2023 news

The Infrastructure, Housing and Environment department has been renamed as Infrastructure and Environment (I&E), to more accurately reflect its responsibilities, remit and duties.

The Ministerial Group who oversee the development of new healthcare facilities in Jersey are looking to appoint an on-Island independent advisor to act as a ‘critical friend’ to the programme.

A report, Tracking Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, has been published detailing the movement and behaviour of bluefin tuna in Jersey.

Representatives from nature and biodiversity-related organisations in Jersey will be brought together later this year for a Nature Summit convened by the Minister for the Environment.

Islanders who would like to get involved in the twentieth year of butterfly monitoring are encouraged to come along to an open day on Saturday 25 March.

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy David Warr, has welcomed the Jersey Homes Trust’s decision to delay their planned rent increases by a month.

An eight-week paid internship programme for Islanders to carry out environmental research in Jersey is now open for applications.

Islanders are encouraged to join a banana themed cycle ride this Saturday, 18 March, for Fairtrade Fortnight and Love to Ride’s ‘Ride into Spring’ challenge.

Before legislation setting out which works to trees will require permission the Government is consulting with Islanders about the details of the proposals.

Islanders who would like to get involved in gathering sightings of Jersey’s reptiles and become a trained Wild Volunteer are encouraged to sign up to a free training event on Saturday 18 March.

Jersey Met is forecasting a period of wetter weather, with significant amounts of rainfall over the next 7 days, with the heaviest rainfall expected this evening and overnight.

Two public consultations have been launched for Islanders to comment on planning guidance for new standards for the size of homes, and for the amount of parking space.

A Planning Permit has been issued which enables the demolition of derelict buildings at the Overdale Hospital site.

Jersey’s first Love to Ride cycling challenge starts today, aiming to get more Islanders cycling and giving them the opportunity to win a brand new e-bike.