Response from CIH below, acknowledging the first reading of the Social Housing Bill today
"CIH welcomes the first reading of the Social Housing Bill today (14 May 2026) showing the government's fast action and continued commitment to support social housing in this county. Legislative change to safeguard much-needed social homes and security of tenure are positive, and we congratulate the government on making them a priority in this parliamentary session." - Chloe Fletcher, head of policy and external affairs at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
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