Policy library

Policy work forms a major part of Shelter's efforts to address and find solutions for homelessness and housing issues.

In this section you can browse through the briefings and policy documents that Shelter Scotland sends out to the Scottish Government, local authorities and other policy-forming groups and committees.

Search the Policy library

Latest documents

Evictions by social landlords in Scotland 2010-11

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  January 2012

This report looks at the progress that had been made on social sector evictions in the past year in Scotland.  Read summary and download 

Council Tax on Long Term Empty Properties and the Housing Support Grant – Consultation on Proposals for Legislation: Shelter Scotland response

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  December 2011

Shelter Scotland's response to Scottish Government 'Council Tax on Long Term Empty Properties and the Housing Support Grant - Consultation on Proposals for Legislation' Read summary and download 

The regulation of social housing: a consultation

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  November 2011

Shelter Scotland's response to the consultation by the Scottish Housing Regulator on the new regulatory regime coming into effect from April 2012. Read summary and download 

Premiums in the Private Rented Sector

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  November 2011

Shelter Scotland have a carried out research identifying the nature of charges made by letting agents in the Private Rented Sector.   Read summary and download 

Devolution of Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans: Consultation on Successor Arrangements

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  November 2011

Shelter Scotland's submission to the Scottish Government's consultation on the successor arrangements for Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans. Read summary and download 


Back to top

SignUp Icon

Practice
newsletter

Stay in the know with our bi-monthly email newsletter.