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.
Housing First know-how: Guidance for Scotland's social housing professionals
this report looks at what Housing First actually is, what difference a Housing First approach can make to tenants and practitioners and what professionals can learn from those delivering Housing First
CIH response to MHCLG's a new deal for renting consultation
Fire safety in domestic high-rises
This briefing is designed to inform you about current consultations, highlight potential implications for the sector that you might want to consider in your own response
This briefing looks at the Scottish Government's current consultation on strengthening fire safety in high-rise domestic buildings.
Energy Efficient Scotland
This briefing is designed to inform you about current consultations, highlight potential implications for the sector that you might want to consider in your own response
Rethinking social housing: final report
The final report following CIH's project looking at what the provision of social homes should look like as the national housing situation continues to worsen.
Rethinking social housing: final report
The final report following CIH's project looking at what the provision of social homes should look like as the national housing situation continues to worsen.
Infrastructure priorities for Scotland
CIH Scotland's response to the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland's call for evidence on the vision, ambition and priorities for a 30 year infrastructure strategy for Scotland.
This response was develpoed and submitted jointly by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers (ALACHO), CIH Scotland and the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF).Â
What you need to know about goverment's plans to improve the private rented sector
Over the past couple of years the government have announced a number of measures to reform the private rented sector in England.
This briefing draws together all of those changes to provide an overview of the government’s plans to improve the sector, what they will mean in practice and when they took effect or are due to do so.
Homelessness intentionality and local connection
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on proposals to make changes to homelessness legislation.
Proposals in the consultation include removing the duty for local authorities to assess for intentionality and modifying or removing the ability for local authorities to make a local connection referal to another authority.
Protective orders for people at risk of domestic abuse
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on powers to protect people who are at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse.
What you need to know about the consultation on local connection and intentionality
CIH Members can download this exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing on the Scottish Government's current consultation on local connection and intentionality provision in homelessness legislation.
What you need to know - an update on Brexit and the housing sector
CIH Members can download this exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing which provides an update on Brexit and the housing sector in Scotland.
Support for housing costs
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Parliament's Social Security Committee call for evidence on support for housing costs. The submission focusses on the erosion of local housing allowance (LHA).
What you need to know about the new regulatory framework
CIH Scotland has published a new 'what you need to know' briefing on the new regulatory framework exclusively for members.
Boosting affordable housing supply in England
Boosting affordable housing supply in England: Could revenue support work alongside capital grant?
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