Meeting with GOJ CEO Suzanne Wylie
The Jersey Homelessness Strategic Board’s Independent Chair, Simon Burgess and Senior Ambassador, John Refault met with the new Government of Jersey CEO, Suzzanne Wylie to introduce her to the work of the Board and the Homelessness Cluster. The CEO was highly engaged and recognised many of the issued that were discussed having experienced similar challenges […]
Strategic Housing Partnership Board Meeting (second meeting)
The Independent Chair of the Jersey Homelessness Strategic Board, Simon Burgess has attended the second meeting of the Strategic Housing Partnership Board. The SHPB is made up of representatives from across Jersey’s housing sector. Forming the group was one of the key priorities within the Creating Better Homes plan (link), published by the Minister for […]
Rightsizing housing survey launched
The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey, has launched a survey to further understand the future needs of homeowners in Jersey. The online questionnaire focusses on “right sizing” and how the Government can help Islanders to live in homes that are the right size for their needs. The need for homes to enable […]
Fair Rents Plan published
The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey, has published the Fair Rents Plan (link) which aims to:- widen access to the Affordable Housing Gateway, reduce the current entry age for applicants without children, and ensure income limits better reflect the composition of the household. reinstate the Rent Control Tribunal in 2022, giving private […]
John Refault appointed as Senior Ambassador and Emilie Begley appointed as Ambassador of JHSB
The Jersey Homelessness Strategic Board is pleased to announce the appointment of John Refault as Senior Ambassador and Emile Begley as Ambassador to support the work of the Board.
Strategic Housing Partnership Board established
The Independent Chair of the Jersey Homelessness Strategic Board, Simon Burgess has attended the first meeting of the new Strategic Housing Partnership Board. The SHPB is made up of representatives from across Jersey’s housing sector. Forming the group was one of the key priorities within the Creating Better Homes plan (link), published by the Minister […]
Housing Advice Service launched
A new service has been launched for Islanders who need support with housing, as part of the Government’s plan to reduce income inequality and improve the standard of living. The Housing Advice Service provides information, advice, and support for islanders on all aspects of housing. It brings together information from across gov.je and other Jersey […]
Creating Better Homes Plan published
The Minister for Housing and Communities has published his Creating Better Homes: An Action Plan for Housing in Jersey (link). This proposes to develop a fair rents plan, renewed social rents policy and development of the housing gateway eligibility, expansion of tenant protection and to address excessive rent rises. The timeframe set for these initiatives […]
Re-Establishment of Rent Control Tribunal
Deputy Morel asks the States to reconstitute the Rent Control Tribunal and re-establish a rent register in Jersey.
Working definition of homelessness
The first recommendation of Jersey’s Homeless Strategy is to define homelessness, so data can be properly collated to inform policy. A working definition has been drafted following discussions with members of the Homelessness Cluster, organisations in Jersey at the coalface supporting people who find themselves homeless or at risk of being homeless.