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CCH Member Forum – Have your say: government consultations
14th August 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Our next online member forum will take place on Thursday 14 August 2025 @ 2pm
Speakers:
- Blase Lambert – Confederation of Co-operative Housing
- Haider Al-Qaddo – Policy Team leader Housing Quality, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Emma Short – Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Grace Beswick – Policy Advisor, Department for Energy and Net Zero, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
CCH is engaging with our members to gather feedback on a series of consultations from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, enabling us to submit a collective response on your behalf [England only]. They are:
Rent Convergence
Rent convergence is the government’s plan to bring all social rents into line with a standard ‘formula rent’, so there’s more fairness and predictability—regardless of your landlord or how long you’ve lived in your home. This follows the consultation on future social housing rent policy that the government carried out between October and December 2024.
The MHCLG is asking for opinions on how rent convergence should be implemented, the rate of convergence, and timings. Closing date for the consultation is Wednesday 27 August 2025.
Decent Homes Standard
The proposed reforms to the Decent Homes Standard will set new minimum quality standards for housing. These will apply to both Registered Provider co-operatives as well as non-RP co-ops. They will look to address issues such as damp, mould, and other hazards in housing, and gather opinions on the implementation and enforcement of the new standards, which may become enforceable requirements in privately rented homes by 2035 or 2037.
Closing date for the consultation is Wednesday 10 September 2025.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard
This consultation seeks views on government’s proposal to set a minimum energy efficiency standard for socially rented homes. It covers setting a minimum energy efficiency standard, addressing implementation issues, and longer-term decarbonisation and net zero.
Closing date for the consultation is Wednesday 10 September 2025.
We will also touch on the Awaab’s Law: Draft guidance for social landlords – GOV.UK.
To register for the Forum click here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We strongly urge you to encourage someone from your co-op to attend so that they can hear from the MHCLG, and put forward the views of your members and we can then feed them to government.
📚 New CCH partner – Share Learning Limited![]()
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We’re delighted to welcome Share as a new CCH partner, supporting our members and managers with CIH approved training, qualifications and professional development, and at a discounted rate!![]()
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With the Competence and Conduct Standard coming into force on 1 October 2026, it’s a great time to invest in skills and development.![]()
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Great to see this initiative at Drumchapel Housing Co-operative up in Scotland. #coophousing
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The BEST reason to spend your co-op’s training budget!!! Our CCH Conference! ![]()
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Training is essential for everyone involved in running a housing co-operative — whether you're newly elected or an experienced committee member. It's a key part of Co-operative Principle 5: Education, Training and Information, helping to ensure your co-op is a democratic, well-run and legally compliant business.![]()
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So, why not make the most of your training budget this year by sending your committee members to conference? After all, conference attendance is one investment you’ll never regret—and one part of your budget you should always aim to spend in full!![]()
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Find out more and book now [early bird rate available until 25 August!]
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CCH CONFERENCE BURSARY: Thanks to our partner, Co-op Homes, we have a full bursary place available for our conference. If you know of someone who is interested in housing co-ops, or perhaps is a member of an emerging group, or one with few resources, please encourage them to apply by contacting [email protected]. More information on conference below #coophousing #coophousing26
Scotland: Fair Funding helps prevent homelessness.![]()
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Preventing homelessness means investing in the organisations that support people before they reach crisis point. But too often, short-term funding makes it harder for community organisations to plan ahead, retain experienced staff, and provide the consistent support that people need.![]()
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At West Granton Housing Co-operative, they know that secure, affordable housing and early intervention can make all the difference. That's why they're proud to be featured in SCVO's Fair Funding campaign, highlighting the need for long-term, sustainable funding for housing and homelessness services.![]()
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Fair Funding isn't just about supporting organisations—it's about helping people stay in their homes, strengthening communities, and reducing the need for crisis interventions.![]()
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Read the West Granton case study and find out more about SCVO&#FairFundingF#preventhomelessnessi#coophousingeventhomelessness #coophousing
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Why organisations on the frontline of Scotland's housing emergency need fair, multi-year funding.