2012 news

A new operator wil take over scrap metal recycling operations in January 2013

Plastic bottle recycling banks are being used for other types of plastic that can't be recycled

Jersey Annual Social Survey shows 90% of respondents rate the Millennium Town Park facilities as good or very good

Work starts on Monday to redirect a stream in St Peter's Valley

Local artist asked to paint Jersey's largest ever mural

New timetable comes into effect when new operator, CT Plus Jersey, takes over on 2 January 2013

Waste audit at Transport and Technical Services

Job seekers employed to help motorists with new parking system

Work begins on removing building which made up the old Energy from Waste plant.

Saturday shopper parking continues at Ann Place

A number of bus service changes are being proposed for January when new bus operator begins.

New Sand Street parking charge system starts 12 November

The resurfacing and improvement works at the tunnel form part of a £260,000 contract.

Parishioners asked for their views on proposed changes to roads

Bus strike has been called off from Wednesday 10 October

Drainage project to reduce risk of flooding in north of town

A 4 hour parking trial is being introduced at Ann Place

On Tuesday 9 October 2012, infrastructure maintenance works start on Beaumont Hill and will continue until February 2013.

Next week is the first annual Recycle for Jersey Week

Students are reminded to check the timetables carefully.

Next year States of Jersey's vehicle fleet will be more environmentally friendly with cars producing less than 110 gm / km of carbon dioxide.

The new timetable features changes made following feedback from customers

Tender process comes to an end for scrap metal recycling facility

A free parking trial has been arranged at Pier Road car park in a bid to boost shopping.

Transport and Technical Services (TTS) will be trialling a new charging system at Sand Street car park later this year

Transport and Technical Services (TTS) are advising dog owners that they can use the public litter bins to dispose of their bagged dogs’ waste.

An agreement has been reached on a below inflation taxi price rise

The Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources, Deputy Eddie Noel, has today announced that a public information meeting will be held to explain the plans for the new Police Headquarters on La Route du Fort.

The Minister for Transport and Technical Services, Deputy Kevin Lewis, has received and approved the final tender submission from the HCT Group through CT Plus Jersey Ltd, the preferred bidder for the public and school bus contract.

Maintenance work on Rue des Pres is due to start next week.

Nearly 60% of respondents so far have been men.

Industrial action by Unite members of Connex has been cancelled.

Transport and Technical Services (TTS) in association with Jersey Airport has arranged for a shuttle coach service to operate to and from the Airport on Friday 8 June when the buses are not operating due to industrial action.

Transport and Technical Services is offering advice to the public who will be affected by the Connex bus strike on Friday 8 June

New information panels have been unveiled, which explain the history of the town park area.

Transport and Technical Services (TTS) is pleased to announce the arrival of new recycling facilities in St Peter’s Valley, located next to the Victoria in the Valley car park.

The twelfth annual International Compost Awareness Week is being celebrated this week.

Minister asks for views on proposed changes to summer bus timetable

The role of the new plant in Jersey's waste management is on the agenda for a visit hosted by Transport and Technical Services.

New filter in turn junctions are coming to St Saviour's Road and Springfield Road.

New playground equipment is being installed by Transport and Technical Services.

Recycling that has been collected over last 2 months has been sent to England for processing.

This week (16-22 April) is Real Nappy Week, a week focused on raising awareness about the benefits of choosing modern washable nappies over disposables.

Work on a major refurbishment of La Collette Marina in St Helier has progressed well and the project is due for completion within the next few days.

Islanders are being reminded that, from 2 April, they will have to start paying again to use seasonal public car parks.

Payment for seasonal car parks begins on Monday 2 April.

Transport and Technical Services is reviewing the taxi service in Jersey and is keen to find out what people think about the current service and what improvements they'd like to see.

Revised routes and timetables for peak tourist season

From Monday 27 February, Patriotic Street car park entrance will be closed for 4 days.

Horse chestnuts' height reduced and branches removed

New contract to appoint a bus operator will start in 2013.

Work starts on £5.6 million project to improve drainage system in St Helier.

Transport and Technical Services make changes to increase flexibility.

Following recent statements by the Environment Minister, Transport and Technical Services (TTS) would like to clarify the position regarding the performance of the sewage treatment works at Bellozanne.

Parking charges to increase in line with inflation from 1 February.

Speed limits to drop on several Island roads from 20 January

Work on pavement on Victoria Avenue begins on 16 January

In line with the Sustainable Transport Policy, Transport and Technical Services (TTS) wants to increase the number of people commuting to work by bicycle. In order to support this, the Department is improving cycling routes.