PLANNING has launched a formal investigation into the controversial clearance of trees at the Esplanade car park, the site of the proposed Jersey International Finance Centre.
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Outrage over ‘dead rabbits’, ripped-up trees and shrubs at Esplanade – watch the video
Campaigners outraged over removal of trees and shrubs carried out at the Esplanade car park JDC say they had relevant Planning permission Some Islanders reported seeing dead rabbits in the area Developers say they had to cut down trees before March to comply with wildlife law Should the States underwrite the finance centre? Have your […]
No States compensation for Florida fraud victims
Members voted by 34 to ten today against a proposition from Senator Alan Breckon that the victims should be compensated.
Want to complain about your bank? Help is coming
Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean has lodged a proposition to establish the post of financial services ombudsman, eventually to be shared with Guernsey.
Attempt to block Esplanade development fails
The States this morning rejected a proposition by Deputy Alan Breckon to delay work so that final details could be approved by Members. The result was 31-15 with three abstentions.
Want to complain about your bank? Help is coming
Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean has lodged a proposition to establish the post of financial services ombudsman, eventually to be shared with Guernsey.
Last-minute pleas before States debate
The Assembly is due to debate a proposal from Senator Alan Breckon to halt the Esplanade Square project until Members have agreed the final details of the proposed plans.
Attempt to block Esplanade development fails
The States this morning rejected a proposition by Deputy Alan Breckon to delay work so that final details could be approved by Members. The result was 31-15 with three abstentions.
Senator calls for UK price website to help shoppers
The idea from Senator Alan Breckon follows a report published on Friday by the States Statistics Unit showing that Islanders are paying up to a fifth more for food and non-alcoholic drinks than those in the UK.
Esplanade delay ‘will cost the Island millions’
Senator Alan Breckon wants the work on the international finance centre to be halted until the States have agreed the final details of the proposed plans.

