2021 news

The Minister for Infrastructure has proposed new legislation to create a licensing scheme for operators of commercial vehicles (above 3.5 tonnes).

The Government's Inspiring Active Places (IAP) strategy is now progressing at pace. The plans for extending Oakfield Sports Centre have been amended and were resubmitted this month and will go back before the planning committee early next year.

The Minister for Infrastructure has, today, published an Island Road Safety Review, reporting on the current statistics and trends in Jersey and making a series of recommendations for improving road safety in the Island.

Jersey’s financial services industry are being asked for their views on proposals designed to simplify and clarify the Island’s regulatory regime.

​The Minister for the Environment has published a report detailing the recorded air quality in Jersey in 2020

​Regulations to help keep adult care providers fully open and well-supported, when faced with staff shortages specifically linked to Covid-19 cases, have been reinstated by the Environment Minister

The public inquiry into the planning application to develop the Overdale site for the Our Hospital project will open on Monday 28 March 2022, at St Paul’s Centre.

The Minister for Housing and Communities is formally earmarking the site of the former Les Quennevais School and land at St Saviour’s Hospital as land identified for future housing.

​The process of appointing a team to redesign Fort Regent goes live on the Channel Islands Procurement Portal today

Plans to build a new skatepark at Les Quennevais have been approved

Three French fishing vessels are issued with permanent licences to fish in Jersey waters

​Islanders are invited to attend the Government’s sustainable transport event this week

Speed limits in 68 locations will be reduced in St Saviour from tomorrow (Saturday 6 November), following a public consultation in July 2019 which asked Islanders for their feedback as part of a Road Action Safety Plan to review speed limits.

Jersey will be attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) for the first time this year. The conference began in Glasgow this week and will run until 12 November 2021.

Islanders are urged to take care on the roads as trees fall across the Island.

The Government of Jersey is hosting an inter-jurisdictional webinar on Wednesday [20 October] ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)

Environmental experts and conservationists from the Channel Islands will be meeting virtually to share ideas and collaborate on projects at a two-day meeting.

The results of a Future Fort consultation has been published online.

The new Strategic Housing Partnership Board will meet for the first time today.

DVS have clarified that Jersey registered vehicles will not be changing the GBJ distinguishing sign on their vehicles when travelling abroad, despite changes coming into force in the UK.

Updated designs for Jersey’s new hospital have been published following months of extensive engagement and feedback.

A project to understand the movement and behaviour of bluefin tuna in Jersey waters by using electronic tagging started last week.

Islanders wishing to purchase a home with financial assistance from the Government will be managed by Andium Homes, moving away from the current team in the Affordable Housing Gateway, by 30 September 2021.

The Chief Veterinary Officer, Alistair Breed, has reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) the finding of a case of infection in a pet dog with the virus that causes Covid-19.

The swimming pools at Les Quennevais Sports Centre will be closed from Tuesday 24 August for one week.

Islanders are being asked to share their views online to help form the new Tree Strategy.

Our Hospital funding proposal is lodged with the States Assembly

A series of pedestrian courtesy crossings (raised tables) will be put in place in Havre des Pas early next year to make it easier for pedestrians to cross safely and to slow traffic.

Walkers, runners and cyclists will now be able to access a popular St Brelade spot more safely after a new toucan crossing was opened

Jersey’s sewage network received a special treatment as part of a trial period to advance the way sewage pipes are cleaned.

A new service has been launched for Islanders who need support with housing

Islanders are being encouraged to share their views on plans to improve cycling and walking routes to connect the east of the Island with St Helier

A new pavement and bus shelter opposite the Mont Fallu junction, on the northbound route towards St Peter’s village has been constructed.

A new Tanker Import Facility has begun operating at Bellozanne as part of the overall Sewage Treatment Works project.

Parishioners in St Ouen have voted to introduce household recycling collection in the Parish

A traditional method of land management allowing cows to roam free and graze for a short period has been used on a meadow in Trinity.

Four new cycle shelters have been added in St Helier as part of a four-month pilot scheme to encourage Islanders to cycle in and out of town.

The States Assembly has unanimously voted to ban the supply and distribution of specific types of single-use plastic and paper bags.

States Members will consider and discuss the recent recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change in this week’s States sitting.

On Wednesday, 21 July parishioners in St Ouen will be asked to vote on the introduction of a household recycling collection in the parish.

A new overarching strategy to protect trees in Jersey is being developed, with more than 50 stakeholders due to meet later this month.

An online tool kit has been designed to teach children how to protect the Island's water as part of the Blue Fish campaign

A planning application outlining the design for the replacement Water Play area at Coronation Park has been submitted.

Islanders wishing to secure a standout registration mark for their vehicle will be able to bid at an auction, on Saturday 10 July.

Elizabeth Street will be closed to traffic on Tuesday 29 June to allow school children to play outside as part of a national ‘Playing Out’ campaign. The campaign is one of the Government’s Sustainable Transport Strong Start initiatives.

The Government of Jersey has offered to extend, for three months, the transition period allowing certain French vessels to continue to fish in Island waters.

Islanders are being encouraged to share their feedback on a proposed scheme to improve the promenade area at Bel Royal’s seafront.

​Three new cycle shelters are being added in St Helier as part of a four-month pilot scheme to encourage Islanders to cycle in and out of town.

A year-long pilot scheme, starting from Monday 14 June will see a two-way cycle lane along Hill Street, making eastbound travel easier for cyclists.

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey, has published an Action Plan outlining his priorities for the Island’s housing sector.

A Ministerial Decision has been signed to make Midvale Road one-way to traffic, along with several other changes to improve the road for pedestrians. The work is due to begin early next year.

Residents who intend to live in Jersey for more than 12 months are being reminded to register any foreign vehicle brought with them to the Island, and obtain a Jersey driving licence.

Islanders are being asked to provide their feedback on the concept designs for Jersey’s new hospital.

Islanders are being encouraged to submit their applications for any environmental projects that may qualify for a grant to help conserve and enhance Jersey’s countryside

From today, buses travelling towards the east of the Island can turn right out of Liberation Station, directly to the tunnel.

A Government owned, inspection centre has been chosen as the preferred option for delivering Periodic Technical Inspections of cars and motorcycles.

Young Islanders were asked to take part in an Eco Challenge to produce creative pieces of work which reflected how they feel about the environment, climate change and biodiversity.

A Ministerial Decision has been signed to create a pavement and bus shelter opposite the Mont Fallu junction, on the northbound route towards St Peter’s Village.

Islanders are being reminded to check what they are throwing away after two potentially dangerous incidents caused explosions at the Energy Recovery Facility (ERF).

Islanders are being encouraged to consider joining the No Mow May campaign by not using mowers or strimmers for the whole of May.

More than 2,200 Islanders have so far visited the Our Hospital virtual public exhibition.

The Minister for Infrastructure has proposed a number of changes to road traffic regulations, including the requirement for drivers to report a road accident involving a cat.

New Street between Voisins Lane and King Street will be closed to traffic from Monday 19 April to Sunday 30 May for drainage improvements.

A Ministerial Decision has been signed to install a Toucan Crossing at a section of the Railway Walk in St Brelade.

Jersey’s six tier banding system for assessing the need for social housing has been simplified to three bands – urgent, moderate and low need.

Buses travelling on routes to the east of the Island will be able to turn right out of Liberation Station onto a newly designated bus lane.

The vision and mission for the management of the Government of Jersey’s property portfolio over the next 14 years has been published.

First properties have been bought for Our Hospital project

The Our Hospital project team have submitted a formal application to continue neccesary surveys of Westmount Road.

The planning application for the proposed South Hill Gardens skatepark has been submitted.

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey has published his response to the Jersey Homelessness Strategy.

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey, is asking States Members to make funds available to provide up to £600,000 of loans to Les Quennevais Park residents for necessary maintenance.

Children are being asked to draw or describe what their dream water play area would look like as part of a consultation on the replacement of the Coronation Park pool.

Ministers respond to Director of Civil Aviation’s decision to rescind instruction to remove airport arrivals hall

The Government, Jersey Trees for Life, Earthwatch Europe and Jersey Electricity have joined forces with Hautlieu School to plant the Channel Islands’ first tiny forest as part of Jersey’s Climate Conversation.

The response to a petition calling for a change to the law to protect all vulnerable road users has been published.

Islanders who have a passion for nature will be able to join this year’s Pondwatch JE online on Saturday 23 January which runs from 12pm to 1pm.

A bus service which will loop around St Helier, linking key destinations such as Liberation Station, the General Hospital, Town Hall, Town Market and the northern residential areas is to be trialled.