New funeral parlour to open in the Bouet

        July 5, 2026

New funeral parlour to open in the Bouet

Good Morning Jersey — 2026-07-05
Permission has been given for a funeral parlour to open in a residential area in St Peter Port, despite some neighbours raising concerns about the plan....
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Lead Story
New funeral parlour to open in the Bouet
• Permission has been given for a funeral parlour to open in a residential area in St Peter Port, despite some neighbours raising concerns about the plan.
• Serenity Funeral Services will be based at Jamaica Hall in Le Bouet after planning permission was granted earlier this week.
• The company had asked for a change of use
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Official notices · 8 items
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Government of Jersey news · GovernmentMinisters and Assistant Ministers hold first formal meetingJersey's new Council of Ministers held its inaugural meeting today, with the full team of newly-elected Ministers in attendance together with their Assistant Ministers. Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentGovernment-backed improvements to credit card application processThe Government of Jersey is taking action to help improve Islanders' access to financial products, including credit cards. Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentCAMHS is moving to Bermuda HouseChildren and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are moving from Liberté House to Bermuda House on Green Street, St Helier from Monday 6 July. Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentAppointment of four School Partnership Leads completeThe Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department has completed the recruitment of all four Partnership Leads as part of the launch of the Jersey Schools Partnership pilot. Open source →digitalStates propositions · States AssemblyP.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre. Open source →Government of Jersey product recalls · Consumer safetyDeluxe Ham Products (O'Brien Fine Foods) recallSource: Government of Jersey product recalls. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →Government of Jersey reports · Government reportsHealth and Care Jersey Quality and Performance Report April 2026Monthly report on quality and performance across Health and Care Jersey services, including key metrics, trends, and areas for improvement. Open source →Jersey Fire & Rescue Service · Public safetyOn-Call Firefighter training at the former Oaklands Lodge siteSource: Jersey Fire & Rescue Service. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →
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Official notice: Ministers and Assistant Ministers hold first formal meeting. Jersey's new Council of Ministers held its inaugural meeting today, with the full team of newly-elected Ministers in attendance together with their Assistant Ministers. Open source ->Official notice: Government-backed improvements to credit card application process. The Government of Jersey is taking action to help improve Islanders' access to financial products, including credit cards. Open source ->Official notice: CAMHS is moving to Bermuda House. Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are moving from Liberté House to Bermuda House on Green Street, St Helier from Monday 6 July. Open source ->Official notice: Appointment of four School Partnership Leads complete. The Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department has completed the recruitment of all four Partnership Leads as part of the launch of the Jersey Schools Partnership pilot. Open source ->Official notice: P.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026. States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre. Open source ->
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