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.
Repairs culture, accountability and participation: New sector insight project
Find out more about RECAP, CIH's new UK wide project in collaboration with the National Housing Maintenance Forum.
CIH Northern Ireland response to Northern Ireland Housing Executive consultation on amendments to the House Sales Scheme
CIH NI welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive consultation on amendments to the House Sales Scheme.
CIH response to the New Towns Draft Programme consultation
CIH welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) consultation on the New Towns Draft Programme.
Delivering safe, suitable and affordable homes
CIH Cymru congratulates Rhun ap Iorwerth on his appointment as First Minister of Wales.
Working together to deliver our shared ambition: CIH Cymru welcomes new local government, housing and planning minister
CIH Cymru welcomes Sian Gwenllian on her appointment as local government, housing and planning minister.
King's Speech 2026: Key housing takeaways
Find out more about the housing announcements in the May 2026 King's Speech, alongside reaction from CIH chief executive Gavin Smart.
CIH Cymru welcome new Welsh First Minister
Matt Dicks, CIH Cymru's national director welcomes Rhun ap lorwerth on his appointment as First Minister and urges the new Welsh Government to making housing a priority in it's first 100 days.
CIH Scotland reflect on the Scottish parliamentary election
Read CIH Scotland's national director, Gillian's McLees, reflection on the results of the Scottish Parliamentary election.
CIH response to Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) consultation on the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS)
CIH supports the UK government’s ambitions of delivering one fifth of heating and hot water through heat networks by 2050.
CIH welcomes new local powers as English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill becomes law
CIH has welcomed news that the government’s English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has received Royal Assent.
