Publications

Focus on influencing Scotland: February 2023

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

CIH response to the building safety levy consultation

CIH has responded to this consultation from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities.

What you need to know about the Government's energy support schemes

UPDATE: This briefing replaces an earlier version published on 11 November 2022 now the government has shared more detail on how the Energy Prices Act will be delivered.

What you need to know about the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill

Your guide to the 14 clauses of the Support Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill alongside the background, context, detail of the Bill and CIH's response.

CIH cost of living briefing: A spotlight on black and ethnic minorities

This cost of living briefing provides the latest research and data available and examines the disproportionate impact of the crisis on Black and ethnic minority communities. 

CIH submission to the Chancellor's Spring Budget 2023

Ahead of the Chancellor's Spring Budget 2023 CIH are calling for action to support those on the lowest incomes, to decarbonise the residential sector and to finance new social and affordable housing. 

Technical consultation on consequential changes to the homelessness legislation

CIH has responded to this consultation on the consequential changes to homelessness legislation as a result of the Renters Reform Bill.

The future of Welsh-speaking communities - CIH Cymru inquiry response

This is a response to the commission for Welsh-speaking communities request for evidence on how to strengthen Welsh-speaking communities through housing policy.

Dyfodol cymunedau Cymraeg eu hiaith - Ymateb CIH Cymru i ymchwiliad

Dyma ymateb i gais gan y Comisiwn Cymunedau Cymraeg am dystiolaeth ar sut i gryfhau cymunedau Cymraeg eu hiaith drwy bolisi tai.

Consultation briefing: the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan

This CIH member briefing summarises the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.

Beth mae angen i chi ei wybod am ddata tai yng Nghyfrifiad 2021

Mae’r papur briffio hwn i aelodau yn canolbwyntio ar set ddata ddiweddaraf Cyfrifiad 2021 y Swyddfa Ystadegau Gwladol ar gyfer Cymru.

What you need to know about the review of emergency cost of living legislation

UPDATE: This briefing replaces an earlier version published on 13 January as new regulations have now been laid in Parliament.

What you need to know about the Census 2021 housing data

This member-briefing focuses on the Office of National Statistics latest Census 2021 dataset for Wales.

CIH response to Department for Education consultation on standards for supported accommodation for care leavers and looked after young people of 16-17

What you need to know about Reshaping consumer regulation: The Regulator of Social Housing's implementation plan

The RSH’s implementation plan sets out how it will develop new and refresh existing consumer standards and develop its regulatory framework in consultation with tenants and landlords.