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Our policy work is hugely varied. We do some blue skies thinking about the future, we shape government agendas, and we support the practical implementation of new policies. We know that if we’re going to be successful we have to involve a wide range of people and our proposals have to be grounded. It’s an inspiring and exciting place to work, as long as you have the tenacity to see things through – shaping policy can take a long time. Seeing things change for the better makes it all worth while.
HOUSING REFORM
The Housing Reform debate continues in preparation for the housing reform green paper and is moving to a new theme.
CLG is beginning the next stage in its housing reform consultation on the theme of Fairness and Efficiency. One of the key principles underpinning the housing reform green paper is to deliver greater fairness while making best use of limited reasources. Please join the debate at the housing reform website. Alternatively you can email your comments to John Thornhill
CLG is beginning the next stage in its housing reform consultation on the theme of Fairness and Efficiency. One of the key principles underpinning the housing reform green paper is to deliver greater fairness while making best use of limited reasources. Please join the debate at the housing reform website. Alternatively you can email your comments to John Thornhill
NEWS
- Read Abigail Davies' article on the private rented sector here
- CIH has created a new website to explore the views of people involved in community engagement. The aim of the site is to stimulate a discussion of the key issues arising from the white paper Communities in Control.Share your views and join the discussion here
- Read the joint CIH/ABCUL briefing on HM Treasury consultation here
- Read CIH submission to council housing finance review here
- Read the speech given by Minister of State Stephen Timms at a CIH event on housing benefit reform
HOUSING IN THE NEW UNITARIES
CIH has launched a new tool to support district and county authorities in the current round of local government reform.
The discussion forum, LGReform, supported by CLG, provides a place where all involved can debate the issues around the transfer of housing responsibilities, including landlord functions and wider strategic functions, to support authorities affected, and to ensure a smooth transition for tenants and residents.
The site will provide policies and tools to help the new unitary authorities, and serve as a base for exchanging issues and ideas. CLG will also be able to highlight their requirements and deadlines for information.
Join the discussion here
The discussion forum, LGReform, supported by CLG, provides a place where all involved can debate the issues around the transfer of housing responsibilities, including landlord functions and wider strategic functions, to support authorities affected, and to ensure a smooth transition for tenants and residents.
The site will provide policies and tools to help the new unitary authorities, and serve as a base for exchanging issues and ideas. CLG will also be able to highlight their requirements and deadlines for information.
Join the discussion here
RTPI - CIH PLANNING FOR HOUSING
The RTPI and CIH are bringing together housing and planning professionals through a housing network. The network aims to support delivery of sustainable housing and the place shaping agenda.
The network will enable you to share information, good practice, ideas and concerns and to exchange views with other housing and planning professionals.
More details of how to take part will be available soon.
The network will enable you to share information, good practice, ideas and concerns and to exchange views with other housing and planning professionals.
More details of how to take part will be available soon.
OUR PRIORITIES FOR HOUSING
Find out more about our priorities for housing:
- Time for a rethink on housing read the Guardian article written by Sarah Webb
CIH IN THE REGIONS
Read the CIH Briefing paper on the sub-national economic review with government proposals in relation to economic development and associated themes including housing Read the joint CIH response to the SNR here
POLICY LIBRARY
Free downloads, policy papers and consultation responses can all be viewed from here
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Young People and Housing
Should advice on housing options form part of the school curriculum?
