PLANS to reduce the government’s annual grant to the Social Security Fund in order to tackle the Island’s financial deficit have been defended by the Treasury Minister. Appearing at a Scrutiny hearing about the proposed Budget for the next four years, Deputy Elaine Millar was adamant that cutting the contribution to the fund was the […]
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Islanders invited to have their say on ‘biggest overhaul’ of residential tenancy laws in over 10 years
ISLANDERS are being asked to share their views on proposed changes to Jersey’s rental laws which have been described as the “biggest overhaul” of legislation in over a decade. Housing Minister Sam Mézec has put forward changes to Jersey’s Residential Tenancy Law aiming to “balance the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords and introduce […]
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Housing minister wants ‘unfair’ quallies scrapped
“UNFAIR” and “discriminatory” housing qualifications belong in a “bygone era” and should be abolished, according to the Housing Minister. Deputy Sam Mézec said there had been “relatively high-level” government discussions about moving towards scrapping the current system, which severely limits where many people who have been in Jersey for less than ten years can live. […]
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Call for details of ministerial travel to be published regularly
MINISTERS will have to publish details of their external meetings and trips regularly, if the States backs a proposal by the former Chief Minister. Deputy Kristina Moore, who was ousted from the top job in January this year, has lodged a proposition requesting the Chief Minister updates the Codes of Conduct and Practice for ministers […]
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Under a purple hue, Value Jersey movement launches with confidence
EIGHT months before the next election, the political pace is clearly beginning to quicken. On Wednesday evening, more than 100 people braved the driving rain and wind to attend the launch not of a political party but of a “movement” called Value Jersey. Wharf Street nightspot The Sundown was the place: the venue lit in […]
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Government first-time buyers scheme reopens with £2m funding
THE fourth tranche of a scheme which helps Islanders buy their first home has reopened today with £2m of government funding available. First Step, which helps aspiring homeowners onto the property ladder, is open to applications again from Monday 16 June. The scheme, which is delivered in partnership with Andium Homes, was launched by Housing […]
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Haut du Mont plans to be submitted next year
A planning application for the Haut du Mont site is due to be submitted early next year, the Housing Minister has said. Deputy Sam Mézec said that bereaved families and displaced residents had contributed to the “ongoing process” to decide what to do with the area, and had been “kept updated throughout”. It has almost […]
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Average wait for those in “urgent need” of housing reaches three years
FIFTEEN Islanders waiting for social housing are currently being put up in hotels by the government, it has emerged – with the average wait for those in “urgent need” standing at three years. There are currently 56 families with children in Band 1 of the Affordable Housing Gateway, which is where applications are placed if […]
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New Hospital Review Panel constituted
A NEW Hospital Review Panel has been formed to scrutinise the progress of the government’s New Healthcare Facilities programme. The panel is chaired by former Environment Minister Deputy Jonathan Renouf, with Deputy Steve Ahier as vice-chair, alongside former Health Minister Deputy Karen Wilson and Deputy Alex Curtis. The group will continue the work of the […]
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Housing policies ‘are working’ to reduce prices, says minister
THE Housing Minister has dismissed calls for “urgent intervention” in Jersey’s housing market, arguing instead that current policies were working to correct years of “unsustainable” price increases. During question time in the States Assembly this week, Deputy Philip Ozouf challenged Housing Minister Sam Mézec on the slowdown in property transactions, particularly in the buy-to-let sector. […]
