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.
Joint submission from Shelter Scotland, Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations to the Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan
We are an alliance of Scotland’s leading housing and homeless organisations, coming together with a single voice on what the evidence tells us is required to safeguard an effective affordable housing programme which will reduce housing need in Scotland.
Published: 30 November 2020
Has ‘affordable housing’ remained affordable across Scotland?
In this report we consider the degree to which housing that is nominally ‘affordable’ in Scotland has remained so over the period 2013/14 – 2018/19.
Published: 30 November 2020
Response to consultation on Unsuitable Accommodation Order draft guidance
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's informal consultation on the draft guidance and the draft statutory instrument for the Unsuitable Accommodation Order.
Published: 30 October 2020
Response to the Scottish Government's local connection consultation
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on statement on modifying local connection referrals between Local Authorities.
Published: 30 October 2020
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