DNA testing of dog excrement to deter irresponsible owners who do not pick up after their pets is being considered by Constables, after the JEP repeatedly highlighted the issue of dog fouling. And discussions are taking place with law officers to see how more cases can be prosecuted after this newspaper revealed this week that […]
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‘Despairing’ Islander calls for fines for careless branchage work
“DEVASTATION of the countryside” caused by a failure to carry out branchage work within established guidelines has drawn sharp criticism from a parishioner in St Lawrence. Sue Hardy, a fomer Blue Badge walking guide, said she was “in despair” after seeing two men working on a stretch of road close to her house. In a […]
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St Brelade wins ‘most scenic lane’ competition for 2024
RUE du Conet in St Brelade has been named Jersey’s most scenic lane for 2024 in an environmental competition organised by the Société Jersiaise. Almost all parishes entered a lane last year to be judged on certain criteria, such as the mix of biodiversity, features, overall ambience and branchage. Rue du Conet is a winding […]
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Politicians in bid to keep bank presence in St Brelade
FIVE politicians have requested to meet Lloyds officials to discuss the recent closure of the St Brelade branch and to urge the bank to “maintain a presence” in the west of the Island. Deputy Jonathan Renouf – who wrote the letter also signed by Deputies Helen Miles, Moz Scott, Montfort Tadier and parish Constable Mike […]
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More than 1,000 dog owners yet to renew licences
OVER a thousand dog owners have yet to renew their dog licences, it emerged yesterday. Islanders are being reminded that they need to renew dog licences before the end of the month to avoid a late-payment charge. Licences cost £10 per dog, but the charge doubles if owners fail to renew licences by the 31 […]
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Trinity receives Jersey Living Wage employer accreditation
TRINITY has become the fourth parish to have received accreditation as a “Jersey Living Wage” employer – with those behind the campaign hoping the remaining parishes will “follow the example” and sign up. The accreditation was secured through a campaign run by Catholic social action charity Caritas Jersey, which is licensed by the Living Wage […]
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Constable pledges to impose three-year roadwork embargo to end disruption
A PARISH Constable has pledged to impose a three-year embargo on work to a section of road following repeated incidents of disruption. Constable Mike Jackson said that Le Boulevard in St Aubin and two adjoining roads had been dug up on several occasions in recent years, with works on the electricity and gas supply, as […]
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Counting questions surface in build-up to Sunday election
PARISH Constables are to meet Royal Court officials in a bid to resolve question marks over when votes from next year’s election will be counted. With polling day being on a Sunday for the first time, there have been fears that counting might not start until Monday morning, with several politicians, including the Chief Minister, […]
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Parish pressure sees plans to close three recycling banks postponed
THE government has postponed plans to close three recycling points in St Brelade at the end of next month following an adverse reaction from residents and pressure from parish deputies. The decision to remove the recycling banks at Les Creux, Les Quennevais precinct and St Aubin from 31 December was flagged by St Brelade Constable […]
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Constable promises St Brelade’s Christmas lights will shine this year
ON the 53rd day of Christmas, my Constable gave to me… After an “embarrassing” festive foul-up in 2023 meant the Christmas lights in St Aubin were never switched on, parish officials in St Brelade were taking no chances this year. Constable Mike Jackson was happy to report that the lights around the village were turned […]
