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.
Devolution of Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans: Consultation on Successor Arrangements
Shelter Scotland's submission to the Scottish Government's consultation on the successor arrangements for Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans.
Published: 30 November 2011
The regulation of social housing: a consultation
Shelter Scotland's response to the consultation by the Scottish Housing Regulator on the new regulatory regime coming into effect from April 2012.
Published: 23 November 2011
Legislative Consent Motion for the Welfare Reform Bill: Evidence from Shelter Scotland
Shelter Scotland evidence to Scottish Parliament Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee on legislative consent motion for the Welfare Reform Bill.
Published: 31 October 2011
Scrutiny of the Draft Budget 2012-13 and the 2011 Spending Review: Evidence from Shelter Scotland
Shelter Scotland's evidence to the Scottish Parliament Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee on the 2012-13 Draft Budget and 2011 Spending Review.
Published: 31 October 2011
Review of Section 11 of the Homelessness (Scotland) Act 2003
This research report reviews the effectiveness of Section 11 of the Homelessness (Scotland) Act 2003, as an early intervention tool to prevent homelessness.
Published: 30 September 2011
Consultation response - The Scottish Social Housing Charter: A Consultation
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the new Scottish Social Housing Charter.
Published: 30 September 2011
Resources for investment in affordable housing in Scotland
Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland (CIH) and Shelter Scotland submission to the Scottish Government Spending Review 2012-2015.
Published: 30 September 2011
A Shelter Scotland report: Housing Options in Scotland
The Scottish Government is encouraging local authorities to develop Housing Options advice services as a key part of their homelessness prevention work. This paper looks at what Housing Options advice is in practice, how the approach is being developed across Scotland, strengths and weaknessess that are emerging and what the next steps might be.
Published: 31 July 2011
Shelter Scotland '2012 Commitment' Briefing
A Shelter Scotland briefing on the '2012 commitment' made in the Homelessness etc (Scotland) 2003 Act, which gives every unintentionally homeless person the right to permanent housing.
Published: 30 June 2011
Investment in New Affordable Homes in Scotland 2011/2012
Briefing on investment in new affordable homes in Scotland following recent Scottish elections and budget announcement.
Published: 30 June 2011