Housing to 2040 consultation - Shelter Scotland response

Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the latest Housing to 2040 consultation.

The Housing to 2040 consultation offers a radical opportunity to return housing to the top tier of social and economic issues alongside health, education and jobs. A vision must be matched with action if it is to have any impact. A well-functioning housing system is vital for addressing the needs of all those whose right to housing is currently being denied.

This aim, to realise the human right to housing for all Scotland’s citizens, requires Government action to stop homelessness, build social homes and guarantee everyone has access to a safe, secure and affordable home which meets all their needs.