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.
Shelter Scotland written evidence - Cost of Living Act
Written evidence submitted to the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee of the Scottish Parliament in advance of a scheduled evidence session on the workings of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022.
Published: 24 January 2023
Shelter Scotland briefing - Scottish Budget 2023/24
Briefing paper from Shelter Scotland following the publication of the 2023/24 draft Scottish Budget. The briefing paper covers social housing, homelessness, temporary accommodation and other related areas.
Published: 13 January 2023
Shelter Scotland briefing: Cost of Living Act evidence of impact
Evidence from Shelter Scotland to Scottish Government Ministers on the impact of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act in the period September to December 2022.
Published: 9 January 2023
Joint letter to acting Cabinet Secretary for Finance, John Swinney MSP
Joint letter from Shelter Scotland, CIH Scotland and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations to Deputy First Minister John Swinney ahead of the 2023-24 Scottish Budget, calling for social housing to be prioritised.
Published: 7 November 2022
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 3 debate
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 3 debate
Published: 5 October 2022
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 2 debate
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 2 debate
Published: 4 October 2022
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 1 debate
Briefing paper for MSPs ahead of the Stage 1 debate on the emergency Cost of Living Bill, outlining Shelter Scotland's main asks and positions on the legislation.
Published: 3 October 2022
Joint Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill
Joint briefing paper for MSPs ahead of the Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill being published and considered by the Scottish Parliament.
Published: 2 October 2022
MSP Briefing: Emergency Measures on Rent and Eviction
Shelter Scotland briefing paper examining the Scottish Government's emergency proposals in response to the cost-of-living crisis, including a rent freeze and a moratorium on evictions over the winter.
Published: 26 September 2022
Shelter Scotland written submission: Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny, 29 September 2022
Shelter Scotland written submission: Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny, 29 September 2022
Published: 25 September 2022