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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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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Deputy Mézec tops JEP poll to replace Chief Minister
THE Reform Jersey leader is the preferred candidate to replace Deputy Kristina Moore as Chief Minister should a vote of no confidence succeed, according to a recent JEP poll. With 21% of 2,585 votes counted, Deputy Sam Mézec came out on top – while runners-up were Deputy Lyndon Farnham, with 19%, and former Infrastructure Minister […]
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Mortgage interest tax relief petition set to reach 1,000 signatures
A PETITION calling for mortgage interest tax relief to be reintroduced has gathered 1,000 signatures – at which point ministers will be required to respond. The tax break was cut as part of the 2016 Budget and is set to be phased out completely by next year. The scheme enables Islanders to claim tax relief on loan […]
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LIVE: Chief Minister election
A NEW Chief Minister will be elected today. Treasury Minister Ian Gorst, backbencher Deputy Lyndon Farnham and Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec are competing for the top job in Island politics. Follow all the action below.
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Bid to halt new town school rejected
A BID to halt government plans to build a new primary school in the north of St Helier in favour of expanding the Millennium Town Park have been defeated in the States Assembly. Urging fellow States Members to support his proposition to place the school project on hold pending a full review, Simon Crowcroft said […]
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Gov first-time buyers scheme “paused” but could return subject to further funding
A GOVERNMENT scheme which helps Islanders buy their first home is currently subject to “a bit of a pause”, according to the Housing Minister – but could be “reignited at any point”. Deputy Sam Mézec told members of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel that the pause would allow time to evaluate the impact […]
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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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No single housing target as Minister brands 2019 target ‘a work of fiction’
THERE is no single figure guiding decisions about housing delivery, a minister has said as he branded a previous projection that 7,000 homes would be needed by 2030 “a work of fiction” due to a slowdown in population growth. Housing Minister Sam Mézec said his focus is on expanding affordable housing and that any headline […]
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Disused warehouse could become a gymnastics hall
A GYMNASTICS club could finally have access to a dedicated facility with space to flip, tumble and spin, if their club’s planning application is accepted. Regent Gymnastics Club, which had to move out of Fort Regent at the end of last month, are hoping to convert a disused warehouse on Le Breton Lane into a […]
