2023 – Page 7 – Official Government of Jersey Blog

Q&A: Credit reference agencies and access to information

Economics Unit 28 July 2023 —,

The below Q&A relates to a Consultation on improving the information made available to credit reference agencies, which can be found here: Credit reference agency access to information (gov.je) Why does Government want to give credit reference agencies access to personal information? Government is proposing to provide UK credit reference agencies (“CRAs”) with information on … Read more Q&A: Credit reference agencies and access to information

Better understanding Jersey’s vacant homes

Kevin Dean, Senior Policy Officer 28 July 2023 —

The impact of a high rate of empty homes is far reaching. Not only does it put unnecessary pressure on the need to build more homes, but it also diminishes the quality of neighbourhoods and our environment. Not all vacant homes are visible, or indeed in a state of dilapidation, but they have no less … Read more Better understanding Jersey’s vacant homes

Squashing barriers in participation…

Paul McGinnety 27 July 2023 —,

Every Saturday morning, large numbers of enthusiastic youngsters gather at the squash courts in St Clement’s ready to develop their skills and play with, and against, their peers. These young people are members of the Jersey Squash Academy and are amongst the 20 million people who play squash regularly world-wide in over 185 countries.

A whole-system approach to improving housing in Jersey

Natasha Day, Head of Strategic Housing and Regeneration 25 July 2023 —

This month, we mark the first year of this term of Government, and the first year of Deputy David Warr’s tenure as Minister for Housing and Communities. In this busy twelve months a lot has changed, particularly as a result of the Bank of England base rate increases, trying to bring inflation under control. In … Read more A whole-system approach to improving housing in Jersey

Independent Taxation: to B or not to B?

Ian Gorst 21 July 2023 —,

The recent debate in the States Assembly on mandatory independent taxation generated an interesting discussion; real food for thought; and also created a good deal of confusion.

How French are you?

Nikita Carter 20 July 2023 —,

An insight into Bastille Day and Le French Festival that took place in Jersey

Cost of Living focus: Your FAQs answered on inflation and rising costs

Economics Unit 18 July 2023 —,

What’s the difference between cost of living and inflation? The cost of living refers to the amount of money required to sustain a certain standard of living, including expenses such as housing, food, transportation, and healthcare. It varies depending on location, lifestyle, and individual preferences. While the cost of living considers specific expenses, inflation reflects … Read more Cost of Living focus: Your FAQs answered on inflation and rising costs

The Island Games: More than just sport performances

Deputy Lucy Stephenson 18 July 2023 —,

The Guernsey 2023 NatWest International Island Games XIX was a week when sport took over the front pages, as well as the back. Throughout the week, triumphs and disappointments were reported at pace. But off the pitches, courts, and tracks, there was work going on behind the scenes which didn’t make the papers. For Jersey, … Read more The Island Games: More than just sport performances

Economic Notes: July

Economics Unit 17 July 2023 —,

This month’s economic note considers the link between population and economic growth in a Jersey context.

Updating the School Funding Formula

Jonathan Williams 17 July 2023 —

Today the Government has published an updated funding formula for 2023, which outlines how the education budget has been allocated to schools in the financial year 2023. What is the school funding formula? The funding formula is an operational document – it sets out the budgets for the different areas that schools need to fund. … Read more Updating the School Funding Formula

Year: 2023