VOLUNTEERS who spent months planning for their parish’s Battle of Flowers entry were left “devastated” when a colourful hearse that was central to the exhibit was banned at short notice by organisers due to the risk of “emotional distress” to spectators. St Lawrence Battle of Flowers Association intended to use the vehicle, provided by a […]
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Taxpayers to bail out Battle by settling £120,000 of debt from 2024 parade
CREDITORS left out of pocket after last year’s debt-ridden Battle of Flowers will be paid today with £120,000 of taxpayers’ money. The Government has said that the money will be an advance of future grants, meaning that, in years to come, the parade will receive less public money than it otherwise would. Exhibitors, security firms, […]
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Scaled-down Battle set for Summer
A FREE scaled-down version of the Battle of Flowers is due to take place this summer following the cancellation of the full parade last week due to financial troubles. More details of plans to save the beleaguered event were revealed at an extraordinary meeting of exhibitors and members on Tuesday evening at Grouville Parish Hall, […]
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Support for countryside homes for downsizers
THE government will support the development of new homes on rezoned land in the countryside that are suitable “for those who wish to downsize within their community” as part of a policy to tackle under-occupancy in Jersey. Housing Minister Sam Mézec’s new “right-sizing” report sets out a number of strategies, including requiring social-housing providers to […]
