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.
The economic impact of investment in affordable housing
This paper builds on the recommendations of the Commission on Housing and Wellbeing and sets out the positive economic impact of investment in affordable housing.
Published: 31 December 2015
Statistical Analysis Report: Homelessness and prevention through Housing Options in 2015 - what does the data show?
This report contains a statistical analysis of the annual Scottish Government homelessness data for 2014-15, as well as the new annual housing options data.
Published: 31 December 2015
Response to the call for evidence on the independent review of the planning system
Given Shelter Scotland’s focus on the issues of poor housing and homelessness our comments in the main refer to the role of the planning system in the delivery of affordable housing.
Published: 31 December 2015
Social Models of Letting Agencies
Anna Evans Housing Consultancy (AEHC) has been appointed by Shelter Scotland to undertake research on social models of letting agencies.
Published: 30 November 2015
Letter to the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee on Compulsory Purchase Orders
Letter to the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee on Compulsory Sale Orders.
Published: 30 November 2015
Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill - additional stage 1 evidence
Shelter Scotland believe that students should be given security of tenure, recognising the diversity of this particular tenant group.
Published: 30 November 2015
Response to the European and External Affairs Committe's call for written evidence on the repeal of the Human Rights Act 1998
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the European and External Relations Committee's call for evidence on the proposal to repeal the Human Rights Act 1998.
Published: 30 November 2015
Briefing for Stage 1 debate of the Community Justice (Scotland) Bill
Shelter Scotland supports the broad aim of this Bill to create a new model of community justice that will deliver better outcomes for offenders and reduce re-offending. However, we believe that the Bill represents a significant missed opportunity to ensure that prison leavers' need for housing is addressed, along with other basic needs, which must be met to enable people to stop reoffending.
Published: 30 November 2015
Ambitious Housebuilding Programme for Scotland - Debate briefing for MSPs
The supply of affordable housing must be made a national priority in order to start to meet current and future need.
Published: 30 November 2015
Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill - stage 1 evidence
The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Infrastructure and Capital Investments Committee on the 7th of October 2015. This is Shelter Scotland's response to the committee's call for evidence at stage 1 of the bill.
Published: 31 October 2015