Publications
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.
It's not okay - a guide to tackling stigma in social housing
CIH has joined forces with the Stop Social Housing Stigma campaign to address the issue of stigma in social housing and how landlords can tackle this.
Many people in social housing experience stigma because of where they live, and research by Stop Social Housing Stigma has revealed how the practices of social housing organisations and professionals can contribute to that. CIH and See The Person together have developed this guide, to support social housing organisations and the people who work for them to reflect on what they do and the imact it has, so that they can work with tenants to tackle stigma and develop relationships of mutual respect. It showcases what some organisations are doing to achieve that.
What you need to know: Coronavirus Act 2020
The Coronavirus Act 2020 provides for a wide range of measures to be taken to safeguard the health of the population and ensure continuity of essential services during the Coronavirus pandemic.
This briefing focuses on the areas of most relevance in the housing sector, including employment, protection from eviction, care and support, limiting social contact, and local authority meetings.
What you need to know: Draft Building Safety Bill
An overview of the contents of the Building Safety Bill. Covering the building safety regulator, higher risk buildings, registration & certification, engagement with residents, and recovery of costs.
This document also gives details on responses from Wales and Scotland and CIH's response.
Time to re-focus: Social housing allocations
On behalf of Tyfu Tai Cymru, researchers Elin Brock and Joy Kent explore the challenges and opportunities for improving how social housing is allocated in Wales
Amser i ailffocysu: Cynlluniau dyrannu tai cymdeithasol
Ar ran Tyfu Tai Cymru, wnaeth ymchwilwyr Elin Brock a Joy Kent edrych yn fanwl ar y sialensiau ar gyfleodd i wella'r systemau ar gyfer dyrannu tai cymdeithasol yng Nghymru.
What you need to know: Plan for jobs
A roundup of the initiatives within the government's plans to kickstart the economy's revival from the Coronavirus pandemic which particularly relate to the housing sector.
Nodi'r cysylltiadau o fewn llywodraeth leol
Gweli'r canlyniadau arolygiad o weithwyr tai llywodraeth leol llawn o Tyfu Tai Cymru.
Joining the dots in local government
See the full results from Tyfu Tai Cymru's latest survey of local authority housing professionals in Wales.
CIH submission to the Environmental Audit Select Committee inquiry into the energy efficiency of existing homes
CIH's submission on whether current targets are sufficient to meet the net zero by 2050 challenge within the existing housing stock.
The Environmental Audit Select Committee issued a call for evidence inviting written submissions on government targets for domestic energy efficiency. CIH's submission responds to the questions raised in turn, focusing on the challenge in England.
Affordable housing need in Scotland post-2021
New research published by CIH Scotland, Shelter Scotland and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations calls for 53,000 affordable homes to be delivered over the next five years.
CIH submission to the inquiry into long-term delivery of social and affordable rented housing
Supplementary submission following the March 2020 budget and in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
CIH responded to the inquiry and makes specific points following the 2020 budget, addressing the Affordable Homes Programme and funding for social rented sector housing more widely. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on housing is also discussed.
Protect tenants from arrears, eviction and homelessness
This CIH Scotland policy briefing sets out steps that need to be taken to prevent a spike in evictions when Coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
Protecting tenants from eviction during the Covid-19 pandemic
Alongside barrister Liz Davies, CIH Cymru sets out the measures needed to protect tenants from eviction during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Protect tenants from arrears, evictions and homelessness – An urgent call to government for action during and after the coronavirus epidemic
CIH has prepared a detailed set of proposals to enable a crisis to be averted when protections and respite measures in place during the Coronavirus pandemic are withdrawn.
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