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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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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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. […]
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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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The Chief Minister debate: what happens in a tie?
STATES Members are due to meet tomorrow morning to vote for the Island’s new Chief Minister… but the race is so close that the JEP has had to ask: what happens in a tie? With 49 votes up for grabs, a candidate needs a majority of 25 votes to secure the role. As neither of […]
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Latest homelessness report sparks calls for investment in mental-health support
MORE Islanders sought help from homeless accommodation and service providers between the start of July and the end of September last year than in the previous quarter, according to newly released data, which has led to renewed calls to tackle addiction and mental-health problems. Housing Minister Sam Mézec’s latest Homelessness in Jersey report, covering the […]
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Call to review rule that says 15% of big housing schemes must be affordable
A POLICY which stipulates that 15% of units in housing projects of 50 or more homes must be part of an assisted-purchase scheme could be reviewed, if States Members agree. Deputy Moz Scott argues that this rule has contributed to developers putting the brakes on larger housing schemes. The Assistant Economic Development Minister and St […]
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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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Committee chair declines to progress Ozouf suspension move after tied vote
A PROPOSITION calling for the suspension of Deputy Ozouf looks likely to be debated by States Members in the coming weeks – although it remains unclear who will initiate the move. After a letter was sent to the Privileges and Procedures Committee by Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec on Monday, PPC chair Deputy Steve […]
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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 […]
