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.
Glasgow City Council Protest Q&A
This Q&A explains why we are taking direct action against Glasgow City Council's practice of gatekeeping.
Published: 31 July 2018
Evidence of Gatekeeping in Glasgow City Council
This report aims to provide a summary overview of our description, evidence, concerns and recommendations for action in relation to the issue of gatekeeping of homelessness services within Glasgow City Council.
Published: 31 July 2018
How to tackle 'No DSS' policies: views from private renters
This report summarises the views of private renters on how best to tackle 'No DSS' policies in the private rented sector.
Published: 30 June 2018
Response to consultation on landlord registration applications and fees
Shelter Scotland is supportive of expanding the range of requirements that landlords must confirm they comply with in connection with an application to register as a landlord. Setting out the individual components of the ‘fit and proper person’ test in this way will go some way to ensuring that landlords are fully aware of their responsibilities when it comes to letting out property.
Published: 30 June 2018
An Evaluation of Rent Regulation Measures within Scotland’s Private Rented Sector
This report was commissioned by Shelter Scotland as part of our programme of work engaging private renters in policy and practice change, funded by the Oak Foundation.
Published: 30 June 2018
An Evaluation of Rent Regulation Measures within Scotland’s Private Rented Sector
The aim of this report is to better understand the rent regulation measures contained in the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 and consider what successful policy implementation might look like.
Published: 1 June 2018
Briefing for the Social Security Committee on the Scottish Welfare Fund
Shelter Scotland wishes to bring to the attention of the Social Security Committee a number of operational and practical issues with the Scottish Welfare Fund, specifically Community Care Grants, which have been experienced by our clients. These difficulties have negatively impacted on our clients’ ability to set up home or continue to live independently within their community.
Published: 31 May 2018
Response to the Scottish Housing Regulator's Framework Review
Our response to a consultation on the regulation of social housing in Scotland by the Scottish Housing Regulator.
Published: 31 May 2018
A Connected Scotland: Tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger social connections. Shelter Scotland consultation response.
This report was submitted to the Scottish Government as part of their consultation into a new strategy for tackling social isolation and loneliness.
Published: 30 April 2018
A Connected Scotland: Tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger social connections. Shelter Scotland Men's Shed consultation response.
This report presents the views of the Men's Shed group in Renfrewshire, part of the Foundations First service, on how to reduce social isolation and loneliness as part of the Scottish Government's consultation on a new strategy.
Published: 30 April 2018