CIH welcomes expected £1billion boost for social and affordable housing
CIH has welcomed reports the government will provide more than £1billion in additional funding for social and affordable housing in the Autumn Budget, alongside support for councils and regional leaders to deliver new homes in England.
CIH welcomes extra £432million to tackle rough sleeping
CIH has welcomed the government’s commitment of a further £432million to end rough sleeping, and called for wider action on the root causes of homelessness.
CIH’s submission to the consultation on standardised planning agreements for medium-sized sites
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) consultation on ‘Standard planning agreements for medium-sized sites’.
CIH responds to BBC Panorama investigation, The Big Housing Rip-Off
Read more on the action needed to tackle exploitation of loopholes by rogue landlords who profit from inadequate housing and support.
CIH Scotland response to Scottish government consultation Building Regulations: The Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard: Stage 2
CIH Scotland supports the improvement of building standards, including energy efficiency measures that will help to ensure the homes we build now are fit for the future.
Government on course to miss 1.5 million homes target by a third, UK Housing Review warns
England could fall around 500,000 homes short of the government’s housebuilding target by July 2029, according to new analysis published in the UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper 2026.
Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Etc.) Bill introduced to parliament
Read more about what the Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Etc.) Bill will mean for the housing profession.
CIH Northern Ireland response to Department for the Economy’s consultation on Heat Networks
The Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland (CIH NI) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department for the Economy’s (DfE) consultation on Heat Networks.
CIH welcomes plans to bring Awaab's Law protections to more homes
CIH welcomes the government's consultation on extending Awaab's Law to the private rented sector and exploring how the same protections could apply to people living in temporary accommodation, supported housing and care leavers.
Michael McDonnell appointed chair of Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland
Chief executive of Choice Group, Michael McDonnell has been a CIH member for over a decade and is a CIH fellow. He assumed the role of chair on Thursday 1 October.
CIH Cymru response to the Finance Committee’s call for information to inform scrutiny of the Welsh government draft budget 2027/28.
This submission considers the impact of the current budget and explores the extent to which the budget will support the delivery of more social homes, better existing homes and effective homelessness prevention.
CIH Cymru response to the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee consultation on priorities for the Seventh Senedd
Over the summer 2026 recess, the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee held a consultation to establish the three priorities for its programme of work over the Senedd term.
CIH response to MHCLG consultation on planning powers for mayors in England
We broadly welcome the proposed expansion of planning powers for elected mayors across England, to align their powers and responsibilities with those available to the Mayor of London.
CIH Cymru urges Senedd to focus on housing supply ahead of migration debate
CIH Cymru is urging policymakers to focus on the real cause of housing pressures in Wales ahead of a Senedd debate on access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationals this afternoon (Wednesday 7 October).
Welsh Housing Awards 2026 shortlist announced
Throughout 2026, remarkable teams and dedicated professionals have continued to demonstrate a real commitment to the housing sector, delivering vital services and support to communities throughout the nation.
