Latest press releases
Browse through the latest press releases from Shelter Scotland. Contact the media team for further background information and briefings or to arrange an interview. You can also access our archive of Press Releases by year.
Shelter Scotland responds to the Scottish Government proposals to change the way houses in the social rented sector are allocated and managed 
6 February 2012
Responding to Scottish Government proposals to change the way houses in the social rented sector are allocated and managed, Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, said that stability and security are key to housing reform: He said:
Eyes of the world on Scotland as major homelessness summit draws full house
6 February 2012
The eyes of the world are on Scotland this week as a full house of leading experts gather in the capital for a major summit to discuss the future of how Scotland treats homeless people.
Bedroom Tax decision 'grossly unfair'
2 February 2012
Shelter Scotland has slammed the UK Government for deciding to press ahead with penalties for social housing tenants who ‘under-occupy’ their homes.
Evictions Down By Half Over Last Four Years
24 January 2012
Evictions by social landlords across Scotland have continued to decrease and the numbers of tenants in arrears is down over the last year, according to new analysis by Shelter Scotland.
South Lanarkshire homeless children thank social media Santas
23 January 2012
A group of homeless children from South Lanarkshire have sent their thanks to generous Santas who donated gifts to them at Christmas after seeing an appeal on social media.
