Publications

Cost-of-living briefing issue one: How is the cost-of-living crisis affecting social housing tenants?

Focus on influencing Scotland: June 2022

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

What you need to know about the Resource Spending Review 2022

This member briefing summarises the Scottish Government's Resource Spending Review 2022.

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

The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill was laid before Parliament on 8 June 2022 and aims to deliver the proposals set out in the Social Housing White Paper.

Consultation response: draft guidance on the provision of community equipment and adaptations

CIH Scotland response to the Scottish Government's consultation on revised guidance for the provision of community equipment and adaptations.

All-Ireland Good Practice Compendium 2022

This publication showcases exemplars of best practice from the last 12 months.

CIH submission to APPG for Ending Homelessness rough sleeping inquiry

Our evidence to the APPGEH inquiry into the Government’s progress towards its manifesto commitment to ‘end the blight of rough sleeping by the end of the next Parliament’ in 2024.

What you need to know about Government support measures on cost of living

On 26 May, the Chancellor announced a set of measures to address the rising cost of living. We have summarised the key elements of the announcement and alongside our full response.

What you need to know about the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill is intended to support the government’s commitment to ‘level up’ the UK by reversing geographical disparities as outlined in the Levelling Up White Paper.

What you need to know about the Queen's Speech 2022

This member briefing outlines the housing-related bills mentioned in the Queen's Speech and CIH's response to the speech.

CIH submission to DLUHC consultation regarding the impact of joint tenancies on victims of domestic abuse

CIH's response addresses the reasons why being a joint tenant can be an impediment to leaving an abusive relationship.

CIH's submission to the DHLUC consultation on local connection requirements on social housing for victims of domestic abuse

CIH's response to the consultation highlights the importance of access to social housing for domestic abuse victims and their families.

CIH submission to the All Party Parliamentary Group on housing and care for older people - Making retirement living affordable: the role of shared ownership housing

CIH's submission looks at how planning for a variety of housing options for older people can help to meet housing and care needs.

CIH consultation submission for the proposed Vagrancy Act 1824 replacement legislation

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

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.