On 15th April, the UK Government announced what they call the “biggest change to the private rental sector for a generation”: changes to Section 21 of the Housing Act (1988) which will end...
Category - Policy
Our up-to-the-minute observations and analysis on Scottish housing policy
Breaking down the barriers to homelessness services: Why local connection and intentionality tests need to change
Shelter Scotland Campaigns & Policy Officer, Aoife Deery, discusses the Scottish Government’s consultation on its plans to change the rules around local connection and...
Women in the Housing Sector: Reflections on International Women’s Day
Every day Shelter Scotland fights for the right to safe, secure and affordable housing and this International Women’s Day, we’re taking the opportunity to reflect on the work of the women...
Housing is a human right – but what does this mean in Scotland?
With human rights once again on the domestic and international agenda, Shelter Scotland wants to ensure that any new legislation puts good housing right at its heart. A new Act of the...
Homelessness numbers and policy changes – what does this mean for people experiencing homelessness?
The last year has been a whirlwind for homelessness in Scotland. We’ve had action groups, action plans, consultations, research, legislative changes, funding pots and an effort to roll out...