blog.gov.jeDo you know you can do more to your home or business without planning permission, and we’ve brought in changes to make applying for planning more straightforward? When the Minister for Environment, Deputy Steve Luce came in, he asked the Planning Department to review the law on what you can do without planning permission, known … Read more Fly your flags (without asking)
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eGov design authority – preferred supplier
The eGovernment programme is entering a period of negotiations with the preferred supplier for the design authority contract. ASE Consulting Ltd, (ase.co.uk) a UK firm with a proven track record in public sector design architecture, have been named as the preferred supplier. Public Sector Reform eGov is a fundamental part of the Reform programme. For … Read more eGov design authority – preferred supplier
Making it easier to pay import GST online
At Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) we are improving our online revenue collection system which is accessed by private importers to pay excise/customs duty and import GST on goods imported into the Island. The current interface was developed when GST was introduced in 2008 and through listening to public feedback we recognised a redesign … Read more Making it easier to pay import GST online
Track My Bus
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This week the Department of Infrastructure and Liberty Bus launched a beta version of Track My Bus, an online service that provides (close to) real time locations for all the buses on the Island as well as information on all routes and easily accessible timetables. As beta suggests this is still a work in progress … Read more Track My Bus
What can eco active do for your business in 2016?
A YouGov poll in December 2014 found that three percent of people gave up on their New Year resolutions the very day they made them. By February nearly a third of people will have ditched their good intentions. Whether you’re succeeding with your personal goals or not, January is often a time to review and … Read more What can eco active do for your business in 2016?
Cancer screening – making it easier to get the appointment you want
Cancer is something that can affect many people’s lives in some way or another. As Head of Healthcare Programmes, I oversee the three cancer screening programmes we offer in Jersey: Bowel, Cervical and Breast. Screening is designed to saves lives by preventing cancer or detecting cancer as early as possible. We’ve made it easier for … Read more Cancer screening – making it easier to get the appointment you want
Health, happiness and our environment
Can you put a cost on the contribution of the environment to our health and happiness? Yes, according to the authors of a study from the University of California. They say cities that invest in encouraging their citizens to be physically active show better economic productivity, higher property values and improved school performance. They also … Read more Health, happiness and our environment
Tell Us Once: part 2
In Part 1 of this blog I explained the approach we are using to deliver the Tell Us Once (TUO) programme. In this second part I’ll review what we’ve delivered so far. Like the eGovernment programme itself, TUO is expanding both in terms of scope and team size. We aim to do more and at a faster pace and are continually learning from … Read more Tell Us Once: part 2
Towards a digital ID: part 2
This is part two of a series of blog posts about introducing a digital ID for Jersey. In part one I explained the reasons why we are looking at options for a citizen authentication scheme – if you haven’t read that, please do so to understand the context. In this post, I will outline the … Read more Towards a digital ID: part 2
A year of government
As we reach the end of a busy year it’s the time to take stock. We have seen some eye catching headlines and a lot has been said about our strategic priorities and financial plan. But government has been getting on with things. You can now pay your social security contributions online, police officers are … Read more A year of government