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 on Rural Affairs and the Environment Committee Debate
Briefing on Rural Affairs and the Environment Committee Debate: 5th Report 2009: Rural Housing
Published: 31 October 2009
Tenancy sustainment in Scotland
Research report: Tenancy sustainment in Scotland
Published: 31 October 2009
Private Housing Issues: Housing Bill Consultation
Consultation response - Private Housing Issues: Housing Bill Consultation
Published: 30 September 2009
Housing and the Budget for 2010-11
Housing and the Budget for 2010-11: Initial response from Shelter Scotland, September 2009
Published: 30 September 2009
Building solutions
Building solutions: Shelter Scotland's submission to the Budget 2010-11
Published: 31 August 2009
Draft Housing (Scotland) Bill: a consultation
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Draft Housing (Scotland) Bill.
Published: 31 August 2009
Building solutions: Shelter Scotland's submission to the Budget 2010-11
'Building solutions' is Shelter Scotland's submission in advance of Scottish Budget which goes to Parliament in the autumn of 2009. It follows our earlier report, 'Building pressure' in which we described the increasing difficulties in gaining access to housing.
Published: 1 August 2009
Building pressure
Scotland needs more affordable homes. After thirty years or more where the building of affordable homes has lagged behind need, there are increasing signs of pressure in the Scottish housing market.
Published: 31 July 2009
Meeting the best interests of children facing homelessness guidance event report
This report highlights the main points raised at a half-day event run by Shelter to consult on the Scottish Government’s draft guidance on meeting the best interests of children facing homelessness.
Published: 18 June 2009
Landlord registration in Scotland: three years on
This report is about the effectiveness of the landlord registration scheme to register all private landlords and agents, three years after the scheme went live.
Published: 30 April 2009