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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Green finance expert to stand for Reform Jersey
A GREEN and sustainable finance expert has confirmed he will be standing in the upcoming Jersey election as a candidate for Reform Jersey. Lee Carpenter, a former JEP columnist, will be seeking one of the four seats on offer in St Helier Central – where Reform Jersey secured a clean sweep in 2022. He will […]
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Minister bids for re-election: ‘There is still much more to do’
ST Helier needs “strong representation that speaks up for the community and stands up for the issues that matter most”, the Social Security Minister has said, as she confirmed she will seek re-election in June. Deputy Lyndsay Feltham was first elected in 2022, initially serving as chair of the Public Accounts Committee before becoming Social […]
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New Alcohol Licensing Law passed into statute after lengthy campaign
A DECISION by politicians to call time on the Island’s “archaic” Licensing Law and replace it with new legislation has been welcomed as “thrilling” news by the hospitality industry. Members voted overwhelmingly to support the new Alcohol Licensing Law put forward by Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel, which replaces legislation dating from 1974. Under the […]
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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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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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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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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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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 […]
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Budget amendment seeks £250k to tackle empty properties issue
A £250,000 policy could be developed to ensure properties are not left empty and abandoned for extended periods of time. The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel has lodged an amendment to the 2026 Budget asking for funds from the Cabinet Office expenditure to be ringfenced specifically to tackle the problem of empty homes. The […]
