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Financial support must be made available if homelessness proposals are implemented
Responding to the Scottish Government consultation on proposals to suspend local authorities’ ability to make local connection referrals and remove the duty to assess for homelessness intentionality, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has called for financial support to help local authorities deal with any increase in demand for housing or support services.
25/04/2019
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West Midlands organisations urged to work together to prevent homelessness
The West Midlands Homelessness Taskforce and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are joining forces to step up the battle against homelessness – with a focus on prevention.
17/04/2019
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New pledge launched to help more housing organisations tackle domestic abuse
Organisations working in the housing sector are being urged to sign up to a new pledge which aims to help tackle domestic abuse. The Make a Stand supporters’ pledge has been created by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) in partnership with Women’s Aid and the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance.
08/04/2019
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Regulate short-term lets or risk displacing long-term residents - new CIH study
The rapid growth of short-term lets such as Airbnb has been a boon to tourists and landlords, yet it could lead to the loss of private rented homes to the short-term lets market and displacement of long-term residents from their communities if left unregulated, new analysis from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has revealed.
04/04/2019
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Regulate short-term lets or risk displacement of long-term residents - new CIH study
The rapid growth of short-term lets such as Airbnb has been a boon to tourists and landlords, yet it could lead to the misappropriation of housing stock and displacement of long-term residents from their communities if left unregulated, new analysis from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has revealed.
04/04/2019
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Suspend right to buy, CIH says as right to buy replacements continue to fall
Figures released today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government show that local authorities in England sold 2,645 dwellings under the right to buy scheme from October to December 2018, an increase of 9.4% on the previous quarter.
28/03/2019
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CIH Scotland responds to Scottish Government consultation on Emergency Barring Orders
The Scottish Government should introduce new legislation to protect victims from domestic abuse and ensure abusers can be temporarily removed from a domestic setting, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland.
27/03/2019
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Latest homelessness statistic reflects worrying picture – CIH Cymru
Welsh Government releases new homelessness statistics that reveal pressure on social housing and ongoing reliance on the private rented sector.
22/03/2019
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CIH Scotland responds to Social Security Committee’s call for evidence
UK Government welfare reform measures are having a significant impact on private landlords and their tenants.
19/03/2019
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Building the foundations for healthy housing
Good housing is fundamental for our health and wellbeing and has an important influence on health outcomes through the effects of quality, cost, fuel poverty and the role of housing in community life.
19/03/2019
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CIH comment on the Spring statement
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Spring statement, Terrie Alafat, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) said:
13/03/2019
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Ambitious local authorities embark on programme to improve their communities
Five places across the UK have been selected as 'Future places' under a new programme to recognise and support high quality placemaking.
13/03/2019
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The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), and Shelter Scotland have today (Tuesday 12 March 2019) announced their intention to partner to commission new research on housing supply need in Scotland post-2021.
12/03/2019
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Scotland’s Housing Festival puts housing at the heart
The CIH Scotland Housing Festival takes place this week from 12-13 March at Glasgow’s SEC and will bring together around 800 delegates, speakers and exhibitors from across Scotland and beyond for two days of discussion, debate and networking.
12/03/2019
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New practice guide for social landlords on allocations and suspensions launched
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 (the Act) introduced a number of changes to social housing allocations and suspensions to support greater flexibility in the system and allow landlords to tailor policies to meet local needs.
26/02/2019
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Best in housing celebrated at CIH housing awards 2019
People who work in housing and homelessness across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have been recognised for their contribution to local communities and the wider economy, at the prestigious CIH Housing Awards 2019, held at Titanic Belfast on Friday 22 February.
22/02/2019
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The Tyfu Tai Cymru project, part of CIH Cymru, has today released its research on private renting and mental health in Wales.
20/02/2019
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Figures released today by the Department for Work and Pensions show that 53,000 households had their housing benefit capped at November 2018 – 74 per cent (39,000) were single-parent families, and 76 per cent of those (29,000) had at least one child aged under five.
07/02/2019
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More than 300 landlords signed up to Make a Stand against domestic abuse
More than 300 housing organisations have signed up to the Chartered Institute of Housing’s Make a Stand campaign to tackle domestic abuse in just eight months.
07/02/2019
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More than 165,000 homes for social rent lost in just six years, new analysis reveals
More than 165,000 of the most affordable rented homes have been lost across England in just six years, according to new analysis from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
06/02/2019
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CIH Cymru calls for a change in approach in response to rough sleeping statistics
The Welsh Government has today published its latest estimate of the amount of people sleeping rough in Wales. Local authorities estimated that 347 people were sleeping rough across Wales in the two weeks between 15 and 28 October 2018
05/02/2019
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New international engagement research launched
New international research examining how organisations can best engage and involve their customers and communities has been published by Scotland’s largest housing group.
04/02/2019
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Affordability now biggest barrier to a vibrant housing market says new CIH Northern Ireland chair
Affordability - both in the private housing and social housing sector - is now the biggest barrier to people being able to live in the homes of their choice - that was the message this morning from Radius Housing Director of Communities Eileen Patterson as she took up the reins as the new Chair of the Northern Ireland Board of the Chartered Institute of Housing.
31/01/2019
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165% increase in rough sleeping since 2010 'should shame us all' says CIH
Figures released today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have revealed that the total number of people counted or estimated to be sleeping rough on a single night in England in Autumn 2018 was 4,677 - down two per cent compared with 2017 but up 165 per cent since 2010.
31/01/2019
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Tyfu Tai Cymru selected to progress health, housing & social care collaboration
The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Research (CaCHE) has announced that Tyfu Tai Cymru is to benefit from its Knowledge Exchange Fund.
30/01/2019
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New figures released today (Tuesday 29 January) by the Scottish Government show that the number of applications for homelessness assistance in Scotland has increased by 2% since 2017.
29/01/2019
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Existing Homes Alliance Scotland calls for warm homes for all
The Existing Homes Alliance Scotland (ExHAS) held an exhibition in Parliament this week to highlight the issues of energy efficiency and fuel poverty.
24/01/2019
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Selective licensing schemes are helping to tackle poor standards in the private rented sector – but could be even more effective with more government support.
24/01/2019
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North Wales regional homelessness strategy
Six North Wales Councils join forces to fight homelessness
16/01/2019
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Y Chwe Chyngor yng Ngogledd Cymru yn cydweithio i daclo digartrefedd
16/01/2019
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CIH Scotland becomes new Secretariat of Cross Party Housing Group
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland is pleased to announce that it has recently taken over the role of Secretariat for Holyrood’s Cross Party Group on Housing.
08/01/2019
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Homeless deaths 'shocking and shameful' says CIH
Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics have revealed there were an estimated 597 deaths of homeless people in England and Wales in 2017, a figure that has increased by 24% over the last five years. Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: “It is shocking and shameful that so many people are dying on the streets of our relatively prosperous countries – and that the number has jumped by almost a quarter in five years.
20/12/2018
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Figures released today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government show that from July to September 2018 local authorities in England sold 2,417 homes under the right to buy scheme, with 1,160 homes started or acquired to replace them during the same period.
19/12/2018
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Government to take forward Hackitt review recommendations on building regulations and fire safety
Commenting on the government’s announcement of a new regulatory system for building safety, Chartered Institute of Housing head of knowledge Debbie Larner said: "The Hackitt Review rightly recommended a wholesale overhaul of the building regulations and fire safety system covering high-rise buildings and we have been urging the government to put its recommendations into practice as soon as possible, so we welcome today’s announcement that they will all be taken forward.
18/12/2018
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CIH Scotland Responds to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s consultation on a new Regulatory Framework
The Scottish Housing Regulator’s consultation on a new Regulatory Framework closes today (Friday 14 December). In its response, CIH Scotland has welcomed the continued focus on openness and transparency in data collection and sharing. Supporting whistleblowing and upskilling of staff and board members should also help to ensure that issues are spotted and resolved without the need for intervention whenever possible.
14/12/2018
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More than 120,000 children trapped in temporary accommodation 'a national disgrace' says CIH
Commenting on the statutory homelessness figures for England for April to June, released today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: “These figures reveal the stark reality of the homelessness crisis we are facing in this country – the fact that more than 120,000 children were living in temporary accommodation in June 2018 is quite simply a national disgrace.
13/12/2018
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CIH, RIBA, LGA and RTPI launch programme to support place-making at local level
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), Local Government Association (LGA) and Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) have today launched Future Place: a joint two-phase initiative to recognise, reward and encourage high quality place-making in England.
13/12/2018
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CIH Scotland welcomes continued investment in housing in draft budget
The Scottish Government has today (12 December 2018) delivered its draft Scottish budget for 2019-20 to the Scottish Parliament.
12/12/2018
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Improvement in housing conditions across Wales encouraging says CIH Cymru
Today the Welsh Government published the results of the Welsh Housing Conditions Survey 2017-18 which shows a positive improvement in housing conditions since the previous survey in 2008.
06/12/2018
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Tyfu Tai Cymru launches Housing Voices report
Tyfu Tai Cymru, managed by CIH Cymru, has launched its Housing Voices report which brings together key information from regional forums held across Wales earlier this year.
05/12/2018
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New figures released today (Tuesday 27 November) by the Scottish Government show that the number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by Police Scotland have risen slightly in the period from 2017-18.
27/11/2018
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CIH Scotland reacts to publication of new Homelessness Action Plan
The Scottish Government has today (Tuesday 27 November) published a new High Level Action Plan which sets out how it will tackle homelessness and improve the use of temporary accommodation in Scotland.
27/11/2018
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‘More affordable homes are needed’ says CIH in response to MHCLG figures
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has released new figures on the Affordable housing supply in England : 2017 to 2018.
22/11/2018
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Home-owners get more government subsidy than social housing tenants or private renters: new report
Home-owners get a much bigger slice of government help than renters – whether they are social or private tenants – according to a new report published today by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
21/11/2018
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New annual housing supply figures 'still a long way short of where we need to be' says CIH
New figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government show that annual housing supply in England amounted to 222,190 net additional homes in 2017-18, up two per cent on 2016-17 and one per cent below the 2007-08 peak.
15/11/2018
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A mix of private and social housing needed in new Northern Ireland developments
New housing developments in Northern Ireland should have a mix of private and social housing, according to findings in a new Chartered Institute of Housing report.
14/11/2018
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CIH and ITN Productions present 'Close to Home: Housing and Communities'
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is working with ITN Productions to create a flagship industry news-style programme ‘Close to Home: Housing and Communities.’
14/11/2018
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New president and vice president take the helm at CIH
A new presidential team has taken the helm at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
05/11/2018
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CIH Scotland names Excellence Award winners
The winners of Scotland’s annual awards for excellence in housing have been announced at a special awards dinner at the EICC in Edinburgh.
05/11/2018
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More than 250 housing organisations have signed up to the Chartered Institute of Housing’s Make a Stand campaign to tackle domestic abuse in just five months.
05/11/2018
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The Big Conversation Scotland - 22 November
Moira Nisbet, Customer Liaison Officer at River Clyde Homes, talks about the Big Conversation event and what delegates can expect on the day.
02/11/2018
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CIH Scotland calls for clarity on funding for Fuel Poverty measures
In its submission to the Finance and Constitution Committee on the financial memorandum of the Fuel Poverty Bill, CIH Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to be realistic and clear about the resources needed to achieve the new fuel poverty target.
01/11/2018
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New figures demonstrate 'profound impact' of lower benefit cap says CIH
Responding to figures released today from the Department for Work and Pensions on the number of households affected by the benefit cap to August 2018, Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: "Today’s figures show that the lower benefit cap is having a profound impact on people’s lives.
01/11/2018
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New project to examine how social housing is allocated
A new project to explore how social housing is being allocated across England is being launched by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
31/10/2018
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Committee report responds positively to CIH Cymru evidence on 'right to rent'
The 'right to rent' should not be included in the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill according to the Equalities, Community and Local Government Committee.
30/10/2018
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In commenting on the Autumn Budget, Terrie Alafat, CBE, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) said
29/10/2018
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Welsh Government detailed budget reflects strong support for the work of housing professionals
CIH Cymru director Matt Dicks comments on the Welsh Government’s detailed budget.
25/10/2018
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CIH wins the FAB Award for Qualification of the year 2018
The Chartered Institute of Housing is delighted to have won the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Qualification of the year award 2018, for their Level 3 in Supporting Homeless People.
19/10/2018
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Showcasing the very best of the housing sector
As nominations for the 2019 UK Housing Awards are now open, CIH answers some of your frequently asked questions about preparing submissions.
15/10/2018
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CIH welcomes news that council borrowing cap will be scrapped
Responding to Prime Minister Theresa May's announcement that the borrowing cap on councils will be lifted to help them build more homes, Chartered Institute of Housing director of policy and external affairs Gavin Smart said: "This is excellent news and we look forward to seeing the detail.
03/10/2018
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Right to buy costing councils £300 million a year: new analysis
Total right to buy discounts have climbed to £1 billion a year – leading to a net loss of some £300 million, according to new analysis from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
02/10/2018
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CIH Scotland calls for holistic approach to fire safety
Responding to the Scottish Government’s consultation on building standards and fire safety, CIH Scotland has welcomed the review of standards and the need to ensure that recent incidents in Edinburgh, leading to the death of a school pupil, and the Grenfell fire are not repeated.
25/09/2018
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Prime Minister announces £2bn for ‘strategic partnerships’ with housing associations
Gavin Smart, deputy chief executive, Chartered Institute of Housing, comments on the Government's latest announcement on strategic partnerships with housing associations.
19/09/2018
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Cross party backing for Scottish Housing Day
All the main parties in the Scottish Parliament are backing this year’s annual Scottish Housing Day, which is due to take place on Wednesday September 19th.
19/09/2018
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CIH Cymru respond to independent review of affordable housing supply in Wales
CIH Cymru have submitted a comprehensive body of evidence to inform the review of affordable housing supply in Wales.
18/09/2018
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New poll shows strong public support for greater investment in housing
A new opinion poll shows strong support for the Scottish Government to continue to invest in housing.
18/09/2018
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CIH nets a hat-trick of Platinum partnership signings
Clarion Housing Group, Hyde Group and Liverty are the latest organisations to become Platinum partners with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) entering the ‘premier league’ of housing professionals.
17/09/2018
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Public attitudes to social housing quality highlighted in new poll
A poll commissioned for Scottish Housing Day shows that, despite having the most stretching standards of any type of housing, social housing is perceived as lower quality than other tenures.
14/09/2018
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Chartered Institute of Housing appoints new lead in Scotland
A new national director has been appointed for the Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland.
14/09/2018
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CIH: right to buy should be suspended as new figures reveal sales continue to outstrip replacements
Figures released today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have revealed that 2,452 homes were sold by councils in England under right to buy during April to June 2018, while 837 were started or acquired to replace them using receipts from the scheme.
13/09/2018
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CIH Scotland appoints three new board members
The Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland (CIH Scotland) has today (Monday 10th September) confirmed the appointment of three new board members.
10/09/2018
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• Private renters on low incomes face gaps of up to £1000 a year between housing benefit and cheapest rents.
• Benefit freeze putting thousands at risk of poverty and homelessness and should be ended says CIH
29/08/2018
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Even the lowest private rents are now out of reach for people on low incomes – putting thousands at increased risk of homelessness.
29/08/2018
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Lifetime achievement award to be announced at CIH Excellence Awards
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has announced a new category, a lifetime achievement award, to be included in its Excellence Awards in November.
22/08/2018
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Aileen Evans wins CIH vice presidential election
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members have chosen Aileen Evans as the organisation’s next vice president.
17/08/2018
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CIH responds to social housing green paper
Responding to the launch of the social housing green paper which James Brokenshire, secretary of state for communities, describes as a ‘new deal for social housing residents’, CIH deputy chief executive Gavin Smart said: "The social housing green paper makes an important contribution to the critical debate about what we think social housing is, what it does and what we want it to be in the 21st century.
14/08/2018
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Community secretary's announcement is a positive start in tackling rough sleeping says CIH
Community secretary James Brokenshire announces that up to 6,000 vulnerable people will receive rapid specialist assessments and support under new measures in the government’s rough sleeping strategy, backed by £100 million of funding, to end rough sleeping entirely by 2027.
13/08/2018
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Should Scotland worry about the right to rent?
Following the announcement from Serco that it will pause plans to evict asylum seekers from their homes in Glasgow, CIH Scotland's deputy director Callum Chomczuk revisits the issue of 'right to rent' and asks should Scotland be worried?
10/08/2018
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Government has made right decision on funding for short-term supported housing says CIH
Responding to the government’s announcement that funding for all supported housing will continue to be covered by the welfare system, Chartered Institute of Housing head of policy Melanie Rees said: "Along with many other housing organisations we have been calling on the government to rethink its plans for funding short-term supported housing so it’s great to see they have made the right decision.
09/08/2018
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Private sector growth keeps housebuilding steady – CIH NI
The number of new homes being started in Northern Ireland remains steady and is being driven by growth in private sector development, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Northern Ireland.
07/08/2018
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Latest figures demonstrate 'fundamental unfairness' of benefit cap says CIH
Responding to figures released today from the Department for Work and Pensions on the number of households affected by the benefit cap to May 2018, Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: “There has been a huge increase in the number of people affected by the benefit cap since it was lowered in 2016.
02/08/2018
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CIH Scotland Awards an opportunity to celebrate excellence in Scottish housing sector
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland is looking for exemplary individuals and initiatives in Scotland’s housing sector that deserve to be celebrated at the 2018 CIH Scotland Excellence Awards.
02/08/2018
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CIH Scotland has called for all homes to be brought up to a minimum of EPC C by 2030.
27/07/2018
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Make a Stand campaign shortlisted in prestigious awards as 200 sign up
CIH's Make a Stand campaign to tackle domestic abuse has been shortlisted for a prestigious award as it reaches the landmark of 200 organisations signed up to a pledge.
23/07/2018
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Housing Cup raises £16k for Women's Aid
The Housing Cup - a charity rounders tournament organised to support the Chartered Institute of Housing’s presidential appeal – has raised £16k for Women’s Aid.
20/07/2018
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Voting for the next CIH vice president opens
Voting for the next CIH vice president is officially open.
The three candidates shortlisted following the nomination phase have gone forward to a vote of CIH’s membership to decide who will be successful.
18/07/2018
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CIH Northern Ireland responds to consultation on House Sales Scheme
Responding to the news that the Department for Communities is consulting on the future of the House Sales Scheme, Nicola McCrudden, CIH director for NI, said:
03/07/2018
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Figures released today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have revealed that 11,465 homes were sold by councils under the right to buy scheme in 2017/18, while only 4,944 were started or acquired to replace them using the receipts.
28/06/2018
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Housing associations and councils key to tackling chronic shortage of affordable homes
New ‘Solving the Housing Crisis?’ programme examines the contribution social housing makes to our society and what the government can do to support people in need of a home.
27/06/2018
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CIH Scotland has welcomed the introduction of the Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill but has called on the Scottish Government to take action to ensure that meaningful progress is made towards eradicating fuel poverty.
27/06/2018
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Major new report calls on government to back social housing as polling shows support
A major new report by CIH is calling on the government to back social housing as polling reveals strong public support.
25/06/2018
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The voice of housing professionals must be at the heart of local authority merger discussions
Today CIH Cymru’s Tyfu Tai Cymru project launched its second piece of research – ‘Weighing the options’.
18/06/2018
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2018 CIH Scotland Excellence Awards now open
The 2018 CIH Scotland Excellence Awards, which recognise and celebrate the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individuals across the breadth of the sector in Scotland, are now open for applications.
18/06/2018
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Incredible response as 100 organisations sign up to domestic abuse pledge
Our pledge to tackle domestic abuse in housing has been signed by more than 100 organisations in its first two weeks.
13/06/2018
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New approach to delivering health and social care services a significant step forward
Today the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething AM has announced plans to change the way health and social care services are delivered in the future, bringing more services closer to home.
12/06/2018
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In its response to the Government, the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland has called for all landlords to make clear they are complying with all of their legal obligations when applying to the landlord register and for meaningful enforcement when standards are not being met.
05/06/2018
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More than 50 organisations sign up to domestic abuse pledge in three days
More than 50 housing organisations signed up to CIH's Make a Stand pledge in the first three days of the campaign.
04/06/2018
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CIH launches new domestic abuse pledge for housing organisations
A new pledge to tackle domestic abuse in housing has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Housing.
30/05/2018
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Rising Stars final five revealed
The Chartered Institute of Housing and Inside Housing can today announce the candidates who are through to the final five of our Rising Stars competition.
23/05/2018
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Save the date for Scottish Housing Day
People and communities across Scotland are being asked to save the date for this year’s Scottish Housing Day, which will take place on Wednesday September 19th.
23/05/2018
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