Category: Housing

Investing in the backbone of Island life – Our infrastructure and utilities

Every day, we rely on infrastructure we rarely stop to think about – the roads that take us to work and school, the pipes that deliver clean drinking water, the drains that prevent flooding, and the sea walls that protect us from the force of the Channel. These are the systems that keep Jersey running … Read more Investing in the backbone of Island life – Our infrastructure and utilities

Highlights from the Government of Jersey

As summer progresses, the Government of Jersey continues to deliver updates and insights across key areas including employment, infrastructure, environment, and community development. Here’s a round-up of the latest news, blogs, and key messages from August 2025. 📰 News Trainee Minimum Wage Rates reintroduced The Government of Jersey has announced the reintroduction of Trainee Minimum Wage Rates to support access to … Read more Highlights from the Government of Jersey

Investing in Jersey: Housing as our first priority 

Access to affordable, suitable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing our Island.  Too many Islanders – particularly young people and families – are struggling to find homes that meet their needs and are within reach financially. High property prices, limited supply, and a mismatch between what’s available and what’s needed has placed growing pressure … Read more Investing in Jersey: Housing as our first priority 

Housing: One Year On

A First Step onto the Housing ladder

Residential Tenancy Law: the way forward

In this blog post, Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec, explains his “way forward” regarding a new Residential Tenancy Law for Jersey. Jersey faces a severe housing crisis which poses an existential threat to our future prosperity. It is vital that the government acts swiftly and decisively to implement policies aimed at resolving this crisis. … Read more Residential Tenancy Law: the way forward

Reflections on 2023 and looking ahead to 2024

Reflections on World Homeless Day: moving beyond the symptoms of homelessness towards solving its underlying causes 

On 10 October, we join communities around the world in observing World Homeless Day. The day is an opportunity for us to reflect on homelessness in Jersey. Who does it affect? What are its causes? What is its impact? And what can we do to end it? I believe that to answer these questions properly, … Read more Reflections on World Homeless Day: moving beyond the symptoms of homelessness towards solving its underlying causes 

World Homeless Day & The Shelter Trust

World Homeless Day is observed internationally on the 10th of October. A day used to draw attention to the needs of those who experience homelessness and to provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, something which many islanders may think isn’t an issue here in Jersey.  Yet every night The Shelter Trust provides accommodation, food, support, and encouragement for around 125 people across their eight sites.

A Jersey model that provides a stable home