CIH publishes draft wildfire guidance for housing providers and invites sector feedback
CIH has today published draft guidance about how housing providers can prepare for the risks posed to homes and communities by wildfires.
CIH welcomes cross-party support for amendment protecting domestic abuse survivors’ access to social housing
Find out more about the amendment to the Social Housing Bill called for by CIH and supported by Baroness Neate and former Prime Minister Baroness May.
CIH urges government to back access powers amendment in Social Housing Bill
CIH and leading housing and safety bodies have called for an amendment to the Social Housing Bill to clarify access rights for essential safety checks.
CIH response to Reform’s proposals on social housing
Nigel Farage has published a substack article which touches on Reform’s proposals for the future of the UK, including social housing. As the professional body for housing, CIH has issued a statement to address disparities regarding social housing within the article.
CIH celebrates OBE honour for vice chair Aileen Evans
CIH celebrates vice chair and former president Aileen Evans after she was awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List in recognition of her outstanding contribution to social housing.
Does Wales need its own competence and conduct framework?
CIH Cymru has today launched a survey to gauge demand for a competence and conduct framework in Wales, ahead of mandatory reforms coming into force in England this October.
CIH Northern Ireland welcomes the new statistics linked to the Northern Ireland Homelessness Bulletin
CIH Northern Ireland welcomes today’s publication of the Department for Communities’ Northern Ireland Homelessness Bulletin (October 2025 – March 2026).
CIH Northern Ireland condemns violent unrest
Justin Cartwright, CIH Northern Ireland national director and EDI lead for CIH, issues a statement condemning the recent violent unrest, calling for community cohesion.
CIH welcomes updates to The Housing Health and Safety Rating System
CIH welcomes the news that HHSRS is getting its first significant update since the Housing Act 2004, with the changes coming into force in less than two weeks.
Welsh Housing Minister confirms intention to incorporate Right to Adequate Housing into Welsh law
CIH Cymru has welcomed Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Sian Gwenllian MS’ statement on her priorities in the Senedd today (Tuesday 9 June), including her confirmation of the Welsh government's intention to incorporate the Right to Adequate Housing into Welsh law.
Voting opens for next CIH vice president
Candidates for the role of CIH's vice president have been announced, and voting has officially opened for members.
CIH response to Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) call for evidence on the design of the Warm Homes Fund (WHF)
CIH supports and welcomes the government’s ongoing commitment to upgrading the energy performance of our homes and improving the affordability of heat and power.
Response from the Chartered Institute of Housing to the Home Office consultation on Reforming Asylum Support
CIH has serious reservations about the government's proposals to reform asylum support and enforce family returns.
CIH response to the consultation on Secretary of State’s Direction on the Social Housing Tenure Standard
CIH supports the proposals, but we feel it would be helpful if the tenure types that are unique to local government (introductory tenancies and flexible tenancies) were kept separate from ordinary (secure and assured) tenancies.
The Social Housing Bill: Second Reading Debate Briefing
We welcome the introduction of the Social Housing Bill and have long called for the measures outlined in the bill to deliver on commitments to reform the Right to Buy (RtB), which will give councils more confidence to invest in new homes.
