The Housing (Scotland) Bill will introduce a system of long-term rent controls. This briefing gives an overview of the Government
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Housing (Scotland) Bill response
The Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 26 March 2024. The bill has six main parts which include
Read moreDelivering net zero for Scotland’s buildings: Heat in Buildings Bill
This is UNISON Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill. We are members
Read moreBriefing 132 – Housing and the Cost of Living Crisis
Rising housing costs are driving people into poverty. This briefing presents the findings of new research, based on a survey
Read moreBriefing 127 – Scottish Household Survey 2021
This briefing looks at some key findings of the Scottish Household Survey 2021. This is a general population survey carried
Read moreA New Deal for Tenants
This is UNISON’s response to the proposed reform of the private rented sector. High private rents and house prices are
Read moreNational Public Energy Agency
UNISON supports the creation of a new public agency to direct the roll-out of heating decarbonisation and energy efficiency. Strategic
Read moreUNISON Week 319 – Social care reform debate, local government pay ballot, housing and more
UNISON Week 319 – Social care reform debate, local government pay ballot, housing and more. Read full newsletter here.
Read moreFair Rents (Scotland) Bill
UNISON fully supports this bill to regulate rents in the private rented sector (PRS). We represent some of the lowest
Read moreReport of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery June 2020
This briefing looks at the recommendations of the independent Advisory Group on Post-Covid 19 Economic Recovery. The Group presented its
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