Don't miss the chance to apply today ⏳️ time is running out 🏆 Celebrate your team's achievements 🏘️ Showcase successful community initiatives 📊 Benchmark your work against sector leaders Apply today ➡️ buff.ly/Chm3T0C

For #NoWrongPath, Laura Harris, Housing Need Strategy Manager at West Lothian Council, has written about ending up in a housing career she never planned for - but she wouldn't change. 💡 Laura's story is an inspiring reminder that there's no single route to a successful career ➡️ buff.ly/98e35vn

🕑 Time is running out 🕑 Have you thought about which categories you'd like to apply for? ✨ Anyone can apply, you don't need to be a member of CIH 🏘️ Learn more about Scotland Housing Awards and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/iF0npAO

❗ There is only one week left to apply for Scotland Housing Awards 2026❗ ⌛ Don't miss out ⌛ Check out the categories and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/EXOrVEE

📚️ With exam results week upon us, young people across Scotland may be feeling uncertain about what their future holds. We’re taking part in #NoWrongPath 2026 to show there’s no single route to success - especially when it comes to a career in housing. Read some takes from CIH Scotland below ⬇️

Take a moment to reflect on the positive impact your projects and teams have had on communities across Scotland 🏘️ Check out the categories and start your application today ⬇️ buff.ly/dup1XEN

⌛ There's just 2 weeks left to enter this year's Scotland Housing Awards ⌛ Have you checked out the categories? Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/MJ9VJCU

Help to create a lasting record of the outstanding work being delivered across Scotland in the Good Practice Compendium, a source of inspiration, helping to spark new ideas and support better ways of working across Scotland󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/fDV2KMH

You can also take part in Scottish Housing Day by filling out one of our short online surveys, one for housing practitioners and one for tenants and residents. Housing practitioner survey: shorturl.at/ObssN Tenants/residents survey: shorturl.at/22aW2

Applications are open, and now is the perfect time to start planning your entry - don't wait until the last minute ⏳️ Save these dates and give yourself the best chance to tell your story 🏆 Learn more about the application process ⬇️ buff.ly/172nV3P

Why enter Scotland Housing Awards? 🚀 It's free to enter as many times as you wish 🏘️ Showcases successful community initiatives ✨️ Allows you to celebrate your team's achievements 🗣️ Let's you benchmark your work. Apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/iZfH5NO

📢 Halfway through the first 100 days of the Scottish government formed in May, the rollout of an expanded 10-year £50 million Homelessness Prevention Fund is underway. The fund is in addition to the £9 million invested to mitigate the impact of the UK government’s freeze of LHA rates in 2026/27.

📢 This Rural Housing Week, CIH Scotland recognises that strong rural communities are built on solid foundations, and that starts with safe, affordable homes. Join us in championing the homes and communities that will help secure a thriving future for rural Scotland. 🏡🌿

🏆 Why apply for the CIH Scotland Housing Awards? Applications now open, check out the categories today ⬇️ buff.ly/HnrM29i

🏆 Applications are now open 🏆 With 18 categories to choose from, it's time to recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of the individuals and projects from your organisation who have made a difference 🏠️ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/MA9ExQe

🏠 Healthy homes, healthy futures: Scottish Housing Day 2026 to highlight links between housing and health 🏠 16 September 2026 🏠 Find out more here: buff.ly/8HOSOUS

Learn how CIH fellowship felt like the natural next step, as Annie Naisbett reflects on becoming a CIH fellow 🏠️✨️ Read about Annie's journey to fellowship here ⬇️ buff.ly/vG7X1Ly

🏆 Applications are now open 🏆 Scotland Housing Awards is an opportunity for us to come together to recognise the creativity, passion and innovation that has helped tenants, customers and communities ✨️ 🏠️ Apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/HnrM29i

Following recommendations of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group (HARSAG), the Scottish government agreed to introduce a new duty for certain bodies to take steps to prevent homelessness, known as ask and act. Find out more in our latest member briefing: buff.ly/dZuGc20

Get your applications ready 🔜 🏆 It's almost time to celebrate the incredible achievements and talent from around the housing sector at Scotland Housing Awards 2026 🏠️ Are you thinking of applying? Let us know below ⬇️

The Scottish parliament elections on 7 May 2026 elected 129 MSPs to parliament, with the SNP retaining the majority of seats but not an overall parliamentary majority. Read the full reaction to the results from our national director Gillian McLees 👇️ buff.ly/xzybsy4

TIS Scotland's 'State of Play' research is underway, and they’re inviting tenants and social landlords across Scotland to take part. Take their surveys and let them know what you think 👇️ ▶️ Social landlords: shorturl.at/93I7R ▶️ Tenants: shorturl.at/ZICK3 Find out more: tis.org.uk/state-of-pla...

📢 CIH Scotland has responded to the Scottish government's consultation: Accelerating home building - incentives and penalties to speed up housing delivery. 🏘️ Scotland needs more homes. ✅ Speed matters, but so does quality. Read our full response to the consultation ➡️ buff.ly/g44cNt4

With the Scottish Parliament election fast approaching, we've been looking at what each of the main parties are promising on housing. 🏠 Our latest member briefing pulls this all together in one place and compares these pledges to our own manifesto asks. Read it here: shorturl.at/E8Ihz

If you're new to the housing sector, don't miss our 'Introduction to social housing for new staff in Scotland' training course. Next date coming up in Sept 2026 👇 ▶️ 23 Sep 2026 ▶️ 4 Mar 2027 Find out more here: buff.ly/g7mOBSi

All social landlords have a responsibility to reflect the communities we serve. CIH's new EDI campaign ‘Equality in Housing’ is a call to action to embed diversity in recruitment, amplify underrepresented voices, and create communities where everyone belongs. Find out more: buff.ly/yp1bRqm

📊 The Scottish government has published its latest quarterly house building and affordable supply statistics, showing a continued decline in housebuilding across the country. Read CIH Scotland's response in full ➡️ buff.ly/wr5ITU3

💷 Because if funding is not increased, landlords will have to pass the cost of borrowing onto tenants, making rents unaffordable for many, and increasing the risk of housing-related debt. Find out more about our asks for affordable housing in our Manifesto for Housing: buff.ly/8Lg8N4Z

The Scottish government is seeking views on possible measures that could be deployed to accelerate home-building in Scotland. Find out more about the consultation in our new ‘what you need to know’ briefing, exclusively for members: buff.ly/lcQoLfE

📢 The Scottish Government has published its Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026–2031. 🗣️ Our policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell has welcomed the recognition of housing’s role in tackling child poverty. Read more on CIH Scotland's take ➡️ buff.ly/axmrbpD