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2015 news

 
  • Volunteers crucial to Jersey’s wildlife

    Date
    30 December 2015
    Volunteers have helped make a significant improvement to the condition of wildlife habitats in Jersey
  • Changes to planning process

    Date
    23 December 2015
    The Environment Department will be streamlining its planning process and increasing the fees for planning and building applications and appeals from January 2016
  • Minister streamlines planning process

    Date
    21 December 2015
    New regulations which will allow people to make changes to their home or building without planning permission have now been adopted
  • Approval for La Collette Flats redevelopment

    Date
    11 December 2015
    Jersey’s Planning Applications Committee has approved Andium Homes’ planning application to build an extra 88 new homes at La Collette Flats.
  • Pathway to Paris – climate change and Jersey

    Date
    30 November 2015
    Jersey’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions is highlighted this week as climate change talks start in Paris
  • Poo parasite makes puppy ill

    Date
    20 November 2015
    Dog owners are being reminded to pick up after their pets after a puppy became ill from an infection likely to have been caused by dog poo
  • Minister agrees fewer planning restrictions

    Date
    19 November 2015
    The Planning and Environment Minister has agreed changes to Jersey’s planning law that will let people do more to their home or business without applying for planning permission
  • Operation TLC for health and care providers

    Date
    18 November 2015
    Operation TLC proposes simple ways staff can reduce heating and light use for environmental benefits and improved patient care Local care providers invited to eco active seminar to learn how to reduce energy use and improve patient care
  • Deferral of La Collette flats planning application

    Date
    10 November 2015
    Planning adice to seek legal advice following Depty Labey's recent proposition
  • La Collette - Planning statement

    Date
    06 November 2015
    Environment Department statement on the planning application for La Collette Flats - due for consideration by the Planning Applications Committee on Thursday 12 November 2015
  • Islanders invited to farming conference

    Date
    30 October 2015
    Island residents are invited to the fifth annual farming conference in Jersey on 12 November
  • Countryside grant scheme opens

    Date
    30 October 2015
    A grant scheme to encourage improvements to Jersey's environment will open for new applications on Monday 2 November 2015
  • Minister acts to help dairy farmers

    Date
    21 October 2015
    The Environment Minister Deputy Steve Luce has pushed back the start of the closed season for slurry spreading to help farmers by giving them more time to apply the fertiliser to their fields
  • New rules to protect horses

    Date
    16 October 2015
    New rules have been approved which will mean more protection for horses in Jersey
  • 179 new homes for town

    Date
    16 October 2015
    The Planning Applications Committee has agreed plans for 179 new homes for the Metropole Hotel site in Roseville Street and turned down plans for an off-road buggy track in St John
  • Green tourism event for hoteliers

    Date
    07 October 2015
    79 per cent of travellers surveyed think eco-friendly practices are important when they choose where to stay and eco active has invited more than 60 local hotels to find more about the benefits of modern environmental practices
  • Energy efficiency building law update

    Date
    07 October 2015
    Changes to Jersey's building bye-laws will improve the comfort and energy efficiency of homes and reduce the Island’s carbon emissions
  • Traffic changes to improve St Helier

    Date
    07 October 2015
    Changes to make the centre of town safer and more accessible for shoppers are being put in place as part of plans for the future of St Helier
  • Schoolchildren compete in Green Travel Fortnight

    Date
    01 October 2015
    Points allocated for greener modes of travel will see the Island's primary and secondary pupils competing to get to school in the most environmentally friendly ways
  • Offshore reefs wind information now available

    Date
    30 September 2015
    ​Weather information is now available from Jersey Met’s offshore reef wind masts at the Écréhous and Minquiers
  • Garden weed killer amnesty

    Date
    28 September 2015
    Island residents are being asked to check their sheds and garages and hand in out of date and garden chemicals
  • Video aims to reduce oil tank pollution

    Date
    23 September 2015
    A new video showing people how to reduce oil leaks from their tank aims to cut the cost and damage to people, the public purse and the environment caused by oil pollution
  • Safer route through St Peter’s Valley

    Date
    18 September 2015
    A two-mile pedestrian and cycle path through St Peter’s Valley has been agreed by the Planning Applications Committee
  • Ban to protect endangered shellfish

    Date
    16 September 2015
    The Minister for Planning and Environment has taken steps to protect an increasingly endangered shellfish, the Mactra glauca, or Five Shilling Shell
  • Minister seeks action on glasshouses

    Date
    25 August 2015
    ​The Minister for Planning and Environment, Deputy Steve Luce, has written to owners of dilapidated and derelict glasshouses to clarify their intentions for the future use of these sites
  • Permission for Jersey Oyster Co expansion

    Date
    20 August 2015
    Improving the Jersey identity of its produce through direct selling to retailers was the key motivator for the company's bid to expand its business
  • Minister proposes bass stocks protection

    Date
    14 August 2015
    New measures to protect bass stocks in Jersey waters have been proposed by Assistant Minister for Economic Development with responsibility for fisheries, Deputy Steve Luce
  • Causes of sea lettuce

    Date
    13 August 2015
    Information about the causes of sea lettuce in Jersey and what is being done to address its growth and to remove it from Island beaches
  • Fisherman prosecuted for groundlines

    Date
    06 August 2015
    The Department of the Environment is reminding fishermen to ensure that fishing gear set on beaches and at sea complies with the law
  • Imported fruit trees disease threat

    Date
    06 August 2015
    Scientists at the Department of the Environment are appealing to Island residents to help keep out Fireblight - a serious disease that can kill fruit trees and hedgerows
  • Free planning advice in town

    Date
    06 August 2015
    Planning and building officers will be in town offering free advice sessions on home improvements and alterations and asking Island residents for their views on the Council of Ministers’ strategic priority project, Future St Helier
  • Fisheries statement

    Date
    31 July 2015
    Licensing arrangements for Jersey fishing boats are unaffected by the current situation between Guernsey and the UK concerning the Bailiwick’s Fisheries Management Agreement
  • Survey updates wildlife data

    Date
    31 July 2015
    The Department of the Environment has carried out a survey of wildlife to comply with its international environmental agreements
  • Final stage of Le Squez regeneration approved

    Date
    23 July 2015
    The final phase of the regenration of Le Squez and the development of 154 new social housing homes can now go ahead following approval by the Planning Applications Panel
  • Minister to review Heritage Policy interpretation

    Date
    16 July 2015
    Island Plan heritage policy interpretation to be reviewed
  • Butterfly decline's slower than in UK

    Date
    16 July 2015
    A ten-year study of Jersey’s butterfly population has shown that overall the Island’s species have declined, but at a lower rate than the UK
  • Vote on your priorities for town

    Date
    16 July 2015
    Vote on your top three priorities to improve town as part of the Future St Helier project to regenerate St Helier
  • Help your animals beat the heat

    Date
    30 June 2015
    Tips from the States Vet to help keep animals safe and well in warmer weather
  • Planning restrictions relaxed

    Date
    24 June 2015
    People will be able to make more changes to their home of business without applying for plannming permission following a decision by the Planning Minister
  • Help Jersey's only native snake

    Date
    23 June 2015
    Grass snakes are laying their eggs now and the scientist leading the campaign to protect them appeals to people not to disturb potential nest sites
  • Climate change preparations for Jersey

    Date
    21 June 2015
    Jersey begins to prepare for the impact of more severe weather caused by climate change
  • Planning Minister to challenge Royal Court decision

    Date
    17 June 2015
    Deputy Steve Luce is to ask the Court of Appeal to overturn a Royal Court judgment concerning an application for 17 new homes on a site beside Keppel Tower on Grouville Coast Road
  • New homes for Troy Court

    Date
    11 June 2015
    Les Vaux Housing Trust's plans to demolish Troy and Valley Court and replace them with 123 new homes are approved by the Planning Applications Committee
  • Beach cleaning for World Oceans Day

    Date
    05 June 2015
    The forthcoming World Oceans Day will give Islanders an opportunity to help keep our beaches clean and, in particular, free of plastics and dog poo
  • Islanders name worst spots for dog mess

    Date
    05 June 2015
    After hearing Islanders' views on the worst-affected areas, Eco active has begun its targeted campaign of cleaning up after and educating irresponsible dog owners
  • Partnership to reduce nitrates in water

    Date
    01 June 2015
    Environment Minister urges agricultural sector and land managers to reduce nitrates use by 5-10 per cent
  • Jersey's seas still cleaner than UK's

    Date
    27 May 2015
    The Island's bathing waters are still meeting European standards in annual test results which put Jersey ahead of the UK
  • Safer travel for Grouville pupils

    Date
    21 May 2015
    Grouville School pupils and parents will have a safer route to school under plans agreed by the Planning Applications Committee
  • Eco-Active launch dog mess campaign

    Date
    20 May 2015
    A new campaign which aims to identify and clean up the worst areas in the Island for dog mess
  • Future St Helier workshops

    Date
    13 May 2015
    People are invited to give their views on the future of St Helier at weekend workshops on 30 and 31 May at the Town Hall
  • Boat owners urged to reduce marine pollution

    Date
    30 April 2015
    New guidance aimed at reducing marine pollution by boat owners is available this week If you notice water pollution, it can be reported via the pollution hotline.
  • Jersey's historic post boxes listed

    Date
    28 April 2015
    Jersey's rich postal history as the first place in the British Isles is recognised in the listing of three decommissioned post boxes
  • Jersey to hold town planning conference

    Date
    24 April 2015
    Local projects, especially the regeneration of the Island's capital, will be discussed at a town planning conference in Jersey next month
  • Esplanade Quarter building approved

    Date
    23 April 2015
    The Planning Applications Committee has approved building 5, an office block in the Jersey International Finance Centre - phase one of Esplanade Quarter
  • Damage to wildlife on offshore reefs

    Date
    23 April 2015
    ​Boat owners visiting the internationally respected offshore reefs of the Écréhous and Minquiers this summer are asked to take more care following damage, litter, and disturbance to wildlife
  • Nets, pots and trots reminder

    Date
    22 April 2015
    Jersey's harbourmaster is reminding fishermen to stick to the regulations know the regulations before they set fishing gear at sea
  • Important time for grass snake sightings

    Date
    13 April 2015
    A dedicated phone number and web page have been set up to allow Islanders to report sightings of grass snakes and slow-worms, which have emerged from hibernation
  • Architecture awards open for submissions

    Date
    09 April 2015
    From 10 April, local architects will be able to enter work from the last two years in the biennial 2015 Jersey Architecture Design Awards
  • Warning about garden waste disposal

    Date
    25 March 2015
    Constables and States departments are warning gardening businesses and householders to dispose of garden waste responsibly to avoid clogging up roadside drains
  • Low water fishing reminder

    Date
    19 March 2015
    Marine Resources is reminding people planning low water fishing during this weekend's big tides to stick to the law on minimum sizes for catches and return rocks to their original position
  • UK planners look to Jersey

    Date
    17 March 2015
    The UK's foremost planning body is coming to Jersey in May for its south west branch conference and lecture. The visit is timed to coincide with the marking of 50 years of a planning and building law in the Island
  • 50 years of planning and building

    Date
    05 March 2015
    2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of a comprehensive planning and building law in Jersey - a framework to control development and meet the community’s needs
  • Butterfly figures show health of countryside

    Date
    05 March 2015
    Butterflies are an indicator of the general health of the countryside so up to date information presented at a seminar next week will help the Department of the Environment monitor the Island’s ecosystems
  • Local recycling business internationally recognised

    Date
    24 February 2015
    Efforts in reducing consumption and improving efficiency have earned a local recycling firm international recognition
  • Jersey's getting warmer

    Date
    24 February 2015
    Figures from the last decade show a trend towards higher temperatures in Jersey
  • New planning appeals system

    Date
    20 February 2015
    A new, cheaper, simpler planning appeals process could be introduced in early March if the States approve the final stages of the law on Tuesday
  • Decisions on new homes for Havre des Pas

    Date
    20 February 2015
    Panel approved permit extension for Fort d’Auvergne Hotel flats plan but rejected homes at La Colette Flats
  • Motorists asked to look out for agile frogs

    Date
    17 February 2015
    Motorists are asked to look out for the frogs which will be migrating to their breeding ponds at this time of year
  • Eco award for Trinity School

    Date
    12 February 2015
    ​Children at Trinity School have received an international green flag award for their environmental work
  • One-off payment for organic farmers

    Date
    10 February 2015
    Approximately 1,325 vergées of land is certified as organic in Jersey
  • Esplanade development statement

    Date
    10 February 2015
    The recent removal of the trees and shrubs on the Esplanade car park was accepted as part of the planning permission for building no.4 on the site
  • Amphibian and reptile conference

    Date
    04 February 2015
    Habitat conservation in local ponds has boosted agile frog numbers, helping to save the species from near extinction
  • Animal welfare law updated

    Date
    26 January 2015
    Changes to law will help rare or endangered species
  • Grouville slurry spill

    Date
    14 January 2015
    Beach users advised to avoid area near Beach Hotel slipway following slurry pollution
  • New planning appeals system proposed

    Date
    13 January 2015
    The States Assembly is due to debate the proposals at its meeting on 24 February
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