{"id":163474,"date":"2026-07-08T12:20:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=163474"},"modified":"2026-07-08T12:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:20:50","slug":"new-cih-committee-members-being-sought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/people\/new-cih-committee-members-being-sought\/163474\/","title":{"rendered":"New CIH committee members being sought"},"content":{"rendered":"

New members are being sought for two of the Chartered Institute of Housing\u2019s (CIH) governing board sub-committees<\/h2>\n

The selected CIH committee members will join the audit and risk committee and the governance, ethics, remuneration and nominations committee.<\/p>\n

These committees cover the governance structure, overseeing the CIH\u2019s management and leadership.<\/p>\n

Setting the course for the future<\/h3>\n

The two committees’ decisions affect the strategic direction of the organisation, mapping out priorities, ensuring good performance, and managing risk, accountability, viability, and sustainability.<\/p>\n

The candidates chosen to join these committees will therefore support the board and trustees in working to business objectives.<\/p>\n

Sue Leppington, director of finance, commercial and corporate services at CIH, said: \u201cThe purpose of the Chartered Institute of Housing is simple. We want to provide everyone involved in housing with the skills, support and knowledge they need to be the best they can. We also want to shape housing and community agendas.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo achieve these things, we want to ensure that CIH is an accountable, strategic, modern, inclusive and dynamic organisation that is not only fit for purpose but also is prepared to face future challenges. The Audit and Risk and Governance, Ethics, Remuneration and Nominations committees are an important part of this, helping us to deliver on our key business objectives.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are an effective decision maker and passionate about professionalism and are committed to excellent governance and the role housing can play in the future of our communities, then we want to hear from you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Applications are open until Friday 31 July. More information can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Improving safety in housing<\/h3>\n

Earlier this month, the Institute published their response to a consultation being held on proposed reforms to Approved Document B, regarding fire safety specifically. This document outlines the minimum fire safety standards for construction and alteration of buildings in England and Wales.<\/p>\n

The proposed changes to the document are:<\/p>\n