Press releases and statements
Shelter Scotland respond to Scottish Housing Regulator report of an ‘emerging risk of systematic failure in local authority homelessness services’
Shelter Scotland has responded to today’s report by the Scottish Housing Regulator, outlining the emerging risk of systematic failure within local authority homelessness services, particularly in securing temporary and permanent accommodation.
Posted on 09 Feb 2023
Shelter Scotland respond to Scottish Housing Regulator report of an ‘emerging risk of systematic failure in local authority homelessness services’Rise in homelessness reflects government choices say Shelter Scotland
The rise in homelessness reported in statistics published today reflect that Scottish Government's choice to deprioritise the fight against homelessness according to Shelter Scotland.
Posted on 31 Jan 2023
Rise in homelessness reflects government choices say Shelter ScotlandLatest housing statistics show the Scottish Government is choosing not to fix the housing emergency
The latest housing statistics for Scotland have been published today, showing an overall decrease in approvals and starts for social homes during the last 12 months.
Posted on 24 Jan 2023
Latest housing statistics show the Scottish Government is choosing not to fix the housing emergencyCost of Living Act has had “no significant impact” says Shelter Scotland
The Cost of Living Act, which promised a rent freeze and eviction moratorium, has had no significant impact on Shelter Scotland’s clients, particularly in the social rented sector, the housing and homelessness charity has said.
Posted on 23 Jan 2023
Cost of Living Act has had “no significant impact” says Shelter ScotlandShelter Scotland’s famous January Stockbridge launch returns for 20th Anniversary
Shelter Scotland’s famous January Stockbridge launch returns for its 20th Anniversary on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 from 10am.
Posted on 03 Jan 2023
Shelter Scotland’s famous January Stockbridge launch returns for 20th AnniversaryShelter Scotland analysis of Scottish budget shows huge cut to social housing
The Scottish Budget announced yesterday represents a £113m cut to funding for new social homes according to analysis by Shelter Scotland. The charity has warned that such a significant reduction in funding will inevitably lead to an increase in affordable housing nee and ultimately make the fight to end homelessness harder.
Posted on 16 Dec 2022
Shelter Scotland analysis of Scottish budget shows huge cut to social housingFootball fights the housing emergency by ditching home colours for Shelter Scotland’s #NoHomeKit this Christmas
Football fans in Scotland will see this year’s festive fixtures like never before, with both teams wearing away kits to highlight the lack of a home for many this Christmas. For the first time, the SPFL and SWPL are taking part in Shelter Scotland’s #NoHomeKit campaign.
Posted on 16 Nov 2022
Football fights the housing emergency by ditching home colours for Shelter Scotland’s #NoHomeKit this ChristmasLeading housing organisations demand action from Swinney in budget
A group of leading housing organisations have written to acting Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy John Swinney urging the Scottish Government to prioritise the delivery of social homes in the upcoming budget.
Posted on 20 Oct 2022
Leading housing organisations demand action from Swinney in budgetHousing rights knowledge low Shelter Scotland research finds
A survey conducted by Shelter Scotland has found that 60% of adults in Scotland know little or nothing about their housing rights.
Posted on 10 Oct 2022
Housing rights knowledge low Shelter Scotland research findsShelter Scotland warns loopholes in Scottish Government eviction ban and rent freeze could see thousands of tenants homeless over next six months
Housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland has broadly welcomed the publication of emergency legislation designed to protect tenants but warns that loopholes allowing social tenants with relatively modest rent arrears to be evicted miss the mark.
Posted on 04 Oct 2022
Shelter Scotland warns loopholes in Scottish Government eviction ban and rent freeze could see thousands of tenants homeless over next six months