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 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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“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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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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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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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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Debate on bringing back Senators to Chamber begins
STATES Members began a potentially lengthy debate on electoral reform yesterday afternoon. Treasury Minister Elaine Millar, acting in a private capacity, opened the debate on her proposition by describing the abolition of the Islandwide role of Senators ahead of the 2022 general election as “a mistake”. Deputy Millar’s proposition seeks to cut nine Deputy positions […]
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Nude Dunes planning refusal ‘the correct decision’ to make
THE St Brelade politician who organised a demonstration at La Pulente against “privatisation and overdevelopment” of the Island’s coastline has praised the Planning Committee for rejecting plans to turn the former Nude Dunes restaurant into self-catering tourist accommodation. Deputy Montfort Tadier spoke after the committee voted unanimously to refuse an application from the building’s owner, […]
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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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Residency and housing laws to be debated in Assembly
PLANS to modernise housing and employment laws, making the Island’s residency status system easier to understand, are among the topics due to be debated by politicians in the States Assembly this week. Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham wants more flexible legislation and lodged the Draft Control of Housing and Work (Residential and Employment Status) (Jersey) Regulations […]
