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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 1d

Good news to start #WorldHomelessnessDay ! Government have announced a £84 million injection to tackle homelessness 🏘️

Check out our website for more detail and read CIH's full reaction➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-res...

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 1d

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰

Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/RGXYRxM

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 11d

🏡 The government has published its plans for building new towns in this parliament, you can read more in our reaction here ⬇️

www.cih.org/news/cih-res...

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 13d

Today, the government has published the final report from the New Towns Taskforce, which includes a strong commitment to affordable housing, a key step to solving the housing crisis.

CIH chief exec Gavin Smart was on BBC Breakfast this morning discussing it 🎬➡️https://buff.ly/7A592lS

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 11d

Shelter's new report finds that tenants' physical, mental and financial health start to improve as soon as they move into a social home.

Moreover, the report puts the cost to the government of failing to delivering 90,000 social homes a year at £117bn.

Read the report ➡️ tinyurl.com/v9c3jjve

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 16d

📝 We have joined orgs like @rtpiplanners.bsky.social to call for support to recruit and train apprentice apprentices.

Resourcing planning teams is essential to tackle the housing crisis, unlock delivery, and support the govt's planning reforms.

Read the letter ➡️ www.rtpi.org.uk/letter-to-ma...

Letter to Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister for Housing and Planning | Championing the power of planning

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www.rtpi.org.uk

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 17d

Our CEO @gavinsmartcih.bsky.social & director of policy @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social will be at #LabourPartyConference later this week, speaking on panels with delegates, incl. housing ministers Matthew Pennycook & Baroness Taylor 🏘️

There's a great programme of housing sessions. Details below of ours👇

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 29d

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰

Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/SaGAiiJ

#Policy #SocialHousing

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Sep 11

📝We've responded to govt consultations on the reformed Decent Homes Standard (DHS) and new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).

These policies will set the direction for housing quality, affordability and sustainability for years to come 🌍🏘️🔥

Read our summary ➡️https://buff.ly/OzeTKdI

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 Govt has confirmed the Autumn Budget will be on 26 Nov 2025.

We’ll be submitting evidence, calling for investment in housing & reform of social security – vital to growth, stability & life chances.

Treasury’s portal for reps is open until 15 Oct 🔗➡️https://buff.ly/25HqXTR

#Budget2025 #UKHousing

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Sep 1

📝 Today CIH has joined the @local.gov.uk & others in calling for changes to permitted development rights to:

🔹 Ensure all new homes meet safety and decency standards
🔹 Provide Section 106 contributions for more affordable homes

Read the letter & analysis here ⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/n...

New LGA analysis shows nearly 28,000 affordable homes lost due to permitted development rights

“As councils and communities face the stark reality of limited and poor-quality housing supply, this amendment could be a game changer. PDR allows developers to avoid contributing to affordable housin...

www.local.gov.uk

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 29

📝 Our response on rent convergence is in, backed by new Savills analysis:

🟣 £2/week convergence with add. funding for existing homes
🟣 10 years min. from Apr '26
🟣 Tenant affordability is key, including welfare reform

Response ➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-s-r...

Analysis ➡️ www.cih.org/news/rent-co...

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Aug 29

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰

Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ⬇️
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#ukhousing #policy #SocialHousing

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 28

📣Housing lists, the use of temporary accommodation and rough sleeping are rising, giving refugees 28 days to move-on will add further pressure to a stretched housing system.

We urge government to rethink this decision ⬇️

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Aug 28

CIH responds to the Home Office decision to half move-on period for refugees.

CIH response in thread 🧵⬇️

More information on the story 🗞️🔗 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Home Office plans to halve time asylum seekers given to find accommodation

Charities sound alarm over plan to give asylum seekers just 28 days to find new housing after a decision on their case

www.theguardian.com

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join the Supported Housing Network for what promises to be an informative webinar on #StartsAtHome day, this Friday.

Open to everyone, secure your place by emailing 📩 [email protected]

Come along and find out more about the Save Our Supported Housing campaign #SOSHousing

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 New England policy and legislation tracker launched on our website!

You can stay up-to-date with all the changes that could impact your work and influence our responses

🟣 Upcoming consultation deadlines?
🟣 Awaab’s Law updates?

You can find this and more on our website now ➡️ www.cih.org/policy/

Our policy work | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

We are the public voice on housing, drawing on the views and experience of our members to shape the debate and the future of housing policy.

www.cih.org

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 15

👀⬇️ Don't miss our roundup. The one post that gets you up to speed with all the UK housing policy news you need to know this week

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Aug 15

It's Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰

Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/xkdlolV

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 14

Great Unlocked article covering green skills shortages, and the impact on social housing🏘️

❔Did you know we have 11 policy networks for housing professionals to discuss and collaborate on different housing policies.

Find out more & get involved ➡️https://www.cih.org/policy/our-policy-networks/

Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Aug 12

A recent roundtable hosted by CIH and the CIOB saw representatives from across the sector discuss the challenges they’ve faced as a result of green skills issues ➡️ buff.ly/uI6aiUb

Taken from our member-exclusive publication, CIH Unlocked 🔓

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Aug 14

📣The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are recruiting new members for their Social Housing Resident Panel 🏘️

🗣️It's a direct way to for residents to engage with ministers and officials to help shape policy and delivery

Find our more and apply by 7 Sept⬇️ www.gov.uk/guidance/soc...

Social Housing Resident Panel

Find out more about government’s Social Housing Resident Panel.

www.gov.uk

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 12

📢CIH members have your say on current government consultations

🏘️How to implement rent convergence in social housing
🏘️Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in social housing
🏘️The design of a new Decent Homes Standard for both rented sectors

Help shape our responses with your expertise 📩[email protected]

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 8

🏘️ It's Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week, including the latest policy, news, and events

Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/UEhXq5O

#Policy #SocialHousing #UKHousing

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Jul 22

Homelessness is not inevitable. We urge the government to commit to mitigating the harms of experiencing homelessness through tailored support in the forthcoming homelessness strategy this year.

Find the full stats here ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/s...

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Jul 22

New Q1 2025 homelessness stats are out - and show a deepening crisis with a 11.8% rise in households living in TA, with two-thirds (63.4%) being families with children.

More positively, there were:
✅ Fewer B&B placements
✅ More households finding secure accommodation at the end of their duties

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Jul 18

📢 Don't miss our Friday weekly round-up of news from across #UKHousing 🏘️

Read the round-up on LinkedIn here ➡️ buff.ly/0ngcJMK

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · Jul 17

The government has launched a consultation on updates to the Decent Homes Standard. We've prepared a detailed briefing for members to understand its impact on housing. Learn more here ➡️ buff.ly/fRtHW6j
#HousingPolicy #DecentHomes

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Jul 7

CIH is supporting #RuralHousingWeek.

Find out more about the acute shortage of affordable housing in rural areas in the chapter dedicated to the topic in this year’s UK Housing Review ➡️
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Text on card reads: "The inability to find an affordable home affects the rural population's health, wellbeing and life opportunities. In rural areas, the impacts extend to undermining the social fabric of communities." Jo Lavis and Madhu Satsangi, "Housing in rural areas" 2025 UK Housing Review

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