Politics

Paul Wylie has been appointed as Jersey’s next chief executive and head of the island’s public service.

Jersey ministers are preparing to bring forward changes to the island's seasonal beach dog restrictions after a public petition attracted almost 2,000 signatures.

Planning permission has been granted for a new parking area at Palm Grove Farmhouse in La Pouquelaye after an independent planning inspector recommended the proposal be approved.

Jersey's Chief Minister has expressed support for the idea of bringing the Les Mielles Golf & Country Club site in St Peter into public ownership after the property was placed on the market with a guide price of £9.95 million.

The incoming Jersey children’s minister has said he believes the grooming of young people is taking place “throughout the island”, as he outlined his concerns during a States Assembly hearing ahead of his appointment.

Jersey’s newly appointed Education Minister has indicated she will revisit the long-running decision to locate a new primary school at Gas Place in St Helier, reopening a debate that has divided politicians and residents for several years.

A Jersey government decision to paint over floral artwork on a public toilet block in St Brelade has sparked debate over the line between public art and graffiti.

Complaints made against the Jersey government more than doubled over the past year, according to a newly released report from the States of Jersey Complaints Panel.