blog.gov.jeWe at Jersey Met can now confirm that 2025 was Jersey’s fourth warmest year on record, with an average annual temperature of 13.3°C; 0.9°C above the 30-year long-term average. Despite a colder end to the year, the year overall was one of the warmest on record for Jersey, which will be reflected in the addition of a further dark red stripe to the Jersey … Read more 2025 was Jersey’s fourth warmest year on record
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2025 was Jersey’s fourth warmest year on record
News this week… Island Construction and Engineering programme, Jersey Employment Trust funding and Jersey Homelessness Strategy
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Statements from the Minister for Social Security on the Jersey Employment TrustThe 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 reportThe Minister for Housing has published an update on … Read more News this week… Island Construction and Engineering programme, Jersey Employment Trust funding and Jersey Homelessness Strategy
News this week… PFAS food and environment testing results published and support service for mental health carers launched
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Support service for mental health carers launchedHealth and Care Jersey has awarded the Listening Lounge a three-year contract to work in partnership with Dementia Jersey, Focus on Mental Illness and Jersey Eating Disorders Support to provide support specifically for carers who support loved ones with mental illness. PFAS testing for food and environment results publishedThe … Read more News this week… PFAS food and environment testing results published and support service for mental health carers launched
News this week… Hospital Winter Plan launched, strengthened support for carers announced and permission granted for sheltered homes
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Strengthened support for carers announcedThe Government is delivering on its commitment to improve support for individuals receiving care and carers across the Island. Following the urgent review announced last month, good progress has been made to ensure there is practical, fair, and sustainable assistance. Planning permission granted for 42 sheltered homesThe Minister for the Environment, … Read more News this week… Hospital Winter Plan launched, strengthened support for carers announced and permission granted for sheltered homes
News this week… Reaction to Blue Islands going into liquidation, major milestones in new acute hospital project and school staff survey results
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Major steps taken toward new hospital at Overdale Three key milestones have been achieved towards the Government’s priority to build a new hospital at Overdale: a Preferred Tenderer has been selected, the planning permit has been received, and a local contractor appointed for development works. These steps mark significant progress toward starting construction. Bird Flu … Read more News this week… Reaction to Blue Islands going into liquidation, major milestones in new acute hospital project and school staff survey results
Why improving St Helier’s Public Realm is a win for everyone
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St Helier is the beating heart of Jersey – a place where people live, work, shop, and socialise. But like many urban centres, it faces challenges: congestion, limited green space, and streets that don’t always feel safe or welcoming. That’s why investing in St Helier’s public realm is more important than ever. The St Helier … Read more Why improving St Helier’s Public Realm is a win for everyone
News this week… Proposed living wage for 2026 published, dispute resolved and strong rating for anti-doping compliance
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Proposed minimum wage for 2026 announcedThe Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, has proposed a new minimum wage rate for 2026 from, raising it from its current level of £13.00 to £13.59 an hour. The Minister is announcing the rate well in advance of its proposed implementation on 1 April next year. “High compliance” rating … Read more News this week… Proposed living wage for 2026 published, dispute resolved and strong rating for anti-doping compliance
Jersey’s Climate Council are listening, learning, and leading on Climate Action
The Jersey Climate Council has embarked on its first phase of work reaching out to stakeholders to gather the knowledge, evidence and insight needed to guide Jersey’s journey to net zero. Established to provide independent oversight of the Government’s Carbon Neutral Roadmap, the Climate Council’s role is to evaluate how effectively Jersey is delivering on … Read more Jersey’s Climate Council are listening, learning, and leading on Climate Action
What is the Public Realm – and why it matters for our wellbeing
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When we step outside our homes – onto streets, into parks, along waterfronts – we enter the public realm. These are the shared spaces that belong to all of us. They’re where we walk, meet friends, enjoy nature, travel, and experience daily life. Whether it’s a bustling town square or a quiet parish green, the … Read more What is the Public Realm – and why it matters for our wellbeing
News this week… update on support for carers, CI Cancer Report published, Children and Civil Status Reforms, and more
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This week, the Government of Jersey shared several updates reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusion, climate change, community wellbeing, and public health. Government response to Digital Harms ReportThe Government of Jersey welcomes the report from the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel on Digital Harms, with its particular focus on the risks to children … Read more News this week… update on support for carers, CI Cancer Report published, Children and Civil Status Reforms, and more