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25 Oct 2022

Joining The Dots 3

The third and final report looking at the experiences of housing professionals in local authorities in Wales working during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Member only 17 Oct 2022

Consultation briefing: A new dementia strategy

The Scottish Government has launched a national conversation to inform a new National Dementia Strategy. This briefing summarises the consultation and gives details of how you can contribute.

17 Oct 2022

CIH response to the government's consultation on a Decent Homes Standard in the Private Rented Sector

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

The consultation was issued by DLUHC and the response document outlines CIH's views on the standards and their implementation.

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Member only 14 Oct 2022

What you need to know about updates to planning reform October 2022

An update on with all the latest information and changes to planning reform.

Free 13 Oct 2022

CIH response to the building safety consultation on the in-occupation regime for occupied higher-risk buildings

Response to the consultation issued by DLUHC.

CIH has responded to the consultation issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities - the original consultation can be viewed here with further background information on the DLUHC website.

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13 Oct 2022

CIH's submission to the Chancellor's 2022 Budget

Explore the evidence we have submitted to the government ahead of the upcoming Budget.

12 Oct 2022

CIH response to the social housing rents consultation

CIH has responded to the consultation on the proposed rent increase threshold.

The government's consultation addresses the introduction of an upper limit to the rent increase in light of the current economic situation.

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Member only 04 Oct 2022

What you need to know about the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill 2022

The Bill has been introduced as part of the Scottish Government’s overall response to the emergency situation caused by the impact of the cost crisis.

Member only 29 Sep 2022

What you need to know about tenant satisfaction measures

The Regulator of Social Housing has published its final version of the tenant satisfaction measures.

The tenant satisfaction measures published by the Regulator follow lengthy consultations. This guide gives an overview of key developments.

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27 Sep 2022

Yr hawl i gartref digonol yng Nghymru: dadansoddiad cost a budd

Wedi’i gomisiynu gan bartneriaid Cefnogi’r Bil, a gynhaliwyd gan Alma Economics – yn nodi buddion i bwrs y wlad sy’n werth £11.5bn yn erbyn y costau cyffredinol o £5bn dros gyfnod o 30 mlynedd.

27 Sep 2022

The right to adequate housing in Wales: cost-benefit analysis

Commissioned by the Back the Bill partners independent analysis undertaken by Alma Economics identifies benefits to the public purse worth £11.5bn against overall costs of £5bn over a 30-year period.

27 Sep 2022

Human Rights Budgeting: response to call for evidence

This is a response to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s call for evidence on human rights budgeting as part of its budget scrutiny for 2023-24.

Member only 26 Sep 2022

What you need to know about the September 2022 mini-budget

This member-exclusive briefing summarises the measures set out in the Government's September mini budget announcement.

20 Sep 2022

CIH cost of living briefing: The impact of rising energy prices

This cost of living briefing summarises the latest research and data on the crisis, examining the impact of rising energy prices and the disproportionate impact of the crisis on domestic abuse victims

Member only 14 Sep 2022

Focus on influencing Scotland: September 2022

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