Proposals to "protect the most vulnerable" pass with ease
12 out of 12 proposition passed through the States with little resistance in the end, despite a lengthy debate over whether it was right to approve increases when the islands''
Demand for long-term care beds expected to rocket
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Former ESS rescued charity transport service as last act
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Guernsey''s housing crisis has made it impossible for many to rent or buy a property. For our island to thrive, our young people need the stability, confidence, and community ties that home
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6 FAQs about [Expected ROI of residential ESS project in Guernsey 2025]
Will income thresholds be reintroduced for Guernsey States housing?
Earnings thresholds are being reintroduced for Guernsey States housing after being suspended four years ago. Employment and Social Security (ESS) said it would reintroduce thresholds for income and savings from 1 April to ensure social housing was reserved for people unable to "rent or buy in the private market".
What is future Guernsey's plan?
Future Guernsey’s plan is ambitious, but with determined, effective leadership and political collaboration it is deliverable. It focuses on pragmatic policies to deliver sustainable economic growth, affordable housing, and high-quality public services.
How can Guernsey's Development & Planning Authority help deliver new homes?
Guernsey’s Development & Planning Authority must be enabled to help deliver new homes as quickly as possible. We support: Expanding the use of ‘permissions-in-principle’ to ensure developers know sooner if a project is feasible.
How can Guernsey save £25 million a year?
Establishing an independent commission to review Guernsey’s electoral system and system of government - similar to the review led by Peter Harwood two decades ago. Introducing a 1% reduction in baseline spending for each year from 2026, saving Guernsey more than £25 million a year by 2029.
What can Guernsey do about homelessness?
Development & Planning Authority. Guernsey is facing a homelessness crisis, with a shortage of emergency housing and a lack of clear pathways out of homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness. We support: Partnering with local charities. Making housing a statutory right. Providing emergency housing.
Why did ESS reintroduce income thresholds in 2021?
ESS said the thresholds were suspended in 2021 to tackle recruitment challenges on the island, but were being reintroduced to make things "fairer" and "more sustainable" after a survey of businesses and tenants. The new income thresholds vary for single people and couples without children and depending on the number of children. Income thresholds: