Channel Islands Live: 06 Junepublished at 08:07 British Summer Time 6 June 2019
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Calls for 'free rein' dog beach all year round
Chouet quarry plans raise biodiversity concerns
Updates from Wednesday 5 June 2019
Channel Islands Live: 06 Junepublished at 08:07 British Summer Time 6 June 2019
Minister considers resigning over teachers' paypublished at 18:09 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
BBC Radio JerseyJersey's education minister is considering whether she should stay in post.
Senator Tracey Vallois has expressed her disappointment in the way States Employment Board has handled the teacher's pay dispute, in particular with the use of "cost savings" to find more money for wages.
There could be more strikes in the near future unless an agreement is reached in further talks Wednesday.
Senator Vallois has also made clear to the chief minister that she disagrees with his strategy.
Image source, States of JerseyBaby delivered down the phonepublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
Adam Durbin
BBC News OnlineAn emergency services operator helped safely deliver a baby over the phone in February. Guernsey police have released the audio of the stressful moment.
Marie La Masurier went into labour at 03.15 GMT on 24 February and a friend who was staying with them immediately called 999 to get assistance.
Joint Emergency Control Centre (JESCC) operator Ali Martin who took the call described the moment when she heard the baby cry for the fist time as "very special indeed, and a relief that all was well".
Mrs Le Masurier said: "The one thing at the top of our birth plan was we didn't want to have a home birth", but described the experience as "positive and empowering" thanks to the guidance they received.
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End of twitter postHamptonne Farm to feature on Jersey stampspublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
Aisling Finn
BBC News Online
Image source, JERSEY POSTHamptonne Country Life Museum - a 15th Century farm complex and visitor attraction operated by Jersey Heritage - will feature on a set of six stamps by Jersey Post this month.
The farm comprises of three houses as well as outbuildings including a cider barn and stables and was acquired by the National Trust for Jersey in 1987.
The property was then renovated by the Société Jersiaise, which involved the roof of Hamptonne House being completely re-thatched and the hearth being restored to its original 15th Century design.
Landscape and cityscape artist, John Walsom was commissioned to paint the set of stamps by Jersey Post to help showcase different parts of the historic property.
The stamps will be available from 11 June.
'Backlog' forces Jersey charity to register in Guernseypublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
BBC Radio JerseyAn organisation which helps to rescue people lost at sea has gone to Guernsey to register as a charity because it says it's taking too long to register in Jersey.
Air Rescue Channel Islands (ARCI) is unhappy it may not be able to launch itself as a Jersey charity this year because of a "backlog".
Andrew Scott-Miller from ARCI says the charity wants to remain a pan-Channel Island service, but it is now facing new challenges.
"We feel we're perfectly set up to go to each island and say we're a genuine charity in each island," he said.
"The challenge we now have is banks and our credit card companies don't understand why a Jersey company has a Guernsey status."
Image source, FACEBOOKJersey's Charity Commissioner's office said the charity's application hasn't been held up by a "backlog" - as the ARCI claimed.
It said the delay is because the commission is getting supporting evidence from other sources to make sure the organisation meets the right criteria before it can be officially recognised.
Newly planted St Julian's Avenue tree damagedpublished at 11:37 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
Image source, States of GuernseyGuernsey's Traffic and Highway Services says it's "extremely disappointed" to learn one of the recently planted replacement trees in St Julian's Avenue was vandalised at the weekend and has been killed.
The damage happened sometime overnight between Friday 31 May and Saturday 1 June.
Guernsey Police is aware of the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact officers.
Image source, States of GuernseyQuote MessageAfter many years with gaps in the Avenue, nine trees were planted last year to restore the Avenue to its former tree-lined glory. As the importance of trees in urban environments becomes increasingly understood, along with their ability to counter pollution, it's incredibly frustrating to discover this mindless act of destruction. Unfortunately, the cost of replacing the tree will have to be met by the public.
Anthony Court, Traffic and Highway Services
Les Quennevais Sports Centre earmarked for new skate parkpublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineLes Quennevais Sports Centre has been chosen as the preferred site for the Jersey's new skate park.
If the plans are approved and the necessary funding is received, it will be the site of a mixed use park where skaters, BMXers, rollerbladers and scooters can learn and improve their skills, the Government of Jersey said.
Additionally, it is proposed that further skate-friendly areas will be developed across the island - particularly in St Helier.
The estimated cost of the new facility at Les Quennevais is £800,000 but a business case has been put forward within the upcoming Government Plan for £1.3m over two years to include further skater-friendly facilities around the island.
Image source, Government of JerseyQuote MessageUrban sports may not be seen as mainstream by many, but they are already part of the lifestyle of many islanders of all ages. As a government, we have committed to improving islanders’ wellbeing both physically and mentally and importantly to putting children first. I am confident that we will be able to build excellent facilities before July 2020, so that we can harness the interest that the Olympics will generate.
Senator Steve Pallett, Assistant Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture
Jersey road to become one-way permanentlypublished at 10:15 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
BBC Radio JerseyThe tunnel road towards Havre des Pas via Green Street is to be a one-way street permanently.
Recent roadworks have meant drivers can only drive north on the road - towards the Route du Fort roundabout - and Jersey's politicians have now agreed to make it one-way for good.
Town constable, Simon Crowcroft says the temporary system has been a success and it's not stopped islanders getting to work in the morning.
But the Infrastructure Minister spoke out against plans to make the one-way system permanent.
Deputy Kevin Lewis says there has "not been enough consultation" with people living and working in the area.
A majority of States members voted to keep the one-way system, meaning Deputy Lewis will now have to change the law to make it happen.
Image source, GoogleIncrease in people being paid more by States of Guernseypublished at 09:19 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
Edward Rowe
BBC Radio GuernseyAn increase in the number of people being paid more by the States of Guernsey is mainly due to continued efforts to recruit within health and social care.
Two hundred and ninety eight people earned more than £80,000 in 2018 - that's 37 more than the previous year.
The wages include all costs incurred to the States including pension contributions, as well as social insurance.
Health has seen the bulk of these increases which coincides with the number of healthcare assistants and support workers employed by the States.
A spokesperson for the States of Guernsey said in any organisation, salaries differ between those carrying out different roles and those of varying levels of experience, accountability and seniority.
States of Jerseypublished at 09:17 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
Live coverage of the States of Jersey meeting from BBC Radio Jersey.
Read MoreCalls for 'free rein' dog beach all year roundpublished at 08:49 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
BBC Radio JerseyJersey's Economic Development Minister insists the island's dog walking rules are fair and practical, despite more than 1,400 people signing a petition, external calling for a beach where dogs can be allowed off the lead all year round.
At the moment, dogs have to be on the lead on all beaches during the summer months.
But some argue the Island is too small not to have one "free rein" beach and limited exercise could lead to fatter and more unhealthy dogs.
Senator Lyndon Farnham says any changes to the existing system could have "unintended consequences".
Quote MessageIf we start to relax regulations on certain beaches, that will undoubtedly lead to stricter regulations on other beaches - and possibly some bans on other beaches. I believe what we have now, in balance, works well. It's relatively fair and if at any stage the assembly is asked to reconsider or relax these rules, first of all we must expect dog owners to be more responsible.
Senator Lyndon Farnham, States of Jersey
Chouet quarry plans raise biodiversity concernspublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
BBC Radio GuernseyConcerns have been raised about the impact on biodiversity if plans to open a quarry at Chouet go ahead.
An eight-week public consultation on the draft development framework for the site near L'Ancresse common ends on Friday.
Campaigners are urging residents to voice their opinions on the impact a potential new quarry might have before the deadline.
Their concerns include the impact of air pollution if Chouet is used to dig for granite.
The States say comments received will be taken into account when considering development proposals for the site.
Weather: Sunny with cloud and showers likelypublished at 08:38 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
Variable amounts of cloud will allow for bright or sunny breaks to develop.
Some showers are likely and these could be heavy at times with a small chance of thunder.
Maximum temperature: 15C (59F).
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Jersey teachers to strike again after 'derisory' pay offerpublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 5 June 2019
BBC Radio Jersey
Members of a Jersey teaching union will go on strike again in a continuing dispute over pay.
The National Education Union met on Tuesday night in the town hall, after the chief minister announced a new pay offer.
The idea was for teachers to help make savings in the classroom which would then be shared between them.
Senator John Le Fondre believed they could save at least 1.6% of the annual wages budget following a review of the education system.
He said the deal "provides additional benefits to teachers while maintaining financial responsibility".
Teachers would then get back half of what they'd helped to save.
Union leaders described the offer as "derisory" and said a pay rise for teachers shouldn't depend on making cuts to young people's education, especially when the States have committed to putting children first.
No dates have yet been announced for further strikes.
