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Back in 2013, the Waste Water Strategy identified an urgent need to replace the existing Sewage Treatment Works (STW) at Bellozanne, many elements of which dated back to its original construction in the late 1950s. The principal contractor (nmcn PLC) was appointed in 2018 and was initially due to complete the STW by December 2022. … Read more Delivering Jersey’s hidden infrastructure
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Delivering Jersey’s hidden infrastructure
The future is digital…. and human
In the second in the series of blogs on the future Visitor economy for Jersey, we explore the potential of digital for the sector. I spoke to business leader and industry ambassador Matt Falla about how he sees the industry in 2030. Click to watch the video here. Whilst human interactions and experiences will always … Read more The future is digital…. and human
A Jersey model that provides a stable home
Posted on — Categories Housing
This week, I announced changes to the Gateway, which will allow more Islanders to access social housing. It is not only the most impoverished or vulnerable in our society who need social housing. At a time when cost of living is so high, the reality is that many Islanders could – and should – benefit … Read more A Jersey model that provides a stable home
Artists In Residence: Transform Young Minds
Are you an artist who speaks French? Find out about a residency programme that could enable you to work with French students in St Malo.
Q&A: Credit reference agencies and access to information
Posted on — Categories Combatting Financial Crime, Community, Consultation, Finance, Information Services, Tags Credit Reference Agencies, People Directory
The below Q&A relates to a Consultation on improving the information made available to credit reference agencies, which can be found here: Credit reference agency access to information (gov.je) Why does Government want to give credit reference agencies access to personal information? Government is proposing to provide UK credit reference agencies (“CRAs”) with information on … Read more Q&A: Credit reference agencies and access to information
Better understanding Jersey’s vacant homes
Posted on — Categories Housing
The impact of a high rate of empty homes is far reaching. Not only does it put unnecessary pressure on the need to build more homes, but it also diminishes the quality of neighbourhoods and our environment. Not all vacant homes are visible, or indeed in a state of dilapidation, but they have no less … Read more Better understanding Jersey’s vacant homes
Squashing barriers in participation…
Every Saturday morning, large numbers of enthusiastic youngsters gather at the squash courts in St Clement’s ready to develop their skills and play with, and against, their peers. These young people are members of the Jersey Squash Academy and are amongst the 20 million people who play squash regularly world-wide in over 185 countries.
A whole-system approach to improving housing in Jersey
Posted on — Categories Housing
This month, we mark the first year of this term of Government, and the first year of Deputy David Warr’s tenure as Minister for Housing and Communities. In this busy twelve months a lot has changed, particularly as a result of the Bank of England base rate increases, trying to bring inflation under control. In … Read more A whole-system approach to improving housing in Jersey
Independent Taxation: to B or not to B?
The recent debate in the States Assembly on mandatory independent taxation generated an interesting discussion; real food for thought; and also created a good deal of confusion.
How French are you?
An insight into Bastille Day and Le French Festival that took place in Jersey