Policy library
In this library you will find our latest policy reports, briefings, consultation responses, evidence for Scottish Parliament committees etc. This policy work underpins all of our advocacy and influencing activity to bring about change.
Shelter Scotland Briefing Paper - Build Scotland’s Future
Shelter Scotland is calling for a bold new house building programme to deliver the 37,100 social homes Scotland needs.
Published: 30 September 2020
Local Government and Communities Committee briefing - Pre-Action Requirements
A briefing paper for members of the Local Government and Communities Committee on the Rent Arrears Pre-Action Requirements Regulations ahead of a Committee evidence session on 4th September 2020.
Published: 30 September 2020
Shelter Scotland Briefing: The Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment (Coronavirus) Order 2020 (SSI 2020/268)
Briefing paper on the proposed Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment (Coronavirus) Order 2020 (SSI 2020/268).
Published: 30 September 2020
New Economic Case For Social Housing 2020
This report makes a new case for social housing. It sets out the evidence about how investing in housing expands the labour force and boosts productivity, as well as the employment and income benefits that would result from building 35,000 social homes between 2021 and 2026 and then maintaining them.
Published: 30 September 2020
MSP Briefing - Programme for Government 2020
Shelter Scotland briefing paper for MSPs ahead of the 2020 Programme for Government, announced by the First Minister on 1st September 2020.
Published: 31 August 2020
MSP Briefing paper - Homelessness and Covid-19
Shelter Scotland briefing paper for the Local Government and Communities Committee ahead of their evidence session with Housing Minister Kevin Stewart on Homelessness and Covid-19 on Friday 14th August 2020.
Published: 31 August 2020
Shelter Scotland 3-Point Plan Updated Briefing
An updated briefing note for Shelter Scotland's 3-Point Plan campaign, aimed at ensuring renters are protected, people know their housing rights, and Scotland builds the affordable homes required to meet housing need.
Published: 31 July 2020
Shelter Scotland 3-point plan
We are calling for a 3 point plan to make sure people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness are protected both during and after the pandemic.
Published: 30 June 2020
Scottish Government debate: COVID-19 Next Steps (Communities)
Shelter Scotland briefing to all MSPs ahead of the Scottish Government debate on COVID-19 Next Steps (Communities) on 9th June 2020.
Published: 30 June 2020
Affordable Housing Need in Scotland Post-2021
Scotland needs another transformative affordable housing programme.Now, more than ever, Scotland needs this new programme to help rebuild our economy, create jobs and reinvigorate our communities. A home for everyone has never been more important.
Published: 30 June 2020