Publications
Our publications focus on the latest policy topics and practical advice that you need to do your job. CIH members can access all our publication documents for free, please ensure you are logged into the website.
What you need to know: the comprehensive spending review and national infrastructure strategy
A summary for members on the key points in the comprehensive spending review and national infrastructure strategy, published 25 November 2020.
Welfare benefits and Coronavirus December 2020
An updated version of our factsheet outlining recent changes to benefit rules.
An overview of recent changes to benefit rules, including some which will come into force in April 2021.
Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan - joint response
CIH Scotland, Shelter Scotland and SFHA have submitted a joint response to the Scottish Government's draft Infrastructure Investment Plan.
What you need to know: Social Housing White Paper 2020
Find out everything you need to know about the Social Housing White Paper released in November 2020.
Suspension of local connection referrals
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the suspension of local connection referrals between all local authorities.
Housing education in Scotland
This new report sets out the practical steps required to enhance access to and uptake of housing education in Scotland.
Regulation of short term lets
CIH Scotland responds to the Scottish Government's consultation on new regulations for short term lets including a nationwide licensing system.
Leadership in housing - a looming capability gap
The Institute of Leadership & Management partnered with The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) to research leadership succession planning within the social housing sector.
The value of social housing
To mark the fifth annual Scottish Housing Day, this new report sets out the value of social housing and why we need to continue to invest in building new homes.
Homes at the heart
Homes at the Heart is CIH Scotland's manifesto for housing 2021-2026. It calls for all political parties to put housing at the centre of plans for our economic and social recovery from COVID-19.
It's not okay - a guide to tackling stigma in social housing
CIH has joined forces with the Stop Social Housing Stigma campaign to address the issue of stigma in social housing and how landlords can tackle this.
Many people in social housing experience stigma because of where they live, and research by Stop Social Housing Stigma has revealed how the practices of social housing organisations and professionals can contribute to that. CIH and See The Person together have developed this guide, to support social housing organisations and the people who work for them to reflect on what they do and the imact it has, so that they can work with tenants to tackle stigma and develop relationships of mutual respect. It showcases what some organisations are doing to achieve that.
What you need to know: Coronavirus Act 2020
The Coronavirus Act 2020 provides for a wide range of measures to be taken to safeguard the health of the population and ensure continuity of essential services during the Coronavirus pandemic.
This briefing focuses on the areas of most relevance in the housing sector, including employment, protection from eviction, care and support, limiting social contact, and local authority meetings.
What you need to know: Draft Building Safety Bill
An overview of the contents of the Building Safety Bill. Covering the building safety regulator, higher risk buildings, registration & certification, engagement with residents, and recovery of costs.
This document also gives details on responses from Wales and Scotland and CIH's response.
What you need to know: Plan for jobs
A roundup of the initiatives within the government's plans to kickstart the economy's revival from the Coronavirus pandemic which particularly relate to the housing sector.
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