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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.

Member only 06 May 2021

Focus on influencing Scotland: May 2021

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

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.

Member only 29 Apr 2021

What you need to know: Scottish election manifestos 2021

This member briefing gives a round-up of the housing policies included in the manifestos of the main political parties in Scotland ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections on 6 May 2021.

Member only 15 Apr 2021

Focus on influencing Scotland: April 2021

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

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.

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 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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Member only 16 Mar 2021

What you need to know about the final vision for Housing to 2040

The Scottish Government has launched its new strategy on the long-term future of the housing sector, setting out its priorities for Housing to 2040. This member briefing summarises the main proposals.

Free 16 Mar 2021

CIH Northern Ireland response to the Programme for Government draft Outcomes Framework 2021 consultation

Read the detail of CIH Northern Ireland's consultation response to the Programme for Government draft Outcomes Framework 2021.

Free 16 Mar 2021

CIH Northern Ireland response to the Programme for Government draft Outcomes Framework 2021 consultation

Read the detail of CIH Northern Ireland's consultation response to the Programme for Government draft Outcomes Framework 2021.

This is a response to the consultation carried by the Northern Ireland Executive on the draft outcomes framework for the programme for government. Topics covered include:

  • Affordability and benefits
  • Building new homes
  • Climate and sustainability
  • Developing communities
  • Health
  • Homelessness

 

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Member only 15 Mar 2021

Focus on influencing Scotland: March 2021

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