Minister Opens Floor to Housing Benefit Debate
Housing Benefit Minister Helen Goodman MP will attend an open event organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) on 4 February to invite views on the future of Housing Benefit. *ENDS* News release issued on behalf of the CIH by Notes to Editors: 1. The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional body for people involved in housing and communities. We are a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation. We have a diverse and growing membership of over 22,000 – both in the public and private sectors – living and working in over 20 countries on five continents across the world. Our members work for local authorities, housing associations, Arms Length Management Organisations, Government bodies, educational establishments and the private sector. Many tenants and residents are also members. We exist to maximise the contribution that housing professionals make to the wellbeing of communities. Further information is available at: www.cih.org
Housing Benefit accounts for over 80 per cent of government funding for housing in the
CIH is hosting an online discussion forum for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and sees the event in London, which is free to attend, as another important way for people interested in the future of Housing Benefit to make their views and experiences known directly with the Minister responsible.
Abigail Davies, CIH Head of Policy, said: “We are delighted that Helen Goodman has asked us to host this event, it is vital that as many people as possible go along and have their say and take this chance to influence future government policy.”
2. CIH is hosting a free consultation event in London on the 4 February with the housing benefit minister, Helen Goodman, see www.dwp.gov.uk/about-dwp/ministers/#hg for a profile of the minister. To book your place email events@cih.org and quote HB Consultation 15029 in the subject field.
