview of the key housing issues from a cross-tenure perspective, highlighting key opportunities to support overcoming these in practice through Welsh Government budget support.

08 Sept 2023

The Renters Reform Bill: Parliamentary briefing

This briefing gives an update on the latest stage of the Bill, and makes recommendations where it could be strengthened and improved.

06 Sept 2023

CIH submission to Chancellor’s Autumn statement

See CIH’s submission to HM Treasury ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget Statement on 22 November.

04 Sept 2023

CIH response to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Planning inquiry into England’s developer contributions systems

Discover the details of our response to the inquiry

24 Aug 2023

CIH cost of living briefing: The impact of the crisis on young people

This cost of living briefing provides the latest research and data available and examines the impact of the crisis on young people.

Member only 23 Aug 2023

What you need to know about the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023

The aim of this Act is to strengthen the regulation of supported housing to ensure it is of good quality and provide better outcomes for people living in it.

23 Aug 2023

CIH response to ESNZ Select Committee on heating our homes

We have responded to the Energy, Security and Net Zero Select Committee's inquiry into the ability of UK citizens to heat their homes and take control of their energy bills.

Free 10 Aug 2023

Consultation response: review of the regulatory framework

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Housing Regulator's call for views on the regulatory framework.

03 Aug 2023

Housing policy in a changing world: A UK Housing Review Reader

For the first time the Reader brings together a selection of the UK Housing Review’s contemporary issues chapters from 2017 to 2023 with insight into key areas of housing policy.

Member only 01 Aug 2023

What you need to know about the Cladding Safety Scheme

This briefing gives an overview of the Cladding Safety Scheme, designed to meet the costs of addressing life safety fire risks associated with cladding on medium - and high-rise residential buildings.

28 Jul 2023

Consultation briefing: Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland's homes

The Scottish Government is consulting on proposed changes to Housing for Varying Needs and a wider Scottish Accessible Homes Standard. This CIH member briefing summarises the key points.

Member only 27 Jul 2023

What you need to know about the Social Housing (Regulation) Act

The Social Housing (Regulation) Act became law on 20 July 2023. This briefing summarises the main aspects of the Act alongside our response.

The full text of the Act can be found here.

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20 Jul 2023

CIH response to Ofgem statutory consultation on involuntary PPM

CIH recognises the work that Ofgem has undertaken to better protect vulnerable households from the harms of forced prepayment meter installations. The establishment of the code of practice was a necessary development in Ofgem’s regulation of forced prepayment meter installations, and we welcome the opportunity to respond to the statutory consultation on Ofgem’s approach to integrating the Code into supplier license conditions.

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