CURRENT planning rules are “not fit for purpose” and costing the Island millions in business innovation, the head of the Chamber of Commerce has said after a major hotel application was rejected by a panel of politicians yesterday. Lee Madden said Jersey is “tied down in the past” as he called for a meeting with […]
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Parishioners call road-improvement scheme ‘a costly folly’
A TRIAL scheme which aims to improve facilities for pedestrian and bus users outside Trinity Primary School has been called a “costly folly” by some residents, while others have raised concerns that the road is now too narrow for the parish’s Battle of Flowers float to pass. The government trial follows a recent survey which […]
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“Big hole” in St Peter gets go-ahead to support housing despite resident backlash
PLANS to build a huge drainage tank in an agricultural field – unlocking dozens of affordable homes in the parish and St Ouen – has been given the green light, despite fierce objections from nearby residents who raised concerns about the “highly disruptive” scheme. The Planning Committee unanimously backed the application on Thursday. The tank, to […]
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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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Rates bill round-up: Which parishes have seen the greatest rise?
MOST households should have been sent their rates bill from their parish by now or will receive one in the next few weeks. Renters and landlords split the bill while owner-occupiers cover everything. Businesses pay a different rate, while the parishes also collect the islandwide rate, which is sent on to the Treasury. You must […]
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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 […]
