News this week… Island Construction and Engineering programme, Jersey Employment Trust funding and Jersey Homelessness Strategy

Statements from the Minister for Social Security on the Jersey Employment Trust
The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, issued updates on the funding of the Jersey Employment Trust on Friday 16 January 2026 and Wednesday 14 January 2026.

Minister for Housing publishes Jersey Homelessness Strategy progress report
The Minister for Housing has published an update on progress made in supporting Islanders who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. In his report, Deputy Sam Mézec outlines actions taken by the Government to deliver the Jersey Homelessness Strategy, and he identifies areas of focus for the coming years. 

Infrastructure Minister addresses industry on Island Construction and Engineering programme
Across Government and States-owned entities, Jersey is projecting nearly £600 million of capital investment over the next four years, with an additional £200 million-plus of anticipated investment based on current plans. 

Speed limit changes in St Ouen
Speed limit signs will begin to be updated from Monday 19 January in St Ouen. This follows a review done in partnership with the Roads Committee and parishioners at a public consultation. 

New legislation to tackle violence against women and girls lodged
The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs has welcomed the lodging of key legislation as part of the ongoing work to support the Government of Jersey’s priority to end violence towards women and girls

Jersey Rent Tribunal recruitment opens
The Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec, is calling for applicants to serve on Jersey’s new Rent Tribunal. The Minister is encouraging landlords, tenants and Islanders with consumer affairs experience to apply. 

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