Member only 06 Jun 2023

What you need to know about the new national dementia strategy 2023-2033

This CIH member briefing summarises the key points from the Scottish Government's new national dementia strategy.

Member only 06 Jun 2023

What you need to know about Green Paper on securing a path towards adequate housing – including fair rents and affordability

A breifing on the Welsh Government's Green Paper on securing a path towards adequate housing – including fair rents and affordability. 

Member only 06 Jun 2023

What you need to know about the responsible actors scheme

This member-exclusive guide about the responsible actors scheme breaks down what the new legislation means and who needs to take action.

06 Jun 2023

CIH response to Department for Culture, Media and Sport on a registration scheme for short term lets in England

CIH has responded to the consultation on a registration scheme as a measure to control the impact of short term lets on communities.

06 Jun 2023

CIH response to the consultation for short term let use class and associated permitted development rights

CIH has responded to the consultation from Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities which considers how a new use class for short terms might manage the concentration of short term lets.

Member only 06 Jun 2023

Beth mae angen i chi ei wybod am y Papur Gwyrdd ar sicrhau llwybr tuag at gartref digonol - gan gynnwys rhenti teg a fforddadwyedd

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru bellach wedi cyhoeddi ei Phapur Gwyrdd ar sicrhau llwybr tuag at dai digonol - gan gynnwys rhenti teg afforddadwyedd

02 Jun 2023

CIH Northern Ireland response to consultation on the Department for Communities budget 2023-24 allocations

This is a response to the consultation by the Department for Communities, regarding proposed budget 2023-24 allocations.

31 May 2023

CIH response to HMRC call for evidence on VAT energy saving materials relief – improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions

Read CIH's submission which is supportive of the proposals to add electrical battery storage to the list of qualifying technologies for VAT relief.

Member only 29 May 2023

Consultation briefing: council tax on second and empty homes/non-domestic rates

This CIH member briefing sets out Scottish Government proposals to allow increases to council tax on second and empty homes.

Member only 26 May 2023

Putting safety first: Governing body member assurance

The second in our series of "Putting safety first" briefings provides guidance for governing bodies in relation to health and safety assurance.

24 May 2023

CIH response to the Home Office consultation on Community Safety Partnerships and anti-social behaviour powers

CIH's response addresses the broad issues raised in this consultation, and has been informed by discussions with CIH members at a recent round table on anti-social behaviour.

24 May 2023

CIH submission to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into benefit levels

CIH's submission to the inquiry into benefit levels draws on existing research in this area.

Further information on this topic is also captured in a recent blog by Sam Lister, CIH policy and practice officer. You can also find out more about the inquiry here.

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Member only 18 May 2023

What you need to know about the Renters (Reform) Bill

The Renters (Reform) Bill proposes some of the largest changes to the private rented sector in 30 years. This member briefing tells you everything you need to know about the headline measures.

16 May 2023

CIH cost of living briefing: A spotlight on older people

This cost of living briefing provides the latest research and data available and examines the impact of the crisis on older people.

Member only 12 May 2023

Housing Bill 2023 - member discussion toolkit

The Scottish Government is introducing a new Housing Bill this year and we need your feedback. CIH members can use this toolkit to host their own discussions and send comments.

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