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Self-catering plan for beach site is refused

“REGRETTABLE” circumstances surrounding a controversial bid to transform the former Nude Dunes site at La Pulente into self-catering tourist accommodation drew sympathy from members of the Island’s Planning Committee – but ultimately did not stop it being rejected. The quiet and formal atmosphere during the committee’s meeting at the St Paul’s Centre yesterday did little […]

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Landmark vote to protect the seabed

TWENTY-THREE percent of Jersey’s territorial waters will receive far-reaching protections from destructive fishing practices after States Members unanimously approved the Island’s first Marine Spatial Plan in a landmark vote yesterday. The plan, which passed with 40 votes in favour and no votes against, sets out how the Island’s “marine estate” should be managed in future […]

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The cost of complaints

IT costs nearly £4,000 to investigate a complaint against a States Member, the Island’s political watchdog has revealed – with most grievances resulting in politicians being advised to apologise to each other. Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough, who investigates alleged breaches of ethical and behavioural guidelines for politicians, confirmed that investigating a complaint costs […]

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