Category: Infrastructure

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Recycling is often the default and easier option when choosing sustainable ways of managing waste. However, it’s important to consider reducing waste and reusing what we can, before we start thinking about recycling.  Visitors to La Collette Household Recycling Centre will notice an exciting update that happened during summer 2026 to the onsite artwork. The artwork aims to remind visitors … Read more Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Keeping the Island Running: Putting Jersey on the maps

Behind the scenes in the Infrastructure and Environment Department’s Jersey Property Holdings directorate, a small two-person team play a vital role in keeping Jersey’s mapping service running smoothly. Like many, you may wonder what a job in mapping looks like. We spoke to Eleanor Brayshaw, Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst, who explained that the work … Read more Keeping the Island Running: Putting Jersey on the maps

Northern Sewer Network Upgrades: Investing for the Future

Residents across the northern parishes will be aware of the significant roadworks currently under way as part of the Northern Sewer Network Upgrades. These works represent one of the most important infrastructure investments being made to protect homes, businesses and the environment for decades to come. At the heart of the project is the replacement … Read more Northern Sewer Network Upgrades: Investing for the Future

News this week…

£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…

News this week…

Review into bone densitometry scansAn independent review has identified potential concerns with the diagnosis and treatment recommendations of some patients who underwent bone densitometry scans at the Hospital between January 2017 and January 2022. Revisions to first-time buyer policy guidanceThe Minister for Housing has updated Jersey’s first-time buyer policy guidance so that more Islanders can … Read more News this week…

Keeping the Island Running: Planning and Building Services

Across the Island, new homes, facilities and developments take place. Behind all of these are a team ensuring plans are well-designed, sustainable, and most importantly safe.  The Infrastructure and Environment Department’s Planning and Building teams play an important role supporting Islanders, the construction industry, and the wider economy by ensuring plans are suitable for Jersey.   Planning Officer Trainee, Mihaela … Read more Keeping the Island Running: Planning and Building Services

News this week…

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…

Keeping the Island Running: the Grounds team weathering every season

From primary school sports days to international professional tournaments, Active sites across the Island support outdoor sport across all levels, all year round. But it’s rare we stop to think about the dedicated team who spend their days looking after the grounds.   Kevin Miller has been a Playing Field Chargehand, part of the Infrastructure and Environment department (I&E), since 2009 and is part of the team of twelve who … Read more Keeping the Island Running: the Grounds team weathering every season

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…

Coastal Maintenance ‘Keeping the Island Running’