Islanders voted overwhelmingly against an idea to build a ‘landmark’ building in St Helier 369 people took the JEP’s online poll, with three quarters of them against the idea Environment Minister Steve Luce had raised the issue earlier this month Some Islanders said that they would need to see plans before commenting on such a […]
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12-bedroom house will not be norm for glasshouse sites, says Environment Minister
LUXURY homes proposed for redundant glasshouse sites will not be approved ‘as a matter of course’, the Environment Minister has said after designs for a countryside mansion were revealed.
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‘Eyesore’ incinerator plant could be given a makeover
Incinerator could be given a makeover amid concerns it ruins Havre des Pas view How can we hide an eyesore thats right in the public eye? See the options below Which option do you prefer? Take part in our poll Comment: Read what the JEP thinks JERSEY’S incinerator could be given a makeover – or […]
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Chinese in Jersey – see the video and gallery
HAUTLIEU School this week welcomed 120 students and teachers from a Chinese secondary school.
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Jersey’s super-rich immigrants helped soften recession impact, claims architect
Jersey’s super-rich immigrants boosted Jersey during the recession by building large houses, says architect Carlo Riva claims that Jersey’s wealthy residents have also improved quality of homes in the Island Meet Tony Taylor, a multimillionaire who has settled into Island life SUPER-RICH immigrants were instrumental in cushioning the impact of the recession for local businesses, […]
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Radical change to system makes it easier for Islanders to challenge Planning decisions
A NEW appeals system that will make it easier for Islander to challenge planning decisions is to be introduced on Tuesday.
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Rural protection no longer a priority
THE Environment Minister had said the department is low on the list of priorities when it comes to States funding for projects which would enhance the Island’s natural surroundings.
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Listed status for buildings may be changed to include interior of houses
HISTORIC homes are at risk of having their interiors protected by Planning rules without being seen, leaving Islanders requiring permission before making interior changes, it has been claimed.
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Minister’s future uncertain as States debate bid to oust him
MINISTERS are reportedly divided over whether to back Environment Minister Rob Duhamel in a vote of no confidence to be debated next week.
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Elections are 14 months away, but knives are out
WHEN the front page of this newspaper features a story along the lines of ‘knives are out for the minister’ as it did on Monday it can mean one of two things – either Environment Minister Rob Duhamel has been doing what he does best and rubbing people up the wrong way yet again or it is almost election time.
