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Statement from Deputy Luce | Grouville Affordable & Retirement Homes
At the conclusion of a very well attended meeting in Grouville last night (10 March 2022) there was an overwhelming vote by those present against the proposed building of affordable houses and retirement homes in that parish. Grouville parishioners obviously feel very...
Comment on Samares Ward regarding statement made by the Minister
I am generally pleased with the commitments made, although I would have preferred that the rehabilitation services currently being provided on Plemont Ward were not returning thereafter Samares Ward finally closes later this year, but that the solution offered is the...
Agriculture, an industry forgotten by this Alliance led government
It is with sadness, frustration and anger that we have learnt the news that Jersey’s largest independent, and family run, farm is to cease growing flowers and (most importantly for local consumers) vegetables. Despite being warned by farmers and politicians alike,...
Fact Busting: The Planning Inspector did not reject, in its entirety, the Gloucester Street site of the hospital.
The Planning Inspector did not reject, in its entirety, the Gloucester Street site of the hospital. The recommendations from the Planning inspector were that this would be accepted subject to the scale and size of said plans. It was the Alliance led Government,...
Why do we have to regulate going to the beach?
Is this Alliance led government all out to stop every last vestige of enjoyment on our beautiful Island for our youth and island families? One of the very many “special” things to do in Jersey is to spend the day “out west” when summer is at its height. We all want to...
We have recently been subject to some criticism for our stance and policy on the Overdale Hospital matter. Our stance.
We have recently been subject to some criticism for our stance and policy on the Overdale Hospital matter. For the avoidance of doubt, and like everyone in Jersey, The Progress Party want a functioning modern hospital for staff and patients alike. Whilst we remain...
Whatever way you look at this, this 6 week Alliance led campaign is propaganda at tax payers expense
Over the next 6 weeks, voters will be subjected to a major advertising blitz, on television, radio and on social media, celebrating the Alliance led government's achievements over the past 4 years. No doubt the media will fact check these in due course. When...
The Progress Party is pleased to announce its first candidates for the June 2022 election.
Press Release 7 February 2022 The Progress Party is pleased to announce its first candidates for the June 2022 election. Party Leader Senator Steve Pallett and Deputy Steve Luce have both been confirmed by the Progress Party as candidates. They are joined by former...
Cheryl Findlay – for the first time in a long time I have a level of trust in politicians and this party will deliver.
I believe party politics is the way forward for Jersey so politicians are truly accountable and own their decision making. There is access to politicians and they are promoting the interests and voice of their voters. Historically single politicians have their own...
Samares Ward – open letter to Minister and States Members 19 January 2022
To the Minister of HCS and all States Members I want to thank Deputy Renouf and all States Members for unanimously supporting my proposition P.115/2021 on the provision of rehabilitation services As both myself and the Connetable of St John are acutely aware, all...