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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We welcome Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Committee at the Climate Change Committee, stating that more must be done to combat the increasing risk of wildfires and recognising that not enough action has been taken. buff.ly/sFvBs7V
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Lives will be lost unless UK does more to combat wildfires, committee chairwoman says
Baroness Brown says there must be better training and planning, after a record year for wildfires in England and Wales.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our Policy Lead Eve Blezard has penned an article for the Chartered Institute of Building which looks back at the hazards-themed discussion with the sector at our Housing Community Summit. The piece also covers her own reflections on our new joint damp and mould guide. See below⬇️ buff.ly/275lTJ9
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Readiness for Awaab's Law is not just a systems problem
Lessons from HCS 2026 for Awaab's Law phase two.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Thanks to those who joined today's Supported Housing Network session, which was centred around what is expected of a supported housing board. The network is open to all. To join, please email policyandpractice@cih.org. The recording of the session can be found below⬇️ buff.ly/xyZ4WyX
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Supported Housing Network Meeting: What is expected of a supported housing board?
Watch the latest Supported Housing Network meeting.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
⏪️ During the second reading of the Social Housing Bill, we were pleased that Danny Beales MP and Jess Phillips MP raised concerns about the impact of debt-rules on domestic abuse survivors. We have prepared a briefing on how the government could go further on domestic abuse ➡️ buff.ly/vxSlnXz
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Pennycook pledges to introduce legislation if guidance on rent arrears fails domestic abuse victims
Matthew Pennycook has pledged to introduce legislation if guidance fails to stop rent arrears affecting domestic abuse victims’ ability to get a social home.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📢 We've created a member briefing on the new National Planning Policy Framework ➡️ buff.ly/oUNJyhF It covers what you need to know about: ✅️ The key takeaways 🗣️ Our views 📝 The main policy changes ⛔️ Areas where changes had been expected but weren’t included 💡 What we pushed for ahead of publication
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📢 The next CIH Homelessness Policy Group meeting will take place on Wednesday 23 September at 9.30-11am. If you'd like to join Stephanie Morphew CIHM, Lee Buss-Blair FCIH PgCert and Richard Kennedy for this session, please email 📩 policyandpractice@cih.org
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📢 The Social Housing Bill has its second reading in the House of Commons today. Our new briefing for parliamentarians breaks down what's in the bill and why it matters to our members ➡️ buff.ly/KK413hn We have also prepared a separate briefing focused on domestic abuse ➡️ buff.ly/OsoeMFp
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢 We've created a member briefing on the Rough Sleeping Programme Guidance. It covers what you need to know about: ✅️ Who will lead and implement the programme 💷 How funding will be split and allocated ❓️ What the programme will actually look like in practice. Read it in full ➡️ buff.ly/p6wusWi
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢 CIH has launched a new report on shared ownership in England ➡️ buff.ly/TmDRn2K The report, Shared ownership in England: Assessing the tenure's evolving role, looks what's changed since the scheme was introduced in 1980, and what more can be done to secure its future. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/u9uM56X
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We have published the latest sector guidance for tackling damp and mould alongside the Chartered Institute of Building. It builds on guidance we shared in 2022 and takes into account key legislative developments. To access the publication ➡️ buff.ly/faT3Dgy To read our article ➡️ buff.ly/327S5Bv
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📢 The government has launched a consultation on its proposals for mayors to gain more powers over planning in England. To take part in the consultation ➡️ buff.ly/F6Eu20r Find out more in our article ➡️ buff.ly/bCyLCfu
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🗣️ Wildfires are a serious and ongoing problem and we'd like to learn more about how they affect the organisation you represent before finalising our draft guidance in the autumn. 📩 Please email your feedback to policyandpractice@cih.org 🗓️ Feedback can be provided until 5pm on Friday 11 September
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Our Policy Manager Matthew Scott has co-authored an article with University of East London Senior Research Fellow Mehri Khosravi on the importance of the 'cooling hierarchy' as part of the installation of air conditioning in UK homes. To access the article, click here⬇️ buff.ly/sYqM6PP
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Why we should follow the cooling hierarchy before installing air conditioning in UK homes
Rushing to install air conditioning is the wrong approach to tackling overheating in homes. Instead, we should follow the cooling hierarchy and prioritise pa...
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
👀 ICYMI 👀 We published a report on local government reorganisation in the housing sector. For access ➡️ buff.ly/81nw4lY The report is based on a survey that was run by CIH between 11 May and 19 June 2026. It was open to all, including those who are not CIH members, and received 54 responses.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We welcome the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It is a helpful step towards increasing housing supply, improving the quality of new homes and better connecting housing delivery with infrastructure. See below for more information⬇️
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Full steam ahead to fast-track more homes near stations
Thousands of quality homes to be built closer to stations, cutting commute times and helping families live closer to work, school and transport
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The government has released the statutory homelessness statistics for the first quarter of 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/Q6WTioN The statistics for January to March 2026 show a record number of households living in temporary accommodation, including 177,530 children. Read our response ➡️ buff.ly/W7KBjow
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We'll look back on 2026 as the year of heatwaves, and with that comes an increased risk of wildfires starting up across the country. Back in June, our Policy Manager Matthew Scott authored a blog on wildfires. To read the article - buff.ly/rDZRFxx
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📢 CIH welcomes the government announcement that mayoral strategic authorities will gain more powers and responsibilities. The plans are an important step in going further on regional devolution and building on the progress made to decentralise power in recent years. Our article ➡️ buff.ly/R6nold8
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
We have published a report on the impact of local government reorganisation on housing professionals working across local authorities, approved housing bodies, government agencies, and the private sector. To access the report ➡️ buff.ly/81nw4lY To view our article on this ➡️ buff.ly/Ly5hPoa
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
📢 CIH has responded to the APPG inquiry into the barriers to delivering social housing. Read our full take ➡️ buff.ly/BWD5FxQ
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
With devolution set to play a central part in the new government's programme, Tom Arnold, our policy manager for regional engagement and devolution, has penned an article for Housing Today. He has put forward three quick wins Andy Burnham and his cabinet can implement. View the article⬇️
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Here are three quick housing wins for Andy Burnham
The prime minister has a short window to demonstrate the difference his government can make. Tom Arnold outlines three ideas that could be effective while not impacting day-to-day spending or…
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
👀 ICYMI👀 We are pleased that the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has adopted a recommendation we made to improve the quality of new build homes. A priority of the new government must be ensuring all homes, including those built to the latest regulations, aren't overheating.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
📢 CIH welcomes today’s confirmation by the government of new local authority geographies across large parts of England and the abolishment of county councils. New council elections will be held in May 2027 and they are set to be up and running by April 2028. Our news story ➡️ buff.ly/jMnk392
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
📢 The End Fuel Poverty Coalition have penned an important piece on the health risks linked to overheating during sustained periods of hot weather. 🗨️ We welcome their contribution to a cause we're championing, and are pleased to have been asked to comment. To read the article ➡️ buff.ly/ysnnWoJ
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
📢 A London Heat Plan has been published by the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London. 🌡️ We welcome the approach they are proposing their partners in the city take alongside them to reduce overheating risk in homes and the wider built environment. To access the plan ➡️ buff.ly/mfXuqOL
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
📢 A great piece from Red Brick editor Rose Grayston, demystifying the impact of council housing on public debt and pointing to CIH's 2024 report with Savills, which found £17bn of debt cancellation would be needed to make borrowing sustainable in HRAs for council housing. 🔗 buff.ly/2p3dZni
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Can England afford (not) to build council homes? - Red Brick
Red Brick editor Rose Grayston demystifies the impact of council housing on public debt
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
👀 ICYMI 👀 ‼️Our recently released joint research with the National Housing Federation not only shows the urgency of making our homes safe from extreme heat, but shines a light on the impact overheating is now having on infants and children. 📰 You can read more about this in the media⬇️
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The 'constant fear' of living in an overheated home with a baby
Jackson Bylett and his wife, who live in a flat in east London with their baby, fear for the future.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We as a sector, in partnership with government, have much to do to ensure our homes are climate proofed. ✍️ Matthew Scott has previously set out a climate and economic themed case for change in this space, and the points he raised are still very much relevant today. The article ➡️ buff.ly/Eofo5A7
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
📢 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY 📢 CIH’s policy team are offering an opportunity for a paid summer research internship over August and September to support work on a repairs and resident scrutiny project. 💡 For more information, visit our careers page before Friday 10 July 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/gF2erYF
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
📢 We're looking forward to our next member Homelessness Policy Group meeting on Friday 10 July (9:30–11:00). We'll be joined by Imogen Blood (Imogen Blood & Associates) and Lucy Campbell (Single Homelessness Project), 📩 If you would like to attend, please email: policyandpractice@cih.org
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🏠 We've brought out a new CIH member briefing on the recent updates to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Local authorities use the framework to assess health and safety hazards in homes and to decide on actions to take. The CIH member briefing ➡️ buff.ly/NjqLCaX
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
📢 ICYMI 📢 We've updated our member briefing on the Social Housing Bill to include the latest amendments CIH is proposing as the Bill makes its way through parliament. We’re proposing amendments in three key areas. Read our full, up-to-date member briefing on the CIH Knowledge Hub ➡️ buff.ly/lXzsGEt
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🗣️🏘️ Our England policy team has been busy with public affairs in the last couple of months. Head over to LinkedIn to read the full update ➡️ buff.ly/VZmz0dp
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
📢 We have today published draft guidance about how housing providers can deal with wildfire risk. It is openly available here ➡️ buff.ly/AvplbqG ✍️ We are now asking the sector and wider stakeholders across the UK for feedback. Our article ➡️ buff.ly/B0WrWG1
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In the final blog in our series with the National Housing Federation, Polly Turton from Shade the UK explains how taking simple steps to reduce solar gain and improving shading can make a huge difference to reducing the risk of indoor overheating. To read the blog, click here ➡️ buff.ly/zPImxBS
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🏘️ Poor housing is damaging people's health and driving avoidable pressure on health and care services. That's the finding of a new report published today by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists - and it makes for essential reading for anyone working across housing, health and social care.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
If your work is affected by local government reorganisation (LGR), we want to hear from you and other housing professionals to help us understand how LGR is impacting the sector and how we can support you. We would be grateful if you can complete the survey by clicking here ➡️ buff.ly/DGkfa87
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
On Monday afternoon, at The Social Housing Bill second reading, Baroness Neate proposed to strengthen the bill by including an amendment to exempt domestic abuse survivors from local authority housing related debt rules. 📽️ See a clip from her speech at the House of Lords below.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
📢 The Social Housing Bill had its second reading in the House of Lords on Monday. If you want to understand the key issues at stake as it moves through Parliament, our recent briefing for parliamentarians breaks down what's in the Bill and why it matters to our members ➡️ buff.ly/sGAOfiL
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We've put together a member briefing on everything you need to know about the Social Housing Bill. 🏠 Our guide breaks down the bill's four parts and outlines CIH views on each. Read here ➡️ buff.ly/j1qiNkr Not yet a CIH member?💡Learn more about membership and join today ➡️ buff.ly/0jUIFB1
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
✍️ In her guest blog for #DementiaActionWeek, Vanessa Pritchard-Wilkes, chair of the Dementia and Housing Working Group and head of research and influence at Housing 21, explains how she and others are pushing for change, and why your voice matters. Read the full blog ➡️ buff.ly/PD4AUOc
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📢 CIH has responded to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) consultation on the New Towns Draft Programme. 🏘️ It's vital that we develop long-term, intentional, well-designed homes that are fit for the future. Read our full response ➡️ buff.ly/SWqVtxC
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
✍️ In a new blog, CIH policy manager Megan Hinch reflects on the takeaways from her Housing Brighton 2026 session, Who will build the homes: the construction skills shortage. Read Megan's reflections here ➡️
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Who will build the homes: the construction skills shortage
CIH policy manager Megan Hinch reflects on key takeaways from her session “Who will build the homes: the construction skills shortage” at Housing Brighton 2026.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
📢 Local government reorganisation is reshaping housing services across England, and CIH would like to understand how this is affecting housing professionals and the services they provide. Our survey takes 5-10 mins to complete, is fully anonymous, and can be completed here ➡️ buff.ly/K2bHjY0
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
We've put together a member briefing on everything you need to know about the King's Speech, as it relates to housing. 🏠 The speech contains government's legislative agenda for the coming year and features over 35 bills and draft bills. Read our full breakdown ➡️
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Last month, the government responded to the 2025 Supported Housing Consultation. 💡We've put together a concise member briefing, outlining what you need to know about the key changes, as well as the new Supported Housing National Standards ➡️ buff.ly/iSbttMN
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
📢 This #HoardingAwarenessWeek, we're encouraging members to explore this new resource on partnership approaches to health and hoarding, which sets out how collaboration across services can lead to earlier intervention, better outcomes and fewer crises. 📖 Read the full guide here ➡️ buff.ly/UXnu2UK
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
📢 It's been one week since the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act, representing the largest change to England's private rented sector for 30 years. Clear and impartial information is crucial as the Act comes into force - we have a role to play in making sure private renters know their rights.
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
CIH welcomes news that the government’s English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has received Royal Assent. The act has significant implications for housing and planning, which we believe brings power, and new homes and infrastructure, closer to communities. Our reaction ➡️ buff.ly/eUQnFWn
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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🏘️ New Towns 🏘️ The government is currently consulting on the New Towns Draft Programme, closing 19 May ➡️ buff.ly/tuUWGZ3 📩 You can feed into CIH’s response by emailing policyandpractice@cih.org with the subject line ‘New towns’ by 8 May.
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