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Free 08 Oct 2020

Laswiyd Bil i cartrefi digonol

Lansiwyd CIH Cymru gyda parteriaid Tai Pawb a Shelter Cymru Bil i ddod ag argyfwng Tai a Digartrefedd Cymru i ben.

05 Oct 2020

UK Housing Review 2020 Briefing Paper

Following the publication of the UK Housing Review 2020 earlier this year, this follow-up briefing provides additional commentary.

Free 01 Oct 2020

CIH response to MHCLG consultation on changes to the planning system

CIH has responded to the consultation paper from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government proposing changes to the planning system in England.

Free 28 Sept 2020

Rethinking social housing Northern Ireland

Read the full 'Rethinking social housing Northern Ireland' report, that sets out tangible steps towards ensuring everyone can access a safe, affordable and comfortable place to call home.

Free 23 Sept 2020

CIH submission to the 2020 Comprehensive Spending Review

CIH's submission to the 2020 Comprehensive Spending Review gives detailed responses to the priorities of strengthening the post-Covid19 economy, widening economic opportunity, improving public services, and making the UK a scientific superpower.

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Free 22 Sept 2020

Back housing 2021: CIH Cymru a manifesto for homes

As we approach the Welsh Parliament Election in 2021 read CIH Cymru's asks of all political parties in addressing the housing crisis in Wales.

Free 22 Sept 2020

Cefnogi tai 2021: Maniffesto dros gartrefi

Fel ein bod yn agosáu at etholiadau Senedd Cymru 2021 darllenwch ofynion CIH Cymru ar gyfer pleidiau gwleidyddol er mwyn ddatrys yr argyfwng tai yng Nghymru.

Member only 17 Sept 2020

What you need to know about the proposed changes to the current planning system

This member briefing summarises the proposed short-term changes to the planning system in England.

17 Sept 2020

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.

Free 16 Sept 2020

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.

Free 10 Sept 2020

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.

Free 10 Sept 2020

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.

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Free 04 Aug 2020

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.

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Member only 23 Jul 2020

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.

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Free 15 Jul 2020

Time to re-focus: Social housing allocations

On behalf of Tyfu Tai Cymru, researchers Elin Brock and Joy Kent explore the challenges and opportunities for improving how social housing is allocated in Wales