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Seabird Sanctuary Fence Approved After Appeal Despite Landscape Concerns
Planning permission has been granted for a 907m (2,976ft) predator-proof fence aimed at creating a new seabird sanctuary in Jersey.
Apr 161 min read


£110m Fort Regent Revamp Could Deliver Cinema, Bowling and Events Arena by 2029
A major redevelopment of Fort Regent could see a new multi-use arena, bowling alley and six-screen cinema open by 2029, subject to planning approval and funding, government officials have confirmed.
Apr 153 min read


Contract Delay Continues for Jersey’s £710m New Hospital Project
The company chosen to build Jersey’s new hospital has yet to sign its contract five months after being named preferred bidder. Health Minister Tom Binet said negotiations with Bouygues UK were ongoing and described the delay as normal for a project of this scale. Bouygues UK was selected in November, with hopes of reaching an agreement in early 2026. Binet said both sides were finalising details amid global economic uncertainty and rising construction costs. The project is c
Apr 131 min read


Historic Savoy Hotel Sold to New Owner but Will Continue Trading
The Savoy hotel has been sold to an unnamed buyer, with assurances that the property will continue operating as a hotel despite previously being marketed as a potential residential development.
Mar 301 min read


Calls to delay £2.3m sale of former government building in Jersey
A States member has urged ministers to pause the proposed sale of a former government property in Jersey, arguing the site could be put to better use for the local community.
Mar 242 min read


Seaside Sauna Plan Could Transform Summer Visits to Portelet Bay
A visit to Portelet Bay this summer could soon offer more than sun and sea, with proposals that may allow visitors to enjoy pizza, drinks, a swim - and even a sauna.
Mar 191 min read


Planning Committee Approves Revised Hotel Development at Strive in St Peter
Plans for a new hotel at Strive in St Peter have been unanimously approved by the Planning Committee following a lengthy and challenging approval process.
Mar 191 min read


Harsh Weather Conditions Strain Construction Sector
Jersey’s construction sector is facing mounting pressures after the island recorded its wettest February on record, with industry leaders warning that poor weather has compounded an արդեն difficult economic climate.
Mar 191 min read


Jersey Church Proposes New Family Area to Welcome Growing Number of Young Worshippers
A church in Jersey is seeking permission to create a new family-focused space inside its building in a bid to encourage more children and young people to take part in services.
Mar 131 min read


Solar panels planned for public buildings under new Jersey Electricity deal
Solar panels could soon appear on the roofs of schools, car parks and depot buildings across the island after a new agreement between Jersey Electricity and the government.
Mar 132 min read


Major overhaul of Jersey rental law to take effect in April
Jersey’s government has signed an order introducing what officials describe as the most significant reform to the island’s residential tenancy legislation in over ten years.
Mar 131 min read


Construction Supplier SGB Hire Channel Islands Closes After 70 Years
A long-established construction supplier in the Channel Islands has shut down with immediate effect after its UK parent company confirmed the business has ceased trading.
Mar 101 min read


Hotel Plans ‘Weakened’ by Removal of Sports Facilities
A proposed hotel and conference centre near Jersey Airport has been labelled “significantly weakened” after plans for new indoor sports and leisure facilities were dropped from the scheme. The development, put forward by Strive Health Club, now outlines a 155-room hotel with a conference venue, spa treatment areas, swimming pool and 117 parking spaces. Earlier proposals had been larger, featuring 179 bedrooms, expanded parking, and additional leisure amenities. Planning offic
Feb 241 min read


Construction company selected for £10m airport upgrade
A local contractor has been appointed to overhaul the departure lounge at Jersey Airport as part of a major terminal upgrade.
Feb 191 min read


Historic Gorey Petrol Pump to Stay After Planning Refusal
Plans to remove a historic petrol pump from the front of a listed property in Gorey Village have been turned down by planners.
Feb 41 min read


Hettich Celebrates First Year of New Store, Highlights Commitment to Jersey’s High Street
Hettich Celebrates First Anniversary of King Street Store, Championing Jersey High Street Investment
Jan 303 min read


Review Finds Jersey’s Social Housing Is Effective
A review by Jersey’s States Assembly has concluded that the island’s social housing system is largely working as intended, providing affordable homes for low-income residents.
Jan 221 min read


AI-powered site launches to simplify mortgage comparisons in Jersey
Islanders looking for a mortgage can now compare every product available in Jersey in just seconds, thanks to a new free website, Swoop.je.
Jan 151 min read


Luxury Home Plans Return With Dozens of Tweaks at Former Bouley Bay Hotel
Revised plans for a luxury home on the site of Bouley Bay’s former Water’s Edge Hotel have been resubmitted to planners, featuring 25 design amendments – among them a three-metre shift in the position of the property’s tennis court. In a supporting statement, the project’s planning consultants said the majority of the changes to the previously approved scheme were “relatively minor”. These include increasing the ceiling height in the café, removing skylights, installing acces
Jan 61 min read


Industry Petition Calls for Regulation of Flat Management Firms in Jersey
A petition launched by a Jersey estate agency is calling on the government to introduce formal regulation of companies responsible for managing blocks of flats.
Jan 52 min read
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