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.
Access to support to prevent homelessness: proposal for the Housing Bill
Briefing: Access to support to prevent homelessness: proposal for the Housing Bill
Published: 28 February 2010
Conserve and Save: A Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland
Consultation Respons:e Conserve and Save: A Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland
Published: 31 December 2009
Briefing on the Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill, Stage 1 Debate
Briefing on the Home Owner and Debtor: Protection (Scotland) Bill, Stage 1 Debate 17 December 2009
Published: 31 December 2009
Evictions by social landlords in Scotland 2008-09
Research report: Evictions by social landlords in Scotland 2008-09
Published: 31 December 2009
Raising the standards of temporary accommodation
Briefing: Raising the standards of temporary accommodation
Published: 31 December 2009
Homecoming and homelessness
In this brief report we take 'Homecoming' as a starting point to discuss another diaspora: people who have left Scotland and found themselves homeless and facing housing problems elsewhere in the UK.
Published: 30 November 2009
Repossession of Residential Property: Protection of Tenants consultation response
Repossession of Residential Property: Protection of Tenants Consultation response from Shelter Scotland, November 2009
Published: 30 November 2009
Rethinking housing taxation - a policy discussion paper
The purpose of this discussion paper is to stimulate this thinking and kick-start debate, focusing on how housing taxation affects demand for housing.
Published: 30 November 2009
Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill: Evidence from Shelter Scotland
Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill - Evidence from Shelter Scotland, October 2009
Published: 31 October 2009
Eviction of children and families: the impact and the alternatives
Briefing: Eviction of children and families: the impact and the alternatives
Published: 31 October 2009