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.
Homelessness in Scotland - Topic Briefing
This briefing considers the recent developments in the homelessness system and puts forward Shelter Scotland’s position on these, bearing in mind the experiences of our clients.
Published: 31 July 2019
Housing, choice and control: how housing and poverty interact
This report looks in depth at the experiences of some individuals being supported by Shelter, specifically at their experiences of housing and poverty and how these factors have limited the control they have over their lives.
Published: 31 July 2019
Evictions by social landlords in Scotland 2016-2018
This report follows on from a 2017 report into social sector evictions from Shelter Scotland and focuses primarily on eviction actions by social landlords in 2017/18, with an analysis of trends from the last five years. The report concludes by making a series of recommendations to reduce the use of evictions across Scotland, building on good practice from the sector.
Published: 31 July 2019
Analysis briefing on the Scottish Government Homelessness in Scotland 2018/19 statistical release
This paper details top line analysis from Shelter Scotland following the publication of the Scottish Government’s annual Homelessness in Scotland 2018/19 statistical release.
Published: 30 June 2019
Energy Efficient Scotland consultation response 2019
Shelter Scotland's response to the 2019 consultation on Energy Efficient Scotland.
Published: 30 June 2019
Consultation on adding new categories to the definition of an HMO
This is Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on expanding the licencing of houses in multiple occupation (HMO) to encompass contract and transient workers.
Published: 30 June 2019
Where to Turn: a review of housing support and advice for private tenants in Scotland
Shelter Scotland commissioned this study to gain a clearer understanding of the provision of housing related information, advice and support services that are available to private tenants and the role such services play in tenancy sustainment.
Published: 30 June 2019
Glasgow City Council cuts topic briefing 2019
This topic briefing from Shelter Scotland looks at the £2.6m cuts to homelessness services announced by Glasgow City Council in May 2019. This is a snapshot of the information currently available on these cuts and raises Shelter Scotland's concerns over the impacts these may have on an already struggling service.
Published: 31 May 2019
Housing First in Scotland - Topic Briefing
This paper provides information on and sets out Shelter Scotland’s view of current developments on Housing First. Shelter Scotland supports the principles of Housing First and believes that it has a role to play in alleviating multiple and complex needs homelessness. However, we have several questions about the planned delivery and also how it can be delivered at scale across Scotland.
Published: 30 April 2019
Response to Scottish Government Consultation on Local Connection and Intentionality
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation on local connection and intentionality. Both local connection and intentionality were considered by the Homelessness Taskforce in the early 2000s and the groundwork was laid for these provisions to be suspended or removed, but no action has been taken since.
Published: 30 April 2019