PROPOSALS to keep Broad Street as a ‘pedestrian-priority’ zone for the rest of the year have been lodged by the Constable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft.
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Beach café granted permission to expand operation and stabilise cliff
PLANS to stabilise a cliff face and install a terrace at a secluded south-coast restaurant have been approved, after drawing over 150 comments from members of the public.
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A career “in tatters” – the rise and fall of Philip Ozouf
PHILIP Ozouf made a triumphant entry into the political arena in November 1999 when he ranked top of the poll among eight candidates competing for four vacancies for the role of Deputy in St Helier No3 district. The then-29-year-old polled 1,618 votes to finish more than 200 clear of his nearest rival, attributing his success […]
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States praised for approach to possible cannabis reform
A PRO-CANNABIS campaign group has praised the States for “setting a direction of travel” on the potential legalisation and decriminalisation of the drug. Although States Members yesterday voted by 23 to 22 to reject the decriminalisation of personal possession and recreational use of the class B drug, a further move – adopted by 26 to […]
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Move to reverse social security ‘plundering’ defeated in opening Budget vote
THE government survived the first challenge to its Budget as an amendment criticising “profligate” public spending was defeated, albeit with one minister voting against his colleagues. Health Minister Tom Binet was among 15 Members to vote in favour of the amendment by Deputy Philip Bailhache, who proposed that withdrawals from the Social Security Fund in […]
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Assembly votes to suspend former minister: Full report and analysis
THE suspension of one of Jersey’s most recognisable politicians is a “positive step” to restoring public confidence in the States Assembly, the chair of the committee which upholds Members’ standards has said. Deputy Philip Ozouf’s political future was in the balance yesterday after the Assembly dramatically voted to suspend him without pay for 28 days […]
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Organisers: Weekender festival cancelled
THE Island’s biggest summer music festival – The Weekender – has officially been cancelled, with no signs that restrictions on large-scale events could be lifted.
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Apartment plan for St Brelade hotel refused
PLANS to demolish a 1960s’ hotel overlooking St Brelade’s Bay and replace it with 12 apartments have been refused following a Planning committee meeting.
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Hemp farm refused permission for lodge
A HEMP farm in St Mary, which is eventually planning to grow medicinal cannabis, has been refused permission to build a caretaker’s lodge on the site.
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Jersey’s Chief Minister survives vote of no confidence
CHIEF Minister John Le Fondré has survived a vote of no confidence in the States.
