Plans to transform the long-abandoned La Folie Inn in St Helier — potentially including a 150-room hotel — have attracted “encouraging interest,” according to Ports of Jersey. The historic 18th-century pub, once a favourite among harbour workers and sailors, has stood empty since its closure in 2004. Ports launched a procurement process in July to find partners for the 3,000 sq m waterfront site, following a study into commercially viable redevelopment options. A Ports spokes
