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 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
Shelter Scotland briefing: Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Bill, Stage 3 Amendments
Shelter Scotland welcomes the on-going work by the Scottish Government to put in place legislation to protect people from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. However, if we are to prevent a spike in evictions when the current emergency measures are lifted, tenants must continue to be supported, to prevent a sharp increase in homelessness.
Published: 31 May 2020
Shelter Scotland briefing: Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Bill
Shelter Scotland welcomes the on-going work by the Scottish Government to put in place legislation to protect people from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. For people who are homeless and those who are struggling to pay their rent this support is crucial and must continue once lockdown measures are lifted.
Published: 31 May 2020
Early end to unsuitable temporary accommodation
Shelter Scotland welcomes Scottish Government plans to ensure that homeless people and rough sleepers do not return to the streets or can be placed in unsuitable temporary accommodation at any point during or after the coronavirus crisis.
Published: 31 May 2020
Evictions by Social Landlord: Statistics Update 2018/19
This short briefing provides an update of the statistics on evictions by social landlords in Scotland. It predominately uses the recently published Scottish Housing Regulator’s Annual Return of the Charter, as well as data on technical evictions from the Scottish Government
Published: 31 May 2020
Coronavirus: Social Security Asks
The current emergency is causing high levels of uncertainty and fear for people all over Scotland, and for people that rent this uncertainty extend to the security of their home.
Published: 30 April 2020
Public bodies and homelessness prevention: working towards a prevention duty
The Ending Homelessness Together Action Plan sets out the intention of Scottish Government and COSLA to ‘work with public bodies, housing providers and other partners to develop a new duty on local authorities, wider public bodies and delivery partners for the prevention of homelessness’. This research identifies what introducing homeless prevention legislation would be like for a broad range of people that would be impacted, exploring what would need to be done to change culture and practice.
Published: 30 April 2020