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.
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Latest documents
Evictions by social landlords in Scotland 2010-11
This report looks at the progress that had been made on social sector evictions in the past year in Scotland.
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Council Tax on Long Term Empty Properties and the Housing Support Grant – Consultation on Proposals for Legislation: Shelter Scotland response
Shelter Scotland's response to Scottish Government 'Council Tax on Long Term Empty Properties and the Housing Support Grant - Consultation on Proposals for Legislation'
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The regulation of social housing: a consultation
Shelter Scotland's response to the consultation by the Scottish Housing Regulator on the new regulatory regime coming into effect from April 2012.
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Premiums in the Private Rented Sector
Shelter Scotland have a carried out research identifying the nature of charges made by letting agents in the Private Rented Sector.
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Devolution of Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans: Consultation on Successor Arrangements
Shelter Scotland's submission to the Scottish Government's consultation on the successor arrangements for Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans.
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