CIH Scotland has raised concerns over the Scottish Government's proposals to introduce legally enforceable standards for temporary accommodation, warning that issues around wording, timing and resources could overstretch already pressured homelessness services. The Scottish Government has consulted
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CIH Scotland has kicked off the new year by confirming Gordon Smith as its new engagement manager. Gordon Smith joins with over 10 years of experience in membership engagement, leading business growth, building communities, and listening to members' voices.
More than £4 billion of public investment will support the delivery of 36,000 additional affordable homes over the next four years, finance secretary Shona Robison confirmed as she delivered the Scottish Government’s final budget before May’s election. Unveiling the 2026/27 spendin
Gillian McLees has been appointed as the Chartered Institute of Housing's (CIH) new national director for Scotland. Effective today, Gillian succeeds Callum Chomczuk, as he moves on to a new role.
CIH Scotland's outgoing national director Callum Chomczuk looks ahead to 2026 and what it brings for the role of social landlords tackling domestic abuse. Last week, regulations were laid to enact part 2 of the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act passed by the Scottish Parliament on 17 March
CIH Scotland has signed a new partnership agreement with Barrhead Housing, demonstrating the commitment of both organisations to enhancing professionalism and long-term career development across the sector. Building on Barrhead Housing’s established leadership in school engagement and advocacy
Scotland’s social housing sector and end of life charities have launched a groundbreaking practice note to help social landlords provide compassionate and practical support to tenants affected by terminal illness and bereavement.
Falkirk Council is celebrating a double win after two of its innovative community housing projects were honoured at this year’s Chartered Institute of Housing Awards. The event, held on 14 November and attended by more than 600 people from across the public and private sectors, saw seven Falki
Two of North Lanarkshire Council's teams scooped top accolades at this year’s Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Excellence Awards for best practice and delivery of innovative projects.
Kingdom Housing Association’s Mia Hastings has won the Young Achiever in Housing for 2025 at the CIH Scotland Housing Awards. The annual awards ceremony honours the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individual employees, with accolades covering equality, sustainab
Three leading housing organisations have called for a meeting with cabinet secretary for finance and local government Shona Robison ahead of the Scottish Budget to press the need for affordable housing investment. Following landmark research on affordable housing need, Shelter Scotland, CIH Scotland
Riverside Scotland and Hanover Scotland are celebrating a double success after each winning two prestigious awards at the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland Excellence Awards, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on Friday, 14 November 2025. The awards shine a spotlight on the remar
Insite Group's construction division Insite Specialist Services is looking ahead to the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland Housing Awards 2025 this week after it was named alongside ng homes in the prestigious Excellence in Housing Innovation category. The award recognises projects that showcas
College Employers Scotland (CES) has appointed current CIH Scotland national director Callum Chomczuk as its new director. He succeeds Gavin Donoghue, who was promoted to CEO of Colleges Scotland in June 2025.
Callum Chomczuk is to leave the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) at the end of the year to take up a new opportunity outside the sector, the organisation has announced. As national director for Scotland, Callum has played a pivotal role in leading CIH’s work in Scotland since 2018, st