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Wednesday April 7, 2021, 1:35 PM Above inflation rent rises could be banned and rents for social housing could also be cut to 80% of the market rate, in a new move from Jersey politicians. Credit: PA Images Above inflation rent rises could be banned and rents for social housing could also be cut to 80% of the market rate, in a new move from Jersey politicians.
Former Housing Minister and Reform Jersey leader, Senator Sam Mezec has asked the States to declare a housing affordability crisis and bring in measures to address the cost of rented properties. He put forward the following proposals, saying house prices are out of control and the system favours investors over individuals: ....
Former Deputy and political commentator, Roy Le Herissier says it s just not right . There s something badly wrong with procedure that a person can be chastised in that fashion by their supervising authority and yet they remain in position until an election. Roy Le Herissier, Former Jersey Deputy and political commentator The verdict was the conclusion of a civil hearing examining Constable Taylor s conduct after he was convicted of dangerous driving. So how is this allowed to happen? While Senators and Deputies are governed by the States Assembly, Constables fall under the jurisdiction of the Royal Court. But it is a jurisdiction the court rarely exercises and throughout Constable Taylor s civil hearing, questions were raised about the reach of that jurisdiction and how the wording of laws should be interpreted. ....
Wednesday February 10, 2021, 3:56 PM The plans by the States of Jersey Development Company included proposals for a National Gallery, and an airbridge linking the Waterfront to the center of town. Credit: Gillespies States Members have agreed to protect any future development of Jersey s Waterfront from being sold to foreign buy-to-let investors. Senator Sam Mezec, who brought the proposition, had also asked that half the 1,000 new properties proposed under the Southwest St Helier Development Framework, would be allocated to social and affordable housing. The Council of Ministers, in an amendment, had accepted the protection from foreign investors, but refused to agree to Senator Mezec s 50% social housing split. What they proposed instead was to maximise the amount of affordable housing the development would provide, within the economic viability of the scheme. They also committed to providing a mix of accommodation of varying prices, types and tenures. Senator Mezec acce ....