A ST Helier Roads Committee member, who campaigned to have the Millennium Town Park built, is bidding for a States Assembly seat once again – but said this will be his final attempt. Bernie Manning will seek one of the three seats on offer in St Helier South. He said that he is “proud of […]
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Plans for housing audit rejected by narrow margin
A BACKBENCHER has sustained a narrow defeat in a bid for the government to publish an audit of first-time-buyer and affordable homes. The proposition by Deputy Alex Curtis sought to require the Housing Minister to draw up a register of developments falling under first-time buyer or affordability ownership schemes, and to keep the register updated […]
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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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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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Calls for social media monitoring scheme for Jersey politicians
A STATES Member has called for a social media monitoring scheme to protect Jersey politicians from online abuse, warning that harassment risks deterring people from standing for election. Deputy Hilary Jeune said she had been pushing for action through the Diversity Forum after hearing concerns raised internationally about the effect of online abuse on women […]
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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 […]
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Ministers’ travel spending revealed
MINISTERS spent almost £60,000 on travel last year, according to newly published government data – with the External Relations Minister racking up more than half of the total bill. The figures, published yesterday as part of a move towards greater transparency, detail the costs of trips taken by ministers and assistant ministers between February and […]
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JEP POLL: Is Jersey still in a ‘housing crisis’?
Jersey’s Housing Minister will next week join a panel of property professionals, housing providers and a political rival at a live event exploring whether the island is still in the midst of a housing crisis – and, if so, what needs to be done to resolve it. Housing… crisis averted? will take place at the […]
