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New research shows life-changing value of social housing amid Scotland’s deepening housing emergency

New research shows life-changing value of social housing amid Scotland’s deepening housing emergency

Posted on 19 Aug 2025

New research shows life-changing value of social housing amid Scotland’s deepening housing emergency

Shelter Scotland warns of inevitable displacement in Edinburgh ahead of August

As Edinburgh hosts an event-filled August, people experiencing homelessness are at risk of having the vital safety net taken away, Shelter Scotland has warned.

Posted on 08 Aug 2025

Shelter Scotland warns of inevitable displacement in Edinburgh ahead of August

Shelter Scotland welcomes new committee member to strengthen fight against homelessness

Shelter Scotland is pleased to welcome Elena Whitham MSP as the newest member of its committee.

Posted on 04 Aug 2025

Shelter Scotland welcomes new committee member to strengthen fight against homelessness

Social house building plummets to lowest level in a decade following budget cuts

Social house building has hit its lowest level in a decade, according to new statistics from the Scottish Government.

Posted on 24 Jun 2025

Social house building plummets to lowest level in a decade following budget cuts

Shelter Scotland welcomes new Housing Secretary following cabinet reshuffle

Shelter Scotland welcomes the new Cabinet Secretary Mairi McAllan and are looking forward to working with her to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency.

Posted on 11 Jun 2025

Shelter Scotland welcomes new Housing Secretary following cabinet reshuffle

31 out of 32 Local Authorities will spend less on social housing despite National Housing Emergency 

All but one local authority in Scotland is set to receive less cash for social homes this year than they were in 2021-2022

Posted on 22 May 2025

31 out of 32 Local Authorities will spend less on social housing despite National Housing Emergency 

Scotland's housing emergency now impacting 2.3 million adults, Shelter Scotland warns

Over four in 10 adults in Scotland are now impacted by the housing emergency (42%), an increase of 800,000 in just four years (up six percentage points from 36% in 2021), new research by Shelter Scotland reveals today.

Posted on 15 May 2025

Scotland's housing emergency now impacting 2.3 million adults, Shelter Scotland warns

Shelter Scotland welcomes emergency action from the City of Edinburgh Council

The City of Edinburgh Council called a meeting of the Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee (HHFWC) this morning to approve a suspension of the Council lettings policy. Councillors unanimously supported this action until at least 13 June 2025.

Posted on 25 Apr 2025

Shelter Scotland welcomes emergency action from the City of Edinburgh Council

Children help reveal stark reality of Scotland’s housing emergency in Edinburgh

Children were invited to take part and colour in a canvas to reveal the harrowing statistic that 10,360 children are living without a permanent home in Scotland.

Posted on 09 Apr 2025

Children help reveal stark reality of Scotland’s housing emergency in Edinburgh

Shelter Scotland’s groundbreaking report secures EMA flexibility

The Scottish Government will strengthen the guidance to local authorities around Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), on the back of the findings of a groundbreaking report from Shelter Scotland. 

Posted on 08 Apr 2025

Shelter Scotland’s groundbreaking report secures EMA flexibility