CIH Scotland

CIH Scotland members, have your saved your spot at Scotland's Housing Festival 2025? Join us at Scotland's biggest housing event and come together with fellow professionals from across the country for two days of innovation, discussion, debate and expertise. The programme is now live so check out the website and reserve your free member-exclusive place today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eX-pgquT #ukhousing

The Scottish Policy Forum invited views to help shape the Scottish Labour Party’s priorities ahead of the 2026 Scottish Government election. The Forum has identified four commissions to guide the work: • Becoming an economic powerhouse to improve lives • A modern NHS and social care system that puts people at the centre • From cradle to career: giving young people the best start in life • More equal and safer communities where we can all thrive Responding to the consultation, CIH Scotland set out the following key points: ▶️ Invest in affordable housing supply to tackle homelessness and provide housing choices to suit different circumstances ▶️ Invest in homelessness services to prevent homelessness from happening where possible and respond quickly when it does ▶️ Focus on accessibility across the housing sector to help people live well and independently at all stages of life ▶️ Provide the financial support needed to ensure our housing stock is energy efficient across all tenures as we move towards net zero ▶️ Support the housing profession to ensure that staff have the skills and training needed to manage homes and create thriving communities. Ashley Campbell, policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland said: “We will be engaging with CIH Scotland members to develop our own manifesto for housing this spring but wanted to take this opportunity to contribute to the Scottish Labour Party consultation. Our response highlights the vital contribution that housing makes across every priority – from economic development and career opportunities, to providing value for money and creating thriving communities. “We look forward to working with all political parties ahead of the election next year to ensure that housing remains a top priority for the next government.” You can read the response in full here: https://buff.ly/4hhPiR6

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Hear from Sally Thomas, chief executive at Scottish Federation of Housing Associations on the importance of networking and learning at Scotland Housing Festival 🏘️ Check out the programme and save your place today ⬇️ https://buff.ly/4hexxBo

🏡 Got your ticket for Scotland Housing Festival? 🏡 Make sure to also join us for an evening of networking, entertainment and fundraising to support CIH President Elly H.'s chosen charity partner Barnardo's at the Beer Palace at Brewhemia 📍 Brewhemia, 1A Market Street, Edinburgh 📅 4 March 🕛 19:00 - 23.30 Tickets are £40 per person and include two drinks, canapes, and entertainment ✨ Open to both members and non-members, get your ticket today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eX-pgquT Not yet booked your ticket for Scotland Housing Festival? Save your free, member-exclusive ticket now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eX-pgquT Not yet a CIH member? Join today to attend Scotland Housing Festival and other events for free ⬇️ www.cih.org/membership/

📢From Housing to 2040 to the Housing Emergency: Where do we go from here? The Scottish Parliament has declared a Housing Emergency, and the stakes couldn't be higher: 📈 Rising homelessness 📉 Falling housing supply 🎯 Housing to 2040 targets under pressure. With just over 14 months until the next Scottish Parliamentary election, we're bringing together key voices to explore crucial questions: ❓How can ministers and opposition MSPs maximize this final stretch of Parliament? ❓Where can cross-party consensus drive immediate action? ❓What urgent steps are needed to address the Housing Emergency? ❓How do we align emergency responses with Housing to 2040's long-term vision? Join us at Scotland's Housing Festival for this vital discussion. We'll explore practical solutions that bridge immediate crisis response with long-term strategic goals Book your free, member exclusive place today ⬇️ https://buff.ly/40xfxwK

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💫 Customer experience: From John Lewis to housing services What can housing professionals learn from one of the UK's most celebrated customer service success stories? Join us at Scotland's Housing Festival where Andrew D McMillan, the architect behind John Lewis's legendary customer experience, will share invaluable insights on putting customer experience at the heart of everything we do and explore how landlords can adapt proven customer service strategies from one of the high street's most respected names. Book your free, member-exclusive place now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eX-pgquT

Join us for an evening of networking, entertainment and fundraising to support CIH President Elly H.'s chosen charity partner Barnardo's at the Beer Palace at Brewhemia 📍 Brewhemia, 1A Market Street, Edinburgh 📅 4 March 🕛 19:00 - 23.30 Tickets are £40 per person and include two drinks, canapes, entertainment and the opportunity to support our charity raffle Open to both members and non-members, get your ticket today! https://lnkd.in/eX-pgquT

Hear from Ryan Barclay, broker at Housing Options Scotland on why young housing professionals shouldn't miss Scotland Housing Festival 🏘️ Check out the programme and save your place today ⬇️ https://buff.ly/40xfxwK