Policy areas raised for election candidates

Guernsey's general election is set to be held in June

Business and charity sectors in Guernsey have identified policy areas for the island's election candidates to consider.

The Voice of Guernsey Business Insight Report said the six key areas were housing and cost of living, the education and skills gap, tax and economic development, connectivity, tourism and transport links, and government delivery and public spending.

Guernsey's general election is set to be held on Wednesday, 18 June.

A spokesperson for the report urged candidates in the upcoming election to "consider their responses" to the issues raised.

The report represents about 1,000 companies and about 20,000 employees in the island.

'Hindering success'

The full report will be published later in April and a briefing for candidates will take place on 2 May.

A report spokesperson added: "We ask islanders who are considering whether to stand for election to think carefully about these priorities – because these complex and interwoven policy areas are currently hindering our community's economic and social success."

The report cited housing affordability, availability and quality as the "top concerns for businesses" and added "alleviating cost of living pressures for the younger generation are crucial".

It said skills shortages and an ageing workforce "pose long-term risks to Guernsey's economy" and government "inefficiency" and "slow decision-making" were "significant obstacles".