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POLITICIANS need to ‘grasp the nettle’ and get on with introducing a robust licensing scheme for landlords, the Housing Minister has said after one Member proposed an alternative idea.

JERSEY’S new family-friendly laws will come into effect at the end of the month despite calls for the move to be delayed to help businesses under pressure following the Covid-19 crisis.

THE Housing Minister has launched an investigation after scores of Islanders said they had been warned they were facing sharp rent increases when the current freeze expires – with one saying their rent is to rise by 80%.

THE latest attempt to thwart ministerial plans for a new licensing regime for landlords has been lodged by a backbencher.

A CONTROVERSIAL proposition to introduce a landlords’ register has been postponed after Members asked for more information on the potentially ‘inflationary’ effect of the move – with those voting in favour of the delay accused of indulging in ‘absolute self-interest’.

A LAW banning parents from smacking children is due to come into force next month once it has been approved by the Privy Council.

A NURSERY and day care centre for up to 70 children is to open at the site of a St Saviour events venue – despite concerns from nearby residents about traffic issues.

ORGANISATIONS wishing to set up temporary care homes to help their regular facilities to cope with an outbreak of Covid-19 must demonstrate there is a need to do so, the States have decided.

SEVENTEEN beachside apartments and a café are to be built at Havre des Pas after the Planning Committee gave the application its approval yesterday.