Bid to allow islanders to live in temporary homes

Deputy Andy Taylor has shared his proposal with the Policy and Resources Committee

A deputy has proposed a change to allow local people to live in new temporary villages in Guernsey.

Deputy Andy Taylor has drafted a change to the 2025 budget which would make the new temporary units available for locals as well as visiting workers.

The Policy and Resources Committee (P&R) has put forward plans for temporary villages for visiting construction staff and keyworkers, which it has estimated will cost about £5m.

But Taylor said the units should also be available to residents: "The priority for the States should be finding housing for locals".

The Lagan Village for an airport runway project was given permission in 2011

He said the States had "failed" in its responsibility when it came to housing and this was a good opportunity to make a positive impact.

The amendment to the budget will be considered in November during a special sitting of the States.

Taylor said: "We shouldn't be prioritising housing for people who aren't even here yet.

"There's very little meat on the bone to these proposals."

P&R has not announced where these sites could be located.

In 2012 staff from the construction firm Lagan lived in temporary accommodation opposite the airport whilst they completed work on the airport runway.