LIBERATION Day has been designated Jersey’s official national day by a vote in the States Assembly. And politicians also decided yesterday to adopt Beautiful Jersey as the Island’s official anthem. The move to formalise the status of 9 May as Jersey’s version of Bastille Day in France or Independence Day in the United States came […]
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Bid to scrap ‘unjustifiable’ earnings cap falls short
A RENEWED attempt by Reform Jersey to abolish the upper-earnings limit for social security contributions and the long-term care tax was defeated during the Budget debate. Deputy Tom Coles put forward an amendment to do away with the limit, currently £317,304, above which earnings are exempt from long-term care tax for individuals and from social […]
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“Stamp duty holiday” for those who right-size homes proposed
ISLANDERS who downsize could receive a “stamp duty holiday” if politicians agree to a Budget amendment. Deputy Tom Coles is asking the government to investigate establishing a one-off stamp duty discount for Islanders wishing to right size their homes. He argues doing so would increase the supply of family homes in the Island’s housing stock. […]
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Politicians reject Grouville housing scheme over ‘immense impact’ concerns
PLANS to build four houses on a coastal site in Grouville have been turned down by the Planning Committee. Politicians voted by six to one to go against a planning officer’s recommendation for the approval of the scheme at La Mielle du Parcq. The application would have involved the demolition of an existing five-bedroom property […]
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“Big hole” in St Peter gets go-ahead to support housing despite resident backlash
PLANS to build a huge drainage tank in an agricultural field – unlocking dozens of affordable homes in the parish and St Ouen – has been given the green light, despite fierce objections from nearby residents who raised concerns about the “highly disruptive” scheme. The Planning Committee unanimously backed the application on Thursday. The tank, to […]
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Politicians vote on cannabis proposition
STATES Members have voted against decriminalising the personal possession and recreational use of cannabis in Jersey, although ministers have been required to bring forward proposals about “potential approaches” to tackling cannabis use in the future. After a debate lasting almost four hours across two days, Members voted by 23-22, with one abstention, to reject the […]
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New campaign encourages Islanders to check therapist credentials
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to encourage Islanders to check a therapist’s credentials before seeking support for their mental health. It comes after politicians voted against plans to make the registration of counsellors a legal requirement earlier this year. Deputy Tom Coles, who lodged the proposition, warned that the current lack of oversight left vulnerable […]
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St Lawrence cattery and St Ouen homes proposals to come before Planning Committee today
PLANS to build a cattery in St Lawrence and “affordable” homes in St Ouen were among the applications due to come before the Planning Committee on Thursday. The committee – a group of politicians who meet to decide on more controversial applications – was due to decide whether the “small-scale” 13-pen cattery should be built […]
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Work to change drugs law welcomed by campaigners
WORK to alter “archaic” legislation that categorises some cannabis products at the same level as heroin has been welcomed by campaigners, after the Health Minister confirmed that law drafting instructions had been issued to enable a reclassification. Deputy Tom Binet said the Misuse of Drugs Advisory Council had recommended that “cannabinol” and “cannabinol derivatives” be […]
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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 […]
