St Helier Parish income tops £20m for first time

• Pictured: The report was discussed by the St Helier Roads Committee during a meeting at the Town Hall.
• St Helier Parish has passed the £20 million income mark for the first time, with more than half of its revenue now coming from sources other than parish rates as it expands commercial servi

Today in Jersey

Long sunny periods.

The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Colin's handcrafted kindness leads to £84,000 boost for RNLI • ONE Jersey man's decades of dedication to the RNLI have turned into an £84,000 boost for the charity after a trust matched every pound he has raised since 1991. • Over the years, Colin Shales has raised £42,000 for RNLI Jersey by selling handcrafted items at St Catherine's in support of the rescue charity.

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Plans for Island's first 24-hour prescription collection machine • A PHARMACY in St Helier could offer round-the-clock prescription collections under plans to install an automated dispensing machine outside its premises. • A planning application has been submitted for a new 24/7 pharmaceutical dispensary unit at Queen's Road Pharmacy, which is located on the ground floor of a healthcare building that also houses a GP practice.

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today 'Minor injuries' following collision in St Clement • A STRETCH of St Clement's Coast Road has been closed after a road traffic collision this afternoon. • Access is restricted between the Rice Bowl and Ambassador Hotel. • The States of Jersey Police told the JEP that officers are attending the scene.

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Pump track 'cannot be completed until road safety requirements are met' • WORK on the Island’s first purpose-built pump track cannot begin until road safety requirements attached to its planning permission have been met, the government has confirmed, following questions over the apparent lack of progress at the site. • Infrastructure and Environment Department officials said there had been confusion between the opening of the wider Coronation Park

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Lifelong supporter backs JSPCA move plans after committee seeks to address concerns • A LIFELONG supporter of the JSPCA is urging members of the charity and those who care about the welfare of animals in Jersey to engage with the association over its plans to move from its St Saviour’s Road home. • Trish Williams, whose family have been closely involved with the JSPCA for more than 80 years,

Government of Jersey news · Government · today Essex resident sentenced for importing 24 kilos of cannabis concealed in his vehicle • A man has been sentenced to four years and eight months' imprisonment in the Royal Court for importing 24kg of cannabis.

Jobs in Jersey

Fresh official vacancies from gov.je.

Official notices and public business

Government updates, States Assembly propositions, roads and public records that may affect readers today.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 12 priority public listings from 12 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Mon 27 Jul · Jersey Cricket · Visit Jersey events. DFDS International Summer Cricket Series

Mon 27 Jul · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey events. Meet Winter the Serf

Tue 28 Jul · Jersey Development Company · Visit Jersey events. Wellness at The Waterfront

Wed 29 Jul · Dolan Hotels Ltd · Visit Jersey events. La Brise Beats

Wed 29 Jul · Jersey Zoo · Visit Jersey events. Summer Evenings at Jersey Zoo

Fri 31 Jul · Jersey Development Company · Visit Jersey events. Hola Friday! at Trenton Square

Fri 31 Jul · Jersey Opera House · Visit Jersey events. Swing That Music

Sat 1 Aug · Chocadyllic · Visit Jersey events. Artist Open Studios: Chocadyllic

Sat 1 Aug · Trail Monkey Jersey · Visit Jersey events. Round The Rock Marathon

Sat 1 Aug · Westhill Country Hotel · Visit Jersey events. Summer BBQs

Sat 1 Aug · National Trust for Jersey · Visit Jersey events. Summer Fête at Grève de Lecq

Sun 2 Aug · Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club · Visit Jersey events. Citco Round Jersey Race

Resident pulse

One weekly reader question. This same poll runs all week; vote below. We publish the result each Monday, then start the next question.

Three Island Amazon finds

Three rotating Jersey and Channel-Islands product searches, changed each issue.

Affiliate disclosure: these open Amazon UK searches and Good Morning Jersey may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you buy after clicking.

Did you know? · Jersey

The first Jersey Battle of Flowers was held on 9 August 1902 on Victoria Avenue, St Helier, to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.

Source →

The shape of the day ahead

Long sunny periods. Wind 10 mph. Highs of 22°C.