JERSEY’S new licensing law remains on track after fiery exchanges in the States Assembly that at one stage threatened to torpedo the replacement of the existing 50-year-old law. After more than three hours’ debate, Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel won the backing of Members by 40 votes to one for the new law. But the […]
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New vision for Waterfront revealed
THE Jersey Development Company’s revised vision for a major transformation of the Waterfront is now open to public scrutiny – with new plans due to be submitted next year. Islanders are being invited to take part in a survey on the latest proposals from today until 4 December. The JDC has said the revised plans, […]
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Bridging Island Plan not fit for purpose, Chamber boss says after hotel application rejected
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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‘Sexy‘ hangar is approved – but more work needed on public art
PLANS for a “sexy” new hangar for private aircraft have been approved, in spite of concerns over proposed “art” schemes connected to the project. Gama Aviation received unanimous backing from members of the Planning Committee for the £10.5 million hangar, which will house Jersey’s air ambulance, as well as private jets used by wealthy Islanders. […]
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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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Change to road plans placates parishioners
A REQUÊTE brought by Trinity residents to force a meeting on changes to the parish’s road network has been withdrawn, after amendments were made to plans for a crossing. Parishioners used the ancient legal device to oblige their Constable to hold a parish assembly, which was scheduled for Thursday. But the new design of the […]
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“Enough is enough” – clear-cut vote follows tense suspension debate
ALTHOUGH it never seemed likely to conclude in a knife-edge vote, the suspension debate relating to Deputy Philip Ozouf nevertheless sparked tension among States Members. Ahead of the debate, Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache proposed that it be postponed by a fortnight. He described this as a question of fairness, citing the “fundamental principle of hearing […]
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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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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 […]
