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.
Third party rights of appeal in the planning system
The Scottish Executive has consulted on whether the planning system should be reformed to give “third parties” (for example, neighbours) the same or equivalent rights of appeal as developers. This paper sets out Shelter’s position.
Published: 14 July 2004
Toying with their future: the hidden cost of the housing crisis
It is a national scandal that one million children are growing up in bad housing.
Published: 14 April 2004
Briefing for Stage One of the debate on Antisocial Behaviour
When the Scottish Executive launched its strategy to tackle anti-social behaviour in June 2003, Shelter responded by welcoming the decision to make anti-social behaviour a priority.
Published: 11 March 2004
Response to consultation on 'Unsuitable temporary accommodation for families with children'
Shelter Scotland welcomes this consultation to determine in regulations accommodation that is unsuitable for homeless families with children.
Published: 11 March 2004
Housing Benefit Reform: the Local Housing Allowance Q&A
From 9 February 2004, City of Edinburgh Council is piloting the latest reforms of housing benefit in the private rented sector.
Published: 12 February 2004
Written evidence on Stage One of the Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Bill
Shelter is pleased to provide written evidence to the Communities Committee on the Anti-Social Behaviour (Scotland) Bill in advance of oral evidence on the 21st January. As we stated in our response to the ‘Scottish Executive Strategy to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour’ launched in June 2003, we believe that the government is right to prioritise this problem.
Published: 21 January 2004
Consultation on the update of the Code of Guidance on Homelessness
The first phase of the update is focusing on chapters 5-13 of the existing code. We would welcome comments on the detail of those chapters.
Published: 11 December 2003
The state of Scotland's housing
The information in this briefing is taken almost entirely from the 2002 Scottish House Condition Survey (SHCS), published by Communities Scotland in November 2003.
Published: 18 November 2003
Briefing on the Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Bill
This briefing gives initial comment from Shelter on the Anti-Social Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Bill.
Published: 13 November 2003
Briefing on the consultation on the Code of Guidance on Homelessness
This briefing sets out some of Shelter’s priorities for the update to the code. Our final response will be made available as soon as it is completed.
Published: 21 October 2003