Whether Jersey’s Housing Minister has the power needed to tackle the Island’s housing crisis has been questioned by politicians and housing experts at a live panel event hosted by All Island Media. At the Housing… Crisis Averted? debate, held last week at the Pomme d’Or Hotel and sponsored by Tenn Capital, panellists discussed whether Deputy Sam Mézec […]
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Over 80 households under-occupying social houses have downsized
OVER 80 households who were under-occupying social housing properties have downsized as a result of the government’s right‑sizing policy, according to the Housing Minister. Deputy Sam Mézec also told the States Assembly yesterday that 36 right-sizing appropriate homes have been approved through the planning process, with a further 14 pending. “That’s 50 in total, and […]
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Islanders invited to help shape party manifesto
JERSEY’S largest political party is inviting Islanders to help shape its vision for the next four years at a public drop-in event this weekend. Reform Jersey is hosting the session on Saturday 21 February from 12pm to 2pm at the Old Magistrates Court at St Helier Town Hall. The party says the event will allow […]
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Social rented housing eligibility changes come into force
MORE Islanders are now able to apply for social rented housing, as changes to eligibility criteria come into force yesterday. The new rules, introduced by Housing Minister Sam Mézec, lower the minimum age for applicants without children from 25 to 18 year olds. Applicants aged 18 to 24 must be financially independent and will receive […]
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Bid to scrap ‘unjustifiable’ earnings cap falls short
A RENEWED attempt by Reform Jersey to abolish the upper-earnings limit for social security contributions and the long-term care tax was defeated during the Budget debate. Deputy Tom Coles put forward an amendment to do away with the limit, currently £317,304, above which earnings are exempt from long-term care tax for individuals and from social […]
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Gov likely to have to increase stake in shared-equity scheme, says minister
TAXPAYERS will probably have to increase their stake in shared-equity schemes to help first-time buyers to get on the property ladder, according to the politician in charge of planning policy. Environment Minister Steve Luce said that with developers facing an “astronomical” rise in raw materials and the high cost of developable land in Jersey, he […]
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Islanders nominated to serve on Jersey’s new rent tribunal
ELEVEN Islanders have been nominated to serve on Jersey’s new rent tribunal. Housing Minister Sam Mézec has lodged a proposition seeking States Assembly approval for the appointment of a chair, two deputy chairs, and eight members to the tribunal. In September, the minister successfully brought changes to the Residential Tenancy Law, which will give tenants […]
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Election expenses 12-month time limit for action against fraud to be reviewed
THE committee which overseas States Assembly business has said that it will look at the rules around election expenses, which currently time-limits when action can be taken in relation to alleged election expenses fraud. As it stands, action against potential transgressions of election spending rules by political candidates can only be taken within the year […]
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Scrutiny over Ozouf’s 2022 election campaign continues
CONVICTED politician Deputy Philip Ozouf’s use of illegally-employed workers during his 2022 election campaign could be discussed at the next States sitting. It follows the St Saviour Deputy’s recent sentencing for immigration offences relating to the employment of Rwandan nationals outside the conditions of their work permits. The Royal Court heard that, in addition to […]
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Is Jersey’s housing qualifications system the right way to control population?
A LIVE panel event hosted by All Island Media saw voices from across the housing sector and political divide questioning whether Jersey’s housing qualifications system remains fit for purpose as the Island grapples with high rents and a shrinking workforce. In the latest in a series of special reports looking at the topics raised at […]
