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.

Free 01 Sept 2020

Warm homes and a safe environment - how government and the housing sector can work together to tackle climate change

In a joint briefing with Orbit Group, we highlight how the housing sector needs to lead the drive to tackle climate change.

Free 12 Aug 2020

The future regulatory response to covid-19

CIH Scotland responds to the Scottish Housing Regulator's consultation on changes to regulation in response to Covid-19.

Free 07 Aug 2020

Pre-budget scrutiny submission

CIH Scotland submits evidence to the Finance and Constitution Committee.

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

Amser i ailffocysu: Cynlluniau dyrannu tai cymdeithasol

Ar ran Tyfu Tai Cymru, wnaeth ymchwilwyr Elin Brock a Joy Kent edrych yn fanwl ar y sialensiau ar gyfleodd i wella'r systemau ar gyfer dyrannu tai cymdeithasol yng Nghymru.

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

Member only 10 Jul 2020

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.

Free 30 Jun 2020

Nodi'r cysylltiadau o fewn llywodraeth leol

Gweli'r canlyniadau arolygiad o weithwyr tai llywodraeth leol llawn o Tyfu Tai Cymru.

Free 30 Jun 2020

Joining the dots in local government

See the full results from Tyfu Tai Cymru's latest survey of local authority housing professionals in Wales.

Free 30 Jun 2020

CIH submission to the Environmental Audit Select Committee inquiry into the energy efficiency of existing homes

CIH's submission on whether current targets are sufficient to meet the net zero by 2050 challenge within the existing housing stock.

The Environmental Audit Select Committee issued a call for evidence inviting written submissions on government targets for domestic energy efficiency. CIH's submission responds to the questions raised in turn, focusing on the challenge in England.

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Member only 10 Jun 2020

What you need to know: Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill 2020

A new members Bill was introduced on 1 June by Pauline McNeill MSP, housing spokesperson for the Scottish Labour Party. This member briefing summarises the content of the Bill.

Free 09 Jun 2020

Affordable housing need in Scotland post-2021

New research published by CIH Scotland, Shelter Scotland and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations calls for 53,000 affordable homes to be delivered over the next five years.

Free 01 Jun 2020

CIH submission to the inquiry into long-term delivery of social and affordable rented housing

Supplementary submission following the March 2020 budget and in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

CIH responded to the inquiry and makes specific points following the 2020 budget, addressing the Affordable Homes Programme and funding for social rented sector housing more widely. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on housing is also discussed.

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Free 01 Jun 2020

Protect tenants from arrears, eviction and homelessness

This CIH Scotland policy briefing sets out steps that need to be taken to prevent a spike in evictions when Coronavirus restrictions are lifted.