Category: Infrastructure and Environment

News this week…

Statement from the Chief Minister on the potential impact of the Middle East conflict​The Government of Jersey is taking active steps to manage any potential impacts on the Island arising from the conflict in the Middle East. Government publishes 2025 Annual Report and Accounts​The States of Jersey 2025 Annual Report and Accounts recorded a net-asset … Read more News this week…

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£1.5 million allocated to support charities from Jersey Reclaim FundThe Government has announced the second annual allocation of £1.5 million from the Jersey Reclaim Fund, continuing the Government’s commitment to provide long term, stable support for local charitable and voluntary organisations. Construction begins on new youth centre for St HelierWork has officially begun on a … Read more News this week…

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Ministers welcome approval of the Jersey Capital Investment FundThe Council of Ministers welcomes the States Assembly’s decision to approve the establishment of the Jersey Capital Investment Fund.  Public Sector Staffing Report December 2025The Government of Jersey has released the Public Sector Staffing Statistics report, which shows the number of people working in the public service … Read more News this week…

The Real Heat: Myth Busting Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pumps are transforming the way Jersey heats its homes. But despite their popularity, older misconceptions still put people off making the switch. We’re here to set the record straight with the truth behind the most common myths. ❌ MYTH 1: “Air source heat pumps are expensive to run” ✅ The Real Heat: … Read more The Real Heat: Myth Busting Air Source Heat Pumps

Do You Really Need to Insulate Your Home Before Getting a Heat Pump?

Heat pumps are one of the most efficient, low carbon heating options available today – typically producing around three units of heat for every unit of electricity used. They are suitable for most homes and are becoming an increasingly important part of the transition away from fossil fuel heating. And here’s the key message many … Read more Do You Really Need to Insulate Your Home Before Getting a Heat Pump?

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Public Health advice on meningitis cases in KentPublic Health Jersey is aware of reports of meningitis cases affecting young people in Canterbury and the surrounding area, including students at the University of Kent. The risk to people living outside of the area is very low. Government publishes All Age Mental Health StrategyThe Government of Jersey … Read more News this week…

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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