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 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
Written Evidence from Shelter Scotland at Stage 1 of the Private Rented Sector (Scotland) Bill
Written evidence from Shelter Scotland at Stage 1 of the Private Rented Sector (Scotland) Bill
Published: 30 November 2010
Housing and the Budget 2011-12: Initial response from Shelter Scotland
Inital briefing by Shelter Scotland on the cuts to the Scottish Government housing and regeneration budget for 2011-12.
Published: 30 November 2010
Briefing for Stage Three debate of the Housing (Scotland) Bill
Briefing for Stage 3 debate of the Housing (Scotland) Bill on 3 November 2010
Published: 30 November 2010