2012 news

The Planning Advisory Panel has considered a number of applications, including those from a shooting club and a car club

Recommendations for fisheries management have been issued to help restore local whelk stocks

The Minister for Planning and Environment confirms his support for the regeneration of Bath Street

Environment Department responds to Le Masurier's announcement on Parkside Village

Ash dieback fungus disease found in Jersey following tree inspections

Longueville Manor has been granted planning permission to add new rooms and extra parking for guests

Environment Department asks Islanders to look out for signs of Ash Dieback disease

Minister approves planning application for 28 homes at Plémont

The planning application for the new school was one of three before the Ministerial planning meeting

A new training programme is launched for local businesses

A decision will be made on the planning application to develop 28 dwellings on the former holiday village site at Plemont.

The Department of the Environment has published a consultation document which sets out a series of 30 key actions with ten year rolling targets for reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

The preservation of windows and doors in historic buildings is the focus of new planning guidelines that have been issued for public consultation.

Imported Ash trees are banned to protect against Ash Dieback Disease

Islanders can find out more about saving money on winter fuel bills at an event organised by the Energy Efficiency Service and the Citizen’s Advice Bureau.

2011 statistics for farming in Jersey

Housing targets set in the 2011 Island Plan could be exceeded.

Planning Minister approves building a new care home and demolishing the Southampton Hotel

Single Area Payment recognises economic importance of farming industry to Jersey

Public warned not to import potatoes for planting

Two trainee forecasters have successfully completed their Meteorological Observing Certificates issued by the UK Met Office, the first trainees to do so in the department for 11 years.

Presentations and workshops will feature Jersey's most iconic species.

The monitoring will provide important local information and form part of a global biodiversity project.

Draft supplementary planning guidance published by the Environment Department

Islanders who can claim the Food Costs Bonus are now eligible for insulation installation and advice.

The Marine Resources annual report details all aspects of the section's work and their monitoring of the marine environment

Community groups asked for their views on shaping Jersey's built environment

Skippers of a beam trawler are fined a total of £10,000 for trawling in a restricted zone.

A draft development brief for the Le Masurier Bath Street site has been issued for consultation by the Department of the Environment

Marine officers voice concern about rubbish at popular coastal fishing spots

Jersey's Marine Resources Unit is improving its information about an important habitat.

Public representations about the future of the former holiday village can be made until 20 July

The Minister for Planning and Environment, Deputy Rob Duhamel, has approved new planning guidance that will further support Island Plan policy to protect land and buildings that provide employment.

The Minister for Planning and Environment, Deputy Rob Duhamel, has issued new draft planning guidance on the use of 3D models.

New planning guidance has been approved for any future development at Rouge Bouillon

Representations are being invited for the Plemont public inquiry.

Transport and Technical Services Department audits have highlighted a number of problem areas where dangerous or potentially polluting waste is being thrown away with general waste.

A new fish tagging scheme has been introduced by the Department of Environment in collaboration with the Jersey recreational angling community

The results of a 2-year blood sampling and testing programme have confirmed that, with effect from 13 June, Jersey is officially free of Bluetongue.

Draft planning guidance which aims to reduce construction waste has been issued for consultation.

The recently adopted guidance is intended to help reduce pollution risks from new developments.

Draft planning guidance for development proposals in the Coastal National Park has been issued by the Planning and Environment Minister.

The Department of the Environment is launching a new support scheme designed to enhance Jersey’s unique environmental features.

Jersey’s most popular beaches have the cleanest sea water since records began some 20 years ago.

The Department of the Environment has launched a consultation on the future of the Jersey Gas site

Jersey is welcoming a delegation of politicians and agriculture experts from the French department of Ille-et-Vilaine in April.

Friday 31 March the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will once again be celebrating Earth Hour.

Householders are being urged to act now to prevent gulls from settling on their rooftops this nesting season.

Planning guidance which will help building designers to lessen the risk and impact of crime at new developments has been adopted following public consultation.

Virus affects cattle, sheep and goats.

Online model will allow people to see proposed developments within surroundings.

Islanders urged to keep their eyes open for toads.

The Jersey Butterfly Monitoring Scheme is to hold its annual one-day training event for potential volunteers.

States owned land is the subject of a new planning guidance consultation.

Guidance will inform decisions on any future planning applications

Views are being sought on new planning guidance that will make it harder for developers to change the use of land and buildings currently designated for employment.

The Jersey Amphibian and Reptile Group (JARG) is running its annual local event on amphibian and reptile recording at Durrell’s international training centre on Saturday 18 February 2012 from 10am to 4pm.

Guidance designed to minimise risk of pollution or public health problems.

Wildlife on Jersey’s offshore reefs in the spotlight for World Wetlands Day

Skipper prosecuted for fishing in an area where his vessel was not authorised.