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 Written Evidence on the Draft Budget 2013-14
Shelter Scotland scrutiny of the Scotland's draft budget 2013-14 for the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee focusing on the affordable housing budget.
Published: 23 October 2012
Shelter Scotland '2012 Commitment' Briefing
In 2003 the Scottish Parliament put in place landmark legislation to give all unintentionally homeless households the right to settled accommodation. This briefing outlines what that commitment means and how local authorities are on track to adhere to legislation by the end of 2012.
Published: 16 October 2012
Consultation on Scottish Social Housing Charter Indicators
This is Shelter Scotland's response to the consultation being held by the Scottish Housing Regulator on the indicators they will use to assess performance of social landlords against the outcomes in the Scottish Social Housing Charter.
Published: 23 August 2012
Consultation Response: A Strategy for the Private Rented Sector
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on a strategy for the Private Rented Sector.
Published: 31 July 2012
Response to the Future of Right to Buy in Scotland
Shelter Scotland’s response to the Future of Right to Buy in Scotland.
Published: 24 July 2012
Funding the homelessness service
This research report, commissioned by Shelter Scotland, looks to understand the sources and trends of funding local authority homelessness services.
Published: 19 June 2012
Consultation Response: Introduction of a Tenant Information Pack in the Private Rented Sector
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the Introduction of a Tenant Information Pack in the Private Rented Sector.
Published: 31 May 2012
Consultation Response: Charging of Premiums in the Private Rented Sector
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the charging of Premiums in the Private Rented Sector.
Published: 24 May 2012
Consultation response: Affordable rented housing
The Scottish Government ran a consultation from February to April 2012 on affordable rented housing in Scotland and the possibility of introducing greater flexibility for landlords. This is Shelter Scotland's response to these proposals.
Published: 24 May 2012
Scottish Empty Homes Partnership Written Evidence for Local Government (Unoccupied Premises etc) (Scotland) Bill
Written evidence from the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership to the Local Government and Regeneration Committee on the Local Government Finance (Unoccupied Properties etc.) (Scotland) Bill.
Published: 30 April 2012