A DEPUTY has been shocked to learn of an anticipated 33% increase within two years in States spending on consultants.
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Scrutiny seeks business views on vandalism
BUSINESSES representing all sectors of the economy are being asked to help the Scrutiny Committee with its public review on vandalism.
No spares, so pollution just goes on
PUBLIC services admitted yesterday that it has no idea when it will stop sewage contaminating local beaches.
Home wants to put bobbies back on the beat
POLICE time will be freed up as part of proposals set to be announced by the Home Department.
Deadline looms for next election nominees
SOCIAL Security minister Diane Lewis and Scrutiny Committee chairman Jean Pritchard are the latest deputies to say they will not be standing in the next election.
Scrutiny has carved a niche
IT STARTED with a blank sheet of paper four years ago.
Reform is on the way
AN ADVERTISING campaign in this newspaper by the owners of Brecqhou have touched on two issues – freedom of information and the role of the Crown Officers – that some Bailiwick residents believe is none of their concern.
‘Unfolding horror’ at Social Security
SOCIAL SECURITY’S overspend of £3m. is an unfolding horror story, with key chapters of lack of accountability and communication, according to Deputy Jean Pritchard.
Scrutiny’s choice was off target
A DECISION by the Scrutiny Committee to make its first headline action - a public review - into vandalism is likely to be welcomed by islanders, especially any of the growing number affected by it.