November 2010

Homelessness prevention seminars postponed 
29 November 2010
Due to the extreme weather conditions and travel disruption we have decided to postpone the two homelessness prevention seminars taking place on Tuesday 30th November in Edinburgh.
Christmas shoppers tempted again by M&S 
22 November 2010
Shoppers at Marks and Spencer are once again being tempted to give in to the non-guilty pleasure of indulging in an irresistible range of Christmas-themed lunch break food.

New drive to bring Scotland's empty homes back into use 
22 November 2010
A new Empty Homes drive in Scotland has been launched to help councils bring some of Scotland’s 50,000 empty private sector homes back into use.
First ever temporary accommodation standards launched 
11 November 2010
The first ever guidance on standards in temporary accommodation is published today (11 November 2010) by Shelter Scotland and CIH Scotland.
Victory for homeless people as housing bill passes final stage 
4 November 2010
New laws which strengthen the way in which local councils support families who are at risk of homelessness have been hailed by Shelter Scotland as crucial and progressive.