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.
Local Government Manifesto for Homes 2017
Local councils, and the many services they provide, play a vital role in ensuring that people in our communities are supported to find and keep a safe and secure home.
Published: 30 April 2017
Consultation on the Future of the Scottish Planning System - Shelter Scotland's Response
The planning system plays a vital part in the delivery of affordable housing. Affordable housing supply completions for the year to end December 2016 were 6,741 – a reduction of 6 per cent compared to the previous year.
Published: 30 April 2017
Consultation on the First-tier Tribunal Housing and Property Chamber - Shelter Scotland's Response
Shelter Scotland’s response is based on the experiences of our advice and legal services.
Published: 31 March 2017
Shelter Scotland written evidence on the general principles of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill (March 2017)
Shelter Scotland welcomes this opportunity to submit written evidence and supports the intent of this Bill. Shelter Scotland believes that too many children across Scotland are living in poverty and we support the inclusion of clear statutory targets to significantly reduce child poverty by 2030.
Published: 31 March 2017
The Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement Consultation Response
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement and the Government’s general focus on land reform.
Published: 31 March 2017
Shelter Scotland written evidence on homelessness for the Local Government and Communities committee
Shelter Scotland has submitted evidence to the Local Government and Communities committee on homelessness, which includes the key recommendations from our current campaign Homelessness: Far From Fixed.
Published: 31 March 2017
The use of temporary accommodation in Scotland - 2016
This data report is intended to improve our understanding of the use of temporary accommodation in Scotland.
Published: 28 February 2017
Health-related fuel poverty schemes in Scotland
In September 2016, Shelter Scotland and Energy Action Scotland partnered to create a catalogue of health-related fuel poverty schemes.
Published: 28 February 2017
Working with the health sector to tackle fuel poverty
Over thirty per cent of all Scottish households are living in fuel poverty today, despite a Scottish Government target to eradicate it by November 2016. These 748,000 households require help and support to tackle fuel poverty and this needs to be delivered in a timely, sustainable, and equitable manner.
Published: 31 January 2017
A New Tenancy Regime for Scotland - Shelter Scotland's Consultation Response
In drafting this response to the Consultation on Proposals for Regulations and Policy Supporting the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, Shelter Scotland consulted our support service advisers, law service and private sector tenants, who are members of our Private Tenants’ Forum.
Published: 31 December 2016