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.

Member only 07 Feb 2023

What you need to know about the Census 2021 housing data: England

The first datasets from the Census have been released and reveal the housing headlines for England.

06 Feb 2023

CIH response to the building safety levy consultation

CIH has responded to this consultation from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities.

Member only 31 Jan 2023

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

Your guide to the 14 clauses of the Support Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill alongside the background, context, detail of the Bill and CIH's response.

30 Jan 2023

CIH cost of living briefing: A spotlight on black and ethnic minorities

This cost of living briefing provides the latest research and data available and examines the disproportionate impact of the crisis on Black and ethnic minority communities. 

27 Jan 2023

CIH submission to the Chancellor's Spring Budget 2023

Ahead of the Chancellor's Spring Budget 2023 CIH are calling for action to support those on the lowest incomes, to decarbonise the residential sector and to finance new social and affordable housing. 

25 Jan 2023

Technical consultation on consequential changes to the homelessness legislation

CIH has responded to this consultation on the consequential changes to homelessness legislation as a result of the Renters Reform Bill.

24 Jan 2023

The future of Welsh-speaking communities - CIH Cymru inquiry response

This is a response to the commission for Welsh-speaking communities request for evidence on how to strengthen Welsh-speaking communities through housing policy.

24 Jan 2023

Dyfodol cymunedau Cymraeg eu hiaith - Ymateb CIH Cymru i ymchwiliad

Dyma ymateb i gais gan y Comisiwn Cymunedau Cymraeg am dystiolaeth ar sut i gryfhau cymunedau Cymraeg eu hiaith drwy bolisi tai.

Member only 19 Jan 2023

Beth mae angen i chi ei wybod am ddata tai yng Nghyfrifiad 2021

Mae’r papur briffio hwn i aelodau yn canolbwyntio ar set ddata ddiweddaraf Cyfrifiad 2021 y Swyddfa Ystadegau Gwladol ar gyfer Cymru.

Member only 19 Jan 2023

What you need to know about the review of emergency cost of living legislation

UPDATE: This briefing replaces an earlier version published on 13 January as new regulations have now been laid in Parliament.

Member only 19 Jan 2023

What you need to know about the Census 2021 housing data

This member-briefing focuses on the Office of National Statistics latest Census 2021 dataset for Wales.

18 Jan 2023

CIH response to Department for Education consultation on standards for supported accommodation for care leavers and looked after young people of 16-17

CIH has responded to this consultation as many of its members work in supported accommodation. The response is shaped by these members and providers of supported accommodation.

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Member only 11 Jan 2023

What you need to know about the consultation on reforms to national planning policy

This briefing provides a summary of the most significant aspects for CIH members of DLUHC’s planning consultation, which runs until 2 March 2023.

The consultation seeks views on the proposed approach to updating the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and provides wider consultation opportunities around matters such as the potential scope of future NPPF consultation, new National Development Management Policies and other policies and legislation that would be enabled by Royal Assent of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.

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10 Jan 2023

CIH response to the APPG on Poverty: Call for Evidence – Adequacy of social security

CIH has responded to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty's call for evidence.

The call for evidence was launched in December 2022 to consider the uprating process for social security.

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Free 06 Jan 2023

Review of letting agent qualifications and CPD: Final report

New research assesses the impact of mandatory qualifications and continuous professional development for letting agents operating in Scotland.