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.

04 May 2022

CIH consultation submission for the proposed Vagrancy Act 1824 replacement legislation

CIH's response to the consultation on proposals to replace the Vagrancy Act

CIH have submitted our consultation response to the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on the proposed replacement legislation for the Vagrancy Act.  Whilst we warmly welcome the repeal of the outdated Vagrancy Act we have concerns on the further legislation being proposed.

See more
Member only 03 May 2022

What you need to know about the Building Safety Act

After receiving Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, the Building Safety Act will come into full effect over the next 18 months.

Member only 14 Apr 2022

Consultation briefing: draft guidance on the provision of equipment and adaptations

This briefing summarises the Scottish Government consultation on new guidance for the provision of equipment and adaptations.

28 Mar 2022

UK Housing Review 2022

The UK Housing Review is a key resource for housing professionals, leaders and policymakers across the public and private housing sectors in the UK.

If you're not a member and would like to access a PDF copy of the UK Housing Review 2022, you can purchase this from the CIH Bookshop

See more
Free 28 Mar 2022

Consultation response: prevention of homelessness duties

This is the CIH Scotland's response to the joint consultation from the Scottish Government and COSLA on proposals to introduce a duty to prevent homelessness.

Free 28 Mar 2022

Consultation response: National Planning Framework 4

CIH Scotland response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).

28 Mar 2022

UK Housing Review 2022 - executive summary

The UK Housing Review brings together the most important housing statistics for England (and its regions), Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

If you're a CIH member, you can now access the UK Housing Review as part of your membership. If you're not a member and would like to get a copy, you can purchase this from the CIH bookshop.

See more
Member only 18 Mar 2022

Consultation briefing: health and social care strategy for older people

The Scottish Government is consulting on new health and social care strategy for older people. This briefing exclusively for CIH members summarises the main points.

NEW 15 Mar 2022

CIH submission to the Chancellor's March 2022 Budget

We set out our proposals to address some of the critical housing issues facing our country.

15 Feb 2022

CIH Northern Ireland response to the Housing Supply Strategy 2022-2037

CIH welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation on the Housing Supply Strategy. In recognition of a number of notable changes made to the final strategy,

This publication is a response to the consultation by the Department for Communities on the Housing Supply Strategy.

See more
08 Feb 2022

Manifesto for the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly Election

This publication outlines four high level priority statements for housing and homelessness that require political commitment in the coming mandate. 

Member only 03 Feb 2022

What you need to know about the Levelling Up White Paper

This briefing provides a summary of the Levelling Up White Paper, the most significant announcements and CIH's initial response.

Free 27 Jan 2022

Walking the talk: A summary of the right to adequate housing and human rights issues for landlords in Scotland

Summary of the report commissioned by CIH Scotland and conducted by Newhaven Research sets out practical steps that landlords can take to progress the right to adequate housing.

Free 27 Jan 2022

Walking the talk: An overview of the right to adequate housing and human rights issues for landlords in Scotland

This report commissioned by CIH Scotland and conducted by Newhaven Research sets out practical steps for landlords to progress the right to adequate housing.

Member only 25 Jan 2022

Consultation briefing: prevention of homelessness duties

This CIH member briefing provides a summary of the Scottish Government and COSLA consultation on the introduction of new statutory duties to prevent homelessness in Scotland.