07 Sept 2021 | CIH updates

Gavin Smart opens Housing 2021

Housing 2021 began this morning with a fantastic welcome address from CIH chief executive, Gavin Smart.

23 Aug 2021 | CIH updates

Lara Oyedele wins CIH vice presidential election

We are pleased to announce that, after a closely fought election period, Lara Oydele has been chosen by Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members as the organisation’s next vice president.

13 Aug 2021 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing

Investing in our housing sector can help prevent a rise in homelessness, create jobs and build sustainable communities

CIH Scotland responds to the Finance and Public Administration Committee's call for evidence on public finance priorities for 2022-23 and the impact of Covid-19

05 Aug 2021 | CIH updates | Regulation and legal

CIH appoints new Governing Board members

Four new members will be joining our Governing Board following a recent recruitment exercise.

02 Aug 2021 | Climate and sustainability

Join us in celebrating Scottish Housing Day on 15 September 2021

This year Scottish Housing Day will focus on the role of housing in tackling the climate emergency and in reaching the Scottish Government’s target of becoming a net zero nation by 2045.

28 Jul 2021 | CIH updates | EDI, data and digital accessibility | Health and housing

Disability strategy misses opportunity on accessible housing

CIH responds to the government newly published National Disability Strategy, which aims to improve the everyday lives of disabled people.

21 Jul 2021 | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

New housing guide aims to help give refugees a safe place to call home

The updated guide published by the Scottish Refugee Council and supported by CIH Scotland explains the asylum process in the UK and includes practical information for housing practitioners.

12 Jul 2021 | CIH updates

Voting now open for the next CIH vice-president

CIH members have until 5pm on 12 August 2021 to cast their vote on who becomes the next CIH vice-president.

09 Jul 2021 | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing

CIH Scotland calls for whole system approach to ending homelessness

A new report published by CIH Scotland has highlighted the progress made by local authorities in implementing Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans

05 Jul 2021 | CIH updates | Homelessness

Homeful: a new presidential campaign for the Chartered Institute of Housing

Taking up the role of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president, today Jo Richardson has unveiled more about her presidential campaign which will run throughout her time in office.

28 Jun 2021 | Climate and sustainability

Scottish Housing Day 2021 – save the date

This year Scottish Housing Day will take place on 15 September focusing on the role of housing in tackling the climate emergency.

25 May 2021 | CIH updates | Regulation and legal

Today marks the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd

On the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd, the Chartered Institute of Housing has issued the following statement.

24 May 2021 | Development and regeneration

CIH Northern Ireland to survey membership on Housing Supply Strategy development

CIH Northern Ireland are seeking the views of members to help formulate our response to the new housing supply strategy

30 Apr 2021 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

CIH Scotland calls for significant investment to support the move to net zero emissions homes

CIH Scotland has responded to the Scottish Governent's consultation on a draft Heat in Buildings Strategy.

13 Apr 2021

Report shows disconnect between public perception and the reality of retirement housing

A cross-industry steering group, which included CIH, has highlighted a significant disparity between public perception and what’s actually on offer at retirement housing schemes.