22-05-2013 10:52:24
Parking spaces will be lost at the Esplanade car park.
Plans have been approved to build a six storey office block spanning 80 thousand square feet on the corner of Castle Street and the Esplanade.
Although the block will have a basement with over 40 car spaces, public spaces will have to be moved to the space at the back of the Radisson Hotel car park.
The plans are subject to more than thirty planning conditions. Principal Planner at Development Control, John Nicholson says they include drainage, delivering an environmental package and landscaping.
22-05-2013 08:17:22
Jersey's Teachers have in favour voted of striking.
Over 80% of the local NUT members said yes to strike action, with more than 92% saying yes to industrial action that didn't include striking.
It's over a disagreement with the pay deal the States have introduced.
That includes a 1% lump sum last year, the same this year and a rise of 1% and a 4% rise next year.
Andy Woolley, NUT Regional Secretary says they now hope to be able to sit down with the States Employment Board and come to an agreement. He says it is not about teachers getting more money, but about them being paid in line with rises in the cost of living so that pay is kept competitive.
If a strike did take place, he stressed that public exams will not be affected.
The NASUWT is also balloting its members.
21-05-2013 16:26:46
Jersey's Planning Minister has approved an application to develop the Esplanade.
A 6 story office block will be built on part of the public car park, the corner of Castle Street and the Esplanade.
It will provide 80,000 square feet of offices with a basement car park big enough for 41 spaces.
The approval is subject to a number of conditions; one is to provide public parking elsewhere.
You can download the plans on the www.gov.je website.