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 24 May 2021

What you need to know: an update on England's planning reform

This member briefing provides a quick round-up of recent planning proposals and reforms.

The government has been signalling its intentions for a radical overhaul of the planning system for some time, and over the last year, there has been a series of consultations and policy changes. This member briefing provides a quick round-up of recent planning proposals and reforms.

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Free 13 May 2021

Coronavirus Act 2020 and protection from eviction provisions

Provisions relating to protection from eviction are contained in schedule 29 of the Act.

This factsheet has been updated following changes announced to notice periods in May 2021.

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Member only 12 May 2021

What you need to know about the Queen's Speech 2021

The Queen's Speech was delivered on 11 May 2021 as part of the State Opening of Parliament. It sets out the government's agenda for the new Parliamentary session.

As expected, the speech was heavily focused around economic recovery from the pandemic with the expressed aim being to “level up opportunities” across the UK. This briefing provides a summary of the most significant announcements for CIH members.

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Free 06 May 2021

Joint response to the New Plan for Immigration

The Chartered Institute of Housing, Homeless Link, Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) and NACCOM have worked together to produce this joint response to the New Plan for Immigration.

Free 30 Apr 2021

Draft Heat in Buildings Strategy response

CIH Scotland response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft Heat in Buildings Strategy.

13 Apr 2021

Safer Buildings in Wales

The Building Safety White paper sets out a wide range of reforms to building safety in Wales - read out full response that draws on the experiences and expertise of professionals across the sector.

Free 13 Apr 2021

Getting to know the CIH professional standards

This briefing gives an overview of the new CIH professional standards and how individuals and organisations can use them.

Free 08 Apr 2021

Supported housing and coronavirus

An updated version of our factsheet on steps to take in supported housing to ensure the welfare of residents during the pandemic.

Member only 26 Mar 2021

What you need to know about the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill

The Scottish Parliament passed the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill on 17 March 2021. This member briefing summarises the main aspects of the Bill.

Free 24 Mar 2021

CIH response to MHCLG consultation on draft revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework and a new draft National Model Design Code

CIH has responded to the online questionnaire from MHCLG. The PDF covers all the answers given in answering the questions.

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Free 04 Mar 2021

Welfare benefits and Coronavirus

An update to the Factsheet from the Coronavirus series, following the 2021 Budget announcement.

Free 03 Mar 2021

CIH response to the ONS Health Index consultation

CIH has responded to the consultation paper on the development of a Health Index as a measure of health and wellbeing.

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Member only 25 Feb 2021

What you need to know about preventing homelessness in Scotland

This member briefing summarises the recommendations of Scotland's Prevention Review Group which was established to consider options to introduce legal duties for local authorities or other public bodies to prevent homelessness.

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Member only 25 Feb 2021

Internal market act briefing

The UK Internal market act could have a wide range of implications for trade between UK nations. Get the latest insight on the implication in this briefing by the Institute for Government.

Community Housing Cymru, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and Chartered Institute of Housing commissioned the Institute for Government to provide a briefing to outline the impact of the final act on the devolved settlement, with an exploration of some of the types of issues that could be affected, including construction.

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Free 24 Feb 2021

Coronavirus Act 2020 and Protection from Eviction Provisions

Our factsheet on protection from eviction has been updated to take account of recent developments.