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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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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Half of new Waterfront properties to be allocated to Island’s first-time buyers
AT least half of the units in future residential developments at the Waterfront will need to be allocated to first-time buyers, the States Assembly has unanimously decided. Members voted by 44-0 to support a proposition by Deputy Helen Miles that 50% of homes in future projects should be allocated to those buying property for the […]
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“An umbrella was needed to use the toilet” – Rent control then and now
EXPERTS on renting, letting or consumer advocacy have been encouraged to apply to a new tribunal which will apply the new Residential Tenancy Law. The new law gives tenants a number of new rights – including capping rent rises at RPI – and includes provision for a Jersey Rent Tribunal to consider appeals against rent […]
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Rent reforms, maritime safety and plans for the former Jersey Gas site on States agenda
PROPOSED rent reforms described as the “biggest overhaul” of residential tenancy legislation in over a decade are due to be debated at the States Assembly sitting beginning today. Renters would be given the right to challenge “unlawful” rent increases by going to a Rent Tribunal, under plans lodged by Housing Minister Sam Mézec. Rent increases […]
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Electoral reform proposals on States agenda
MULTIPLE proposals for changing the make-up of the States Assembly are set to be debated as politicians gather for this week’s sitting. Starting at 9.30am tomorrow, the agenda will be dominated by electoral reform and the potential return of Senators, but also includes debates on a national day for Jersey and political engagement, plus the […]
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Exclusive: New ‘recovery hub’ planned to tackle drink and drug issues amid homelessness crisis
EXCLUSIVE A “RECOVERY day hub” to support Islanders struggling with drink or drug issues will be opened this year, the JEP can reveal. The chief executive of the Silkworth Charity Group, Jason Wyse, told the JEP that the service would offer a “safe, non-judgmental environment” for those seeking support – and confirmed it would “definitely” […]
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External Relations Minister Ian Gorst announces plan to run as Senator
EXCLUSIVE EXTERNAL Relations Minister Ian Gorst will be standing for Senator in June’s election, if the Islandwide mandate returns, the JEP can reveal. The role was scrapped for the last election but States Members voted for its return last March, when the Assembly decided to replace a deputy in each of the nine voting districts […]
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Flags at half-mast in Jersey as tributes paid to Pope Francis
FLAGS across Jersey will be lowered to half-mast as Islanders join millions around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis. The Bishop of Rome passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88, following recent health complications. According to Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the pontiff “returned to the home of the Father” […]
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Social housing criteria to be expanded to include 18-to-25-year-olds
SOCIAL housing criteria is due to be expanded to include those under the age of 25, the Housing Minister has confirmed – as he admitted that concerns about the exodus of young Islanders “keep him up at night”. Deputy Sam Mézec told the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel yesterday that he will be lowering […]
