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.
Briefing for Stage 3 of the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill
In general Shelter Scotland supports the measures contained in this Bill, but believes that it is a ‘half way house’, the first phase in developing further-reaching reform to create a thriving and professional PRS sector.
Published: 31 March 2011
Consultation Response 'Building a sustainable future discussion paper'
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation paper 'Building a Sustainable Future: Regeneration Discussion Paper'.
Published: 31 March 2011
Progress and Drift: A Review of the Homelessness Task Force Recommendations
This Shelter Scotland Report reviews the progress that has been made against the recommendations made by the Homelessness Task Force in 2002.
Published: 28 February 2011
Briefing for Stage 2 of the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill 2011
Comments on 18 amendments to the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill 2011, which are set out in the order in which they will be taken.
Published: 28 February 2011
Homes fit for the 21st century: Shelter Scotland Briefing
Initial Briefing from Shelter Scotland on the Scottish Government's Strategy and Action Plan for Housing 2011-2020
Published: 28 February 2011
Stage 1 debate of the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill
In general Shelter Scotland supports the measures contained in this Bill, but shares the Local Government and Community Committee’s (LGCC) view that more and further-reaching reform will be necessary to develop a thriving and professional PRS sector.
Published: 31 January 2011
Temporary Accommodation Guidance
Guidance on temporary accommodation standards by Shelter Scotland and CIH Scotland.
Published: 31 January 2011
Briefing paper: Housing and the Budget 2011-12
The housing budget falls within the Health and Wellbeing portfolio. However, the published figures in the draft Budget do not give the full picture, so this briefing provides a more comprehensive assessment than is available, at this stage, from the Scottish Government.
Published: 31 January 2011
Consultation Response 'Tackling Child Poverty in Scotland: A Discussion Paper'
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation paper 'Tackling Child Poverty in Scotland: A Discussion Paper'.
Published: 31 January 2011
Evictions by social landlords in Scotland 2009-10
This report looks at the progress that has been made on social sector evictions over the last year in Scotland.
Published: 31 December 2010