Friday 26. of October 2007 ‘Loads of Money’

The States budget has now been published and I am sure we were all a little surprised to learn just how big the Treasury Minister’s back pocket has become.  A magnificent surplus of £38M for this year and a further £129M in...

Friday 26. of October 2007 La Fête dé Noué 1st – 23rd December

St Helier will be transformed into a ‘winter wonderland’ this December with a full programme of festive events and activities to get visitors in the mood during the lead up to the Christmas period.  

To ensure that...

Thursday 25. of October 2007 GST Price Marking --- A clear call from members to see sense

Firstly may I thank members for completing the GST questionnaire which was very helpful in informing council on what has become a highly emotive subject indeed.

It is only correct we test the current temperature on an issue...

Sunday 30. of September 2007 Public Sector Wages Top Heavy?

Last month saw the publication of The Index of Average Earnings for 2007.  It is worth a look because the biggest States expense is employment costs and this year’s above inflation increase in staff costs of over 5%...

Sunday 30. of September 2007 Planning update

The Building & Development Committee has been reviewing the strategic and tactical issues with regard to the Planning Department over the last few months.  We have been working in collaboration with the Association of Jersey...