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.
A Housing Report for Scotland
This Housing Report for Scotland - jointly prepared by Alacho, CIH Scotland, SFHA and Shelter Scotland - is an assessment of the Scottish Government's performance against its pledges.
Published: 31 March 2013
What are my options? Delivering a person centred housing and homelessness advice service in Scotland
This Shelter Scotland briefing paper lays out the key characteristics of a progressive Housing Options and prevention service and makes recommendations for future development.
Published: 31 March 2013
Shelter Scotland briefing on the 'bedroom tax'
Shelter Scotland briefing on the introduction of the bedroom tax and actions that should be taken to mitigate the impacts.
Published: 27 March 2013
Evictions by social landlords in Scotland 2011-2012
This report is part of a series of research reports looking at the number of evictions for rent arrears by local authorities and Registered Social Landlords.
Published: 20 March 2013
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