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The shortlists for the Women in Housing and Housing Heroes Awards have been confirmed, with Lesley Baird from TPAS Scotland in the running at both ceremonies. Ms Baird has been shortlisted for Woman of the Year and Inspirational Leader of the Year at the respective awards.

People threatened with homelessness should be able to get help earlier, up to six months before they are forced from their homes, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) and homelessness charity Crisis has found. With the Scottish Government and COSLA’s joint consultation on homelessn

A key resource for housing professionals, leaders and policymakers across the public and private housing sectors in the UK has now been published. The UK Housing Review brings together the most important housing statistics for England (and its regions), Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland &nda

The Right to Buy in England has become a strategic failure and, unless reconsidered, will continue to generate uneven spatial and social impacts, contributing to social disadvantage and exacerbating inequalities, according to new research.

North Ayrshire Council has this week launched a new Domestic Abuse Policy for local residents.

A lack of clear government strategies and insufficient financial incentives are undermining progress on decarbonisation in the residential sector, the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) upcoming 2022 UK Housing Review has revealed. The UK has the oldest housing stock in Europe. One in five

Social housing residents in England will be better protected as part of a review to ensure they are listened to, according to Eddie Hughes, minister for rough sleeping and housing in England. The review on qualifications and professional training will drive up standards by making sure social housing

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has appointed Rachael Williamson as its new head of policy and external affairs. Ms Williamson brings with her a strong mix of central government and charity experience, having worked at the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), Cabinet

A new self-assessment tool has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) to be used alongside the CIH professional standards.

University of Glasgow housing student Evie Copland has received a prestigious award after wowing industry judges with her work on housing law and policy. Ms Copland who is studying an MSc in housing studies, was awarded the Malcolm Smith Memorial Award by the Chartered Institute

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has appointed six new members to its professional standards committee (PSC) after a recent recruitment drive.

A new report by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the Centre for Homelessness Impact highlights that money spent on housing support could be used more effectively. The report has suggested that The Exchequer could save £1.9 billion a year by moving recipients of Housing Benefit (HB)

Loreburn Housing Association’s In-House Repairs Team have been announced as ‘Team of the Year’ at the 2021 Housing Heroes Awards. 

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members have chosen Lara Oyedele as the organisation’s next vice president. Ms Oyedele, the chair of Hope Housing in Bradford and board member of Housing 21, received 40% of the votes cast during the close-run election with fellow candidates Jill Haley

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president Jo Richardson has unveiled more about the presidential campaign which will run throughout her time in office as she takes up the role today. The Homeful campaign seeks to build on the success of the response to homelessness and rough sleeping durin