Category: Infrastructure and Environment

News this week…

Publication of the Gender Pay Gap ReportThe Government of Jersey has released the 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report which shows the difference between the average gross hourly earnings for men and women across the public service is continuing to fall. Housing Minister proposes Rent tribunal membersThe Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec, has lodged a … Read more News this week…

News this week… Men sentenced for assisting unlawful immigration, international treaties extended to Jersey and changes to social housing criteria

Two men sentenced for assisting unlawful immigrationTwo men have been sentenced by the Royal Court for assisting unlawful immigration. Philip Ozouf received 120 hours community service and a £5,000 fine, while Roberto Lora received a £5,000 fine. The case is the first of its kind for the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service.  PFAS standards in drinking waterThe Minister … Read more News this week… Men sentenced for assisting unlawful immigration, international treaties extended to Jersey and changes to social housing criteria

News this week… work begins on Haut du Mont memorial garden, changes to support for carers announced and further action taken to protect children from online harms

Haut du Mont memorial garden work beginsWork has started on the memorial garden at Haut du Mont, which is in honour of the ten Islanders who died following the explosion on 10 December 2022.  Changes to services and support for carersThe Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, announced changes to services and support for carers and … Read more News this week… work begins on Haut du Mont memorial garden, changes to support for carers announced and further action taken to protect children from online harms

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 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

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… Draft Licensing Law lodged, and advice to owners travelling with their pets over Christmas

Travelling over Christmas? Biosecurity remindersIslanders are reminded that personal imports of fresh meat, dairy, and live animals from the EU and other regions remain banned to protect livestock. Pet owners travelling to the EU with their pets should check their EU pet passport or Animal Health Certificate is valid before travelling. Helmet safety boost: New … Read more News this week… Draft Licensing Law lodged, and advice to owners travelling with their pets over Christmas

News this week… Hospital Winter Plan launched, strengthened support for carers announced and permission granted for sheltered homes

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

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

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

Building a stronger financial future for Jersey 

By Deputy Elaine Millar, Minister for Treasury and Resources  This year’s proposed Budget reflects a careful balance between supporting Islanders today and preparing Jersey for the challenges of tomorrow.   Our aim is to invest in essential services – healthcare, children’s wellbeing, and modern infrastructure – alongside a capital programme that includes improvements to Fort Regent, new healthcare facilities and upgrading … Read more Building a stronger financial future for Jersey