CIH welcomes Government support measures on cost of living
We’re pleased to see Government stepping in to provide much needed support at this unprecedented time. We have been calling for this vital financial intervention for some time.
Energy bills crisis demands emergency budget
CIH are campaigning with The End Fuel Poverty Coalition for an emergency budget to address the fuel poverty crisis.
Response to the government’s announcement about personal emergency evacuation plans in high-rise residential buildings
It is disappointing that almost five years after Grenfell, we still have no additional requirements in place to ensure that residents with disabilities can safely evacuate in the event of a fire.
CIH reaction to the 2022 Queen's Speech
CIH welcomes social housing regulation in the 2022 Queen’s Speech but is disappointed not to see further action on the cost of living
CIH pay tribute to Steve Douglas
CIH are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Steve Douglas. St Mungo’s CEO died suddenly at his home on Sunday morning, aged 57.
What are the NI parties saying about housing?
On 5th May, Northern Ireland goes to the polls to decide the make up of the next NI Assembly and Executive. Each party has published a manifesto ahead of polling day.
CIH responds to Government plans to revive Right to Buy for housing association tenants
Whilst CIH is supportive of measures to help people into home ownership, extending the Right to Buy to housing associations is not the right policy to achieve this.
CIH responds to Building Safety Act
"Critically, this legislation does not completely protect leaseholders from having to pay to address building safety defects for which they bear no responsibility."
Tenant expertise should be at forefront of green skills challenge
A new sector insight report from CIH Cymru and Aico shines a light on the green skills challenge.
Impact of pandemic piles pressure on frontline housing staff
A report for Housing Futures Cymru draws together insight from frontlines housing professionals working across Wales.
CIH responds to Energy Security Strategy
This Energy Security Strategy is a missed opportunity to invest in a critically needed programme of energy efficiency measures in our existing homes.
CIH responds to social housing regulation reforms
Across the industry, we must accept that where poor quality or poor customer service exists, it should be highlighted and put right. We must embrace transparency and accountability
The 30th edition of the UK Housing Review is here
The UK Housing Review is a key resource for housing professionals, leaders and policymakers across the public and private housing sectors in the UK.
Further action needs to sustain social housing momentum
Reflecting on the UK Housing Review 2022, CIH Cymru welcomes both progress and the ambition to deliver social housing but warns that momentum must continue.
CIH responds to Chancellor's Spring Statement
We are disappointed that measures announced today will not come close to bridging the gap between what the lowest income households have and what they need
