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.
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
Better support for homeless people in the Housing Bill
The current Housing (Scotland) Bill is a major opportunity to strengthen the way that homeless people who need support are assessed and provided with appropriate services.
Published: 30 November 2010
Consultation response: Social Housing Allocations: A Practice Guide
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the revised Social Housing Allocations Guidance.
Published: 30 November 2010
Consultation Response 'Housing: Fresh Thinking, New Ideas'
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's Housing Discussion Paper 'Housing: Fresh Thinking, New Ideas'/
Published: 30 September 2010