All Chartered institute of housing articles
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NewsTributes paid to ‘utterly inspiring’ former CIH president following death
Steve Benson passed away on Sunday following a battle with cancer
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NewsSocial housing providers ‘not yet ready for Ombudsman’s complaint-handling code’ says Housemark
The housing data specialist, Housemark, has found that housing providers are still reporting low complaint volumes
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NewsConservative MPs set to revolt against government plans to criminalise rough sleeping
Over 40 Conservative MPs to vote against legislation
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NewsCIH publishes latest version of influential UK Housing Review
Latest edition of 330-page report says ‘reasonable to plan for 300,000-homes a year’ to meet housing need
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CommentAwaab’s Law and the Future Homes Standard consultations: Key impacts for social housing providers and contractors
Multiple sets of new standards for homes will give providers plenty to think about, including costs and skills, write Matthew Scott and Megan Hinch
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CommentSector must shape the evolution of social housing competence and conduct standards
The government’s consultation on proposed new standards for social housing managers is an opportunity for the sector to help ensure a balanced approach, writes Gavin Smart
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NewsHousing bodies warn that proposed Northern Ireland budget cuts will impede social housing delivery
The CIH and Homeless Connect said the proposed spending will mean missing annual social housing delivery targets
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NewsFourteen housing bodies sign letter opposing ‘British homes for British workers policy’
The letter highlighted that 90% of new social housing lettings go to UK nationals
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NewsHousing bodies hit out at government over reported ‘British homes for British workers’ social housing policy
The Chartered Institute of Housing and Shelter raise concerns about ‘scapegoating policy ideas’
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NewsGovernment releases an additional £1.25bn for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund
The additional SHDF funding has been announced as part of £6bn for energy efficiency measures for 2025-2028
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CommentGetting repairs and maintenance right
The Chartered Institute of Housing is involved in a major project to help social landlords bring about a step change in how they approach repairs. Gavin Smart explains more.
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NewsCIH and NHF publish progress report a year on from the Better Social Housing Review
Two organisations will make ‘focusing on core purpose’ theme of joint annual conference in Liverpool next September
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CommentThe price of electricity is holding back the rollout of heat pumps in social housing
Following Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, Matthew Scott argues making clean energy affordable is the missing piece of the jigsaw in tackling the issue
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NewsHousing leaders call on Suella Braverman to drop crackdown on rough sleepers’ tents
15 housing bodies, including the CIH and NHF, have signed the letter
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In FocusBeing EPIC : talking housing professionalisation with new CIH president Jill Murray
North-east housing heavyweight Jill Murray is putting improved competency of housing staff at the centre of her presidential campaign. In her first interview in the hotseat, she explains how her campaign couldn’t have come at a better time, writes Carl Brown.
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CommentHousing is rising up the political agenda and we must make the most of it
The party conference season showed an emerging consensus on housing and this presents an opportunity for the sector, writes James Prestwich
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NewsNew CIH president vows to promote housing as a career as she takes the reins
Jill Murray launches ’Be EPIC’ campaign to champion professionalisation
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NewsCIH and NHF announce new joint housing conference
Liverpool event backed by Housing Today will replace both organisations’ annual conferences
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NewsChartered Institute of Housing forms partnership with Housing Today
Deal gives institute’s membership of chartered housing professionals access to the sector’s fastest growing media brand
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NewsPeabody executive wins race to become CIH president in 2024
Elly Hoult wins vice-presidential election on promise to promote professionalism