The Minister for Health and Social Services has launched a review of the Island's Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Law 1997 (“the 1997 Law”).
The 1997 Law has remained largely unchanged for over 25 years, although other countries have revised their legislation over this time period taking steps to ensure it better supports women.
The Minister is committed to conducting a review of Jersey's legislation to better understand if it: ...More
To understand the views of the community about pedestrian road safety and barriers to active travel on St John's Road, as well as people's feelings about the road environment for residents, you are encouraged to complete this survey.
During the latter part of the three-month trial, the survey will be repeated to gauge the community's feeling about the benefits and downsides of the trial changes. Your feedback will be considered in the decision process as to whether the changes should be...More
In surveys carried out in 2014 and 2020 St John’s parishioners identified issues of concern and indicted support for improvement measures.
To respond to these concerns, the St John’s Village Improvement Board (Parish representatives with technical support from the Government of Jersey Department of Infrastructure and Environment) have been working on potential improvement options for the community to consider.
The purpose of this consultation is to explain our work to date,...More
This is a chance for those who live in Government properties to have their say on the suitability of the property they live in.
A review of the public estate is underway, and it is important to understand how our buildings are performing for those who are living in them and what changes are needed to improve them.
The Government of Jersey is currently undertaking a review of all publicly owned buildings, which includes residential housing, as part of the Strategic Property Asset...More
O Ministro da Habitação e Comunidades publicou um documento onde apresenta a sua abordagem proposta para melhorar a Lei do Arrendamento Residencial existente, fazendo melhorias nos arrendamentos residenciais e alargando o alcance de aplicação da lei para incluir questões como a estabilização das rendas, provisão de habitação social e a introdução de um novo tribunal para assuntos relacionados com a habitação.
O documento estabelece o rumo da viagem para a...More
Ministrul pentru Locuințe și comunități a publicat o lucrare care stabilește noua sa abordare propusă pentru îmbunătățirea Legii privind închirierea de locuințe existentă, care îmbunătățește cadrul de închiriere a locuințelor și extinde sfera legii, pentru a include chestiuni cum ar fi stabilizarea prețului chiriilor, furnizarea de locuințe sociale și prezentarea unui nou tribunal pentru locuințe.
Această lucrare stabilește direcția pentru o...More
The Minister for Housing and Communities has published a paper setting out his proposed approach to improving the existing Residential Tenancy Law, making enhancements to residential tenancies and broadening the scope of the law to include matters such as rent stabilisation, social housing provision and the introduction of a new housing tribunal.
The paper sets the direction of travel for much-needed modernisation of residential tenancy legislation....More
Minister ds. Mieszkalnictwa i Społeczeństwa opublikował dokument zawieraj ą cy jego poglądy na temat konieczno ś ci zmian istniejącej Ustawy o Wynajmie Lokali Mieszkaniowych, modyfikacji umòw wynajmu lokali mieszkaniowych i rozszerzenia przepisòw tak, aby uwzglȩdniały stabilizacjȩ opłat za wynajem lokali, zasady dotyczące mieszkalnictwa socjalnego i powstanie nowego Trybunału Mieszkaniowego.
Dokument określa kierunek tych bardzo potrzebnych zmian...More
This is a chance for Jersey’s public sector employees to have their say on the suitability of the property they work from. If you are a member of the public, please have your say on Government buildings here .
A review of the public estate is underway, and it is important to understand how our buildings are performing for those who are working in them and what changes are needed to improve them.
The Government’s Island Public Estates Strategy 2021 to 2035 outlined the need...More
This is a chance for the public of Jersey to have their say on Government buildings.
A review of the public estate is underway, and it is important to understand how our buildings are performing and what changes are needed to improve them.
Islanders are being asked to give their feedback on the Government of Jersey buildings they use, as part of work to ensure the properties are suitable for the services run from them.
The Government’s Island Public Estates Strategy 2021 to...More
This survey into violence against young women and girls on Jersey is now closed. The responses are now being analysed by our researchers, who will then submit their findings to the taskforce on violence against women and girls for review. The taskforce will use these findings to develop recommendations on how to reduce and prevent this type of violence, and improve support for victims-survivors.
A Government Survey into Violence Against Young Women and Girls on Jersey
An anonymous...More
Anyone aged 18 and over living in Jersey can take part in this 3 question survey, regardless of your gender.
This survey is for people who want to share their experience of violence against women and girls, whatever their experiences are. You don’t have to be a victim or survivor. The survey is anonymous.
This Call for Evidence is not monitored daily and is not a place to report crime. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
To report a safeguarding...More
The general public survey on violence against women and girls is now closed. The responses are now being analysed by our researchers, who will then submit their findings to the taskforce on violence against women and girls for review. The taskforce will use these findings to develop recommendations on how to reduce and prevention this type of violence, and improve support for victims-survivors.
If you are a young person aged between 11-25 years, you can still fill out the survey on...More
The Trinity Active Travel Improvement Plan survey carried out in October 2021 identified barriers to walking, cycling and bus use in the historic heart of the parish. A total of 321 responses were received. To respond to these concerns, the Trinity Village Improvement Board (Parish representatives with technical support from the Government of Jersey's Department of Infrastructure, Housing and Environment) have been working on potential improvement options for the community to consider...More
About the consultation
Area-based heritage protection is an international standard for protecting special places and an established feature of the legal framework in other places including England, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Guernsey. Conservation areas are places of special architectural or historic interest where they are deserving of careful management to protect and improve their character.
It has been a longstanding objective of the...More
Bagatelle Road is one of the busiest routes into St Helier and home to the St Saviour’s School Cluster. We are ambitious about making more improvements so that pedestrians and cyclists have a safer environment when using this area.
As part of the St Saviour’s School Action Plan and Safer Routes to Schools, Infrastructure, Housing and Environment is looking to explore ways that we can reduce pollution, promote healthier modes of transport and generally make our streets...More
The historic centre of Trinity is on the junction of key roads and has linear development radiating out from the Church Junction. Active travel has declined with increased motor traffic and changes in the way the community access the parish amenities.
The Parish of Trinity and Government of Jersey have formed a joint project board to undertake this consultation to understand what your views and concerns are regarding barriers to active travel for the historical heart of Trinity and the...More
The existing Revised 2011 Island Plan was approved by the States on 17 July 2014. The Minister for the Environment (the Minister) has now prepared a new, draft Bridging Island Plan (the draft Plan) to cover the period 2022-2025. If approved by the States in due course, all previous development plans will be superseded.
The draft Plan was published and lodged au Greffe on 19 April 2021 and was subject to a 12-week public consultation. This also provided the first...More
The draft Bridging Island Plan: Post-consultation report has been published. You can read the response to the 12-week consultation here .
Planning is about creating a better future: protecting our environment for generations to come and enabling sensitive development that improves the lives of people now and over the long-term. The Island Plan is hugely important for Jersey. It sets out how, as a community, we will create homes; strengthen our economy; protect and restore our...More
The States Assembly adopted a new Sustainable Transport Policy (STP) framework in March 2020 which sets an ambitious vision for Jersey’s transport network.
‘By 2030, our transport system will make our everyday lives better, support businesses, encourage us and our children to be healthier and make our Island greener.
Following a pause while the COVID-19 response took priority, the Minister for Infrastructure is now keen to make progress to realise...More