A £250,000 policy could be developed to ensure properties are not left empty and abandoned for extended periods of time. The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel has lodged an amendment to the 2026 Budget asking for funds from the Cabinet Office expenditure to be ringfenced specifically to tackle the problem of empty homes. The […]
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Scrutiny seeks views of firms affected by Jersey tax changes
A SCRUTINY panel is calling for input from more than 1,000 firms which will be affected by a “significant” change in the Island’s tax regime. The changes stem from an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development framework known as Pillar Two. This would apply to Jersey-headquartered firms that earn more than £750 million in global […]
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Planning rules for short-term holiday lets could see changes within weeks
ISLANDERS can soon advertise their properties as short-term holiday lets for 12 weeks per year on sites such as Airbnb – without applying for planning permission. Environment Minister Steve Luce said that his team were currently progressing an amendment to the Planning and Building (General Development) (Jersey) Order 2008. Speaking at yesterday’s States sitting, Deputy […]
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Toilet tax could be in pipeline as ageing sewers creak
ISLANDERS could face new charges to help tackle Jersey’s ageing sewerage network, according to the Infrastructure Minister. Constable Andy Jehan warned that the Island needed a “long-term solution” for the issue in a hearing with the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel. And Mr Jehan declined to rule out charging domestic property owners in proposals […]
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Doubts over paid ombudsperson
A PUBLIC sector complaints process based on the existing voluntary panel will probably be as effective and provide better value than the appointment of a paid ombudsperson, the Chief Minister has said. Speaking at a Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel hearing yesterday, Deputy Lyndon Farnham gave the strongest indication yet that the government would seek to […]
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Deputy loses bid to drive wrecking ball through new rent legislation
A SENIOR politician’s attempt to bring about major changes to the Island’s proposed rental laws through a self-confessed “wrecking amendment” has been narrowly defeated in the States Assembly. After around four-and-a-half hours of debate, Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache failed by three votes to win support for his amendments to Housing Minister Sam Mézec’s proposition to […]
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Seasons greetings, goodwill and a little light rap on the knuckles
COUNTING down to Christmas wasn’t the only ticking clock that was in the minds of those gathering in the States Chamber for the last time in 2024, including the man in charge. The Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, was presiding over the festive formalities for the final time, having indicated a few weeks ago that […]
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The Chief Minister debate: what happens in a tie?
STATES Members are due to meet tomorrow morning to vote for the Island’s new Chief Minister… but the race is so close that the JEP has had to ask: what happens in a tie? With 49 votes up for grabs, a candidate needs a majority of 25 votes to secure the role. As neither of […]
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David Lammy urges Boris Johnson to quit amid partygate furore
The Labour politician said the Government was laughing at the British people after a Champagne bottle was auctioned off as a partygate souvenir.
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Water availability could become a ‘serious issue’ for Jersey
HIKES in water charges are expected over the coming years, the Environment Minister has warned as the government and Jersey Water work together to increase the Island’s supply. Deputy Steve Luce said that the availability of water could be a “serious issue for the Island” if it went unaddressed much longer. And he pledged to […]
