Press releases and statements
New research shows value of social housing as Scottish Government figures show delivery slowing
Figures released today by the Scottish Government show that affordable housing delivery has continued to slow to a crawl, on the same day fresh research showing the value of social homes is published.
Posted on 25 Jun 2024
New research shows value of social housing as Scottish Government figures show delivery slowingHousing coalition urges Scottish Government to ‘change course’ ahead of housing emergency statement.
A coalition of leading housing and anti-poverty organisations has called on the Scottish Government to ‘change course’ ahead of a ministerial statement on the housing emergency at Holyrood later today.
Posted on 20 Jun 2024
Housing coalition urges Scottish Government to ‘change course’ ahead of housing emergency statement.Shelter Scotland urges ministers to ‘think again’ after housing emergency U-turn
A leading housing and homelessness charity has warned ministers that they risk ignoring the will of the Scottish Parliament after the Scottish Government confirmed it would not produce a housing emergency action plan.
Posted on 07 Jun 2024
Shelter Scotland urges ministers to ‘think again’ after housing emergency U-turnAll levels of government have a duty to act on housing emergency says Shelter Scotland
All levels of government have a duty to act on housing emergency says Shelter Scotland
Posted on 07 Jun 2024
All levels of government have a duty to act on housing emergency says Shelter ScotlandInvestment in housing at the heart of building a fairer Scotland
Shelter Scotland has today welcomed the First Minister’s recognition that investment in housing needs to be a fundamental part of delivering a fairer Scotland.
Posted on 22 May 2024
Investment in housing at the heart of building a fairer ScotlandWords must quickly turn into action following housing emergency declaration
Shelter Scotland has welcomed today’s declaration of a housing emergency at Holyrood but warned that words must now follow actions.
Posted on 15 May 2024
Words must quickly turn into action following housing emergency declarationUnited call for MSPs to declare housing emergency
Organisations from across Scotland have united to urge MSPs to back a motion declaring a national housing emergency at Holyrood tomorrow.
Posted on 14 May 2024
United call for MSPs to declare housing emergencyShelter Scotland urges MSPs to back housing emergency declaration.
Shelter Scotland has urged MSPs to unite and declare a national housing emergency when a motion comes before Holyrood on Wednesday.
Posted on 14 May 2024
Shelter Scotland urges MSPs to back housing emergency declaration.Shelter Scotland urges new First Minister to give housing a seat at the cabinet table
A leading housing and homelessness charity has urged the new First Minister to give housing a dedicated seat at the cabinet table.
Posted on 03 May 2024
Shelter Scotland urges new First Minister to give housing a seat at the cabinet tableShelter Scotland responds to First Minister's announcement on housing
A leading housing and homelessness charity has responded to the First Minister’s announcement today (26th April 2024) on housing supply. Shelter Scotland urged the First Minister to make social homes the ‘bedrock’ of his plan to tackle homelessness and child poverty.
Posted on 26 Apr 2024
Shelter Scotland responds to First Minister's announcement on housing