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STATES OF JERSEY

ANNEX TO DRAFT ANNUAL

BUSINESS PLAN

2007 2011

Council of Ministers

F.H. Walker Senator T.A. Le Sueur Senator

P.F.C. Ozouf Senator M.E. Vibert Senator S. Syvret Senator W. Kinnard Senator T.J. Le Main Senator F.E. Cohen Senator P.F. Routier Senator G.W.J. de Faye Deputy


Chief Minister

Deputy Chief Minister / Treasury and Resources

Economic Development Education, Sport and Culture Health and Social Services Home Affairs

Housing

Planning and Environment Social Security

Transport and Technical Services

W.D. Ogley Chief Executive

Contents

Page Introduction  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 1

Summary Tables from Part 2 of Main Report

Table A - Department Heads of Expenditure 2007  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 3 Table B - States Trading Operations 2007  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 4 Table C - Total States Net Expenditure Allocations 2006 - 2011  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 5 Estimates of States Funded Bodies

Chief Minister  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 7

Grant to Overseas Aid Commission  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 22

Economics Development  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 23

Education, Sport and Culture  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 33

Health and Social Services  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 47

Home Affairs  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 59

Housing  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 73

Planning and Environment  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 81

Social Security  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 93

Transport and Technical Services  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 103

Treasury and Resources  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 113

Non Ministerial States Funded Bodies  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 123

States Assembly and its services  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 135 Estimates of States Trading Operations

Economic Development

Jersey Airport  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 141

Jersey Harbours  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 147 Transport and Technical Services

Jersey Car Parking  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 155

Jersey Fleet Management  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 159 Capital

2007 - 2011 Capital Programme - Earmarked Funds and Rolling Allocations  . . . . . . 163 Capital Programme 2007 - Details of Major Works Projects  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 168 Capital Programme 2008 - Details of Major Works Projects  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 171 Capital Programme 2009 - Details of Major Works Projects  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 175 Capital Programme 2010 - Details of Major Works Projects  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 177 Capital Programme 2011 - Details of Major Works Projects  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 180 Reconciliation to Capital Programme 2007 - 2010  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 183 Unsuccessful Capital Bids 2011  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 185 Summary of Key ICT Projects  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 186

Property

Details of Properties Proposed for Disposal in 2007  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 189 Legislation

Details of Proposed 2007 Legislation Programme  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 220 2006 Programme - Items on which instructions are awaited  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 225 Work in Progress  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 227

Introduction

This is the first year that the States Annual Business Plan and Budget will be approved under the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005. Under this Law, the detail of each Department s expenditure and resources is required at the States Annual Business Plan debate in September at which all States spending decisions will be made.

The Budget in December will now only approve the tax and funding proposals required as a result of the expenditure decisions.

This year s Annual Business Plan document is in two parts. A main Annual Business Plan Report, summarising the expenditure proposals, and an Annex providing the detail of each Department s expenditure and resources as well as the detail of Capital, Legislation and Property resource requirement proposals.

The information provided in the annex for each department, and Non Ministerial States funded body, which will also be presented in their individual annual business plans when produced later in the year, includes:

¥ a commentary on the financial position for the next three years;

¥ a summary of key objectives and key performance criteria for 2007, linked to the Strategic Plan;

¥ a statement of Department expenditure allocations and manpower levels;

¥ a summary service analysis for the Department;

¥ a reconciliation of the changes in expenditure allocations from 2006 to 2007;

¥ a summary of the objectives and performance measures for each service area; and

¥ the Strategic Plan initiatives for the Department.

This information, provided by departments themselves, has been developed alongside the aim to allocate resources more in line with strategic objectives. The Chief Minister and Treasury and Resources Departments are indebted to all departments for their co-operation in providing this information.

Other information provided in this annex includes details of:

¥ the proposed 2007 to 2011 capital programme;

¥ key ICT projects;

¥ properties proposed for disposal in 2007; and

¥ the impact of the legislation programme on the resources of the States.

Departments will produce their own detailed annual business plans later in the year and these will be at a level where they can be used operationally within that department. These business plans will include a more detailed service analysis, allocation of support services and efficiency savings.

The information in departments business plans will also form the basis of the annual performance report to be produced alongside the Financial Report and Accounts for 2007.

The Chief Minister and Treasury and Resources Departments hope readers will find this additional information of benefit and would encourage any queries in relation to the Annex to be addressed to the relevant Department.

1

Summary Tables

Table A - Department Heads of Expenditure 2007

Approval of Revenue Heads of Expenditure

Gross Net Revenue Revenue

States Funded Bodies Expenditure Income Expenditure

£ £ £

 

Ministerial Departments

 

 

 

Chief Minister

15,685,800

1,282,400

14,403,400

 

 

 

 

- Grant to the Overseas Aid Commission

6,331,000

-

6,331,000

 

 

 

 

Economic Development

17,344,500

1,340,000

16,004,500

 

 

 

 

Education, Sport and Culture

108,082,000

11,988,100

96,093,900

Health and Social Services

153,906,500

16,812,000

137,094,500

 

 

 

 

Home Affairs

41,185,300

1,541,600

39,643,700

 

 

 

 

Housing

37,425,500

35,569,000

1,856,500

 

 

 

 

Planning and Environment

8,451,700

2,733,000

5,718,700

 

 

 

 

Social Security

102,833,200

5,000

102,828,200

Transport and Technical Services

35,742,000

14,501,000

21,241,000

 

 

 

 

Treasury and Resources

58,064,400

2,968,200

55,096,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non Ministerial States Funded Bodies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Bailiff s Chamber

1,244,000

65,000

1,179,000

- Law Officers  Department

5,970,400

873,700

5,096,700

- Judicial Greffe

4,324,600

586,200

3,738,400

 

 

 

 

- Viscount s Department

1,734,700

395,500

1,339,200

 

 

 

 

- Official Analyst

628,900

65,000

563,900

 

 

 

 

- Office of the Lieutenant Governor

723,900

28,600

695,300

 

 

 

 

- Office of the Dean of Jersey

21,100

-

21,100

- Data Protection Commission

268,900

60,000

208,900

 

 

 

 

- Probation Department

1,443,900

-

1,443,900

 

 

 

 

- Comptroller and Auditor General

695,500

-

695,500

 

 

 

 

States Assembly and its services

4,864,600

83,000

4,781,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed Revenue Expenditure 2007

£ 606,972,400

£ 90,897,300

£ 516,075,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments:

Treasury and Resources

Interest and Repayments on Capital Debt (42,617,800) (403,800) (42,214,000) Revenue Expenditure less repayments on

Capital Debt for Financial Forecast £ 564,354,600 £ 90,493,500 £ 473,861,100

Table B - States Trading Operations 2007

Operating Accounts of the States Trading Operations 2007

Operating Authorised Gross Repayment of Financial Transfer Income Operating Operating Capital Debt Return to

Expenditure Surplus Trading Fund

£ £ £ £ £ £

Economic Development

Jersey Airport 22,143,750 16,721,650 5,422,100 2,666,000 -

2,756,100

Jersey Harbours 13,230,000 9,515,000 3,715,000 2,404,600 366,000

944,400

Transport and Technical Services

 

Jersey Car Parking 5,313,500 4,559,500 754,000 - -

754,000

Jersey Fleet Management 2,957,600 2,933,200 24,400 - -

24,400

 

 

Total All Trading Operations £ 43,644,850 £ 33,729,350 £ 9,915,500  £ 5,070,600  £ 366,000

£ 4,478,900

Trading Funds of the States Trading Operations 2007

 

Opening Plus: Less:

Balance

Balance Additions Expenditure

C/forward

1.1.2007 2007 2007

31.12.2007

£ £ £

£

Economic Development

 

Jersey Airport 24,217,888 6,097,100 22,882,800

7,432,188

Jersey Harbours 1,878,381 1,028,400 1,300,000

1,606,781

Transport and Technical Services

 

Jersey Car Parking 7,665,512 754,000 1,000,000

7,419,512

Jersey Fleet Management 889,809 24,400 100,000

814,209

 

 

Total All Trading Operations £ 34,651,590 £ 7,903,900 £ 25,282,800 £ 17,272,690

4

Table C - Total States Net Expenditure Allocations 2006 - 2011

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure

States Funded Bodies Allocation Allocation Allocation Allocation Allocation Allocation (restated)

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000 £ 000 £ 000 £ 000

Ministerial Departments

 

 

 

 

Chief Minister

11,134

14,403

14,539

14,903

 

 

 

 

 

- Grant to the Overseas Aid Commission

5,686

6,331

6,673

7,107

Economic Development

15,257

16,004

16,007

16,395

 

 

 

 

 

Education, Sport and Culture

91,690

96,094

98,150

100,544

Health and Social Services

132,469

137,095

143,329

148,816

 

 

 

 

 

Home Affairs

38,942

39,644

40,808

41,802

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning and Environment

5,897

5,719

5,598

5,732

 

 

 

 

 

Social Security

92,530

102,828

110,691

113,950

Transport and Technical Services

21,245

21,241

21,463

21,975

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury and Resources

49,599

55,096

54,708

55,014

Non Ministerial States funded bodies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Baliff s Chamber

1,175

1,179

1,203

1,232

- Law Officers  Department

5,059

5,097

5,197

5,324

 

 

 

 

 

- Judicial Greffe

3,712

3,738

3,809

3,901

- Viscount s Department

1,336

1,339

1,364

1,397

 

 

 

 

 

- Official Analyst

560

564

575

589

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Office of the Dean of Jersey

21

21

22

22

 

 

 

 

 

- Data Protection Commission

208

209

214

219

- Probation Department

1,315

1,444

1,476

1,512

 

 

 

 

 

- Comptroller and Auditor General

577

696

709

726

States Assembly and its services

4,729

4,782

4,870

4,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Revenue Expenditure Allocation

£ 485,415

£ 516,075

£ 534,248

£ 549,301 £ 560,000 £ 574,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Expenditure Allocation

£ 38,694

£ 43,499

£ 42,162

£ 41,551 £ 45,116 £ 42,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less:

Repayment of Capital Debt (revenue) (£ 36,496) Property Capital Receipts (capital) (£ 700) Trf from Land Acquisition (capital) (£ 1,000)

Total States net expenditure allocation

(as shown in financial forecasts) £ 487,613


(£ 42,214) (£ 42,214) (£ 2,300) (£ 4,000)

£ 515,660 £ 531,896


(£ 42,214) (£ 42,000) (£ 42,000)

(£ 4,000) (£ 4,000)

£ 544,638 £ 559,116 £ 570,464

Chief Minister

The Aim of the Chief Minister s Department is to:

¥ support and advise the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers in establishing, co-ordinating, communicating and implementing States approved policies and objectives;

¥ provide direction and leadership to the public service to ensure that policies and programmes are delivered in accordance with agreed priorities; and

¥ develop and promote international relations to further Jersey s international standing and reputation.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

The budget of the Chief Minister s Department has increased by £7.7 million (125%) since 2005 due to significant transfers of budgets from other departments relating to the restructuring of Government, and the PECRS pre 1987 scheme debt. When such transfers are excluded the Chief Minister s Department 2007 budget has reduced by £570,000 (10%) since 2005.

Budgets totalling £1.2 million transferred into the Chief Minister s Department in 2006 as a result of government reform. These budgets relate to the Law Drafting Department, Emergency Planning and Legal Advisory Panel.

The Change Programme resulted in the centralisation of budgets totalling £4.4 million to Human Resources and Information  Services  in  2006. The  States, in  agreeing  P190/2005    Amendments  to  the  PECRS  Law, confirmed responsibility for the PECRS pre-1987 scheme past service liability. Consequently related budgets totalling £2.8 million have been consolidated in the Department in order to repay that debt.

Since 2005 the Chief Minister s Department has achieved service cuts of £400,000 and will make £400,000 further reductions in 2007 and 2008. It has also led the HR and IT transformation projects that have delivered £700,000 and £940,000 respectively.

Resource Allocation Process 2006 to 2008

Reductions in law drafting spend have been previously agreed (£88,000 in both 2007 and 2008). The Secretary Training scheme will close in 2007 with a consequent saving of £11,000 per annum and service reductions in employee relations and the pre-1967 States pension scheme have also been identified with cumulative savings in 2007 and 2008 of approximately £160,000 per annum.

Efficiency Savings 2007 to 2009

The HR transformation was tasked with reducing States  Human Resource costs by £700,000 over 2005 and 2006. This has been achieved by investing in an integrated payroll and HR system and consolidating, standardising and reshaping HR  services. Whilst  the  overall  cost  has  been  reduced  the  quality  of HR  provision  has  been  maintained  with improvements in administrative efficiency and in the more consistent application of HR procedures. The new HR information system will provide much improved management information across a whole range of people management issues.

The Change Programme also tasked the Chief Minister s Department with reducing States  IT costs by £940,000. This

is  being  achieved  by  working  with  departments  to  achieve  efficiencies  in  purchasing  and  operating  costs  and introducing the Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone system across the States. This system enhances the States telephone capabilities and will significantly reduce annual telephone spend on calls, line rental, equipment and system maintenance.

Summary of three year position

The significant increase to the Chief Minister s Department budget in recent years is due to the consolidation of various States  budgets in order to achieve better, simpler and cheaper services across the States. When such transfers are excluded the Chief Minister s Department 2007 budget has reduced by £570,000 (10%) since 2005.

Despite this reduction in its core budget, the Department continues to lead the co-ordination and implementation of the Change Programme to ensure that the public sector delivers the benefits and improvements that the government has promised to the community.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 Objective 1: Strategic Plan implemented.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Strategic Plan initiatives implemented as per the agreed timetable.

¥ Positive performance/outcomes against the strategic indicators set out in the Strategic Plan.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Objective 2: Jersey s international responsibilities fulfilled and beneficial relations with other countries and regional

organisations developed, including constitutional, political, economic, cultural, and environmental links, which raise Jersey s positive international profile and promote Jersey s external influence.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Initiatives, in collaboration with other States Departments and NGOs, to promote awareness and conformance with international obligations.

¥ A favourable international perception and image for Jersey, as demonstrated by positive reports in national and international media.

¥ Increasing participation in international bodies and multi-lateral initiatives e.g. OECD, WTO, EU Financial Services Action Plan (where relevant).

¥ Development of a range of multi-lateral and bi-lateral links, in both financial services related and non-financial services related areas, consistent with enhanced status and increasing international recognition for Jersey.

¥ Improved communication with the French Authorities in relation to nuclear activities on the Contentin Peninsula.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 5.1, 5.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.4, 3.4.3, 3.5.3, 5.2.2, 5.2.6, 5.2.7 and 5.2.8

Objective 3: Sustainability and growth/diversification in Jersey s financial services sector and growing international

recognition  for  Jersey  amongst  various  international  audiences  as  a  well-regulated, co-operative international finance centre meriting increasing market access to major economies and trading entities (e.g. the European Union); and further investment in financial services provision in Jersey.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Stable or growing employment numbers in financial services.

¥ Uplift in profitability of financial services operators in Jersey with consequent positive impact on tax receipts.

¥ Growth in new financial services businesses in Jersey such as Island based Hedge Funds and Family Offices.

¥ Increasing number of international fiscal and regulatory agreements concluded with other countries.

¥ Progressive dismantling of blacklists and other trade barriers erected against Jersey by other countries.

¥ In the period to 2011, implement changes arising from new EU Money Laundering Directives; new UK primary and secondary legislation on financial crime; and the Corruption (Jersey) Law.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 5.2, 1.2.2, 1.8.5, 1.8.6, 1.8.7, 5.2.4 and 5.2.5 Objective 4: Government reform.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Arrangements for Ministerial Government operational and working effectively.

¥ Dialogue on States reform opened with the Privileges and Procedures Committee by the end of 2007.

¥ Stakeholder views having positive influence on policy making.

¥ Effective law drafting service.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 5.1, 5.2, 6.4, 5.1.1, 6.4.1, 6.4.2 and 6.4.3

Objective 5: A public sector fit for the purpose of delivering States strategic commitments.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Strategic Plan delivered and monitored as per agreed timetable.

¥ Efficiency savings in the public sector year on year resulting in savings of £20 million per annum by 2009.

¥ A measurable improvement in public satisfaction with increased opportunities for participation in decision- making.

¥ Progress against an agreed ongoing Organisation Development programme.

¥ Improved and more efficient access to public services and information through the Customer Services initiative.

¥ Progress the transformation of the HR and IT functions to be completed by 2008.

¥ A pay settlement with all public sector pay groups which is consistent with the States budgetary strategy in place by September 2007.

¥ Reformed employment relations structures and procedures consistent with the single employer.

¥ Proposals relating to the provision of regulatory services developed.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 4.2.6, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.9, 6.1.5, 6.1.6, 6.1.7, 6.1.8, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.4, 6.2.5, 6.2.7, 6.2.8, 6.2.11 and 6.2.12

Objective 6: Decision-making improved and debate better informed through the provision of accurate and timely

professional economic and statistical advice and information on major issues.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Quality and availability of economic advice.

¥ States assisted to meet its inflation target through the provision of timely advice on policy.

¥ Statistical information available to all and all Statistics Unit releases produced independently to pre- announced release dates.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6.2 and 3.6.4

Objective 7: A balance between economic growth and the supply and demand of labour, accommodation,

infrastructure and resources, and the promotion of greater social inclusion.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ An established Population Office administering the Regulation of Undertakings and Housing Laws to achieve States objectives.

¥ States approval of policies for job licensing and control over access to accommodation.

¥ Development of an Island population register at an advanced stage.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.11, 2.11.1, 2.11.2, 2.11.3, 2.11.4 and 3.8.9

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

11,134.0

14,403.4

14,539.2

 

 

 

 

Departmental transfers

3,080.9

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

(196.5)

(201.4)

-

Strategic Plan funding

-

-

-

Efficiency savings

105.3

(24.6)

(1.7)

Pay awards

221.0

293.6

297.1

Non-staff inflation

58.7

68.2

68.2

Other adjustments

-

-

-

Cash Limit 14,403.4 Variation (%) 29.4% Manpower Costs (£ 000) 9,176 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 156.05


14,539.2 14,902.8 0.9% 2.5% 9,269 9,567 155.05 155.05

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

2007 £ Corporate IT Vote 1,500,000

Total 1,500,000

2008 £ Corporate IT Vote 3,500,000

Total 3,500,000

2009 £ Corporate IT Vote 5,000,000

Total 5,000,000

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

Office of the Chief Executive

 

868,892

 

828,400

Chief Executive s Office

1,070,700

261,725

 

-

Liberation 60

-

596,674

 

688,700

International Finance / Economics

695,500

225,564

 

205,700

International Relations

209,500

157,209

 

99,100

Government Reform

-

196,337

 

194,900

Employee Relations

197,300

-

 

122,100

Communications Unit

149,800

245,324

 

243,300

Change Team

-

-

 

-

Customer Service Centre

159,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Human Resources

 

-

 

1,290,100

Head of Profession and Core Team

1,228,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

1,000,200

Law Drafting

924,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Planning

 

-

 

123,500

Planning and Monitoring

125,300

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

-

Population Office

195,200

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

49,400

Legislation Advisory Panel

50,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 6,226,172

 

£ 11,134,000

Net Revenue Expenditure

£ 14,406,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller

 

-

 

-

and Auditor General

(3,500)

 

 

 

 

 

£ 6,226,172 £ 11,134,000 £ 14,403,400

Note: The Council of Ministers received an additional funding request from the Comptroller and Auditor General for £109,000.

The Council of Ministers agreed the request, but were not prepared to increase total expenditure, and consequently have agreed a pro-rata reduction in all Ministerial departments  cash limits.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

 

 

 

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

11,134,000

 

 

 

 

Departmental Transfers

 

Addition of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment

2,820,900

Customer Service Centre from Housing

159,600

Project Trident to Education, Sport and Culture

(3,500)

Population Office from Housing

107,400

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General

(3,500)

 

 

 

 

2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process:

 

 

 

 

 

Service Reductions:

 

Law Drafting

(88,000)

Pensions

(97,500)

Secretarial Training Scheme

(11,000)

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Efficiency Savings

105,300

 

 

 

 

 

2,989,700

Additional Expenditure:

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Pay Awards

221,000

Non-Staff Inflation

58,700

 

279,700

 

 

2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £14,403,400

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

Office of the Chief Executive

Chief Executive s Office/Council of Support and advise the Chief Minister and  All major policy issues brought to the Minister s Business Council of Ministers in establishing, States for approval after a period of £10,070,700 co-ordinating and implementing States  public consultation.

  1. FTE approved policies and objectives.

Departmental priorities set out in the States Business Plan agreed by the States.

Annual Business Plans produced by all departments.

Publication of an Annual Performance Report.

Outline performance frameworks in place for all services.

Good co-operation between the Council of Evidence of regular dialogue between Ministers and the Comit des Conn tables. the Council of Ministers and the Comit

des Conn tables.

Joint/tranfer of initiatives with/to the Parishes.

Improved efficiency in the public sector whilst  Annual savings of £20 million by 2009. maintaining service levels.

More co-operation and working together with  Opportunites for co-operation with the the voluntary sector. voluntary sector.

Working with the Chairmen s Committee, Chairmen s Committee/ Council of ensure that the Scrutiny function is effective. Ministers content with how Scrutiny

operates.

Working with Privileges and Procedures  Dialogue opened with the Privileges Committee, review electoral reform and the  and Procedures Committee. composition of the States.

International Finance / Economics Co-ordinated economic strategy and  Economic growth. £695,500 policy-making. RPI(X). 3.0 FTE

Improved economic policy development  Number of recommendations through sound and timely advice. implemented.

Sustainability and growth in the Island s  Results of regular analysis of the financial services sector. Jersey economy.

Service Objectives Performance Measures

International Finance / Economics Consolidation of EU and key country  Core network of TIEAs/DTAs in place (continued) relationships. subject to the policy stance of

prospective treat partners.

States approval of bi-lateral agreements.

Widespread understanding of Jersey s strategy  Specific FTAF recognition.

and specific approach to international fiscal and  Results of a review of levels of regulatory issues. compliance with international standards

for financial services by IMF or other appropriate bodies.

Evidence of the dismantling of individual country/multi-lateral blacklists.

Public stance by OECD/EU Member States towards Jersey.

International Relations Agree with the UK a programme to develop  Programme developed which increases £209,500 Jersey s international personality. Jersey s international profile. 1.0 FTE

Ratification of international commitments as per agreed process.

A favourable international image for Jersey. National/International media reports are

non-critical.

Ensure continuing conformance with  No decisions or rulings of non- international obligations. compliance.

Increased participation in international bodies. Attendance at inter-governmental

meetings.

Employee Relations Negotiate and implement the States Employment  Pay award completed amicably and £197,300 Board s annual pay policy for public sector  within political mandate. 3.0 FTE workers.

Develop and provide specialist support in  Number/trend of Tribunals. respect of Employment Tribunals, minimising the

need for Tribunals wherever possible.

Communications Unit Improvement in communication between the  Implementation of a revised States £149,800 States, as government and as employer, with the  consultation strategy to provide 2.0 FTE community of the Island and with the public  standards and guidance for a range of sector workforce, by providing clear information  different forms of communication

with consistently high standards of delivery by all  channels which foster two-way departments using a range of communications  dialogue.

channels.

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Communications Unit

 

Development of States website to

(continued)

 

provide an increased range of

 

 

information and services online, with

 

 

increased usage of the site by the

 

 

public.

 

 

 

 

 

Establishment of a network of

 

 

guidance and support to all States

 

 

departments to encourage consistent,

 

 

improved communication with the

 

 

community and employees.

 

 

 

 

 

Implementation of an internal

 

 

communications strategy for public

 

 

sector staff.

 

 

 

 

 

A measurable improvement in

 

 

satisfaction with amount and clarity of

 

 

information among the public and staff.

 

 

 

Customer Services

Make it easier for the public to access services

Actively encourage members of the

£159,600

by creating a Customer Access Centre to

public to have their say  with regard to

5.3 FTE

centralise customer-facing services.

improved access to public services,

 

 

and report the trend. Also achieve

 

 

efficiency savings of £510k by

 

 

2009 (CM).

 

 

 

 

Provide an effective, measurable service for

% of complaints against each service

 

dealing with public feedback and complaints

and their resolution time against the

 

about public services.

level of performance stated in the

 

 

Customer Charter.

 

 

 

Statistics Office

 

 

Statistics

Provide a high quality statistical service for the

All releases published to agreed and

£437,100

government, people and businesses of Jersey,

pre-announced timetable.

4.4 FTE

such that all users of data can have confidence

 

 

in the accuracy of data that is produced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Human Resources

 

 

Head of Profession and Core Team

Provide a comprehensive HR support service to

Organisation Development programme

£4,183,600

managers and employees which supports the

in place.

2.7 FTE

organisation in achieving its strategic aims and

 

 

 

objectives.

 

Progress against transformation

 

 

 

programme.

 

 

 

 

HR Business Partnering

Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate

 

Policies and procedure compliant with

£1,502,900

human resource policies, practices and

 

employment legislation and best

25.7 FTE

procedures.

 

practice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evidence of regular policy review.

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

HR Business Partnering

Provide, through business partners, advice and

Agreed service levels met.

(continued)

guidance to managers on human resources

 

 

policies, assisting them to achieve business

Evidence of compliance with HR

 

objectives.

policies.

 

 

 

 

 

Managers fulfil their people

 

 

management responsibilities.

 

 

 

 

Deliver corporate training to facilitate joint

Agreed programme in place.

 

learning and development.

 

 

 

Well-trained and skilled workforce.

 

 

 

 

 

Full implementation of the Modern

 

 

Manager Programme.

 

 

 

HR Business Support

The efficient and effective administration of all

Successful implementation of an

£1,261,500

HR activities and processes.

integrated HR/payroll system.

19.3 FTE

 

 

 

 

All HR processes re-egineered to ensure

 

 

consistency and standardisation.

 

 

 

 

 

Savings arising from HR transformation

 

 

achieved.

 

 

 

 

 

Agreed service levels met.

 

 

 

Information Services

 

 

£3,244,300

Ensure all projects are run and reported on in a

Number of projects under PMO control.

61.3 FTE

sufficiently similar way to allow the business to

 

Corporate Projects

understand status.

% of staff trained in PMO operations.

 

 

 

 

Ensure that projects deliver on schedule and to

Number of projects on track.

 

budget and that benefits are delivered.

 

 

 

Costs and benefit tracking reports in

 

 

place.

 

 

 

Infrastructure

Ensure the infrastructure upon which other

Network available 98% of the time.

 

systems depend is operational, and that

 

 

corporate applications are available in

E-mail available 98% of the time.

 

accordance with service agreements.

 

 

 

File and Print available 98% of the time.

 

 

 

 

 

LiveLink servers available 98% of the

 

 

time.

 

 

 

 

Ensure ICT activity and usage within CMD-IS

All new staff undergo training and

 

is performed in accordance with procedures

induction.

 

within a controlled environment to minimise

 

 

security failure and maximise usage.

Training of existing staff on all new

 

 

systems implemented.

 

 

 

 

 

Number of policies produced and/or

 

 

reviewed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Infrastructure

Ensure that all support requests are logged,

% of service calls resolved within

(continued)

categorised and handled within agreed service

service agreement targets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensuring proactive planning and action is taken

% of corporate servers covered by

 

to provide sufficient bandwidth, business

automated monitoring tools.

 

 

 

 

example.

Number of Business Continuity or

 

 

Disaster Recovery plans in place for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peak usage of network to be less than

 

 

75% planned capacity.

 

 

 

Population Office

 

 

Population Office

Work toward a balance between economic

Migration Policies implemented in

 

 

 

8.0 FTE

labour, accommodation, infrastructure and

to published timetables.

 

resources, and promote greater social Inclusion.

 

 

 

Applications under Regulation of

 

 

 

 

 

processed on a timely basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Law Drafting

Delivery of time-critical, effective legislation

Completion of programme as per

£924,000

through completion of the Legislation

agreed timescales.

8.6 FTE

programme.

 

 

 

 

Emergency Planning

 

 

Planning and Monitoring

Co-ordinate the preparation of plans to mitigate

 

 

 

 

1.8 FTE

that may cause loss of life or injury, distress or

 

 

hardship to persons or may endanger the health

 

 

or safety of the community or threatens to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

continues to be funded by the Economic Development Department pending alternative arrangements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Initiatives

1.2.2 Negotiate fiscal agreements with countries in order to increase opportunities for growth and diversification of the finance and other industries (CM).

1.8.3 From 2006 meet the requirements of the EU Savings Directive and monitor developments with the EU to ensure that we are well place to respond (CM).

1.8.4 From 2006 participate in the OECD global forum on taxation to safeguard the Island s interests and ensure a level playing field in the application of international standards (CM).

1.8.5 From 2006 negotiate individual Tax Information Exchange Agreements with OECD members and implement agreements in our own right where reciprocal economic benefits are of sufficient value to Jersey (CM).

1.8.6 Implement and resource changes arising from:

- new EU Money Laundering Directives

- new UK primary and secondary legislation on financial crime

- Corruption (Jersey) Law (CM).

1.8.7 Introduce powers to assist other jurisdictions pursuing civil confiscation of criminal proceeds by 2008 (CM).

2.1.1 Examine the economic consequences of an ageing population during 2006 (CM).

  1. In 2006/7 bring forward proposals to ensure that such regulatory functions as are carried out by the States are appropriate, and impartial (CM).
  2. In 2006/7 investigate the feasibility and potential efficiency savings of providing regulatory services in partnership with Guernsey and report back to the States (CM).
  1. Set up a Population Office in 2006 that will work towards amalgamating the functions of housing consent, regulation of undertakings and development and social security registration (CM).
  2. Draft legislation to enable the creation of a register of the Island population introducing three categories of registration entitled, licensed and registered by 2007 (CM).
  3. Monitor migration and regulate the factors that govern migration through a system of job licensing for employers and overall control of employment in place by 2008 (CM).
  4. Introduce policies to ensure that essential economic migrants have access to decent accommodation (see also 3.8.5) (CM).

3.4.3 In 2006 engage the relevant authorities in France, through appropriate channels, in discussions, and, in 2007 or earlier, bring forward measures to provide improved communication in relation to the nuclear activities on the Cotentin peninsula and compensation arrangements in the event of a nuclear accident (CM).

3.5.3 By the end of 2007, review the Emergency Measures Plan to ensure that provision is being made for the Island to deal with major incidents affecting:

- Economic stability e.g. changes to the economy arising from sudden increases in fuel prices; and

- Environmental stability e.g. an accident involving one of the nuclear installations on the Cotentin Peninsular (CM).

3.6.4 Introduce a regular cycle of income distribution surveys and complete a poverty audit by 2008 (CM).

4.2.6 Support and encourage the Waterfront Enterprise Board to deliver high quality development which promotes economic benefits and provides housing and leisure facilities for residents and visitors (CM/P&E).

  1. Work with the Privileges and Procedures Committee in reviewing the composition of the States, electoral reform and alternative methods of voting (CM/PPC).
  2. During 2006 develop a mechanism for effective public participation (CM).
  3. Introduce a framework of formal consultation for all major policy developments from 2006 (CM).
  1. Work co-operatively and in consultation with the Comit des Conn tables in providing services to the public (CM).
  2. Encourage support from States Departments and private sector employers to support the honorary system (CM).
  1. Endeavour to agree a protocol with the Lord Chancellor which will supportfurther extension of the Island s international personality and independence of action by December 2006 (CM).
  2. Review our constitutional relationship with the UK to determine a long-term programme of action which will secure the Island s ability to maintain and enhance our independence in decision-making, review completed in 2007(CM).
  3. Establish a new Jersey brand in 2006 (CM).
  1. Participate at international forums either as part of the UK delegation or in our own right (CM).
  2. Establish presence and regular contact with EU institutions by 2007 (CM).
  3. Over the period 2007-2010; meet, where possible, international standards set through the extension of international treaties and conventions (CM).
  1. Ensure that any new policies will be financed within existing resources unless otherwise agreed by the States Assembly in the Annual Business Plan (CM).
  2. Deliver the £20 million cash savings as identified in the Change Programme by 2009 (CM).
  3. Deliver all savings as identified in Public Sector reorganisation: Five Year Vision for the public sector (P.58/2004) (CM).
  1. Implement a programme of internal reviews to check at frequent and regular intervals whether public services are provided efficiently and effectively, including the use of new technology and whether services are best provided by directly employed staff, by another provider, or through partnership arrangements (CM).
  2. Fully implement the efficiency programme which delivers savings of £20 million per annum by 2009 and continue to identify and implement all possible efficiency savings (CM/T&R).
  1. Complete the transformation of the HR and IT functions by 2008 delivering annual savings of £1.6 million (CM).
  2. Create a new States Department responsible for all States property assets (except social rented housing and property under the administration of trading bodies) charged with delivering the first Property Plan (see Appendix A) and revenue savings from property of £1.5 million by 2009 as well as capital receipts of £4 million by the same year (CM).
  1. Make it easier for the public to access services by creating a Customer Access Centre to centralise customer-facing services, achieving efficiency savings of £510k by 2009 (CM).
  2. By the end of 2006 complete a study to identify those public services that might be provided more efficiently by the private sector or through a partnership arrangement and identify suitable pilot reviews, one of which to be completed by the end of 2007 (CM).
  1. Review the resourcing and organisation of Law Officer functions to ensure that prosecution, legal advice and implementation of Laws are handled as efficiently and effectively as possible (CM).
  2. Review policies on the improvement of the delivery and efficiency of public services to ensure continued progress (CM).
  1. Enhance the role of the Parishes as a community resource and support the Honorary Police system (CM).
  2. Encourage support and sustain community and parish activities (CM).
  3. Develop a strategy that will enhance the relationship between the States and the Parishes (CM).

Grant to the Overseas Aid Commission

The Jersey Overseas Aid Commission s grant from the States of Jersey was reviewed in October 2002 (P129/2002). Subsequently it was agreed to base the grant on a percentage of tax revenues increasing by 0.05% each year from 1.25% in 2004 to 1.45% in 2008, when it will again be reviewed.

The largest part of the Commission s budget is allocated to grant aid with 80% of its budget allocated to aid agencies submitting proposals for projects covering clean water, health, sanitation, education, agriculture, livestock, and revolving credit schemes for small businesses. 15% of its grant is available for disaster and emergency relief due to the ever- increasing demands for both natural disasters and the emergencies arising through human conflict.

AIM

To manage and administer the monies voted by the States of Jersey for overseas aid, so as to enable humanitarian aid to be provided overseas for the purposes of:

¥ assisting in the reduction of poverty;

¥ providing medical and health care and education;

¥ providing effective education and training;

¥ providing safe drinking water and food;

¥ assisting in emergency and disaster needs, including the subsequent restoration of facilities; and

¥ other purposes, relating to the provision of humanitarian aid overseas, that the Commission may from time to time consider appropriate.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 Objective 1: To implement fully the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission (Jersey) Law 2005

Performance/success criteria:

The Commission will pursue this by:

¥ working closely with the private and voluntary sectors;

¥ ensuring the consistency of policies affecting poorer countries;

¥ encouraging and supporting recognised local bodies engaged in overseas aid;

¥ using resources efficiently and effectively;

¥ the provision of funding to large and medium sized relief projects, including that of emergency and disaster relief, implemented through internal recognised specialist aid agencies; and

¥ the provision of funding for community work projects, where teams of local volunteers undertake specific aid projects.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 7.2

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

5,563,582 5,686,000 Grant to the Overseas Aid Commission 6,331,000

£ 5,563,582 £ 5,686,000 Net Revenue Expenditure £ 6,331,000

Economic Development

The aim of the Economic Development Department is to achieve sustainable economic growth at or above the annual target of 2% whilst constraining the growth in the working population to 1% per annum. Growth must be delivered whilst maintaining low levels of inflation, economic diversification and the creation of job opportunities.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

The transition to ministerial government completed the process of consolidating the economic activities of five former States Committees and Departments. As a consequence the Economic Development Department is now directly responsible for the policy, strategy and economic outputs of all areas of the Jersey economy.

Subsequent to the consolidation of those activities and related budgets the Department is undertaking a fundamental reorganisation to deliver a coordinated customer focused operation that is both fit for delivering sustainable economic growth and is responsive to the demands of both the local and global economy.

At the time of writing the reorganisation was not complete and therefore the service analysis provided in this Business Plan will be revised to reflect the reorganisation in the Departmental Business Plan to be published in November.

The 2007 budget of the Economic Development Department has increased by only £340,000 (2%) since 2005. Over this period service cuts have been agreed through the FSR process of £1.1 million mostly in the services of tourism (£780,000) and agriculture (£250,000).

Significant growth funding of £1 million has been provided in 2007 for the Economic Growth Plan. This funding underlines the significance of this policy document and its endorsement by the Council of Ministers. Major initiatives that will be funded from the budget include:

¥ a Skills Strategy that will ensure a skills base in the Island that meets the needs of business;

¥ an Enterprise and Business Development Strategy that will create an environment conducive to economic growth in the Island;

¥ a Tourism Strategy for revitalising the industry and raising the profile of the Island;

¥ an external transport policy that will ensure reliable services and low passenger and freight charges; and

¥ the promotion of competition and consumer interests.

Other initiatives to be funded from the 2007 budget include:

¥ the Rural Economy Strategy which promotes the economic and efficient use of land;

¥ a lead role in the governance of the fulfilment, e-commerce and retail industries; and

¥ the implementation of the Consumer Safety (Jersey) Law 2006.

School Milk is included in the budget for a further year. The intention remains to withdraw this funding pending the successful reorganisation of the Dairy industry.

Resource Allocation Process 2006 to 2008

Service reductions totalling £640,000 and £430,000 have been previously agreed for 2007 and 2008 respectively. The cuts were agreed in principally tourism and agriculture marketing.

Efficiency Savings 2007 to 2009

The Department supports the further allocation of efficiency savings. These equate to £230,000 over the three year period of which £140,000 has been allocated for procurement savings which will rely on the corporate negotiations undertaken by the Treasury.

Summary of three year position

The £1 million funding approved for the Economic Strategy underlines the importance the Council of Ministers has placed on long term economic growth. The Department now has a clear responsibility for the economy and one over- riding objective to ensure the Island s economy delivers 2% real growth with inflation and growth in working population at or below target levels. The Department is committed to achieving this within the budget granted.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007

Objective 1: Sustainable long term economic growth, at or above planned targets, delivering additional tax receipts and

more diverse employment opportunities for local people whilst managing inflationary pressures within the economy.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Controlled, sustainable real economic growth at or above 2% p.a.

¥ Increased tax revenue allowing for the introduction of 0/10.

¥ New strategies to support economic growth, including but not limited to retail strategy, tourism strategy and a Business Enterprise Development strategy developed and implemented.

¥ Launch of a Business Service Centre.

¥ An increase in job opportunities for local people in both existing and new sectors.

¥ Full employment for local people.

¥ Net inward migration to be within States policies over the plan period.

¥ Higher efficiency and profitability in all sectors of the economy.

¥ Less reliance on government subsidy within the rural economy.

¥ Increased economic diversity across all sectors of the economy.

¥ Increased capital expenditure in the tourism sector to align the Jersey product to current market demand.

¥ Increased number of visitors to the island.

¥ Increased on-island visitor spend.

¥ A shift in seasonal occupancy in the tourism industry.

¥ Increased profitability in the finance industry.

¥ Increased tax take from the finance industry allowing for the introduction of 0/10.

¥ Broaden skills base in the island meeting business needs.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.5, 2.6, 2.10, 6.3, 1.2.1, 1.2.3, 1.3.4, 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.4.4, 1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 1.5.6, 1.6.1, 1.6.2, 1.6.3, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4, 1.8.1, 2.5.1, 2.6.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, 4.5.1, 5.1.8 and 6.3.1

Objective 2: Development  of new  enterprises  and  companies  with  high  value-added  potential  through  the

implementation of a Business and Enterprise strategy.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Increased number of business start-ups with high value-added potential.

¥ Increased business success defined by % of start ups still trading after three years.

¥ Increased number of high value-added businesses migrating to the island.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 4.1, 4.5, 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.5.1, 1.5.5, 1.5.6, 1.6.1, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4, 4.1.1, 4.2.1 and 4.5.1

Objective 3: Attraction of high-wealth individuals who will contribute economically and socially to the future of the

Island.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Increased tax revenue from high-wealth individuals.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.7 and 1.7.6

Objective 4: Implementation of a comprehensive external transport strategy which will benefit both business and

residents.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Provision of regular, reliable and sustainable services.

¥ Maintain low passenger charges.

¥ Reduce or maintain low freight charges.

¥ Increased passenger traffic across a broader transport network.

¥ Increased freight traffic.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.2.3, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.6.2, 1.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.2 and 6.5.3 Objective 5: Roll out a Brand for the Island by the end of 2007.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Agreed Island Brand in use by stakeholders.

¥ Fully integrated marketing strategy for Harbours, Airport and Tourism.

¥ Finance and other sector marketing aligned with Island branding.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.1, 1.4, 4.1, 1.1.3, 1.4.3, 1.4.4, 4.1.1, 4.5.1 and 5.1.8

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

15,256.8

16,004.5

16,006.7

Departmental transfers

(52.5)

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

(483.2)

(280.0)

-

Strategic Plan funding

1,000.0

-

-

Efficiency savings

(98.4)

(118.3)

(12.8)

Pay awards

75.4

76.1

78.0

Non-staff inflation

306.4

324.4

322.6

Other adjustments

-

-

-

Cash Limit

16,004.5

16,006.7

16,394.5

Variation (%) 4.9% 0.0% 2.4% Manpower Costs (£ 000) 3,709 3,785 3,863 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 67.96 67.96 67.96

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

5,006,566

4,444,000

Rural Economy

4,542,000

 

 

 

 

7,171,216

6,406,000

Tourism and Marketing

5,932,100

 

 

 

 

(135,603)

1,384,000

Enterprise and Business Development

2,423,900

 

 

 

 

613,214

726,500

Policy and Strategy

487,100

 

 

 

 

255

101,000

Regulatory Services

346,600

 

 

 

 

310,533

363,000

Regulation of Undertakings

331,400

 

 

 

 

277,237

314,000

Consumer Affairs / Trading Standards

318,000

 

 

 

 

22,573

133,000

High Value Residency

144,700

 

 

 

 

258,469

595,000

Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority

556,500

45,000

90,000

Jersey Consumer Council Grant

90,000

 

 

 

 

586,000

850,000

Finance Industry Support

1,000,000

(162,093)

(149,700)

Jersey Harbours La Collette

(163,900)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 13,993,367

£ 15,256,800

Net Revenue Expenditure

£ 16,008,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller

 

-

-

and Auditor General

(3,900)

 

 

 

 

£ 13,993,367 £ 15,256,800 £ 16,004,500

Note:

During 2005, long term commitments which were held on the balance sheet were written down to reflect the contractual liability in accordance with GAAP. The gross spend in Enterprise and Business Development during 2005 was £1.3 million.

Note: The Council of Ministers received an additional funding request from the Comptroller and Auditor General for £109,000.

The Council of Ministers agreed the request, but were not prepared to increase total expenditure, and consequently have agreed a pro-rata reduction in all Ministerial departments  cash limits.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure 15,256,800

Departmental Transfers

Removal of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment (48,600) Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General (3,900)

2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process:

Additional Funding Approved:

Increase in Marketing Activity by Jersey Finance Limited 158,000

Service Reduction Approved:

On-Island Festivals and Events, including grant support (339,000) Removal of School Milk Provision (Note 1) (186,000) Agriculture Marketing (52,850) Projects funding to Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (52,850) La Collette Reclamation Scheme (10,500)

Strategic Plan Funding

Economic Growth Plan 1,000,000

Allocation of Efficiency Savings (98,400)

365,900 Additional Expenditure:

Annual Pay Awards 75,400 Non-Staff Inflation 306,400

381,800 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £16,004,500

Note 1:

An outcome of the 2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process was the removal of the budget for School Milk. However this budget is reinstated for 2007 with compensatory savings being made for 2007.

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Rural Economy

Sustain economic growth through new and

Number of businesses supported.

£4,542,000

existing businesses.

 

7.3 FTE

 

 

 

Explore new opportunities in the rural economy.

Number of new initiatives.

 

 

 

Tourism and Marketing

Increase visitor numbers to the Island.

Visitor numbers.

£5,932,100

 

 

23.9 FTE

Increase visitor spend on the Island.

Visitor spend.

 

 

 

 

Promote the profile of the Island in external

Customer feedback.

 

markets.

 

 

 

 

Enterprise and Business Development

Increase the number of new business start ups

Numbers of new businesses.

£2,423,900

 

in the non financial services sector.

 

15.5 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

Grow existing businesses.

Increased profitability of Jersey

 

 

 

businesses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Update skills strategy.

Project completion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policy and Strategy

 

Implement the legislation programme.

Programme complete.

£487,100

 

 

 

3.8 FTE

 

Deliver the policy and strategy programme from

Policies and strategies delivered.

 

 

the business plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regulatory Services

 

Implement the legislation programme.

Programme complete.

£346,600

 

 

 

7.8 FTE

 

Deliver the policy and strategy programme from

Policies and strategies delivered.

 

 

the business plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regulation of Undertakings

 

Continue to develop relationships with the

Number of meetings and presentations

£331,400

 

Business Community.

held with key representations.

4.2 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

Issue licences within 14 days of receipt of full

Time taken to issue licences.

 

 

details.

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Affairs / Trading Standards

Support a safe and fair trading environment.

Consumer feedback.

£318,000

 

 

4.4 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Value Residency

Attract new high wealth individuals to the Island.

Number of new high wealth individuals

£144,700

 

attracted to the Island.

1.1 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures (continued)

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Jersey Competition Regulatory

Promote competition and consumer interests

Number of complaints received/number

Authority

through economic regulation and competition

of complaints substantiated and

£556,500

law.

outcome of remedial action.

Nil FTE

 

 

 

Regulation of telecommunications (and postal if

New entrants to the market place

 

and when Jersey Post is incorporated).

leading to choice of supplier and

 

 

product and more flexible pricing.

 

 

 

Jersey Consumer Council Grant

Seek information, investigate, highlight and

Number of newsletters/press releases

£90,000

publicise anomalies and irregularities in

issued.

Nil FTE

consumer affairs.

 

 

 

 

 

Promote: good trading practices, the ability to

Customer satisfaction.

 

exercise individual rights, value for money and

 

 

adequate compensation.

 

 

 

 

Finance Industry Support

Finalise the Foundations (Jersey) Law.

Law completed.

£1,000,000

 

 

Nil FTE

Bring the Companies (Amendment 2) Jersey

Regulations accepted.

 

Regulations into effect.

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare a report to the States with respect to

Report completed.

 

the possible introduction of a Financial Services

 

 

Ombudsman.

 

 

 

 

Jersey Harbours La Collette

To realise the optimum revenue from the Fuel

Revenue.

(£163,900)

Farm site at La Collette.

 

Nil FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Initiatives

1.2.1 Between 2006 and 2011 develop and implement existing and new strategies which will support the five key drivers in the economy investment in physical capital, skills and human capital, innovation, competition and enterprise and address the factors that are necessary for economic growth for existing, emergent and new sectors of the economy (ED).

  1. Further develop economic and trade links with France and other European neighbours. (ED).
    1. Forward for approval by the States detailed proposals for the control of inflation to update the current inflation strategy, with the proposals to include details of the future use of the balance in the Stabilisation Fund and the operation and long term use of the Fund which will be broadly as described in the Economic Growth Plan (P.38/2005) as adopted by the States. The proposals will also cover the role of fiscal measures, particularly GST rates, in this context (T&R/ED).
  1. Encourage growth in existing businesses across all sectors through a business and enterprise development strategy (ED).
  2. Investigate the benefits of a vocational skills centre for 14-19 year olds during 2006 which would create a shift from imported skills to home grown skills (ED).
  3. Increase employment levels by improving incentives/removing disincentives to work; addressing barriers to work; ensuring that unemployed people receive the right training to re-enter employment (ED).
  4. Raise awareness of best practice in human resource management and in all aspects of business operation (ED).
  1. Develop and implement an Enterprise and Business Development Strategy that will:

- Provide a customer services centre for businesses by 2007 (ED);

- Introduce in 2006 products and programmes to remove the main barriers to enterprise, including establishing a Jersey Business Angel Network, a Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme, an enhanced Business Advice Service, access to venture capital, development of enterprise skills and a business incubator (ED);

- Build strategic partnerships between secondary schools and Highlands College, Jersey Business School, Chamber of Commerce, British Venture Capital Association, local financial institutions, professional associations, Jersey Business Angels Network and government departments. (ED).

  1. In 2006 develop a revised Tourism Strategy that places greater emphasis on matching the Jersey offering to current market requirements whilst retaining characteristics that preserve our existing tourism base. This will also include a revised marketing strategy that achieves a balance between existing and new opportunities and niche markets (ED).
  2. Fully integrate marketing and promotional activity for the Harbours and Airport and the Tourism sector (ED).
  3. Through the Island Branding Project this marketing will be aligned with marketing of the Finance and other sectors which is aligned with the Island Branding Project (ED).
  1. Introduce an economic measure to encourage the return of students (ED).
  2. Implement the Rural Economy Strategy from 2006 (P&E/ED).
  1. Encourage the provision of sufficient competition in the ICT industry (ED).
  2. Develop a comprehensive air and sea transport policy for consideration by the States (ED).
  3. Complete a fundamental review of the Airport and Harbour operations in 2006 that recognises their pivotal role in tourism and the wider economy (ED).
  1. Monitor the effects of the Competition Law now in force, leading wherenecessary to more effective control over monopolies or organisations in a dominant position (ED).
  2. Introduce consumer protection legislation e.g. the Distance Selling Law and the Supply of Goods and Services Law will be lodged in 2006 (ED).
  3. Seek to enhance the role of the Jersey Consumer Council (ED).
  4. Aim to reduce the levels of red tape  and regulatory legislation in 2006 (ED).

1.7.6 Review and implement a high value residency strategy (ED).

  1. Implement the Financial Services Plan during 2006 (ED).
  1. Review apprenticeship schemes in 2006. Introduce new schemes allied to developments in 14-19 curriculum in 2007 (ED).
  1. Implement a Skills Strategy seeking to secure appropriate skills in the workforce to meet economic requirements (ED).

3.2.5 Review licensing legislation by end 2008 (ED).

  1. By the end of 2006 produce a Development and Regeneration Strategy for St Helier that integrates the town and the waterfront and promotes high quality design and architecture (P&E/ED).
    1. Within the Energy Policy for Jersey, examine the potential for exploiting the Island s indigenous energy resources to reduce the dependence on energy imports to satisfy the Island s energy requirements (P&E/ED).

4.5.1 Deliver a vibrant, working countryside through the implementation of the Rural Economy Strategy (ED/P&E).

5.1.8 Continue to support Island community events such as Liberation Day, the Battle of Flowers and the Battle of Britain display (ED).

6.3.1 Provide clear criteria for the protection and efficient provision of services provided by States  owned, and States  controlled, utility companies (ED).

  1. Develop a long-term strategy for both the Airport and Harbour (ED).
  2. Secure sea and air links which are both cost-effective and beneficial to the Island (ED).
  3. Work with other Channel Islands to develop a co-ordinated transport policy (CM/ED).

Education, Sport and Culture

MISSION AND AIMS

The work of the Department, service providers and partners is guided by the Mission, Aims and Values Statements which provide the basis for continued development and success.

MISSION STATEMENT:

To provide sustainable opportunities for learning and engagement to enhance the quality of life of individuals so that they may be fulfilled and encouraged to make a positive contribution to their community.

AIMS

¥ To promote a vision of learning and continuous development based on access to opportunities for all members of the community.

¥ To advocate, enable and encourage education, sport and culture through active engagement in partnerships within the States and with other organisations.

¥ To promote the development and provision of facilities, events, activities and publications to provide a range of engaging experiences.

¥ To provide appropriate customer focussed services, information and support.

¥ To secure, deploy and develop the resources to support learning, sport and culture to the benefit of individuals and the Island community in an efficient and effective manner.

¥ To value and develop our people to achieve a service of high quality.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

The Education, Sport and Culture Minister is concerned that there is a number of unresolved issues that will impact on the allocation of the Department s 2007 to 2009 Cash Limits, in particular:

¥ the development, consultation, endorsement and implementation of a Higher Education Funding Strategy which will influence the level of States investment in Higher Education;

¥ the funding of the Department s ICT Curriculum Strategy II  Building on Success ;

¥ the development of vocational and tertiary education programmes; and

¥ greater equity and access to nursery education and care.

Consequently the financial information provided by the Department for Education, Sport and Culture has been prepared based on current policies and priorities. The Department s 2007 Business Planning process (to be completed during 2006) will address the impact and resolution of these issues.

Outcomes from Strategic Plan Review

Additional funding has been made available to the Department as a result of the Strategic Plan Review as follows:

¥ Increased employer s contribution to the Jersey Teachers Superannuation Fund (JTSF) £1.3 million

The JTSF provides pensions and benefits for teaching staff and operates under the Teachers  Superannuation (Jersey) Law 1979. Pension increases are funded outside the Fund and the previous Education and Education, Sport and Culture Committees determined to reduce the rising revenue implications of funding pension increases from revenue cash limits.

When the previous Education, Sport and Culture Committee considered the actuarial valuation of the JTSF as at 31 December 2001, together with proposals for dealing with the deficit revealed it agreed, in principle, to provide for a Teachers Scheme similar to the PECRS with effect from 1 January 2007. The cost of this proposal is estimated to be an additional £1.3 million a year in the employer s contribution rate.

¥ Jersey Opera House Capital Repayment £220,000

The purchase of the Opera House was approved by the States in 1995. Shortly thereafter, the Finance and Economics Committee transferred responsibility for its restoration to the Arts Trust and requested that a fund raising campaign commence for its refurbishment. In 1998 the States agreed to issue an unconditional guarantee for the repayment of a loan of up to £5.5 million which was taken out by the Jersey Arts Trust with Barclays Bank plc.

Interest payments commenced in 2000 and capital repayments were deferred to commence in 2005. Funding to meet the interest repayments is included in the annual grant to the Jersey Arts Trust but no provision was made to meet the capital repayments. Political sponsorship for the Jersey Arts Trust was transferred from the Finance and Economics Committee to the Education, Sport and Culture Committee in 2003 but the budget transferred did not include funding for the capital repayments. At that time the Finance and Economics Committee gave an assurance that the transfer of administrative responsibility should have no impact on the Committee s revenue budget.

¥ Vocational and Tertiary Education £1 million

This initiative will seek to ensure that the Island population has the required skills to achieve the Economic Growth Target. The original package was estimated to cost between £1.6 and £2.1 million and was made up of four key elements:

¥ 14-19 curriculum development;

¥ on Island development of Higher Education;

¥ funding to mitigate a three fold increase in Open University charges to local residents;

¥ adult skills initiative to improve abilities in literacy numeracy and the application of information technology.

The provisions that will be delivered for the £1 million agreed as part of the Strategic Plan review are currently being developed.

Resource Allocation Process 2006 to 2008

The previous Committee was fully supportive of the 2006 to 2008 resource allocation process and was pleased that there was recognition of the impact of demographic changes in 2007 and 2008 in order to reconcile the actual pupil and student numbers with the funds available. However, the Minister is disappointed that there has not yet been the opportunity to revisit this reconciliation for 2009 or to adjust the Age Weighted Pupil Unit in order to explore such issues as the inclusion of an additional allocation for ICT.

Summary of three year position

The previous Committee developed a number of strategies which shape the delivery of education, sport and culture within the Island which the Minister will champion over the next three years. This will result in the requirement to realign the Department s budget to reflect the most appropriate methods of service delivery.

The Department for Education, Sport and Culture will work with service providers and partners to:

¥ develop a Higher Education Funding Strategy for consideration by the Council of Ministers which will influence the level of States investment in Higher Education;

¥ ensure the maximum achievable benefit from the Department s investment in Early Years education and care;

¥ plan provision to meet the demands of demographic changes within the population and refine its internal resource allocation process to ensure efficiency and effectiveness;

¥ secure resources for and deliver the second generation ICT strategy entitled  Building on Success ;

¥ commence the implementation of changes to the 14-19 curriculum to support enhanced relevance, engagement and achievement;

¥ consolidate arrangements for Further, Higher and Adult Education which take account of changing patterns of participation, provision and funding;

¥ continue to implement the Cultural Strategy for the Island, which was developed following extensive consultation with key partners and stakeholders; and

¥ improve the quality and application of management information and systems for communication to achieve the effective use of resources.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007

Objective 1: Ensure the maximum achievable benefit from the Department s investment in Early Years education and

care.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ An increase in the number of 3-5 year olds receiving early years  programmes.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.7 and 2.7.1

Objective 2: Plan provision to meet the demands of demographic changes within the population and refine resource

allocations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Schools  capacity matches demands in all sectors.

¥ Management information and communication systems facilitate effective use of resources.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.7 and 2.7.6

Objective 3: Give full effect to an Island approach to Assessment for Learning which will have major implications for the

types of experience offered to pupils in our schools and the ways in which we map their progress.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Formative assessment is used routinely and effectively to improve pupil learning.

¥ Performance compares favourably with benchmark authorities.

¥ A review of the effectiveness of the Children s Executive and the Youth Action Team.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.6, 2.7, 3.2, 2.7.2 and 3.2.10

Objective 4: Deliver the second generation ICT strategy entitled  Building on Success  which is appropriately resourced

to enhance opportunities for learning.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Potential of ICT within the curriculum fully realised.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.7 Objective 5: Sustain ongoing school improvement.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ A successor scheme for Validated School Self Evaluation introduced.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.7 and 2.7.3

Objective 6: Commence the implementation of changes to the 14-19 curriculum to support enhanced relevance,

engagement and achievement.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Enhanced opportunities for learning for 14-19 year olds.

¥ A greater number of vocational options exist for 14-19 year olds.

¥ Review Citizenship within the curriculum.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 5.1, 2.5.3, 2.7.4 and 5.1.7

Objective 7: Conclude the implementation of the three year strategic plan for the Island s Youth Service which supports

an integrated community approach to offering formal and informal opportunities for our young people.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Conclude implementation of the strategic plan for the Island s Youth Service.

¥ More community based facilities available to the Islands youth.

¥ Prince s Trust Provision introduced.

¥ Partnerships with the Parishes established.

¥ Replacement of the youth facilities at the Old Harbours Office identified.

¥ Regular forum for youth.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.7, 5.1, 2.7.7, 2.7.8, 2.7.9, 5.1.4, 5.1.5 and 5.1.6

Objective 8: Consolidated arrangements in place for Further, Higher and Adult Education which take account of

changing patterns of participation, provision and funding.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Enhance opportunities for learning for residents of all ages.

¥ Needs of the business community provided through targeted educational programmes.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.4, 1.5, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.6.2, 2.6.3 and 2.7.5

Objective 9: Increase awareness of and participation in the cultural life of the Island.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ The implementation of the Cultural Strategy for the Island, which was developed following extensive consultation with key partners and stakeholders.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.8, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, 2.8.3 and 2.8.4 Objective 10: Increase awareness of and participation in Sport and Leisure.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Strategy for sport including provision for hard to reach groups, developed and agreed by 2007.

¥ Increased participation in sport and leisure activities and the development of high quality facilities.

¥ Future of sport and leisure facilities currently located at Fort Regent determined.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.9, 3.2, 2.9.1, 2.9.2, 2.9.3 and 3.2.9

Objective 11: Review the structure, leadership and strategies of the Department to meet the challenge of reforms in the

States administration.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Structure, strategies and leadership meet the challenge of reforms in States administration.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6.2

Objective 12: Improve the quality and application of management information and systems for communication to

achieve the effective use of resources.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Decision making is underpinned by readily available, accurate and up to date information.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6.2

Objective 13: Enhance  the  policy  framework  to  meet  the  needs  of the  organisation  and  developing  statutory

requirements.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Statutory requirements developed to meet deadlines required by legislative programme.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.1

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

91,690.3

96,093.9

98,150.3

 

 

 

 

Departmental transfers

(254.9)

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

175.7

2.9

-

Strategic Plan funding

2,520.0

-

-

Efficiency savings

(340.9)

(360.6)

(72.0)

Pay awards

1,902.5

1,948.5

1,999.0

Non-staff inflation

401.2

465.6

466.9

Other adjustments

-

-

 

Cash Limit 96,093.9 Variation (%) 4.8% Manpower Costs (£ 000) 80,085 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 1,482.95


98,150.3 100,544.2 2.1% 2.4% 82,034 84,033 1,484.75 1,484.75

Note:

The manpower numbers exclude the following:

  1. Additional posts that will be required as a result of the Strategic Plan Review 2006 - 2011.

Once the provisions that will be delivered for the £1 million allocated for vocational and tertiary education have been developed an application will be made to the Treasury and Resources Minister for the additional FTE and associated headcount requirements.

  1. The impact of demographic changes in 2009.

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

2007 £

St Peter s School 4,840,000 Minor Capital 100,000

Total 4,940,000

2008 £ Highlands A  Block 5,731,000 Minor Capital 100,000

Total 5,831,000

2009 £ Mont a L Abbe School (Phase 2) 3,906,000 Minor Capital 100,000

Total 4,006,000

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non Fee-Paying Provided Schools

 

1,690,960

1,752,200

Pre-School Education

1,788,500

 

 

 

 

21,801,085

22,024,000

Primary Education

22,733,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fee-Paying Schools

 

 

 

 

 

5,376,465

5,679,500

Provided Schools

5,818,700

3,910,380

4,018,800

Non-Provided Schools

4,433,000

 

 

 

 

8,214,230

8,631,700

Further, Vocational and Tertiary Education

10,057,300

 

 

(including Highlands College)

 

 

 

 

 

7,786,605

7,436,400

Special Educational Needs and Special Schools

7,748,300

1,655,900

1,808,900

Public Libraries

1,831,000

 

 

 

 

1,308,290

1,433,900

Youth Service

1,466,800

10,281,480

9,111,800

Higher Education (Student Finance)

9,103,200

 

 

 

 

692,640

714,000

Instrumental Music Service

790,600

 

 

Child Care Support

 

 

 

 

 

166,750

173,300

Day Care Services

174,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,656,550

1,812,200

Heritage (grant to the JHT)

1,862,100

 

 

 

 

1,341,550

1,256,600

Culture (including grant to the JAT)

1,521,900

2,068,250

2,374,000

Sports Centres

2,393,200

 

 

 

 

769,090

599,400

Playing Fields and Schools Sports

790,000

428,690

424,100

Sport Development

419,500

 

 

 

 

387,750

231,600

Grants and Advisory Council

231,100

(3,407)

-

Community Fund

-

 

 

 

 

145,425

247,600

Playschemes and Outdoor Education

262,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 90,807,523

£ 91,690,300

Net Revenue Expenditure

£ 96,117,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller

 

 

 

 

 

-

-

and Auditor General

(23,400)

 

 

 

 

£ 90,807,523 £ 91,690,300 £ 96,093,900

Note: The Council of Ministers received an additional funding request from the Comptroller and Auditor General for £109,000.

The Council of Ministers agreed the request, but were not prepared to increase total expenditure, and consequently have agreed a pro-rata reduction in all Ministerial departments  cash limits.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure 91,690,300

Departmental Transfers

Removal of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment (235,000) Transfer of Trident Budget from Chief Minister 3,500 Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General (23,400)

2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process:

Additional Funding Approved:

Net impact of demographic changes 175,700

Strategic Plan Funding

Increased employers contribution to JTSF 1,300,000 Jersey Opera House - Capital Repayment 220,000 Vocational and Tertiary Education 1,000,000

Allocation of Efficiency Savings (340,900)

2,099,900 Additional Expenditure:

Annual Pay Awards 1,902,500 Non-Staff Inflation 401,200

2,303,700 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £96,093,900

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures Pre-School Education

£1,788,500

42.1 FTE Develop early years strategy. Strategy in place.

Primary Education (Non Fee Paying) The following objectives and performance measures relate to the services from Primary £22,733,700 Education (Non Fee Paying)  to Special Education Schools :

409.1 FTE

- Class size is no greater than 26 in all provided >85% primary schools

Secondary Education (Non Fee  - Average Class size no greater than 24 in all  100%

Paying) provided secondary schools.

£22,525,800

373.2 FTE

Fee Paying Education (Provided  - Attendance rates in all provided schools. >95%

Schools)

£5,818,700 - Public examination results. Comparable with benchmark 181.1 FTE authorities.

Fee Paying Education (Non Provided  - Fixed term suspensions as a percentage of <4% Schools) pupil population.

£4,433,000

0.5 FTE - Post 16 participation rates (including work  >90% based learning).

Further, Vocational and Tertiary

Education (including Highlands  - Percentage of BTEC examinations passed at  >80% College) level 3.

£10,057,300

185.1 FTE - Participation rates in adult learning provided by  >5%

the service.

Special Education Schools £2,217,600 72.7 FTE

Special Education Needs Support the inclusive practive in schools to best  95% £5,530,700 suit pupil need. Records of needs completed 61.3 FTE within three months.

Public Libraries Library service performs favourably against  >60% £1,831,000 national benchmarks. 33.0 FTE

Youth Service Proportion of 12 - 18 year olds engaged in  >20% £1,466,800 Youth Service activities. 30.0 FTE

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures (continued)

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Higher Education (Student Finance)

Proportion of cohort achieving a first degree. >40%

£9,103,200

 

3.2 FTE

 

 

 

Instrumental Music Service

Provide appropriate instrumental tuition for  1,000 children per annum.

£790,600

those children seeking it.

12.2 FTE

 

 

 

Day Care Services

Complete the registration of all day carers. 100%

£174,300

 

3.5 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

Jersey Child Care Trust

The following objective and performance measure relates to the services from Jersey

£166,000

Child Care Trust  to Culture :

Nil FTE

 

 

 

Heritage

Approve all partnership business plans for 2007. Plans approved.

£1,862,100

 

0.2 FTE

 

 

 

Culture

 

£1,521,900

 

1.1 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

Sports Centres

Rating achieved by sports centres in QUEST  >70%

£2,393,200

accreditation.

64.3 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

Playing Fields and Schools Sports

Maintain high quality, wll used facilities. Maintain participation levels.

£790,000

 

4.1 FTE

 

 

 

Sport Development

Provide wide range of activities and support for  Increase participation levels by 2%.

£419,500

clubs and associations.

3.4 FTE

 

 

 

Grants and Advisory Council

Support clubs and associations to participate in  100% of applications processed.

£231,100

off Island activities.

0.1 FTE

 

 

 

Playschemes and Outdoor Education

Provide holiday opportunities for 5 - 13 year olds. Maintain number of opportunities.

£262,300

 

2.8 FTE

Provide curricular and extra curricular outdoor

 

education opportunities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Initiatives

  1. Develop strategically important higher education programmes in the Island co-ordinated by the Higher Education Steering group and partnerships with HE institutions 2006-2009 (ESC).
  2. Establish an international business school presence in the Island (ESC).

1.5.1 Develop and implement an Enterprise and Business Development Strategy that will:

- Build strategic partnerships with first tier UK universities to deliver necessary academic and research elements of enterprise and business development (ESC).

  1. Create a Higher Education Development Group in 2006 to co-ordinate strategically important higher education provision in the Island (ESC).
  2. Introduce the 14-19 education curriculum with a view to increasing vocational options for young people from 2006 (ESC).
  1. Develop strategically important higher education programmes in the Island via the Higher Education Steering Group and partnerships with HE institutions 2006-2009 (ESC).
  2. Report on the need for the development of an Island Academy for Higher Education by 2009 (plan for its development, if required, 2010 onwards) (ESC).
  1. Bring proposals to the States in 2006 for an Early Years Strategy which will increase the number of children with access to affordable and equitable early years education and care (ESC).
  2. Sustain ongoing school improvement by continuing to invest in critical skills and Assessment for Learning (ESC).
  3. Introduce a revised scheme for school evaluation during 2007 (ESC).
  4. Enhance 14-19 education curriculum with a view to increasing vocational options for young people in 2006 (ESC).
  5. By end of 2007, consolidate arrangements for further higher and adult education which take account of changing patterns of participation, provision and funding (ESC).
  6. Review school funding during 2006 to ensure that schools can meet curriculum needs within available resources (ESC).
  7. Establish an island-wide strategy for youth work in co-operation with voluntary youth organisations (ESC).
  8. Provide an urgent replacement for the youth facilities at the Old Harbour Office in the area of the Waterfront (ESC).
  9. Develop partnerships with parishes and a range of other providers to support informal work with young people (ESC).
  1. Form a Council for Culture, with priority actions to be identified and achieved by end 2006 (ESC).
  2. Implement the Cultural Strategy and publish an action plan by end 2006 (ESC).
  1. Establish partnership agreements for all cultural providers in receipt of States funding by the end of 2006 (ESC).
  2. In 2006 investigate the feasibility of adopting J rriais as the Island s official minority language and work with the Soci t Jersiaise, Le Don Balleine and L Assembli e d J rriais to revive the language of J rriais (ESC).
  1. Develop a new strategy for sport in 2006 for the period 2007 2011 (ESC).
  2. Agree a plan by the end 2006 to secure the future of sports and leisure facilities currently provided at Fort Regent (ESC).
  3. Use the opportunity provided by the London Olympics to increase the profile of sport within the Island (ESC).
    1. Fully implement the Alcohol Strategy by 2009 (HA, HSS, ESC ).
  1. Increase opportunities for hard-to-reach groups to participate in sport and active recreation (ESC).
  2. Review the effectiveness of the Children s Executive and the Youth Action Team by 2008 (HSS/HA/ESC).
  1. Continue to work with young people towards the further development of the Youth Forum (ESC).
  2. Review the work of the Detached Youth Work Project, funded by Building a Safer Society (BASS), in St Helier in 2006 (ESC).
  3. Introduce Prince s Trust provision within the Island by 2007 (ESC).
  4. Review and enhance the Citizenship Curriculum provided in schools by 2007 (ESC).

Health and Social Services

To redesign the health and social care system to deliver improved health and social well being for the Island community.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

As with most health and social care systems in the developed world, Health and Social Services are subject to continuing pressures from a number of sources which have a direct impact on the cost and demand for services. These include:

¥ an aging population;

¥ advances in medical science and technology resulting in new high cost diagnostic and therapeutic interventions;

¥ investment in IT services required to deliver modern, efficient and effective services;

¥ increasing public expectations; and

¥ rising standards in clinical practice.

Against a background of sustained investment by the UK Government in the NHS the Health and Social Services and Policy and Resources Committees sponsored a review of health care funding, undertaken by the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham. In 2003 the report recommended that the service required real growth of between 3% and 7% for the next five years.

The 2007 cash limit provides growth of £3.3 million, equating to 2.5% growth on the 2006 cash limit whilst also requiring efficiency savings of £0.9 million. This clearly presents a difficult financial environment in which to operate. Maintaining and improving services in terms of both volume and quality whilst at the same time meeting the cost and demand pressures outlined above will prove extremely challenging. The department has a track record of successfully meeting these challenges; for example, 2006 has seen a dramatic reduction in waiting times for all elective surgery. The department aims to continue to successfully meet these challenges and will both continue and commence with the implementation of a number of initiatives during 2007.

Day Surgery - The opening of the new Day Surgery Unit will provide additional operating facilities enabling the improvement in waiting times to be maintained.

Nurse Training - The development of nurse training and cadet schemes will help train and develop locally qualified nursing staff.

Specialist Referrals to the UK - commission specialist care in the UK.

Independent Review -  The desire to continually improve the services that we provide will be supported by the Healthcare Commission who will undertake a review of the services provided by Health and Social Services.

Family Based Care - Investment in a range of initiatives aimed at increasing the number of family based placements for those children and young people who are in the care of Health and Social Services.

Screening Programmes - expand and develop screening programmes on offer to the island.

Medical Staffing - Continued investment in medical staff to provide high quality locally based care.

Drugs and Clinical Supplies - Investment in new improved drugs and clinical supplies enabling the latest up to date care to be provided.

Outcomes from Strategic Plan Review

The Department has initiated the New Directions  project looking at the best way of providing health and social care in Jersey over the next decade. An initial exploration of the issues facing the island suggests that whilst current services are high quality and public expectations are currently being met, there are many significant issues that need to be addressed to ensure the continued provision of effective, efficient and affordable health and social care. Whilst work is currently underway to investigate these issues it is too early in the stage of the project to reach any conclusions to feed into the current strategic plan review.

Resource Allocation Process 2006 to 2008

Resources allocated to the Department for the three years 2007 to 2009 reflect an on-going recognition of the increasing demand and cost pressure associated with the provision of health and social care. Even with the additional resources allocated to the department in each of these three years, continuing to deliver and improve upon the high level and standards of care will prove extremely difficult and challenging.

Efficiency Savings 2007 to 2009

The department achieved its 2005 efficiency savings and is on schedule to achieve the targeted savings of £1.2 million for 2006. Given the current environment in which the department is operating the delivery of further efficiency savings during 2007-2009, totalling £1.7 million will be extremely challenging. Efficiency programmes and cost improvement plans are currently being developed to achieve the £949,000 of efficiency savings required in 2007.

Summary of three year position

The department is aware of the challenging financial environment within which the States is operating and is pleased that Health and Social Services are considered to be a priority service that will continue to receive growth funding. The cost and service pressures outlined above are expected to continue throughout this three year period and beyond. The challenge of maintaining current high standards and indeed continuing to improve services will become increasingly difficult  in  this  demanding  financial  environment. Meeting  this  challenge  will  require  a  programme  of continued improvement across the service; to be successful this needs to be underpinned by an investment in the department s information systems, enabling efficient, effective and integrated service delivery.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007

Objective 1: Improve health and social care outcomes by reducing the incidence of mortality, disease and injury in the

population.

Performance/success criteria: By 2010:

¥ Increase life expectancy at birth in Jersey for men and women. (Target = for men to 78.6 AND for women to 82.5).

¥ Reduce mortality rates:

- From heart disease and stroke and related diseases for people under 75. (Target = 85 per 100,000 population (aged standardised mortality)).

- From cancer in people under 75. (Target = 113 per 100,000 population (aged standardised mortality)).

- From suicide and undetermined injury. (Target = 7.4 per 100,000 population (aged standardised mortality)).

¥ Reduce adult and children smoking rates. (Target = Adults 16+ = 24% (prevalence), Children aged 14 and 15

= 29% (prevalence) by 2006).

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.2.2, 2.2.4, 2.2.6 and 2.2.7 Objective 2: Improve the consumers experience of Health and Social Services.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Secure improvements in the consumers experience of health and social services as measured by independently validated surveys. (Target = Survey scores better than England average).

¥ Minimise elective inpatient and outpatient waiting time. (Target = Maintain access to three months or less).

¥ Ambulance response times Percentage of category A calls met within 8 minutes. (Target = 75% of calls to be responded to within 8 minutes).

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.3.2 and 6.2

Objective 3: Manage staff and resources so as to improve performance and provide value for money.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Financial balance - is both a key objective and a legal requirement for States Departments. It provides the essential platform on which to manage and develop services. (Target = Balanced budget (-/+ 100K)).

¥ Minimise management costs to ensure maximum resources are directed to health and social care services. (Target = Management staff to account for less than 3% of the workforce).

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6.1 and 6.2

Objective 4: To promote the independence of adults needing social care enabling them to live as safe, full and as

normal a life as possible, in their own home wherever feasible.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ The percentage of adult social services users receiving a statement of their needs and how they will be met. (Target = 100%).

¥ Clients receiving a review as a percentage of those receiving a service. (Target = 70%).

¥ Intensive home care - Households receiving intensive home care per 1,000 population aged 65 or over. (Target

= 10% or greater by 2010).

¥ Delayed transfer of care - The average number of delayed transfers of care per 100,000 population aged 65 or over. (Target = 30 per 100,000 population aged 65+).

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.1, 3.7 and 2.1.6

Objective 5: To maximise the social development of children within the most appropriate environment to meet their

needs.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Stability of placements of children looked after - The percentage of children looked after at 31 December with three or more placements during the year. (Target = 10% or less of children with three or more placements).

¥ Children in care in family placements - The proportion of children being looked after by family, friends, foster carers or placed for adoption. (Target = 80% by 2010).

¥ Re-registrations on the Child Protection Register - The percentage of children registered during the year on the Child Protection Register who had been previously registered. (Target = 10% or less re-registration).

¥ Duration on the Child Protection Register - The percentage of children de-registered who had been on the Register for longer than two years. (Target = 5% or less).

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.7

Notes:

These indicators should be used sensitively taking full account of their limitations in determining the performance of health and social services; particularly, random effects or chance variation when dealing with small numbers which is more prevalent for small jurisdictions such as Jersey; and the use of a small number of indicators to assesses performance from a vast array of potential clinical and non-clinical indicators.

Targets are subject to annual review and revision, and as improved data become routinely available.

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

132,469.4

137,094.5

143,329.0

 

 

 

 

Departmental transfers

(1,102.2)

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

3,272.9

3,354.7

2,000.0

Strategic Plan funding

-

-

-

Efficiency savings

(948.5)

(639.4)

(114.1)

Pay awards

2,749.3

2,849.3

2,911.3

Non-staff inflation

653.6

669.9

689.5

Other adjustments

-

-

-

Cash Limit 137,094.5 Variation (%) 3.5% Manpower Costs (£ 000) 105,366 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 2,212.50


143,329.0 148,815.7 4.5% 3.8% 110,015 114,176 2,272.50 2,332.50

Previous years  analysis of manpower costs have included an element of the Grants budget. However, as the manpower numbers above exclude any grant funded staff, manpower costs have been similarly excluded.

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

 

2007

£

 

 

 

 

ICT Strategy

4,000,000

Minor Capital Allocation

1,800,000

 

 

Total

5,800,000

 

 

2008

£

A&E / Radiology Extension (Phase 2)

2,523,000

Tube System Upgrade

654,000

General Hospital Upgrade (Phase 2)

1,189,000

Central Laundry Batch Washer

500,000

ICT Strategy

3,000,000

Minor Capital Allocation

1,800,000

Total

9,666,000

2009

£

 

 

 

 

ICT Strategy

3,000,000

Minor Capital Allocation

1,800,000

 

 

Total 9,358,000

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

723,666

 

788,500

Public Health Services Public Health Medicine

904,400

579,598

 

958,300

Clinical Public Health Services

884,800

931,379 538,907

 

781,400 570,100

Health Protection Health Improvement

901,600 586,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medical Services

 

6,142,914 2,731,894

 

5,084,100 2,588,300

Medical Specialties Paediatrics

5,290,300 2,661,200

1,747,481

 

1,669,800

Renal Services

1,686,100

1,667,081

 

1,407,600

Outpatient Services

1,460,100

 

 

 

 

 

3,068,660

 

3,278,800

Accident and Emergency

3,287,000

5,481,706

 

5,082,700

Assessment and Rehabilitation for Older People

5,298,700

10,567,653 6,393,379

 

11,007,100 6,838,100

Continuing Care for Older People Pathology

11,412,800 7,116,000

1,994,978

 

1,745,200

Pharmacy

1,883,800

3,205,446

 

4,063,500

Therapy Services

4,091,000

 

 

 

Surgical Services

 

13,285,661

 

13,093,600

Surgical Specialties

13,311,900

4,282,792 5,664,161

 

4,268,900 5,836,600

Obstetrics and Neo Natology Theatres

4,452,100

5,928,700

9,070,940

 

9,335,700

Surgical Ward s

9,397,500

(93,377)

 

(418,700)

Private Patients Ward s

(355,900)

 

 

 

 

 

2,009,136

 

2,602,700

Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

2,737,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mental Health Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,875,978

 

9,140,700

Adult Mental Health Services

9,220,800

903,432

 

913,000

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

956,100

7,061,948

 

6,665,500

Elderly Mentally Illness Services

6,761,400

 

 

 

Social Services

 

6,562,211

 

6,324,600

Childrens Services

8,169,300

2,963,750 6,837,374

 

4,312,000 8,477,600

Adult Social Services Special Needs Service

3,701,600 8,859,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ambulance Services

 

3,692,806 599,024

 

4,491,900 663,600

Ambulance Patient Transport

4,522,700 682,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 127,493,011

 

£ 132,469,400

Net Revenue Expenditure

£ 137,127,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller

 

-

 

-

and Auditor General

(33,400)

 

 

 

 

 

£ 127,493,011 £ 132,469,400 £ 137,094,500

Health and Social Services is restructuring the management of its services during 2006, as a result comparison of services between years may be difficult.

Note: The Council of Ministers received an additional funding request from the Comptroller and Auditor General for £109,000.

The Council of Ministers agreed the request, but were not prepared to increase total expenditure, and consequently have agreed a pro-rata reduction in all Ministerial departments  cash limits.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure 132,469,400

Departmental Transfers

Removal of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment (1,314,400) Emergency Services Combined Control Room 245,600 Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General (33,400)

2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process:

Additional Funding Approved:

Medical services, including costs associated with providing

comprehensive medical staffing, the introduction of new drugs, and

development of pathology services 750,000 Surgical services, including costs associated with providing

comprehensive medical staffing, the operation of the new day

surgery unit 850,000 Nurse Development, including the development of nurse training

and cadet schemes 150,900 Specialist referrals and UK placements, including costs

associated providing specialist care in the UK 400,000 Public Health Services, including costs associated with

developing screening programmes and modernising the service 242,000 Social services, including the continued development and

promotion of foster caring in the island 480,000 Mental Health services, including the psychology services 400,000

Allocation of Efficiency Savings (948,500)

1,222,200 Additional Expenditure:

Annual Pay Awards 2,749,300 Non-Staff Inflation 653,600

3,402,900 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £137,094,500

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Public Health Services, comprising:

To Improve health and social care outcomes by

1. Increase life expectancy at birth

public health medicine, health

reducing the incidence of mortality, disease and  i

n Jersey for men and women.

intelligence, health protection and

injury in the population.

 

 

health promotion.

 

 

2. Reduce mortality rates:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and related diseases for people

 

 

 

under 75;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- from cancer in people under 75.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medical Services, comprising:

To provide prompt diagnosis, effective

 

1. Minimise elective inpatient and

medical specialties, paediatrics,

treatment and rehabilitation for medical patients.

outpatient waiting time.

renal services, outpatient services,

 

 

 

 

 

emergency, assessment and

 

 

rehabilitation for older people,

 

 

continuing care for older people,

 

 

pathology, pharmacy.

 

 

£51,346,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surgical Services, comprising:

To provide prompt diagnosis, effective treatment

1. Minimise elective inpatient and

surgical specialties, obstetrics and

and rehabilitation for surgical patients.

outpatient waiting time.

neonatology, theatres, surgical wards,

 

 

private patients wards, physiotherapy,

 

2. Increased day case rates against

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

639.0 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mental Health Services,

To provide accessible and high quality services,

1. Maintain progress in reducing

comprising: alcohol and drugs

based in the community whenever possible; and

occupied bed days for working age

service, adult mental health

ensuring quality inpatient treatment and

adults with mental health problems.

 

 

 

mental health services.

require it.

2. Tertiary referrals will be assessed

£18,227,200

 

within 28 days.

337.0 FTE

 

 

 

 

3. Reduce mortality rate from suicide.

 

 

 

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures (continued)

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Social Services, comprising:

To promote the independence of adults

1. The percentage of adult social

childrens services, adult social

needing social care enabling them to live as

services users receiving a statement

services, special needs service.

safe, full and as normal a life as possible, in

of their needs and how they will be

£20,730,300

their own home wherever feasible.

met.

386.0 FTE

 

 

 

To maximise the social development of children

2. Clients receiving a review as a

 

within the most appropriate environment to meet

percentage of those receiving a

 

their needs.

 

service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Stability of placements of children

 

 

 

looked after.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Children in care in family

 

 

 

placements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Re-registrations on the child

 

 

 

protection register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Duration on the child protection

 

 

 

register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ambulance Services, comprising:

To provide an Ambulance Service and related

 

Percentage of category A calls met

emergency ambulance services and

activities that are recognised as being in the

 

within 8 minutes.

patient transport.

best interest of the patients and community we

 

 

£5,205,100

serve.

 

 

75.0 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Initiatives

  1. Support interdepartmental working within the Island-wide Strategy for an Ageing Society (ISAS) and repeat ISAS-barometer attitudes to ageing  in 2008 (HSS).
  2. By 2008 develop a concordat between the private, the voluntary and charitable, and public sector as a means of building capacity for the care of older people who require residential accommodation (HSS).
  3. Increase provision of community support to help people remain in their own homes (HSS).
  1. Develop a strategic report identifying the high-level plan for the re-design of health and social care in Jersey by the end of 2006 (HSS).
  2. Develop and implement a States of Jersey health improvement strategy (HSS).

2.2.4 Implement a set of health indicators which are meaningful for monitoring year on year progress at a population level in Jersey in 2006 (HSS).

  1. Complete a health related survey among school students in 2006 and distribute findings to schools for action by 2007 (HSS).
  2. Deliver cost effective quality services in partnership with voluntary, independent and parish organisations (HSS).
  1. The performance of the Health and Social ServicesDepartment in meeting Standards for Better Health  will be independently inspected by the Healthcare Commission in April 2007 and the results of that inspection will be published (HSS).
  2. Undertake regular service user reviews to benchmark quality and standards (HSS).

3.2.4 Fully implement the Alcohol Strategy by 2009 (HA, HSS, ESC).

3.2.10 Review the effectiveness of the Children s Executive and the Youth Action Team by 2008 (HSS/HA/ESC).

  1. By 2008 develop care pathways for young people with mental health problems who require care and support in the community or hospital admission (HSS).
  2. Implement and continually monitor a substantial three-year programme of investment by early 2006 to increase the number of foster carers through improved recruitment, training and financial support (HSS).

Home Affairs

To contribute towards a safe, just and equitable society, thus improving people s quality of life.

The Department s key objectives, in particular those relating to the front line services, reflect their importance to the welfare of the Island population, being associated with the safety and security of the public, whether through effective policing, strong frontier protection or in developing a framework which reduces the risk to life, property and the environment from fire and other emergencies. A performance structure has been established which is clearly linked to States Strategic priorities through which the Department is able to measure the success of its policies. However, this is within a climate of extreme funding pressures which, if not addressed, is likely to impact on the future provision of services.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

The Department is currently undertaking a review of the Prison budget and it is likely that this will highlight further funding pressures over and above the allocation of additional funds already agreed for 2007. Furthermore, the development of a performance improvement plan, with time-bound targets and costings, is seen as key to addressing the underlying issues and is in the course of preparation. Once this work is complete, and the extent of the funding pressures is established, the Council of Ministers will need to consider how to address these issues alongside the funding options which are available. In the short term this may result in one-off reprioritisation amongst ministerial departments in 2007, but for the longer term will inform the funding considerations for the annual business planning process for 2008.

A number of factors have placed pressure on the Prison budget. These include a steadily increasing prison population, by almost 50% since 2001 including those sentenced in Jersey but transferred to England and Wales, caused primarily by the effect of long sentences for drug trafficking offences. Further pressure results from the changing profile of prisoners, requiring more intensive methods of supervision and the increased cost of medical supplies. Challenges have also been created by the standard, style and extent of accommodation at La Moye associated with more rigid criteria for the segregation of categories of prisoner.

Capital funds allocated to the Prison will eventually address the physical shortcomings of the facility whilst the recruitment of additional staff will mean that the Prison can undertake the basic security measures necessary for any prison establishment in the 21st Century. However, the results of an independent Prison Inspectorate review published in 2006 highlights the fact that the Prison is a complex establishment which had been unable to keep pace with modern standards and the demands placed upon it.

The  contribution  which  the  Island  makes  towards  the  defence  expenditure  of the  United  Kingdom, being  the establishment in the Island of a Territorial Army Unit, was agreed by the States in 1986. The Department continues to make the case that the cost is not within the Department s control and cannot be managed to assist in achieving the Department s cost savings targets. Additional funds provided in 2007 will not be sufficient to meet the budget estimate provided by the UK Ministry of Defence and the shortfall will increase if the Unit increases its complement of staff to the level laid down in the 1986 Agreement.

Expenditure on these, as well as other areas within the Departments remit is influenced by factors outside of its control and, whilst being unavoidable, they are often difficult to predict. The fact that a major element of the Department s budget, approximately 80%, relates to the cost of staff makes it extremely difficult to divert resources in the short term to meet funding shortfalls in other areas.

The Department has initiated a process of prioritisation in case it is required to divert funds to these areas of the budget. Unless the Department s budget is increased, this will inevitably mean that the resources available to the emergency services will reduce, which will compromise their ability to maintain the current level of service, which is required to protect the quality of life of residents and visitors to the Island.

Outcomes from Strategic Plan Review

The recommendations of a Working Party on Race Relations for the preparation of a Race Discrimination Law were agreed by the States in 2002 and these were subsequently developed into a framework for the Island to be able to meet best practice and internationally accepted standards relating to all forms of discrimination. A sum of £500,000 has been allocated in 2007 to enable a Discrimination Law to be established in phases commencing with race in 2007, followed by further phases dealing with other forms of discrimination such as that based upon a persons sex, disability or age. It is proposed that a Discrimination Panel will be established, with administrative support, similar to the recently formed Employment Tribunal.

It is unlikely that all of the funding will be required in the first year following the introduction of the Law and it is intended that the balance of funds will be used to supplement the Prison budget in the short term, until the funding pressures are resolved.

Resource Allocation Process 2006 to 2008

Although an additional £262,000 has been made available in 2007 to meet the cost of the Defence Contribution, there is still a shortfall in the budget required to meet the full cost in 2007 and thereafter. The only option appears to be for the Island to renegotiate the financial arrangements of the Agreement.

Full funding, amounting to £323,000 has been made available in 2008 to allow the States of Jersey Police to meet the cost of the implementation of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Jersey) Law (RIPL). This will also enable the Police to provide a level of advice and training to other States Departments in meeting the implications of the Law. Part year funding of £53,000 has been made available in 2007 and, as the implementation of the Law is essential before the introduction of the Human Rights Law, the Department has had to find the shortfall, amounting to approximately £250,000 from alternative resources under its control.

The Council of Ministers has given support to advancing the next phase of the Prison Re-Development Plan construction of a 135-space cell block and a multi-purpose hall into the capital programme for 2007. This has, in part, been accommodated by the further phasing of the funding allocated to the replacement Police Headquarters, construction of which is due to start on the Summerland site in February 2007.

Efficiency Savings 2007 to 2009

The Department has been able to find a proportion of its savings target by not allocating the additional funding for non- staff inflation. This is likely to continue, although the Department is pursuing a number of initiatives that will deliver savings, including a thorough review of the accommodation requirements of the Department, a review of the policy for vehicle replacement throughout all services and the cost of benefits allied to particular posts.

The Department is currently pursuing a number of options that will release accommodation and generate both revenue savings and one-off capital funds which are likely to be diverted to the corporate Property savings targets rather than be used to meet the funding pressures faced by the Departments front line services.

Given the high level of staff costs within the Department s budget, all Heads of Service continue to review Service delivery in order to identify further potential for efficiency savings. However, the relatively low age profile coupled with the length of service of front line staff is such that a significant amount will be required to meet incremental increases in grade in 2007. Further savings will in the first instance be diverted to staff budgets to ensure that these costs can be met.

Summary of three year position

The Department is gearing itself to deal with significant financial challenges over the next three years. Whereas the likelihood is that current service levels can be maintained within agreed cash limits, the improvements necessary at the Prison will require additional funds which may need to be met from reprioritisation within the States  overall expenditure limits.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 Objective 1: Public confidence in the services provided for their safety, protection and security.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ High levels of public confidence in the services provided by the Home Affairs departments maintained.

¥ High levels of satisfaction with the quality of service provided to victims of crime maintained.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2.10, 6.2, 5.1 and 5.2

Objective 2: Effective policing of offences that pose the greatest threat to community safety.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Despite the projected impact of demographic change on future crime levels we will maintain low levels of crime in Jersey relative to comparable locations.

¥ High level of detection rates and the proportion resulting in offenders being presented to the criminal justice system maintained and further improved.

¥ Significant disruption to the supply of illegal drugs in the Island maintained.

¥ High levels of public perception of safety in their neighbourhoods maintained.

¥ Public perception of safety in St Helier at night improved.

¥ An increase in the percentage of people who say that Police do a good job in the areas of drugs, violent crime and burglary.

¥ Low levels of road traffic crashes resulting in serious or fatal injury maintained or further reduced. Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.2.6, 3.2.7, 3.2.8 and 3.2.10

Objective 3: Help maintain and enhance the Islands reputation as a financial centre of integrity.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ A continuing reputation for high quality financial crime investigation that achieves compliance with the international financial integrity standards to which the government of Jersey has subscribed.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.8 and 1.8.7

Objective 4: Protect the public by providing interventions and services that reduce re-offending.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Custodial facilities for prisoners improved.

¥ High success rate in the rehabilitation of offenders achieved through Sentence Planning and other programmes.

¥ Improved educational facilities for prisoners.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6 and 3.3.7

Objective 5: Strong frontier protection against threats to the security, social and economic integrity and environment of

the Island that balances the need to maintain Jersey as a competitive location in which to do business.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Effective immigration controls are maintained to nationally recognised standards.

¥ Security services at Jersey ports are maintained to nationally recognised standards.

¥ Effective enforcement to intercept and deter the illegal importation of prohibited or restricted goods maintained.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.4.1, 3.4.2 and 3.4.4

Objective 6: Reduce risks to life, property and the environment from fire and other emergencies.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Deaths, injuries and economic losses due to fires and other emergency incidents reduced.

¥ An appropriate range of services to provide a resilient and effective response to major incidents and emergencies maintained.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.5.1 and 3.5.2

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

38,941.9

39,643.7

40,807.7

 

 

 

 

Departmental transfers

(865.0)

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

315.2

323.1

-

Strategic Plan funding

500.0

-

-

Efficiency savings

(226.9)

(155.1)

(30.6)

Pay awards

811.3

819.4

840.1

Non-staff inflation

167.2

176.6

185.1

Other adjustments

-

-

-

Cash Limit 39,643.7 Variation (%) 1.8% Manpower Costs (£ 000) 32,609.9 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 644.49


40,807.7 41,802.3 2.9% 2.4% 33,752.3 34,592.3 644.49 644.49

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

 

2007

£

Prison - Multi-purpose Hall Block

1,931,000

Prison - 135 Space Cell Block

9,016,000

Police Relocation - Sinking Fund

4,821,000

Minor Capital

200,000

Total

15,970,000

 

 

2008

£

Minor Capital

200,000

Total

200,000

 

 

2009

£

Police Relocation - Sinking Fund

6,254,000

Minor Capital

200,000

Total 6,454,000

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

65,196

65,300

Explosives Officer / Explosives Licensing

69,800

230,372

200,000

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme

200,000

16,644

267,300

Grants and Post Custodial Supervision

167,600

(96,753)

-

Safety Grants Fund

-

 

 

Police

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,848,275

3,754,200

Specialist Crime Investigation

3,856,800

1,130,618

1,117,100

Process Offenders through Custody

890,700

1,523,381

1,541,300

Supporting the Criminal Justice System

1,591,600

1,167,902

1,026,300

Manage Intelligence

1,586,500

1,419,837

1,580,100

Financial Crime Investigation

1,425,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire

 

4,438,039

4,500,900

Community Protection

4,397,300

157,523

182,000

Joint Emergency Services Workshop

142,100

 

 

Customs and Immigration

 

644,026

668,400

Revenue Collection

687,800

3,486,475

3,501,000

Enforcement

3,604,300

 

 

 

 

246,410

271,000

External Obligations

218,800

 

 

HM Prison

 

5,532,426

5,354,700

Residential Accommodation

5,047,200

619,318

601,400

Prisoner Activity

576,400

999,276

1,005,900

Operations and Administration

1,624,500

284,108

328,000

Crime and Community Safety Strategy

356,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,039,302

762,800

UK Defence

1,057,800

30,000

30,000

Uniformed Youth Organisations

30,000

49,362

62,800

IMLO and Careers Office

45,900

105,535

94,300

Superintendent Registrar

134,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller

 

-

-

and Auditor General

(9,600)

 

 

 

 

£ 38,879,428 £ 38,941,900 £ 39,643,700

Note: The Council of Ministers received an additional funding request from the Comptroller and Auditor General for £109,000.

The Council of Ministers agreed the request, but were not prepared to increase total expenditure, and consequently have agreed a pro-rata reduction in all Ministerial departments  cash limits.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

 

 

 

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

38,941,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Departmental Transfers

 

 

 

Removal of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment

(485,200)

 

 

Transfer of Joint Control Room to Health and Social Services

(245,600)

 

 

Transfer of Post Custodial Supervision to Probation

(124,600)

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General

(9,600)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Funding Approved:

 

 

 

Jersey Field Squadron

262,700

 

 

Police - Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Jersey) Law

52,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Funding

 

Discrimination Legislation

500,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Efficiency Savings

(226,900)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(276,700)

 

 

Additional Expenditure:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Pay Awards

811,300

 

 

Non-Staff Inflation

167,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

978,500

 

 

 

 

2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £ 39,643,700

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

Home Affairs  Public confidence in the services provided for  Public satisfaction with Home Affairs £367,600 their safety, protection and security. services. 3.0 FTE

% of services which have formal complaints procedures.

% of complaints responded to within service guidelines.

Victim Support (Jersey) Service Level Agreement delivered.

States of Jersey Police  Effective policing of offences that pose the  Recorded crimes per 1,000 population. £21,292,700 greatest threat to community safety.

340.8 FTE Detection Rate.

Sanctioned Detection Rate.

Public perception of safety in own neighbourhood.

Public perception of safety in St Helier.

Level of road traffic crashes resulting in serious or fatal injury.

Percentage of public who say police do a good job in the areas of drugs, violent crime and burglary.

Amount of Class A drugs seized.

Help maintain and enhance the Islands  Number of Special Activity Reports reputation as a financial centre of integrity. (SARs).

% of SARs requiring investigation.

Number of requests (RFAs) from other jurisdictions.

% of RFAs requiring investigation.

Strong frontier protection against threats to the  Number of Anti-terrorism intelligence security, social and economic integrity and  reports submitted.

environment of the Island that balances the

need to maintain Jersey as a competitive

location in which to do business.

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Customs and Immigration

Effective policing of offences that pose the

Purity of Class A drugs.

£4,510,900

greatest threat to community safety.

 

75.0 FTE

 

Street value of Class A drugs.

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Class A drugs seized.

 

 

 

 

 

Number of persons identified as being

 

 

responsible for supplying commercial

 

 

quantities of illegal drugs who are

 

 

charged.

 

 

 

 

Help maintain and enhance the Islands

Investigative casework approved.

 

reputation as a financial centre of integrity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strong frontier protection against threats to the

Vehicle controls meet required national

 

security, social and economic integrity and

standards.

 

environment of the Island that balances the

 

 

need to maintain Jersey as a competitive

% of all foreign movement arrivals for

 

location in which to do business.

which immigration controls in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of reports of illegal immigrants

 

 

working/residing in Jersey investigated

 

 

within 3 working days.

 

 

 

 

 

% of passports issued within 10

 

 

working days.

 

 

 

 

 

% of naturalisation applications

 

 

serviced within 4 months.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Imp ts duties collected.

 

 

 

Jersey Field Squadron

Strong frontier protection against threats to the

Favourable Inspection reports.

£1,133,700

security, social and economic integrity and

 

5.5 FTE

environment of the Island that balances the

 

 

need to maintain Jersey as a competitive

 

 

location in which to do business.

 

 

 

 

Building a Safer Society

Effective policing of offences that pose the

Recorded incidents in identified

£356,300

greatest threat to community safety.

communities.

2.5 FTE

 

 

 

 

Number of complaints to Anti-Social

 

 

Behaviour Unit.

 

 

 

 

 

Number of repeat domestic violence

 

 

assaults.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Prison

Protect the public by providing interventions and

Number of prisoners who escape.

£7,248,100

services that reduce re-offending.

 

 

 

 

 

 

temporary release.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£4,539,400

environment from fire and other emergencies.

population.

87.5 FTE

 

 

 

 

Number of accidental dwelling fires per 10,000 population.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of fire related deaths per

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of accidental fires in dwellings

 

 

 

 

 

Fire Safety Check.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

buildings which had fixed fire detection

 

 

systems installed.

 

 

 

 

 

% of recommendations to fit sprinkler

 

 

or other suppression system in

 

 

 

 

 

complied with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of fire related injuries per

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of accidental fires in dwellings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Emergency Special

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explosives Licensing

Reduce risk to life, property and the

Number of incidents attended and

 

 

 

Nil FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Initiatives

  1. Introduce new information and disclosure powers with draft Law approved by the States Assembly by December 2006 (HA).
  1. Implement the Human Rights Law during 2006 (HA).
  2. Develop and implement anti-discrimination legislation commencing in 2007 (HA).
  1. Establish a police consultative group, either through separate primary legislation or a new Police Force Law, by 2008 (HA).
  2. Identify, cost and implement service agreements with new national and regional Police services by 2009 (HA).
  3. Introduce new public order legislation by 2006 (HA).
  4. Fully implement the Alcohol Strategy by 2009 (HA, HSS, ESC).
  1. Introduce civil asset recovery legislation targeting local criminals by 2008 (HA).
  2. Fully implement Building a Safer Society  by 2009 (HA).
  3. Develop Victim Agency Forum by end 2006 (HA).

3.2.10 Review the effectiveness of the Children s Executive and the Youth Action Team by 2008 (HSS/HA/ESC).

  1. Start implementing the recommendations of the Integrated Criminal Justice Scoping Study as appropriate in 2006 (HA).
  2. Introduce the Crime (Disorderly Conduct and Harassment) (Jersey) Law 200- in 2006 (HA).
  3. Complete the new prison wing by 2009 (HA).
  4. Subject to appropriate funding being identified, increase programmes for the education and rehabilitation of prisoners in 2007 (HA).
  5. Subject to appropriate funding being identified, increase access to vocational and academic education to prisoners leading to recognised qualifications, in addition to providing opportunities to address offending behaviour in 2007 (HA).
  6. Introduce discretionary supervised release of prisoners by 2008 (HA).
  7. Establish an informal forum for the criminal justice policy and planning involving the Minister/Assistant Minister for Home Affairs, the Judiciary and the Prosecution by 2008 (HA).
  1. Introduce biometric passports concurrently with UK (HA).
  2. In 2007 bring forward measures that will have the effect of deterring criminal elements entering Jersey (HA).

3.4.4 Work with the UK authorities to give greater emphasis to drug detection and apprehension in UK ports (HA).

  1. Fully implement the Integrated Risk Management Plan by 2009 (HA).
  2. Carry out an annual major accident simulation exercise and produce a report of the lessons learnt (HA).

Housing

AIM

The provision of long term, sustainable and affordable housing to meet the needs of all residents.

Objectives

The core strategic objectives of the Housing Committee are to:

¥ contribute toward the management of housing demand;

¥ improve the management and long term sustainability of the States rental housing stock;

¥ assess and manage the ongoing demand for accommodation;

¥ improve security of tenure for tenants;

¥ improve affordability of accommodation by the introduction of a shared equity or similar scheme, initially targeting States tenants; and

¥ support the development and implementation of Income Support to enable those in need to afford accommodation appropriate to their needs.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

The structure and service delivery of the Housing Department will change significantly over the next three years. Already the Department has seen the transfer of housing legislation to the Population Office, which forms part of the Chief Minister s Department.

In 2007, rent subsidies will be incorporated into the new Income Support System that is being delivered by the Social Security Department.

Due to funding constraints and the increasing demand on the Department s revenue to provide funding for the rent subsidy schemes, there has been inadequate investment in the maintenance of the social housing stock over a number of years. To allow the provision of good standard accommodation now and for the future, two things are required, the first is some significant investment in refurbishing the stock, and the second is that the Department be allowed to retain sufficient of its income for maintenance purposes. The refurbishment programme will commence in 2007 with an allocation of £6 million from the Capital Programme. While this begins to address the immediate problem in respect of the refurbishment programme, the issue of adequate long term maintenance funding will need to be finally resolved.

The Department is committed to encouraging home ownership. Following on from the success of the sale of parts of the redeveloped Le Squez and Le Marais estates to tenants, housing will be looking at extending the scheme to allow tenants to purchase homes on other regenerated estates.

Strategic Plan and Resource Allocation Funding

The Housing Department has been awarded £600,000 for the anticipated growth in the demand for private sector rent rebate.

The housing revenue maintenance budget has been reduced by £190,000.

Summary of three year position

The Department will continue to improve the management and long term sustainability of the States rental housing stock.

The award of a rolling capital vote will allow the Department to plan a more adequate programme of maintenance and refurbishment on social housing.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 Objective 1: Improve the management and long term sustainability of the States rental housing stock.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ States approval for the proposed changes to the management of the States rental housing stock, which will incorporate the States of Jersey core values: Customer Focus and Improve Efficiency.

¥ Approval of a Report and Proposition incorporating the Department s Property Plan setting out how the Department intends to fund the necessary £89,000,000 refurbishment of its stock.

¥ Approval of a Report and Proposition into the future delivery of social housing in the Island.

¥ Agreement with the States of Jersey Treasury that Housing is permitted to retain a sufficient amount of its rental income to ensure that it is self sufficient and able to maintain its Social Housing to an acceptable standard in accordance with its obligations as a Social Rented Landlord.

¥ Development/Refurbishment of States owned sites as per agreed plans.

¥ Reduce the percentage of rent arrears to 3.5% by 2008.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.8, 3.8.1, 3.8.3 and 3.8.4

Objective 2: Assess and manage the ongoing demand for accommodation.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ In conjunction with Planning, an update of the Planning for Homes document published by July every year.

¥ Security of tenure legislation introduced. Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.1, 3.8 and 3.8.2

Objective 3: Improve affordability of accommodation by the introduction of a shared equity or other similar scheme,

initially targeting States tenants.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Additional schemes in place to assist first time buyers by 2008.

¥ Encourage home ownership amongst states tenants.

¥ Complete the triennial rent review to compare Housing fair rents with private sector rents by October 2008. Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.1, 3.8, 3.8.5 and 3.8.8

Objective 4: Support the Social Security Department in the development and implementation of a generic income support benefit to enable those in need to afford accommodation appropriate to their needs.

To support the Social Security department in the development and implementation of a generic income support benefit to enable those in need to afford accommodation appropriate to their needs.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Income support benefit implemented in 2007 successfully as per plans to be agreed.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.1, 3.6 and 3.7

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

1,581.6

1,856.5

2,133.3

Departmental transfers

(428.1)

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

410.0

60.0

-

Strategic Plan funding

-

-

-

Efficiency savings

5.2

(77.8)

(8.9)

Pay awards

77.2

61.8

63.3

Non-staff inflation

210.6

232.8

238.3

Other adjustments

-

-

-

Cash Limit 1,856.5 Variation (%) 17.4% Manpower Costs (£ 000) 2,449 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 69.46


2,133.3 2,426.0 14.9% 13.7% 2,510 2,573 69.46 69.46

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

2007 £ Housing Works 6,000,000

Total 6,000,000

2008 £ Housing Works 6,000,000

Total 6,000,000

2009 £ Housing Works 6,000,000

Total 6,000,000

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

276,244

236,900

Administration of Housing Legislation

-

(7,713,589)

(8,039,500)

Social Housing Provision

(7,751,900)

8,788,216

9,384,200

Private Sector Housing Subsidies

9,608,900

£ 1,350,871 £ 1,581,600 Net Revenue Expenditure £ 1,857,000

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller

- - and Auditor General (500)

£ 1,350,871 £ 1,581,600 £ 1,856,500

Note:

The Administration of Housing Legislation has transferred to the Population Office, which forms part of the Chief Minister s Department.

Note: The Council of Ministers received an additional funding request from the Comptroller and Auditor General for £109,000.

The Council of Ministers agreed the request, but were not prepared to increase total expenditure, and consequently have agreed a pro-rata reduction in all Ministerial departments  cash limits.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

 

 

 

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

1,581,600

 

 

 

 

Departmental Transfers

 

Removal of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment

(46,900)

Transfer of Staff to Customer Contact Centre

(159,600)

Transfer of Population Office to Chief Minister

(107,400)

Transfer to Jersey Property Holdings

(113,700)

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General

(500)

 

 

 

 

2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process:

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Funding Approved:

 

Housing Benefit Growth

600,000

 

 

Service Reduction Approved:

 

Reductions in Housing Maintenance

(190,000)

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Efficiency Savings

5,200

 

 

 

 

 

(12,900)

Additional Expenditure:

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Pay Awards

77,200

Non-Staff Inflation

210,600

 

287,800

 

 

2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £ 1,856,500

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Social Housing Provision

Maximise rental income.

% of rent charges collected.

(£7,751,900)

 

 

66.0 FTE

Reduce levels of arrears amongst States

Rent arrears equates to X% of rental

 

tenants.

income.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reduce levels of significant debt amongst

% of tenants with more than 36 days

 

States tenants.

rent arrears.

 

 

 

 

Maximise value for money from repairs

% of response repairs carried out

 

budget.

on a fixed price basis.

 

 

 

 

Concentrate on the expeditious turnaround

On average a standard void property

 

of void properties, thus maximising rental

is vacant for X days.

 

income.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Encourage tenants to become involved in

% of tenants engaged in management

 

management of the housing stock.

decisions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bring all States Rental Homes up to

Refurbishment programme underway.

 

 Decent Homes Standard .

 

 

 

 

Provision of Housing Subsidies

Provide financial subsidy to those in need.

% rental subsidy overspend.

£9,608,900

 

 

3.5 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Initiatives

  1. From 2007 commence a programme to bring States-owned housing stock up to United Kingdom Decent Homes Standard  by 2016 (HOUS).
  2. Review Housing demand/supply through the publication of Planning for Homes  in 2006 (HOUS).
  3. Produce detailed proposals for the procurement of funding to sustain a programme of refurbishment works for States rental accommodation with acceptance of a report and proposition by July 2006 (HOUS).
  4. Review, develop and implement strategies for the provision of Social Housing in the Island, including the long-term management of States rental accommodation (HOUS).
  5. Introduce new policies which will ensure more equality in entitlement to accommodation by 2008 (see also 2.10.4) (HOUS).
  1. Introduce a shared equity and, if appropriate, potential discount scheme, initially using existing Housing Department stock to increase home ownership (HOUS).
  2. Introduce security of tenure legislation by 2007 (HOUS).

Planning and Environment

AIM

A better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come including:

¥ a better environment at home and internationally, and sustainable use of natural resources;

¥ development that is sustainable and enables a thriving Island economy and community; and

¥ a high quality environment that can be enjoyed by all.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

The Minister will face major financial challenges in the years ahead most notably the development and implementation of the St Helier Development and Regeneration Strategy, to include the delivery of the Town Park, and the successful development of the St Helier Waterfront.

The introduction of the Planning and Building, Waste Management and Water Resources Law, the latter subject to States Members approval, are also significant pieces of work to be undertaken, as is the review of the Island Plan in 2007, which will impose additional financial burdens.

Resource Allocation Process 2006 to 2008

The service reductions amounting to £399,900 will have an impact across the range of services within the Department s remit and include:

¥ a reduction in the number of staff involved with Planning and Building Control Enforcement (£43,000) and Building Control (£124,400) which will impact on the quality of service and significantly increases the risk of non-compliant work going undetected;

¥ a reduction in the Planning Policy Consultants Vote (£42,600) this service reduction will limit the ability of the Minister and/or Department to pursue policy initiatives arising from the Council of Ministers and/or Corporate Management Board; and

¥ a reduction in the number of staff providing regulatory, scientific and environmental advice (£189,900) which will result in reduced technical expertise and laboratory services.

Summary of three year position

With a reducing budget it will be challenging to achieve the Department s core aims and objectives whilst continuing to contribute towards corporate initiatives such as the resource allocation process and the requirement to achieve efficiency savings but the Minister is committed to ensuring value for money across all areas of the Department s expenditure.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 Objective 1: Protect and improve the environment.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ The planning system to deliver sustainable development outcomes through efficient and high quality planning and development management processes that meet the standards set in the Department s Service Level Agreement for Development and Building Control.

¥ Progress development and implementation of St Helier Regeneration Strategy, to include a viable mechanism to deliver the Town Park.

¥ Review the Island Plan beginning in 2007.

¥ Achieve a better balance between housing availability and the demand for housing, while protecting the Island s countryside involving the delivery of new homes in response to demand and reviewing the supply and demand for homes.

¥ Minister s design principles implemented to encourage more space about buildings and adequate room sizes.

¥ Implement design policies to deliver the best designed and highest quality new buildings on the Waterfront together with integrated public spaces and publish additional planning guidance to promote high quality design and the protection and enhancement of the environment.

¥ Increase to 30% the area of natural habitats under the Environment Department s control in Favourable Conservation Status by 2010.

¥ Consult on, debate and implement a Contaminated Land Strategy during 2007.

¥ Consult on and debate an Air Quality Strategy for Jersey during 2007.

¥ Designate a further seven ecological, ten geological sites and historic, architectural and/or archaeological Sites of Special Interest.

¥ Implement the Coastal Zone Management Strategy, as defined by the targets set out within the Strategy (2007).

¥ Progress against the five objectives for conserving biodiversity set out in the Biodiversity Strategy for Jersey .

¥ Annual report to the States by the Director of the Environment.

¥ Implement Archaeology SPG and appoint archaeology field officer in 2007 to better protect and understand the archaeology of Jersey.

¥ Implement the Third Party Appeal and Dangerous Structures sections of the new planning Law as soon as funding is finalised.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1, 2, 6, 4, 1.5, 2.10, 3.2, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 6.2, 1.5.6, 4.2.6, 4.1.1, 4.4.4, 4.4.5, 4.5.2, 4.7.1 and 4.7.5

Objective 2: Promote a sustainable Island economy which includes diverse, modern and adaptable farming and fishing

industries.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Implement in partnership with the Economic Development Department, the Rural Economic Strategy, which will explore and promote new opportunities for the rural economy.

¥ Bring forward new fisheries measures to keep in line with EU legislative requirements and amendments under the Granville Bay Treaty.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1, 5, 4.1, 4.5, 1.4.6, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.5.1 and 4.5.3

Objective 3: Promote sustainable management and prudent use of natural resources and our cultural heritage.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Implement the Waste Management (Jersey) Law 2005.

¥ Implement the Water Resources (Jersey) Law.

¥ Implement the Energy Policy that will ensure a reduction in the Island s energy consumption and CO2 emissions and address economic efficiency, social equity, security of supply and environmental impacts.

¥ Bring forward for consultation and debate a package of environmental tax and expenditure measures.

¥ Implement an Environmental Citizenship programme to encourage greater environmental participation and awareness in the community.

¥ Administer the Historic Buildings Grant programme.

¥ Implement the Towers and Forts Project.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4, 1.5, 2.7, 2.9, 4.7, 2.10.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.3, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.5.4, 4.5.5, 4.6.3 and 4.6.4

Objective 4: Set and enforce standards for building work to secure the health and safety of building users, promote

energy efficiency and make life easier for disabled people.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Building bye-law requirements amended to incorporate Lifetime Homes standards in 2007 and subsequently anticipated review and adoption of new standards for fire safety, energy efficiency and structure in the UK.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3, 4, 3.8, 4.3, 4.6, 2.1.3, 3.8.6 and 3.8.7 Objective 5: Ensure high standards of animal and plant health and animal welfare.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Improve the health and welfare of kept animals, and protect society from the impact of animal and fish diseases by introducing Abattoir legislation and the registration and licensing of establishments that care for domestic animals in 2007.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4 and 4.1.1

Objective 6: Provide and develop the Island s definitive geographic information system and its application, maintenance

and management, to meet the needs of both the public and private sectors.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Improve the accessibility, applicability and quality of geographic information services to the Island community.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6

Objective 7: Provide accurate, timely, reliable and, where appropriate, specialised weather services to meet the needs

of the Channel Islands communities.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Complete a detailed plan examining the benefits of combining the Jersey and Guernsey meteorological services into a single, more efficient Channel Island service.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4 and 6.2.13

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

5,896.9

5,718.7

5,598.3

 

 

 

 

Committee transfers

(102.0)

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

(173.7)

(226.2)

-

Strategic Plan funding

-

-

-

Efficiency savings

(50.9)

(38.1)

(6.8)

Pay awards

155.3

153.3

151.4

Non-staff inflation

(6.9)

(9.4)

(10.5)

Other adjustments

-

-

-

Cash Limit 5,718.7 Variation (%) (3.0%) Manpower Costs (£ 000) 5,998 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 117.75


5,598.3 5,732.4 (2.1%) 2.4% 5,925 6,077 115.75 115.75

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

2007 £ Minor Capital Pre-determined Allocation 100,000

Total 100,000

2008 £ Urban Renewal 200,000 Minor Capital Pre-determined Allocation 100,000

Total 300,000

2009 £ Minor Capital Pre-determined Allocation 100,000

Total 100,000

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning and Building Division

 

528,393

653,700

Development Control

656,900

 

 

 

 

457,911

354,800

Building Control

308,800

568,510

438,800

Policy and Projects

414,200

171,967

156,900

Historic Buildings

165,100

52,549

38,800

Mapping

5,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Division

 

(259,355)

-

Property Services

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental Division

 

1,409,461

1,786,600

Environmental Management and Rural Economy

1,700,900

183,776

154,700

Environmental Policy and Awareness

148,500

1,163,348

1,064,700

Environmental Protection

1,070,700

431,917

431,400

Fisheries and Marine Resources

428,400

 

 

 

 

233,031

211,700

States Veterinary Officer

208,700

714,422

604,800

Meteorology

612,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 5,655,930

£ 5,896,900

Net Revenue Expenditure

£ 5,720,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller

 

-

-

and Auditor General

(1,400)

 

 

 

 

£ 5,655,930 £ 5,896,900 £ 5,718,700

Note:

The figures for Planning and Environment and Transport and Technical services were previously amalgamated. The figures for these Departments have been shown separately to reflect the figures of the individual Departments and the Service areas have been amended to more adequately reflect the business.

Note: The Council of Ministers received an additional funding request from the Comptroller and Auditor General for £109,000.

The Council of Ministers agreed the request, but were not prepared to increase total expenditure, and consequently have agreed a pro-rata reduction in all Ministerial departments  cash limits.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

 

 

 

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

5,896,900

 

 

 

 

Departmental Transfers

 

Removal of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment

(100,600)

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General

(1,400)

 

 

 

 

2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process:

 

 

 

 

 

Service Reduction Approved:

 

 

 

Reduction in Planning and Building Services

(77,700)

Reduction in Environmental Services

(96,000)

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Efficiency Savings:

(50,900)

 

 

 

 

 

(326,600)

Additional Expenditure:

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Pay Awards

155,300

Non-Staff Inflation

(6,900)

 

 

 

 

 

148,400

 

 

2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £ 5,718,700

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Planning and Building Services

 

 

Policy and Projects

To maintain, monitor and review the Island s

Review of Island Plan completed.

£414,200

land use planning policy framework, provided

 

4.5 FTE

by the Island Plan and supporting guidance, to

Review of Countryside Policy

 

ensure that development in the Island is

completed.

 

sustainable having regard to economic, social and environmental objectives.

 

 

 

 

Development Control

To determine planning applications that ensure

Percentage planning applications

£656,900

effective, innovative and intelligent use of land

determined within 8 weeks.

24.3 FTE

having regard to all material considerations and

 

 

primarily, the Island Plan.

 

 

 

 

Building Control

To set and enforce standards for building work

New building bye-laws, incorporating

£308,800

to secure the health and safety of building users,

 

Lifetime Homes standards,

20.2 FTE

promote energy efficiency and make life easier

 

implemented.

 

for disabled people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Historic Buildings

To effectively regulate and promote the

 

Number of historic building grants

£165,100

sustainable conservation and management of

 

awarded.

1.7 FTE

the Island s built heritage.

 

 

 

 

 

Progress against implementation of

 

 

 

Historic Forts and Towers Project.

 

 

 

 

Mapping

To provide and develop the Island s definitive

 

Up-to-date Island Digital Map.

£5,900

geographic information system and its

 

 

1.2 FTE

application, maintenance and management, to

 

 

 

meet the needs of both the public and private

 

 

 

sectors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environment Division

 

 

 

Environmental Management and

Protect and improve the environment.

 

Increase to 30% the area of natural

Rural Economy

 

 

habitats under the Environment

£1,700,900

 

 

Department s control in Favourable

19.7 FTE

 

 

Conservation Status  by 2010.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designate a further seven ecological,

 

 

 

ten geological sites and eight

 

 

 

additional, archaeological, architectural

 

 

 

or historic Sites of Special Interest.

 

 

 

 

 

Promote a sustainable Island economy which

 

Progress against implementation of the

 

includes a diverse, modern and adaptable

 

Rural Economic Strategy.

 

farming industry.

 

 

 

 

 

Uptake of measures within the

 

 

 

Countryside Renewal Scheme.

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure high standards of animal and plant

 

CITES licences issued within stated

 

health and animal welfare.

 

timescales.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occurrence of notifiable pests and

 

 

 

diseases.

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Environmental Policy and Awareness

Protect and improve the environment.

Consult on, debate and implement a

£148,500

 

Contaminated Land Strategy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.8 FTE

 

Implement the Coastal Zone

 

 

Management Strategy, as defined by

 

 

the targets set out within the Strategy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promote sustainable management and prudent

Progress against development and

 

use of natural resources.

implementation of the Energy Policy

 

 

that will ensure a reduction in the

 

 

Island s energy consumption and CO2

 

 

emissions and address economic

 

 

efficiency, social equity, security of

 

 

supply and environmental impacts.

 

 

 

 

 

Bring forward for consultation and

 

 

debate in 2007 a package of

 

 

environmental tax and expenditure

 

 

measures.

 

 

 

 

 

Customer satisfaction with visitor

 

 

centres.

 

 

 

Environmental Protection

Protect and improve the environment.

% appropriate response within 1 hour

£1,070,700

 

to report of WR Section in working

17.9 FTE

 

hours (0830-1700 Mon-Fri).

 

 

 

 

 

Number of pollution incidents

 

 

compared with the same quarter in

 

 

previous year.

 

 

 

 

Promote sustainable management and prudent

Implement the Waste Management

 

use of natural resources.

(Jersey) Law 2005.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implement the Water Resources

 

 

(Jersey) Law.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fisheries and Marine Resources

Protect and improve the environment.

Changes in lobster stock.

£428,400

 

 

6.6 FTE

Promote a sustainable Island economy which

Bring forward new fisheries measures

 

includes a diverse, modern and adaptable

to keep in line with EU legislative

 

fishing industry.

requirements and amendments under

 

 

the Granville Bay Treaty.

 

 

 

Meteorology

Provide accurate, timely, reliable and, where

Accuracy of weather forecast.

£612,000

appropriate, specialised weather services to

 

19.6 FTE

meet the needs of the Channel Islands

Complete a detailed plan to combine

 

communities.

the Jersey and Guernsey

 

 

meteorological services into a single,

 

 

more efficient Channel Island service.

 

 

 

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

States Veterinary Officer

Ensure high standards of animal and plant

Improve the health and welfare of kept

£208,700

health and animal welfare.

animals, and protect society from the

2.3 FTE

 

impact of animal and fish diseases by

 

 

introducing Abattoir legislation and the

 

 

registration and licensing of

 

 

establishments that care for domestic

 

 

animals in 2007.

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Initiatives

  1. Implement the 5 Environmental Priorities in the Executive Summary of The State of Jersey a report on the condition of Jersey s environment  (January 2005) (P&E).
  2. Adopt the overall goal of the draft Biodiversity Strategy for Jersey (September 1995) and pursue the five objectives for conserving biodiversity set out in Section One (P&E).
  3. Provide an annual Report to the States by the Director of the Environment (P&E).

1.5.6 Implement the Rural Economy Strategy from 2006 (P&E/ED).

2.1.3 Amend building bye-laws to incorporate Lifetime Home Standards by 2007 (P&E).

2.10.2 By 2007 bring forward a package of environmental tax and spend measures that will replace Vehicle Registration Duty by 2008 and fund key deliverables as outlined in a sustainable travel and transport plan (P&E).

3.8.7 Review building bye-law standards for fire safety, energy efficiency and structure following their forthcoming review and adoption in the UK (P&E).

  1. In 2006 fully implement the measures contained within the Rural Economy Strategy, including:

- Implement the dairy industry recovery plan;

- Complete the improvements at the abattoir;

- Build on the initial success of the countryside renewal scheme (P&E).

  1. In 2006 complete a review of countryside planning policy (P&E).
  1. By the end of 2006, produce a Development and Regeneration Strategy for St Helier that integrates the town and the waterfront and promotes high quality design and architecture (P&E/ED).
  2. Implement a series of urban improvement projects in St Helier during 2006 (P&E).
  3. Develop a viable proposal in 2006 to provide a new town park for St Helier within three to four years (P&E/TTS).
  1. Publish updated planning guidance for the Waterfront in 2006 (P&E).
  2. Support and encourage the Waterfront Enterprise Board to deliver high quality development which promotes economic benefits and provides housing and leisure facilities for residents and visitors (CM/P&E).
  1. In 2006 bring forward for consultation and debate a comprehensive Energy Policy for Jersey that addresses (P&E) :

- Economic efficiency;

- Social equity;

- Security of supply;

- Environmental impacts.

  1. Within the Energy Policy for Jersey, examine the potential for exploiting the Island s indigenous energy resources to reduce the dependence on energy imports to satisfy the Island s energy requirements (P&E/ED).
  1. In 2006 bring into force the Waste Management (Jersey) Law 2005 (P&E).
  2. In 2006 debate and bring into force the Water Resources (Jersey) Law 200- (P&E).
  3. In 2007 bring forward for consultation and debate a package of environmental tax and expenditure measures (P&E).
  4. In 2007 consult on, then debate and implement, a Contaminated Land Strategy (P&E).
  5. In 2007 debate and implement an Air Quality Strategy for Jersey, including proposals for monitoring and publishing levels of local air pollution, and targets, policies and timescales for reductions in air pollution levels that reflect best practice globally (P&E).
  1. Deliver a vibrant, working countryside through the implementation of the Rural Economy Strategy (ED/P&E).
  2. In 2006 designate a further seven ecological, 10 geological sites and additional archaeological, architectural or historic Sites of Special Interest (P&E).
  3. Bring forward, in 2006, new measures to control over-fishing by large scale trawling and modified pots in Jersey waters (P&E).
  4. Through the Ecology Trust Fund - sponsor a project in 2006 that will create a dedicated environmental resource pack for Jersey Schools (P&E).
  5. In the period 2006-2009 implement the historic towers and forts project (TTS/P&E).
  1. In 2007 bring forward for consultation and debate a package of environmental tax and expenditure measures that address current unsustainable patterns of resource use (P&E).
  2. In 2006 complete and implement new guidance to the construction industry on waste management (P&E).
  1. Carry out a review of the Island Plan during 2006/2007 (P&E).
  2. Subject to adequate resources being made available, fully implement those parts of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 that the States have agreed to bring into force on 1st July 2006, together with associated secondary legislation, in 2006, and bring into force and implement the remaining provisions of the Law concerning third party appeals and the powers to remedy dangerous structures by early 2007 (P&E).
  3. Hold meetings of the Planning Applications Panel in public from 2006 (P&E).
  4. Introduce new supplementary planning guidelines in 2006 which promotes high quality design and architecture (P&E).
  5. In 2006 bring forward for consultation and debate a Coastal Zone Management Plan (P&E).
  1. Undertake a scoping study for the future of the harbour areas at St. Aubin and Gorey, having regard to their unique character and setting. This will include a technical and financial appraisal for any proposed schemes as well as a conservation plan and an environmental impact assessment covering both land and marine habitats. The cost of this study will initially be funded from the Central Planning Budget, with any advance repaid should such a funded scheme progress (P&E/T&R).
  1. By the end of 2006 complete a feasibility study into the proposal to combine the Jersey and Guernsey meteorological services into a single, more efficient Channel Island service. (P&E).

Social Security

Helping people to achieve and maintain financial independence.

Objectives

¥ Support people to achieve and maintain an acceptable standard of living.

¥ Provide opportunities for higher skills and better employment.

¥ Help employers and employees to work well together for their mutual benefit and the economy of the Island.

¥ Deliver high quality services now and in the future.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

¥ It is proposed that a new integrated Income Support System will be introduced in May 2007. It will replace a number of benefits including Housing, Health Insurance Exceptions (HIE), Parish Welfare and Residential Care, Family Allowances, Attendance Allowances, Disablement Allowance, Childcare Allowance, Disability Transport Allowance and Milk at Reduced Rate. The 2007 budget includes the full year costs for the benefits and grants currently administered by the department, in practice these benefits will be incorporated into Income Support part way through the year.

¥ Parish welfare and residential care transferred to the Social Security Department in May 2006 as agreed under P66/2005 Machinery of Government: Relationship between the Parishes and the States . The transfer created a more  equitable  base  for  the  funding  of financial  support  and  removed  the  financial  burden  of escalating expenditure. £12 million a year has been awarded for this transfer, including additional growth above inflation in recognition of the continuing pressures on expenditure in this area. This benefit will also be replaced within the Income Support System.

The new benefit structure will work toward the eradication of financial exclusion providing people with a minimum income relative to their situation and reducing dis-incentives to work. Income Support is designed to improve equity in the distribution of benefits making sure money goes to those most in need, through a fairer more transparent and accessible system.

Funding has been made available by the Treasury and Resources Minister to provide phased protection to those households who may be affected by the removal of existing benefits.

¥ Supplementation to the Social Security Fund is predicted to grow up to £54.7 million in 2007, reflecting recent patterns of migration, wage levels, and employment. Variations in these patterns, for example, an increase in the number of lower paid people in the Island, would increase this expenditure. The position continues to be monitored.

Strategic Plan and Resource Allocation Funding

A total of £20 million has been made available by the Minister to provide phased protection to households who may be affected by the introduction of the new Income Support System. £3 million will be available in 2007, £5 million in 2008 and £4 million in 2009 the balance made available in 2010 and in 2011.

In 2008 an estimated £1.75 million will be provided to protect those in receipt of income support from the effect of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

£1.4 million in 2007 and a further £1.5 million in 2008 have been awarded to meet the increased costs of welfare and residential care transferred from the Parishes. Jersey s changing demographic structure, primarily that of an ageing population will put further funding pressures on this area in the future.

The States agreed in principle, through an amendment to the Strategic Plan, the introduction of Winter Fuel Allowances for pensioners. The Department will, later in 2006, bring forward options for such a scheme to be introduced in 2007, subject to resources being made available.

Summary of three year position

2007 to 2009 will be a time of change for the Department. The restructuring of social welfare under the new Income Support System will provide a more streamlined and equitable distribution of benefit, ensuring that money goes to those most in need.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 Objective 1: Support people to achieve and maintain an acceptable standard of living.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Maintain and enhance existing contributory benefits and develop policies to address issues arising from demographic trends.

¥ Maintain existing non-contributory benefits including the over-75s TV Licence Scheme and provide a smooth transition to Income Support benefits during 2007.

¥ Implement the Income Support scheme during 2007.

¥ Contribute to the Health and Social Services Health Care Strategy including an affordable and sustainable approach to primary healthcare.

¥ Winter fuel payment for pensioners introduced in 2007.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.1, 2.2, 3.6, 2.1.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.5, 3.6.1 and 3.6.2

Objective 2: Provide opportunities for higher skills and better employment

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Provide facilities and careers advice for adults and young people wishing to improve their job skills and employment opportunities.

¥ Ensure that there is an integrated approach to the provision of specialist help to adults and young people with special employment needs who might have difficulty entering the workplace.

¥ Maintain  and  continue  to  strengthen  systems  of support, including  employment  services, to  facilitate individuals in returning to, or remaining in, work as a major component of the incapacity benefit and income support policies.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.3, 2.5, 3.6 and 3.6.3

Objective 3: Help employers and employees to work well together for their mutual benefit and economy of the Island.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Promote good employment practice and relations.

¥ Continue to implement Employment Relations Legislation.

¥ Continue to monitor and enforce Phase I of the Employment Legislation programme.

¥ Prepare redundancy and business transfers legislation (Phase 2 of the Employment Legislation programme).

¥ Continue work on Phase 2 with family friendly and flexible working policies including aspects arising from the introduction of Discrimination legislation.

¥ Maintain and enhance occupational health and safety programmes and operations with proactive resources targeted to key risk areas.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.1 and 3.1.1 Objective 4: Deliver high quality services now and in the future.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Implement a new administrative structure for Income Support.

¥ Complete the Integration of Income support benefits (including Housing subsidies) into the ICT system and implement a programme of continuing ICT improvements.

¥ Take active steps to co-ordinate efforts to deter and detect fraud and abuse within the benefit systems.

¥ Maintain efficient and cost effective benefit administration.

¥ Manage the Social Security Fund, the Social Security (Reserve) Fund and the Health Insurance Fund to a high standard.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3.6 and 6.2

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

92,529.6

102,828.2

110,690.7

 

 

 

 

Departmental transfers

3,375.0

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

1,400.0

1,500.0

-

Strategic Plan funding

3,000.0

3,750.0

500.0

Efficiency savings

(32.3)

(18.0)

(2.1)

Pay awards

40.9

42.0

43.0

Non-staff inflation

70.8

71.0

72.4

Other adjustments

2,444.2

2,517.5

2,645.5

Cash Limit 102,828.2 Variation (%) 11.2% Manpower Costs (£ 000) 2,241 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 42.23


110,690.7 113,949.5 7.6% 2.9% 2,297 2,355 42.23 42.23

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

50,776,415

53,200,000

States Contribution to Social Security Fund

54,657,800

 

 

 

 

1,779,984

2,056,000

Invalid Care Allowance

2,089,800

406,148

440,000

Health and Safety at Work

449,600

 

 

 

 

1,224,688

990,000

Employment Services

1,010,800

 

 

 

 

494,839

470,000

Employment Relations

481,400

694,000

660,000

Jersey Employment Trust

660,000

 

 

 

 

131,816

150,000

Dental Benefit Scheme

135,000

263,823

260,000

Social Fund

265,100

 

 

 

 

317,920

610,000

Jersey 65+ Health Plan

472,400

 

 

 

 

35,731

19,600

Non Contributory Death Grants

33,900

1,457,358

1,570,000

Christmas Bonus

1,608,900

 

 

 

 

-

300,000

TV Licence 75+

303,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Support Benefits

 

 

 

 

 

-

-

Income Support - Protection of Claimants

3,000,000

 

 

 

 

1,336,708

1,380,000

States Contribution to Health Insurance Exceptions

1,362,600

4,407,558

4,800,000

Non Native Welfare and Residential Care

5,083,300

 

 

 

 

896,303

7,200,000

Native Welfare and Residential Care

12,000,000

 

 

 

 

5,778,049

5,650,000

Family Allowances

5,823,700

3,756,164

4,040,000

Attendance Allowances

4,503,100

 

 

 

 

1,171,262

964,000

Disability Allowances

1,076,700

 

 

 

 

584,174

670,000

Childcare Allowances

699,600

6,528,109

6,640,000

Disability Transport Allowance

6,686,900

 

 

 

 

425,840

460,000

Milk at a Reduced Rate

449,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 82,466,889

£ 92,529,600

Net Revenue Expenditure

£ 102,853,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller

 

 

 

 

 

-

-

and Auditor General

(25,000)

 

 

 

 

£ 82,466,889 £ 92,529,600 £ 102,828,200

Note:

A new Income Support Benefit System will be introduced in 2007. It will replace the grants and benefits that are shown under the heading Income Support Benefits  above. Housing benefits will also be incorporated within the new Income Support System, however these are currently included in the Housing Department s 2007 cash limit.

Note: The Council of Ministers received an additional funding request from the Comptroller and Auditor General for £109,000.

The Council of Ministers agreed the request, but were not prepared to increase total expenditure, and consequently have agreed a pro-rata reduction in all Ministerial departments  cash limits.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure 85,929,600 Transfer of Native Welfare and Residential Care 6,600,000

Adjusted 2006 Net Revenue Expenditure 92,529,600

Departmental Transfers

Transfer of Native Welfare and Residential Care (Estimate) 3,400,000 Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General (25,000)

2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process:

Additional Funding Approved:

Growth in Native Welfare and Residential Care 1,400,000

Strategic Plan Funding

Income Support Transitional Protection for Claimants 3,000,000

Allocation of Efficiency Savings (32,300)

7,742,700 Additional Expenditure:

Annual Pay Awards 40,900 Non-Staff Inflation 70,800 Uprating of Benefits and States Contribution 2,444,200

2,555,900 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £102,828,200

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

States Supplementation to Social

Protection of lower earners - Supplementation

% of contributors receiving

Security Fund

is a top-up from taxation for lower earning

supplementation.

£55,257,800

employees to ensure they build up a full record

 

Nil FTE

of Social Security contributions, protecting them

 

 

when they cannot work through incapacity,

 

 

accident, maternity and through old age.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Invalid Care Allowance

Invalid Care Allowance is targeted compensation

Number of individuals receiving Invalid

£2,089,800

for loss of earnings for carers of severely

Care Allowance.

0.6 FTE

disabled people.

 

 

 

 

 

Average turnaround time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health and Safety at Work

Health and Safety assistance and guidance to

 

% of incidents responded to within five

£449,600

reduce accidents and illness in the workplace -

 

working days.

5.8 FTE

thus reducing health and benefit costs and to

 

 

 

regulate the work environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment Services

Employment Services offer opportunities and

 

Number of vacancies advertised.

£1,010,800

support in returning to work.

 

 

11.4 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment Relations

Aims to minimise disputes and bad practice in

 

Number of enquiries to JACS.

£481,400

the workplace.

 

 

1.2 FTE

 

 

% of enquiries referred to JACS and

 

 

 

resolved.

 

 

 

 

Jersey Employment Trust

Assisting people with disabilities by providing

 

% of clients referred to JET obtaining

£660,000

sheltered work and additional training and

 

employment.

Nil FTE

development.

 

 

 

 

 

% of such clients retained in

 

 

 

employment for six months.

 

 

 

 

Dental Benefit Scheme

Benefit for dental insurance targeted at 11-18

 

Number of individuals receiving dental

£135,000

(up to 21 if in full time education) age groups

 

benefit.

0.1 FTE

from low income families.

 

 

 

 

 

Administration costs as % of benefit.

 

 

 

 

Social Fund

Includes targeted assistance with the costs of

 

Number of individuals assisted through

£265,100

essential home adaptations for very sick and

 

home adaptations.

0.2 FTE

disabled people to enable them to continue to

 

 

 

live at home, and targeted support to those

 

Administration costs as % of benefit for

 

who require specialist dietary products or

 

dietary products.

 

appliances that are not catered for elsewhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jersey 65+ Health Plan

Optical, dental and chiropody benefit for over

 

Number of individuals enrolled in 65+

£472,400

65 s targeted at those on low incomes.

 

Health Plan.

0.2 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administration costs as % of benefit.

 

 

 

 

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures (continued)

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Non Contributory Death Grant

Grant toward funeral costs for those deceased

Number of individuals receiving Grant.

£33,900

who do not qualify under the Social Security

 

0.1 FTE

scheme.

Average turnaround time for

 

 

applications.

 

 

 

Christmas Bonus

Annual Christmas bonus.

Number of individuals receiving

£1,608,900

 

Christmas Bonus.

0.4 FTE

 

 

 

 

Average turnaround time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV Licence 75+

Provision of free television licences for those on

Number of individuals receiving TV

£303,000

low income who are aged 75 and over living in

Licence benefit.

Nil FTE

domestic accommodation.

 

 

 

Average turnaround time for

 

 

applications.

 

 

 

Income Support Benefits

The following benefits and grants will be incorporated under the new Income

 

Support System.

 

 

 

 

States Supplementation to Health

States contribution to the cost of doctor visits

Number of households receiving HIE.

Insurance Exceptions

and prescriptions targeted at people on low

 

£1,362,600

incomes.

 

1.4 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non Native Welfare and Residential

Payment of welfare by the parishes to residents

Administration costs as % of benefit.

Care

not born in Jersey. Welfare is targeted to provide

 

£5,083,300

income to people who do not have enough

 

0.1 FTE

money to meet basic needs or to support people

 

 

in residential care.

 

 

 

 

Native Welfare and Residential Care

Payment of Welfare to residents born in Jersey.

Administration costs as % of benefit.

£11,400,000

 

 

11.0 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Allowance

The aim of this benefit is to eradicate child

Number of households receiving

£5,823,700

poverty and it is targeted on the basis of

Family Allowance.

5.4 FTE

income.

 

 

 

Average turnaround time for

 

 

applications.

 

 

 

Attendance Allowance

This is a payment targeted on the basis of

Number of individuals receiving

£4,503,100

income to provide assistance with the extra

Attendance Allowance.

1.2 FTE

cost of being severely disabled. It ensures

 

 

people with severe disabilities do not suffer

Average turnaround time for

 

poverty, and enables them to continue to live

applications.

 

in their own home rather than residential care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures (continued)

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Disability Allowance

Disablement Allowances are targeted payments

Number of adults/children receiving

£1,076,700

for those unable to work due to being disabled,

Disability Allowance.

0.6 FTE

but not sufficiently severely disabled to qualify

 

 

for Attendance Allowance.

Average turnaround time for

 

 

applications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Childcare Allowance

Benefit targeted at working parents with children

Number of households receiving

£699,600

under 12 to assist in the cost of childcare to

Childcare Allowance.

0.9 FTE

enable parents to return to work and make work

 

 

pay.

Average turnaround time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disability Transport Allowance

Help with the additional cost of getting out and

Number of individuals receiving

£6,686,900

about targeted at those unable to walk unaided.

Disability Transport Allowance.

1.2 FTE

 

 

 

 

Average turnaround time for

 

 

applications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Milk at a Reduced Rate

A contribution to costs of milk for Children

Number of individuals receiving Milk

£449,600

under 5, expectant mothers and people

Subsidy.

0.5 FTE

aged 70+ (and special categories between

 

 

65 - 70).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Initiatives

  1. Monitor actuarial predictions and then prepare and start to introduce a co-ordinated plan, including a review of pension provision, to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by ageing population by 2010 (SOC SEC).
    1. Undertake a comprehensive review of the Island s existing health insurance scheme by 2010 (SOC SEC).

2.2.5 Introduce in early 2007 a winter fuel payment, based on the UK system, for all pensioners resident in Jersey (SOC SEC).

3.1.1 Extend existing legislation to provide a comprehensive range of basic rights to employees and employers by moving into the second phase of employment reform, as approved by the States, starting in 2008 with redundancy rights and the protection of employees involved in business mergers and acquisitions (TUPE) and then addressing maternity rights, equal pay, flexible working and family friendly policies (including an investigation into issues in respect of paternity rights) (SOC SEC).

3.1.4 Develop and implement policies during 2006 to ensure that planning and resource priorities reflect the needs of people with disabilities (SOC SEC).

  1. Determine the priorities for future development of the Social Insurance system as reported in Policy Review of the Social Insurance System in Jersey Interim Report by undertaking public consultation and developing future strategies for the States to consider by 2007 (SOC SEC).
  2. Introduce a unified Income Support system that supports people in times of need and promotes work by mid 2007 (SOC SEC).
  3. Continue to develop programmes to support people with long-term health conditions to retain, and where necessary, find suitable employment, both directly and in partnership with other providers by 2008 (SOC SEC).

Transport and Technical

Services

AIM

The Transport and Technical Services Department aims to provide a number of diverse services which support the infrastructure and environment of the Island which will lead to:

¥ a less wasteful community working harder together to reduce, reuse and recycle efficiently and effectively;

¥ unavoidable waste and effluent managed so there is minimum impact on the environment;

¥ a safe, reliable, well maintained, efficient and fairer network for all on-island travel, that does minimal harm to the environment, contributes to the economy and promotes social inclusion, health and community safety; and

¥ attractive and well maintained gardens, playing fields and open spaces, integrity and cleanliness of roads, pathways, beaches, sea defences and public amenities.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

The Department faces major challenges in the years ahead the implementation of the Solid Waste Strategy, further development of a sustainable travel and transport system in addition to maintaining the Island s key infrastructure of roads, sewers and sea defences.

The significant issues facing the Department continue to be:

¥ the additional annual revenue costs of £450,000 per annum required to meet the department proposed recycling targets. This additional revenue will be subject to a growth bid during the next revenue allocation process. In the interim, the recycling initiatives will be rolled out subject to availability of funds; and

¥ the increasing maintenance costs of the incinerator as it comes to the end of its useful life, which results in having to stockpile and bale refuse for storage and disposal until a new plant has been commissioned.

In 2009, the existing bus contract will expire and the department will begin the tender process for the new bus contract in 2007.

Resource Allocation Process 2006 to 2008

Service reductions amounting to £210,800 were allocated to the Department during the resource allocation process. These service reductions will potentially be achieved by combining the knackers yard and the OTMS culling scheme which will enable the department to provide a full on-Island service for what is currently exported and also reduce the subsidy for animal product disposal and a reduction in the standard of out-of town highways and footpath cleaning.

Efficiency Savings 2007 to 2009

The Department will make efficiency savings amounting to £417,600 through a range of measures but especially in the Parks and Garden area which has implemented a five year plan to reduce its budget by £730,000.

Summary of three year position

The Minister is pleased to present a budget which balances the ability to achieve its core aims and objectives whilst continuing to contribute towards corporate initiatives such as the resource allocation process and the requirement to achieve efficiency savings.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 Objective 1: Reduce and dispose of residual solid waste.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Increase recycling and composting to at least 27% by the end of 2007.

¥ New composting facility completed by quarter 1, 2008.

¥ Temporary Reuse and Recycling Centre established at Bellozanne by quarter 1, 2007.

¥ Tenders invited for the new plant to replace the current Bellozanne Energy from Waste Plant by quarter 2, 2007.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4.6, 4.6.1 and 4.8.4

Objective 2: Treat and dispose of liquid waste in order to minimise the impact on the environment.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Sewage effluent quality within consent.

¥ Pollution incidents caused by failure of infrastructure minimised.

¥ Updated sustainable liquid waste policy produced.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4.4, 4.6.2, 4.8, 4.8.1 and 4.8.4

Objective 3: Maintain the highway network and infrastructure to maximise the lifespan of highways and associated

infrastructure.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Low level of reactive maintenance.

¥ Highway maintenance undertaken annually equalling recommended whole life cycle requirements.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.10, 2.10.3, 4, 4.8, 4.8.2 and 4.8.4 Objective 4: An integrated travel and transport system.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Good utilisation of available parking spaces.

¥ Identification of replacement Car Park for Gas Place Car Park.

¥ Increased number of bus passengers.

¥ Decreased share of trips made by private car.

¥ Review completed for charging system for public and private parking.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.10, 2.10.1, 2.10.4, 4.2.3 and 4.9.2 Objective 5: The integrity of the Island s sea defences is maintained.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Sea defences not breached.

¥ Implementation to programme of the Sea Defence Strategy.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4.8 and 4.8.3

Objective 6: Valued and well maintained public places and amenities.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Positive public feedback on cleanliness of municipal areas.

¥ Customer satisfaction with facilities.

¥ Review undertaken of cleaning services.

¥ Upgrading of a further five historic forts and towers.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4.2, 4.5.5, 4.9 and 4.9.1 Objective 7: Road users are safe and comply with legislation

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Numbers of vehicles in road checks being issued with defect notices minimised.

¥ Number of road traffic collisions involving defective vehicles minimised.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2.10

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

21,245.3

21,241.0

21,463.2

 

 

 

 

Departmental transfers

(248.0)

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

(97.7)

(113.1)

-

Strategic Plan funding

-

-

-

Efficiency savings

(192.3)

(198.3)

(27.0)

Pay awards

417.0

421.4

429.1

Non-staff inflation

116.7

112.2

110.0

Other adjustments

-

-

-

Cash Limit 21,241.0 Variation (%) 0.0% Manpower Costs (£ 000) 16,312 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 449.42


21,463.2 21,975.3 1.0% 2.4% 16,313 16,313 449.42 449.42

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

 

2007

£

Infrastructure Works

4,500,000

Minor Capital Pre-determined Allocation

350,000

Minor Capital Allocation - Indoor Markets Refurbishment

700,000

 

 

Total

5,550,000

2008

£

Infrastructure Works

4,500,000

Sludge Treatment - Phase 2: Dryer

2,974,000

Energy from Waste - Plant and Ancillary Works

6,000,000

Minor Capital Pre-determined Allocation

350,000

Total

13,824,000

2009

£

Infrastructure Works

4,500,000

Energy from Waste - Plant and Ancillary Works

7,500,000

Minor Capital Pre-determined Allocation

350,000

 

 

Total 12,350,000

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

4,439,728

4,240,900

Liquid Waste

4,117,500

2,399,436

2,242,300

Energy from Waste

2,128,900

2,269,793

1,993,500

Solid Waste

2,159,300

1,587,239

1,532,300

Drainage

1,618,300

2,549,673

2,638,700

Highways and Infrastructure Maintenance (Note 2)

2,351,700

3,765,674

3,900,200

Transport Policy and Buses

4,396,800

-

(32,400)

Driver and Vehicle Standards (Note 3)

(64,500)

(1,169,853)

(1,032,000)

Buildings

(1,300,200)

704,804

1,117,800

Coastal and Footpath Maintenance

1,105,900

2,222,951

2,082,300

Cleaning

2,264,900

2,466,953

2,447,300

Parks and Gardens

2,381,100

191,208

-

Architectural Services (Note 4)

-

(43,282)

114,400

Markets

86,500

 

 

 

 

 

£ 21,384,324 £ 21,245,300

- -

£ 21,384,324 £ 21,245,300


Net Revenue Expenditure £ 21,246,200

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller

and Auditor General (5,200)

£ 21,241,000

Note 1:

The figures for Planning and Environment and Transport and Technical services were previously amalgamated. The figures for these Departments have been shown separately to reflect the figures of the individual Departments.

Note 2:

The categories Highways  and Surveyors  have been merged to better reflect the service.

Note 3:

Driver and Vehicle Standards transferred from the Home Affairs Department on 1 January 2006.

Note 4:

Architectural Services transferred to the Treasury and Resources Department on 1 January 2006.

Note: The Council of Ministers received an additional funding request from the Comptroller and Auditor General for £109,000.

The Council of Ministers agreed the request, but were not prepared to increase total expenditure, and consequently have agreed a pro-rata reduction in all Ministerial departments  cash limits.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

 

 

 

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

21,245,300

 

 

 

 

Departmental Transfers

 

 

 

Removal of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment

(242,800)

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General

(5,200)

 

 

 

 

2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process:

 

 

 

 

 

Service Reduction Approved:

 

Reduction in Technical Services

(97,700)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Efficiency Savings

(192,300)

 

 

 

 

 

(538,000)

 

 

Additional Expenditure:

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Pay Awards

417,000

Non-Staff Inflation

116,700

 

 

 

 

 

533,700

 

 

2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £21,241,000

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Waste Management

 

 

Liquid Waste

Treat and dispose of liquid waste to minimise

Sewage effluent quality.

£4,117,500

the impact on the environment.

 

57.0 FTE

 

Cost of sewage treatment per head of

 

 

population.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Energy from Waste

Dispose of residual solid waste and ensure

Quantity of waste incinerated.

£2,128,900

continued operation of the current Energy from

 

46.3 FTE

Waste Plant until the replacement is operational.

Quantity of waste awaiting incineration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid Waste

Provide effective recycling and processing for

% recycled and composted.

£2,159,300

the Island s solid waste.

 

54.1 FTE

 

Unit cost of recycling commodities.

 

 

 

Drainage

Ensure the integrity of the infrastructure to move

Number of pollution incidents caused

£1,618,300

waste water and effluent.

by failure of infrastructure.

36.9 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Municipal Services

 

 

Highways

Maintain the highway network through investment

Level of reactive maintenance required.

£2,351,700

in the highway infrastructure.

 

 

15.9 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings - transferring to Property

Through appropriate maintenance maintain the

 

Customer satisfaction.

Holdings

integrity and achieve optimum lifespan of States

 

 

(£1,300,200)

buildings.

 

Condition suitability.

27.6 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coastal and Footpath Maintenance

Maintain the integrity and upkeep the Island s

 

Number of sea defence breaches.

£1,105,900

sea defences, ancient monuments and

 

 

32.1 FTE

footpaths.

 

Number of historic fortifications

 

 

 

upgraded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer satisfaction with condition of

 

 

 

pavements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning

Maintain cleanliness of roads, beaches,

 

Customer satisfaction.

£2,264,900

promenades, footpaths and toilets.

 

 

62.0 FTE

 

 

Unit cost of toilet cleaning.

 

 

 

 

Parks and Gardens

Maintain parks, gardens, open spaces and

 

Customer satisfaction.

£2,381,100

sports grounds to as high a standard as

 

 

88.5 FTE

budgets will allow.

 

Cost of parks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets - transferring to Property

Provision of an appropriately maintained,

 

Customer satisfaction.

Services

reasonably priced, covered market area for

 

 

£86,500

small traders to enhance the character of

 

Condition suitability.

6.7 FTE

St Helier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

Transport

Transport Policy including Buses

Provide island-wide transport systems and

Cost of subsidy per passenger.

£4,396,800

policy which meet the needs of the community.

 

5.2 FTE

 

Number of passengers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share of trips made by private car.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Levels of car occupancy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accident levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road usage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drivers and Vehicle Standards

Ensure all road users are safe and comply with

Waiting time for vehicle pre-registration

(£64,500)

legislation.

checks.

17.0 FTE

 

 

 

 

Waiting time for taking driving tests

 

 

theory/practical.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Initiatives

2.10.1 In 2006 bring proposals to the States to adopt a sustainable travel and transport plan and by end of 2007 have in place funding for implementation (TTS).

  1. In 2006 agree a rolling programme of funding that will secure improvements in the condition of Jersey s roads (TTS).
  2. By end 2006 deliver a new parking strategy to incorporate a revised charging system for public parking (TTS).
  1. Develop a viable proposal in 2006 to provide a new town park for St Helier within three to four years (P&E/TTS).

4.5.5 In the period 2006-2009 implement the historic towers and forts project (TTS/P&E).

  1. From 2006 implement the Solid Waste Strategy to promote waste minimisation and better manage that waste which is generated (TTS).
  2. In 2007 develop a sustainable liquid waste policy to comply with EU standards (TTS).
  1. By 2008 secure adequate investment and implement a programme of maintenance to ensure waste management infrastructure is maintained to at least minimum standards (TTS).
  2. By 2008 implement a rolling programme of funding to improve the condition of highways infrastructure (TTS).
  3. Over the period 2006-2010 implement the Sea Defence Strategy to ensure that the Island does not suffer breaches resulting in flooding (TTS).
  4. Ensure that the physical infrastructure, including the water supply and waste strategies, is able to cope with any population increase (TTS).
  1. Work with the parishes to achieve an agreed plan of co-ordination by end of 2007 that ensures best use of resources (TTS).
  2. New town park in place by 2010 (TTS).

Treasury and Resources

Treasury and Resources

AIM

To support the delivery of the States strategic objectives by maintaining sound and sustainable public finances and effectively managing the financial and property assets of the States.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

In contrast to the budget of the former Finance and Economics Committee, the budget of the Treasury and Resources Department is now specific to its core functions. The budgets that were previously included for non ministerial activities and other non specific budgets have been transferred in order to align the remit of the department to directing taxation policy, ensuring efficient and effective use of all States assets, income and expenditure accounting and planning and the allocation and monitoring of public sector manpower.

Major initiatives to be funded from the budget include:

¥ implementing GST;

¥ implementing the 0/10 Corporate Tax regime;

¥ implementing 20 means 20 ; and

¥ developing long term capital planning and maintenance for States assets.

This takes place against a backdrop of requiring efficiency savings in the States finance function of over £1.1 million by the end of 2007.

The Treasury and Resources Department is also due to consolidate the property maintenance budgets from all non trading  Departments  (except  Social  Housing)  into  Jersey  Property  Holdings  in  2007. The  budget  as  presented represents an interim stage as functions, and their associated budgets, are still to be finalised, and at present remain with their current departments. The programme for bringing forward proposals for a Stabilisation Fund has been accelerated by the amendment to transfer into such a fund the £32 million available from the Dwelling Houses Loans Fund.

Outcomes from Strategic Plan Review

The review of the Strategic Plan led to £1 million growth funding being allocated for the running costs of the Fiscal Strategy. The main cost of the Strategy relates to the operation of the Goods and Services Tax. This requires funding for an additional ten staff, IT systems and associated overheads.

Resource Allocation Process 2006 to 2008

The Department has agreed to cease the grant paid to the Waterfront Enterprise Board by 2008. A consequent reduction of £80,000 has been made in the 2007 budget. The Board will achieve their future funding needs from ongoing receipts.

As an outcome of the 2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process it was agreed to reduce costs in Jersey Property Holdings by £45,000 in 2007. This is in addition to the efficiency savings target of £800,000 applied to Jersey Property Holdings for 2007.

Efficiency Savings 2007 to 2009

The Finance Transformation Project was tasked with reducing the costs of the States  finance function by £1.1 million over the three year period 2005 to 2007. The transformation subsequently achieved £500,000 in 2005, £200,000 in 2006 and is on schedule to achieve £400,000 in 2007.

Whilst the cost of finance provision has been reduced a number of areas have been improved:

¥ efficiency and consistency in transaction processes;

¥ a revised financial control framework;

¥ standardised automated reporting; and

¥ clear links between strategic objectives and budgeting and accounting for funds.

Jersey Property Holdings was established in 2006 to centralise the management of the States  estate. It is tasked with making £1.5 million of annual revenue savings by 2009. This is an ambitious target and will be dependent on a corporate approach to the centralisation of the function, utilising subsequent economies of scale and a rationalisation of the States property portfolio. Jersey Property Holdings is also tasked with achieving capital receipts of £700,000 in 2007, rising to £4 million in 2009.

The Treasury also leads the Procurement element of the Change Programme. This element is tasked to achieve £1.9 million efficiency savings by 2008. It is the second largest element of the programme but has so far negotiated significant savings for all States departments and achieved its 2005 and 2006 savings targets.

Summary of three year position

The three year period until 2009 is perhaps the most challenging in recent years. The timely implementation of the Fiscal Strategy is the most significant objective of the Department and is key to the ongoing prosperity of the Island.

Several milestones relating to the Change Programme set for Finance, Property and Procurement have already been achieved with over £1 million saved on an ongoing basis so far. The efficiency targets until 2009 demand that a further £7.4 million is achieved; the Treasury and Resources Department remains committed to delivering these savings without compromising the quality of service.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007

Objective 1: To implement the agreed Fiscal Strategy to meet the challenges to States revenues in the run up to the

move to a 0/10 Corporate Tax structure.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Develop and implement the programme for the introduction of the 0/10 corporate tax regime and all related provisions by 2009.

¥ Introduction of a current year basis of assessment for trading profits.

¥ Develop and implement the programme for the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2008.

¥ Implementation of the phased introduction of 20 means 20  from the year of assessment 2007.

¥ Undertake research into the potential for the introduction of new environmental and land taxes and present an initial report to the States.

¥ The impact of the Fiscal Strategy, and other States strategies on inflation monitored and the anti-inflation strategy reviewed as appropriate.

¥ Return to balanced budgets over the economic cycle.

¥ Proposals for a Stabilisation Fund to be presented alongside the 2007 Budget.

¥ Proposals brought forward regarding the issue of the States paying rates on its properties.

¥ Policy developed for the Strategic Reserve.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.3, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.7.5, 6.1.1, 6.1.4 and 6.1.10 Objective 2: A transformed States finance function and professional support.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ The continued development of the JD Edwards financial information system to facilitate the streamlining of financial processing.

¥ The Finance Transformation review implemented and identified savings targets achieved.

¥ Development of a Procurement Strategy to deliver £1.9 million in savings across the States by 2008.

¥ £20 million efficiency savings from across the public sector.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6.2, 6.1.9, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3

Objective 3: A restructured States estate management function to a single corporate Property Holdings division.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ A financial structure which supports an effective integrated property function.

¥ A single corporate property administration function.

¥ Financial savings target achieved.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6.2, 4.2.4 and 6.2.5

Objective 4: High quality, timely and robust professional advice and direction provided by the Treasury and Resources

Department to individual Ministers and the Council of Ministers which identifies the financial implications for major strategic proposals. The range of activities within the Treasury and Resources Department s role of financial advisor will vary over the life of this strategy, but there are a number of ongoing and long- running issues on which the Treasury and Resources Department will have a key role.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Policy on ownership of Jersey Utilities reviewed and developed for approval by the States by December 2008.

¥ Processes for achieving spending targets developed and agreed.

¥ Implementation of an action plan to ensure that the States 2007 Accounts are GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) compliant.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.2, 6.1 and 6.2.6

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

13,103.5

12,882.2

12,493.8

 

 

 

 

Departmental transfers

(58.8)

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

(133.7)

(53.8)

-

Strategic Plan funding

1,000.0

-

-

Efficiency savings

(1,358.0)

(658.3)

(8.0)

Pay awards

273.5

274.9

281.8

Non-staff inflation

55.7

48.8

32.3

Other adjustments

-

-

-

Cash Limit 12,882.2 Variation (%) (1.7%) Manpower Costs (£ 000) 10,669 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 226.00


12,493.8 12,799.9 (3.0%) 2.4%

10,943 11,225 223.00 223.00

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

2007 £ Town Park (Balance of Funding) 800,000

Total 800,000 2008 £

Total - 2009 £

Total -

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

States Treasury

 

1,004,065

1,305,900

Corporate Financial Strategy

1,227,500

 

 

 

 

353,500

475,900

Decision Support

495,200

60,723

227,200

Investments

157,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,304,450

888,100

Systems

1,020,100

467,753

585,000

Internal Audit

605,500

 

 

 

 

303,098

309,200

Procurement

318,600

209,440

-

Fiscal Strategy (Note 1)

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Tax Department

 

1,733,902

2,845,000

Personal Tax Assessing

2,875,200

 

 

 

 

775,924

1,041,000

Company Assessing

1,035,900

196,986

389,000

Policy Development

285,100

174,411

233,000

Investigations and Compliance

230,700

 

 

 

 

-

445,000

Tax Collection and Arrears

490,400

-

-

Goods and Services Tax

1,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Holdings

 

-

(295,000)

Property Division

(1,232,000)

 

 

 

 

-

47,000

Architectural Services

96,100

 

 

Non-Departmental

 

2,509,220

2,552,400

Insurance

2,616,200

 

 

 

 

309,100

156,000

WEB Grant

71,900

21,380

-

Other Expenditure

-

 

 

 

 

8,212

-

War Council

-

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and

 

 

 

 

 

-

-

Auditor General

(3,100)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Cash Limit Items

 

 

 

 

 

34,911,721

36,496,200

Repayments and Interest on Capital Debt

42,214,000

 

 

 

 

£ 45,415,299 £ 49,599,700 Net Revenue Expenditure £ 55,096,200

Note: The Council of Ministers received an additional funding request from the Comptroller and Auditor General for £109,000.

The Council of Ministers agreed the request, but were not prepared to increase total expenditure, and consequently have agreed a pro-rata reduction in all Ministerial departments  cash limits.

Note 1: In accordance with Article 14(9) of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005, funding for the Fiscal Strategy is dependent

on fiscal measures being introduced.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

 

 

 

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

13,103,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Departmental Transfers

 

 

 

Removal of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment

(169,400)

 

 

Transfer of Jersey Property Holdings from Housing

113,700

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General

(3,100)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006 to 2008 Resource Allocation Process:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Reduction Approved:

 

 

 

WEB Grant 3 year plan

(84,100)

 

 

Property Holdings Department: Surveying

(49,600)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Funding

 

 

 

Goods and Services Tax - Administration

1,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Efficiency Savings

(1,358,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(550,500)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Expenditure:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Pay Awards

273,500

 

 

Non-Staff Inflation

55,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

329,200

 

 

 

 

2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £12,882,200

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures

Service Objectives Performance Measures

Corporate Financial Strategy Preparation and production of States Annual  Accounts and Business Plan produced £1,227,500 Budget, Annual Business Plan and States  on time. 15.0 FTE Annual Accounts. Facilitating revenue and

capital resource allocation. Setting the financial  Implementation of action plan to ensure control framework. Provision of expert financial  that States 2007 accounts are GAAP advice and support service. compliant.

Decision Support  Provide a management accounting service to  Statutory accounts, budgets and £495,200  the Chief Ministers, Treasury and Resources, quarterly reports provided on time. 7.0 FTE Economic Development and Non Ministerial

Departments.

Investments Secure the maximum return from the safe  Performance of funds against £157,000 investment of all public funds. benchmarks. 4.0 FTE

Financial Services Payroll, transaction processing, credit control Implement the finance transformation £1,591,900 and cashiering services for all States  programme to deliver £0.6 million in 45.0 FTE departments. efficiency savings.

Systems Provision, maintenance and development of System hours available against hours £1,020,100 States resource management and control  promised  (%). 12.0 FTE systems. Advice to Departments on all financial,

HR, payroll, assets and procurement systems.

Internal Audit Audits of all States funded bodies to ascertain  Implement the recommendations made £605,500 compliance with the Finance Law and Financial  in the 2006 Peer Review of Internal 7.0 FTE Directions. Audit commissioned by CAG.

Deliver the 2007 internal audit plan.

Procurement Develop a Procurement Strategy to deliver £1.9  Achievement of savings target within £318,600 million in savings by 2008. the required timescale. 5.0 FTE

Pensions Administration of the States pension schemes. Reduction in the total cost per Pension

£ Nil scheme member.

6.0 FTE

Personal Tax Assessing Assess and collect tax revenues from over  All personal tax assessments issued on £2,875,200 95,000 personal taxpayers whilst administering  time and target level of tax collected. 49.0 FTE the Income Tax Law impartially.

Company Assessing Assess and collect tax revenues from over  All company tax assessments issued £1,035,900 95,000 corporate taxpayers whilst administering  on time and target level of tax 15.0 FTE the Income Tax Law impartially. collected.

Policy Development Progress the implementation of the States Fiscal  Legislation and all related provisions for £285,100 Strategy. 0/10 in place for commencement in 5.0 FTE 2009.

Service Analysis - Objectives and Performance Measures (continued)

Service Objectives Performance Measures

 

Investigations and Compliance

Continue compliance activities in areas such as

Level of investigations and compliance

£230,700

tax evasion, attempts to convert income into

activity undertaken.

3.0 FTE

capital and the claiming of private expenses in

 

 

business accounts.

 

 

 

 

Tax Collection and Arrears

Assess and collect tax revenues from over

All company and personal tax

£490,400

95,000 personal and corporate taxpayers whilst

assessments issued on time and target

10.0 FTE

administering the Income Tax Law impartially.

level of tax collected.

 

 

 

Goods and Services Tax

Prepare and implement the Goods and Services

The implementation of GST in 2008.

£1,000,000

Tax in 2008.

 

10.0 FTE

 

 

 

 

 

Property Holdings

Deliver a professional estate management

Implementation of restructuring of

(£1,135,900)

function for the property portfolio in support of

Property Holdings and achievement of

32.0 FTE

the services provided to the public by other

savings target.

 

States Departments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Plan Initiatives

  1. Ensure that States income matches or exceeds States expenditure over the economic cycle (T&R).
  2. Retain any budget surpluses that occur before the introduction of the 0/10 tax changes (due in 2010) in the Consolidated Fund until the extent of any structural deficit as a result of the new fiscal strategy becomes clear with these surplus funds being used to maintain revenue and capital spending in the shorttermwhilst any structural deficit is addressed (T&R).
  3. Improve overall fiscal framework by the immediate establishment of a Stabilisation Fund, into which the balance of excess funds over liabilities held currently in the Dwelling Houses Loans Fund will be transferred as they become available (T&R).
  4. Forward for approval by the States detailed proposals for the control of inflation to update the current inflation strategy, with the proposals to include details of the future use of the balance in the Stabilisation Fund and the operation and long term use of the Fund which will be broadly as

described in the Economic Growth Plan (P.38/2005) as adopted by the States. The proposals will also cover the role of fiscal measures, particularly GST rates, in this context (T&R/ED).

  1. Complete implementation of the Fiscal Strategy 2006-2010 (T&R).
    1. By the end of 2006 agree a plan to secure the future of Fort Regent (T&R).
      1. Undertake a scoping study for the future of the harbour areas at St. Aubin and Gorey, having regard to their unique character and setting. This will include a technical and financial appraisal for any proposed schemes as well as a conservation plan and an environmental impact assessment covering both land and marine habitats. The cost of this study will initially be funded from the Central Planning Budget, with any advance repaid should such a funded scheme progress (P&E/T&R).
  1. Introduce a Goods and Services Tax (GST) by early 2008 which will remain fixed at 3% for a minimum of 3 years unless the States agree further exclusions (T&R).
  2. Introduce the 0/10 corporate tax reforms and related provisions with a draft Law approved by the States Assembly by 31 December 2006 (T&R).
  3. A phased reduction of tax allowances and reliefs for those with higher incomes with the draft Law approved by the States Assembly by 31 December 2006 (T&R).
  4. Bring forward firm recommendation on the possibility of the States paying rates on its properties by 2007 (T&R).
  1. Publish annual performance reports and present the Annual Business Plan in a form that reveals the full cost of providing services, including output targets (T&R).
  2. Ensure that the revenue consequences of capital projects and the legislation programme are fully quantified, and that the ongoing costs of new or amended legislation are fully understood and provided for (T&R).
  3. Agree a policy for the Strategic Reserve (T&R).
  1. Fully implement the efficiency programme which delivers savings of £20 million per annum by 2009 and continue to identify and implement all possible efficiency savings (CM/T&R).
  2. Implement the Head of Profession model for the finance function within the States with financial savings of £1.13 million by 2008 (T&R).

6.2.6 Implement an action plan to ensure States 2007 accounts are GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) compliant (T&R).

  1. Secure efficiency through improved procurement arrangements for goods and services to achieve efficiency savings of £1.9 million by 2009 (T&R).
  2. Implement and test a full business continuity programme for the Income Tax Office by 31 December 2006 (T&R).

Non-Ministerial States Funded Bodies

The Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005 defines the Non Ministerial Bodies as being a States funded body for which no Minister is responsible to the States for its administration or funding. Each Non Ministerial Body has an appointed accounting officer personally responsible for the proper financial management of its resources. The application of the Public Finances Law applies in the same manner as to Ministerial Departments except in instances of disagreement with regard to a budget offered to a Non Ministerial Body by the Council of Ministers.

In such circumstances the offered budget and the requested budget should be published in the States Business Plan with a disclosure from the Council stating why a variation is recommended.

No such disagreements are included in this Business Plan. The Non Ministerial Bodies were offered budgets inline with the financial framework of the Council, including inflation funding and efficiency savings. It is appreciated that all Non Ministerial Bodies have accepted these offers having recognised both the principles and budgetary constraints of the Council.

It is recognised that there are particular and individual financial pressures within each of these bodies and the Council of Ministers will include consideration of these pressures in subsequent reviews of the financial framework.

The legal services  budgets contain estimates for court and case costs. By its nature, expenditure in Court and Case Costs is an unpredictable element in the budget. New procedures have been put in place to monitor expenditure in this area which will enable notice to be given at an early stage if expenditure appears likely to exceed the budgetary allowances.

Notable increases in budgets have incurred in the following:

Comptroller and Auditor General:

The 2006 budget of the Comptroller and Auditor General has increased by £120,000. The Council was mindful that the 2006 budget for this new function would need review in light of a period of operation and therefore has increased the budget in recognition of the full cost of this function. Of this increase, the Council of Ministers has proposed that £109,000 is found from reductions in other Departments budgets such as to remain within the proposed spending limits.

Financial Summary

The budget for all the Non Ministerial Bodies represents 4.5% of total States revenue expenditure. The budget has increased by 4% on 2006, inline with the financial framework of the Council of Ministers.

Bailiff s Chamber

AIM

To provide administrative support to the Bailiff as the President of the Royal Court and the States of Jersey, and in his other customary and statutory duties.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 (For information only) Objective 1: Support the Island s judiciary in the delivery of civil and criminal justice.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Criminal cases heard within three months of indictment.

¥ Civil disputes heard within datefix targets.

¥ Judgments produced within three months of the close of proceedings.

¥ Orders of justice etc processed within 24 hours.

¥ Warr ants before a judge produced on date of request.

¥ Judges allocated to civil and criminal cases within agreed financial parameters.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1 and 3

Objective 2: Assist in facilitating the democratic processes of the States.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Arrangements made to provide an experienced President for meetings of the States.

¥ With the assistance of the States Greffe, propositions and questions approved in accordance with Standing Orders.

¥ Confidential advice provided to members about procedural matters.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3, 5 and 6

Objective 3: Encourage awareness of the Island s constitutional position and to ensure that the position is not

compromised.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Advice provided to members about the constitutional position of the Island.

¥ The flow of official correspondence managed, forwarding incoming items on day of receipt or within two working hours, and to process replies for signature by the Bailiff within 24 hours.

¥ Visiting groups to the Royal Court and States Chamber encouraged and an understanding of the constitutional development of the institutions provided.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2 and 5

Objective 4: Provide the appropriate frameworks to enable the Bailiff to discharge his customary and statutory

responsibilities.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Successful organisation of ceremonial activities (Liberation Day, Visites Royales etc).

¥ Increased awareness of the Island s unique historical and constitutional position generated by organising, with Government House, successful visits by Ambassadors and other distinguished visitors.

¥ Participation by the Bailiff in community events and functions to support community endeavour.

¥ Management of public entertainment panel to secure advice from the statutory and parish authorities to order to licence entertainment.

¥ Applications for extension and transfer permits under Article 89 of the Licensing Law processed within seven working days.

¥ Public collections to support charitable activity managed.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 2, 3, 5 and 6

Law Officers  Department

AIM

Efficient and effective legal advice to the Crown and States, including Ministers and Departments, and a high quality criminal prosecution service.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 (For information only)

Objective 1: Objective strategic advice provided to the States of Jersey directly or through the Council of Ministers

having regard to constitutional and legal developments.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1 and 5

Objective 2: Objective legal advice of a high quality provided within reasonable timescales to the Crown, the States of

Jersey and all others it serves.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1, 3 and 6

Objective 3: A high quality prosecution service working in the interests of justice and contributing to a reduction in the

level of crime in the Island.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4

Objective 4: The interests of the Crown and the States of Jersey are protected by acting on their behalf in civil

proceedings brought by or against the Crown or the States.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6

Objective 5: The functions and duties of the Attorney General arising from custom or statute performed to a high

standard and in a timely manner.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 5

Objective 6: Effective assistance provided within reasonable timescales to overseas judicial and law enforcement

agencies in criminal matters.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1 and 5

Objective 7: Efficient conveyancing in relation to property matters affecting the Crown and the States of Jersey.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6

The Judicial Greffe and Viscounts Department

AIM

An efficient and effective Court Service.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 (For information only) Objective 1: An efficient and effective administrative service provided to the Royal Court and to the Court of Appeal.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Issue Convening Acts and Acts ordering Public Elections within one working day.

¥ Issue Company Acts, Decrees Absolute and standard-form Acts within five working days.

¥ Issue non-standard-form Acts, Decrees Nisi and Liquor and Gambling Licences within ten working days.

¥ Process applications for legal aid disbursements within five working days.

¥ Issue all Court of Appeal Acts and Register Orders in Council within one working day.

¥ Issue all Interlocutory Acts within three working days.

¥ Appointment to fix a hearing date within three working days of request.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1 and 3

Objective 2: Provide a Public Registry, Intellectual Property Registry and Probate Registry.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Register Judicial Hypothecs within five working days.

¥ Register Wills of Immovables, Powers of Attorney and Public Service and Water Notices within twelve working days.

¥ Appointment for cancellation of Acts within four working days of request.

¥ Issue Acts of Probate Division, Curatorship Acts of Jurats Appointment and Curatorship Acts of Appointment within five working days.

¥ Issue Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration within seven working days.

¥ Issue Intellectual Property Certificates and Certificates of Eligibility within three working days.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1 and 3

Objective 3: Provide an administrative service to the Magistrate s, Youth and Petty Debts Courts.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Issue Arrest Orders, Attendance Centre Orders and Acts of Committal within two working days.

¥ Issue Petty Debts Court Acts within three working days.

¥ Acts of Court completed within one working day.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1 and 3

Objective 4: The efficient enforcement of all Court Orders.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Enforcement of Royal Court and Petty Debts Court Judgments for Debt instigated within two working days of Act being lodged and registered.

¥ Service of Process effected within the relevant statutory time period.

¥ Enforcement of fines (payment completed in full or imprisonment imposed in lieu).

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3

Objective 5: Efficient and effective D sastre proceedings.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Arrange for inventory of valuables and disposal of perishables within two working days.

¥ Circulars to banks and identified UK creditors notifying declaration sent within seven working days.

¥ Construct debtors spreadsheet and proceed to recover funds owing within twenty one days of declaration.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1 and 3

Objective 6: Effective management of the financial affairs of impecunious interdicts.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Notification of appointment of Curator to identified parties completed within two weeks of receipt of Act of Court.

¥ Compilation of inventory of both real and personal property within ninety days of date of appointment.

¥ Periodic contact with carers of interdicts at least quarterly.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3

Objective 7: Effective investigation of sudden deaths to establish cause and reason.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Order post-mortem examinations following receipt of Police report within one working day.

¥ Set dates for inquest openings within one working day.

¥ Issue post-inquest documentation within one working day.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3

Objective 8: Compile and manage the jury selection procedure and manage the jury during assize trials.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Respond to queries regarding the duties of a juror within one working day.

¥ Respond to requests for exemption from jury service within one working day.

¥ Provide support and guidance to jury members for the duration of the trial.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3

Official Analyst

AIM

To provide authoritative and impartial scientific analysis and advice for the States and Island community, rendering this support with the highest standards of quality and service.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 (For information only)

Objective 1: Proficient  and  effective  forensic  analysis  of samples  and  evidence  in  criminal  investigations  and

unexplained deaths.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ 95 per cent of services delivered within target times.

¥ Satisfactory results in all relevant external quality assurance schemes.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3

Objective 2: Proficient and effective environmental and consumer protection analysis services for our customers.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ 95 per cent of services delivered within target times.

¥ Satisfactory results in all relevant external quality assurance schemes.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

ROLE

The Lieutenant Governor of Jersey is the representative of the British monarch in the Bailiwick of Jersey. The role of the Lieutenant Governor is to act as the Island s de facto head of state.

Office of the Dean of Jersey

ROLE

The role of the Dean of Jersey in relation to the States is as a representative of all the Churches of Jersey in the States Chamber.

Data Protection Commission

AIM

To promote respect for the private lives of individuals by implementing the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 (For information only) Objective 1: An efficient and helpful registration/notification service.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Provision of on-line registration and associated support.

¥ Publication of clear and complete guidance for compliance under the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005, and transitional guidance for data processing and renewals of registrations made under the 1987 Law.

¥ Develop performance management targets.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3 and 9

Objective 2: Purposeful regulatory action

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Adopt policies, procedures and criteria for prioritising and targeting cases/issues to be investigated.

¥ Produce guidance on regulatory action available to the Commissioner under the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005.

¥ Ensure complaints and issues of non-compliance are dealt with in a prompt, consistent and just manner.

¥ Ensure that where appropriate, cases involving the allegation of the commission of a criminal offence are referred to the AG for consideration in a timely manner.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1, 3 and 9

Objective 3: Increased awareness of data protection and privacy issues, choices and obligations across the business

and public community.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Ongoing development and review of external communications strategy.

¥ Constant review and update of website.

¥ Awareness levels raised - individuals assisted in making informed choices and protecting their own interests and commercial organisations aware of their compliance obligations under the Law.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1, 7 and 8

Objective 4: Influence domestic and international debates concerning information and privacy issues

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Involvement in policy debate on selected issues that affect the way in which data is processed, or where debates on privacy are involved.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 7

Objective 5: Jersey established as a well-regulated jurisdiction.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Implement new Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005 and repeal current 1987 legislation, ensuring smooth implementation of transitional relief provisions.

¥ Assist with ongoing adequacy assessment application to the European Commission on behalf of the Island in accordance with Directive 95/46.

¥ Work towards the ratification of Convention 108 of the Council of Europe together with the United Kingdom, Guernsey and Isle of Man.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1 and 7

Probation

AIM

To provide an effective and efficient social work service to the criminal justice system and the family division of the Jersey Royal Court.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 (For information only) Objective 1: To provide an efficient and effective verbal and written report service to Parish Hall s, Courts and Prisons.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ A minimum of 95% of reports will be provided within the agreed deadlines.

¥ Continuing to staff all sentencing courts.

¥ All reports will continue to be gate kept  to ensure consistent quality and in particular all Royal Court reports will be gate kept  by the same member of staff.

Objective 2: To provide community supervision which reduces re-offending, allows offenders to make restitution and

protects the public from further offending.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ To maintain a statistically significant reduction in Probationers  risk of re-offending using locally calibrated measures.

¥ Preliminary findings will be produced for the Live supervision  project.

¥ To achieve an average work rate of at least three hours per week in Community Service cases.

¥ Enforcement for non compliance with Court Orders and Licence conditions will be in line with Service standards.

¥ The Probation Service risk of harm procedures will be reviewed for their effectiveness.

Objective 3: To work with the prison to provide integrated sentence planning and supervision programmes for prisoners.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Review the prisoner through care arrangements introduced in 2006 for effectiveness.

¥ To achieve a statistically significant reduction in prisoners risk of re-offending post release.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 3

Comptroller and Auditor General

ROLE

The role of the Comptroller and Auditor General is prescribed in the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005. It includes the provision of assurance that the public finances of Jersey are being regulated, controlled and accounted for in accordance with the Law; and reporting on the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the use of resources by States funded bodies and States aided independent bodies.

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

Bailiff s Chamber

 

720,351

838,900

Royal Court

807,000

 

 

 

 

59,288

12,500

Licensing

27,000

101,588

97,000

Civic Head

110,000

 

 

 

 

77,821

82,100

Distinguished Visitors

84,000

13,909

24,100

Commemorative Functions

22,000

 

 

 

 

£ 1,089,545

£ 1,174,600

 

£ 1,179,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Law Officers  Department

 

 

 

 

 

1,119,384

1,347,700

Legal Advice

1,362,200

329,189

337,000

Conveyancing

340,600

 

 

 

 

538,313

626,900

Interjurisdictional Assistance

633,700

29,776

30,400

Duties of the Attorney General

30,700

 

 

 

 

(315,946)

(795,600)

COCF Recharges

(815,500)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 3,473,455

£ 5,058,600

 

£ 5,096,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

Judicial Greffe

 

687,662

701,100

Samedi, Family, Appellate and Interlocutory Service

708,700

 

 

 

 

316,486

336,100

Maintenance of Registries

311,900

1,287,267

1,755,500

Court and Case Costs

1,755,500

£ 3,178,638

£ 3,712,100

 

£ 3,738,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

89,773

94,200

Viscount s Department

Coroner

88,000

183,146

228,600

Desastre

341,800

364,759

503,300

Enforcement

406,700

 

 

 

 

52,806

68,200

Curatorships

57,100

28,132

360,700

Court and Case Costs

302,700

£ 803,503

£ 1,335,700

 

£ 1,339,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

487,156

560,000

Forensic, Environmental Analysis

563,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 487,156

£ 560,000

 

£ 563,900

£ 9,032,297 £ 11,841,000 Balance carried forward £ 11,917,200

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

£ 9,032,297

£ 11,841,000

Balance brought forward

£ 11,917,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

 

732,028

693,000

Duties of the Lieutenant Governor

695,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 732,028

£ 693,000

 

£ 695,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,948

20,700

Office of the Dean of Jersey

21,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 49,948

£ 20,700

 

£ 21,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

177,742

208,300

Data Protection Commission

208,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 177,742

£ 208,300

 

£ 208,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Probation

 

153,417

203,400

Community Service by Offenders

223,400

1,169,866

1,111,500

Information and Supervision Service

1,220,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 1,323,283

£ 1,314,900

 

£ 1,443,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,412

577,200

Comptroller and Auditor General

695,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£ 1,412

£ 577,200

 

£ 695,500

 

 

 

 

£ 11,316,710 £ 14,655,100 Total Non Ministerial States Funded Bodies £ 14,981,900

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

 

 

 

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

14,655,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

Departmental Transfers

 

 

 

Removal of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment

(152,700)

Transfer of Post Custodial Supervision from Home Affairs

124,600

 

 

Allocation of Additional Funding for the Comptroller and Auditor General

 

 

 

from Departments

109,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Efficiency Savings

(121,800)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(40,900)

 

 

Additional Expenditure:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Pay Awards

225,800

 

 

Non-Staff Inflation

141,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

367,700

 

 

2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £ 14,981,900

States Assembly and its services

The States Assembly budget is held under the responsibility of the Privileges and Procedures Committee and provides for members  services, the scrutiny function, and the services of the States Greffe.

The States Assembly budget provides for:

¥ monitoring and keeping under review, under the Privileges and Procedures Committee, the general practices and procedures of the States Assembly, its member services including remuneration, so as to enable all members to carry out their duties in the most effective and efficient manner possible and to establish, co-ordinate and implement States policies and objectives in this regard;

¥ supporting and promoting opportunities, practices and procedures relating to the engagement of the voting public and the provision of public information;

¥ the efficient running of a scrutiny function and Public Accounts Committee to hold executive government to account and act as its critical friend ; and

¥ resourcing the highest quality independent administrative support service, through the States Greffe, to the practical functioning of the States Assembly, its Committees, various Scrutiny Panels, inter-parliamentary bodies and States members equally, whether they are serving in the Executive or non-Executive or in their capacity as private members.

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

The 2007 budget for the States Assembly and its Services has been based on the financial framework provided by the Council of Ministers, and in accordance with all requirements for efficiency savings and other adjustments sought corporately for the period. Although Article 10 of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005, provides a degree of autonomy for the budget of the States Assembly and its Services, the Privileges and Procedures Committee is pleased to be able to report that it is able to work within the Council of Ministers proposed financial framework for 2007, the applicable incremental cash limit being in the sum of £4,781,600 despite continued pressures in work, staff costs and non-staff expenditure.

The indicative States Assembly budget for 2008 and 2009 is subject to further proposed efficiency savings and other adjustments in accordance with the financial framework proposed by the Council of Ministers, which will need to be considered against projected budgetary requirements in those respective years and subject to the statutory procedural requirements under the provisions of Article 10 of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007 Objective 1: To participate fully in outstanding government reform issues.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ investigate, review and develop electoral policy arising from the review of the conduct of elections and electoral law, and, where appropriate, make recommendations to enhance and improve procedures and practices relating to electoral reform; and

¥ investigate, review and, where appropriate, make recommendations in connection with the composition of the States Assembly.

Objective 2: To maintain an effective and efficient Scrutiny function.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ uphold the principles of the Scrutiny function in reviewing matters of public importance, proposed policies of the Council of Ministers, draft laws and subordinate enactments, international conventions and agreements, the draft Annual Business Plan, the Budget and consider possible amendments to them, if appropriate;

¥ ensure all investigations are compliant and reported to the States, which include recommendations where required, on matters considered by the Scrutiny function; and

¥ ensure appropriate co-ordination of the Scrutiny function through liaison with the Chairmen s Committee and the Public Accounts Committee.

Objective 3: To maintain effective and efficient member practices and procedures for the States Assembly.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ monitor and review the provisions of the new States of Jersey Law 2005, following implementation and introduction of ministerial government in December 2005;

¥ monitor and review the provisions of the new Standing Orders of the States of Jersey following implementation and introduction of ministerial government in December 2005; and

¥ uphold, review and, if necessary, improve procedures relating to the States members formal Code of Conduct.

Objective 4: To promote public engagement and freedom of information.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ review public opinion on electoral practices and procedures and identify a way forward on Public Elections legislation;

¥ monitor, review and, where necessary enhance and develop website user access in order to promote maximum use by public;

¥ monitor and review the nature and provision of printed information provided to the public and visitors; and

¥ promote and implement new Freedom of Information legislation and to keep such legislation under review.

Objective 5: To provide independent administrative support to the States Assembly, its members and its functions.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ respond to decisions made by the States Assembly on amended practices and procedures and to maintain an independent view when giving advice on procedural aspects of the work of the States Assembly;

¥ keep under review and, if necessary, improve newly established communications channels between the States Assembly and the Council of Ministers;

¥ keep under review and, if necessary, improve the administration of the newly implemented Hansard service provided to the States Assembly; and

¥ review and, if necessary, implement changes to the management and administration of the newly established permanent Scrutiny function and Public Accounts Committee.

Revenue Cash Limits 2007 to 2009

2007 2008 2009

£ 000 £ 000 £ 000

 

Base Budget b/fwd

4,728.9

4,781.6

4,869.8

 

 

 

 

Departmental transfers

(25.2)

-

-

Resource Allocation Process

-

-

-

Strategic Plan funding

-

-

-

Efficiency savings

(40.5)

(31.6)

(3.7)

Pay awards

35.5

35.8

36.7

Non-staff inflation

82.9

84.0

85.2

Other adjustments

-

-

-

Cash Limit 4,781.6 Variation (%) 1.1% Manpower Costs (£ 000) 1,398 Manpower Numbers (FTE) 32.00


4,869.8 4,988.0 1.8% 2.4% 1,434 1,471 32.00 32.00

Net Expenditure Service Analysis

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

60,630

25,100

Committee Secretariat and Support

27,700

444,241

1,173,800

Scrutiny

1,141,900

2,289,412

2,348,600

Members Support Services

2,504,400

337,043

211,400

States Assembly Secretariat and Admin support

272,400

446,888

393,900

Clerks Secretariat

316,300

 

 

 

 

49,434

53,700

States Messenger Service

44,600

 

 

 

 

25,584

25,100

Statutory Functions and Inter-Parliamentary Support

20,700

 

 

 

 

-

28,200

Commission Amicale

30,400

 

 

 

 

150,377

157,600

Registry

136,900

 

 

 

 

67,098

90,700

Bookshop

79,500

69,064

82,700

Publications Editor

73,200

54,740

67,900

Reprographics/Print

61,700

51,948

46,000

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

46,900

11,021

12,400

Assemblee Parlementaire de la Francophonie

18,700

4,580

11,800

Admin Appeals

6,300

 

 

 

 

24,401

-

Committee of Inquiry (Bus Inquiry)

-

 

 

 

 

926,639

-

Law Drafting (Note 1)

-

 

 

 

 

1,412

-

Comptroller and Auditor General (Note 2)

-

 

 

 

 

£ 5,014,512 £ 4,728,900 Net Revenue Expenditure £ 4,781,600

Note 1: Law Drafting transferred to the Chief Minister s Department in 2006.

Note 2: The Comptroller and Auditor General became a Non Ministerial States Funded Body from 2006.

Reconciliation of 2007 Net Revenue Expenditure to

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £

 

 

 

2006 Net Revenue Expenditure

4,728,900

 

 

 

 

Departmental Transfers

 

Removal of PECRS Provision for Pre 1987 Debt Repayment

(25,200)

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Efficiency Savings

(40,500)

 

 

 

 

 

(65,700)

Additional Expenditure:

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Pay Awards

35,500

Non-Staff Inflation

82,900

 

 

 

 

 

118,400

 

 

2007 Net Revenue Expenditure £ 4,781,600

Economic Development Jersey Airport

AIM

To provide an Airport that strives to meet:

¥ the economic and social needs of the Island;

¥ the expectations of passengers by providing facilities that are equal to, or better than, those found in comparable UK and European regional airports; and

¥ the expectations of airlines in handling their aircraft and passengers in a safe and secure environment. FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

2007 to 2009 will bring major challenges and opportunities for Jersey Airport. The period will be influenced by a number of key areas and will be characterised by:

¥ a need for Jersey Airport to be competitive in its charging regime in order to ensure existing airline services are sustainable and growth is encouraged;

¥ major capital investments in critical operational infrastructure;

¥ a focus on safety and security compliance;

¥ improved amenity and customer service; and

¥ the development and progressive implementation of a strong corporate ethic including adherence to best practice governance principles.

These  elements  will  variously  have  impacts  on  operating  and  capital  costs  as  the  airport  comes  into  line  with international best practice. To help offset some of these expenses, attention will be applied to alternative revenue streams with a focus on non-aeronautical or commercial activities.

All of these factors are dominant in independent reviews being conducted of the airport s strategy, structure and operation. These studies, which are due for completion by the end of July 2006, aim to ensure Jersey Airport is in the best possible position to meet the significant challenges of the coming years.

The outcomes will be vested in a new strategic direction for the airport which is consistent with States  strategic plan. The Jersey Airport Business Plan will detail how the airport will achieve its objectives in concert with its key stakeholders in the tourism and finance sectors.

Some  improvements  are  already  underway, including  the  finalisation  of plans  to  improve  the  flow  of departing passengers through the security process. This in turn will allow greater dwell time for outbound passengers within a revitalised retail environment.

It is initiatives such as these that aim to provide complementary solutions to operational efficiency and diversification of revenue.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007

Objective 1: To consolidate and then grow the number of passengers travelling through the airport.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Consolidate current business.

¥ Incremental annual passenger growth in non summer period.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.5, 6.5 and 6.5.2

Objective 2: To maximise the number of sustainable routes to and from the Island.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Retention or expansion of existing routes.

¥ New routes introduced (UK and European).

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.6 and 6.5

Objective 3: To safeguard the Airport s surrounding environment, reflecting our commitment to meet or exceed legal

requirements, prevent pollution and continually improve our environmental performance.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ No significant pollution incidents.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4.4 and 6.5

Objective 4: To undertake a fundamental review of the operation, management and ownership of Jersey Airport in order

to optimise its performance and benefit to the Island.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Production of Business and Financial Plans during 2006, that receive the support and relevant Ministerial and States approvals, and support of stakeholders.

¥ Positive and influential contribution towards the development of an air transport policy.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6.5, 1.5.3, 1.6.2, 1.6.3, 6.5.1 and 6.5.3

Operating Account

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income

 

8,726,940

8,410,000

Aeronautical Charges (note 1)

8,425,000

8,330,510

7,550,000

Passenger and Security Charges

7,550,000

3,416,421

3,353,000

Concessions and Rentals

3,539,250

1,178,200

1,275,500

Sales and Services

1,407,500

1,130,192

1,197,900

Communications Services

1,222,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,782,263

21,786,400

Total Income

22,143,750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditure

 

8,281,376

9,165,021

Aeronautical Services

9,707,600

4,575,655

4,960,654

Passenger and Security Charges

5,446,900

399,948

396,662

Commercial Services

437,000

1,074,947

1,099,463

Communications Services

1,130,150

-

-

Reserve for Contingencies

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,331,926

15,621,800

Total Expenditure

16,721,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,450,337

6,164,600

Gross Operating Surplus

5,422,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less:

 

2,666,011

2,666,000

Loan Repayments

2,666,000

-

-

Trading Fund Reimbursement

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,784,326

3,498,600

Net Surplus

2,756,100

 

 

 

 

£ 5,784,326 £ 3,498,600 Transfer to Trading Fund £ 2,756,100

Note 1: Aeronautical Charges includes funds received in respect of the Channel Islands Control Zone.

Trading Fund

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

20,749,589

26,839,888

Balance brought forward 1st January

24,217,888

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add:

 

 

 

 

 

5,784,326

3,498,600

Transfer of Operating Surplus

2,756,100

 

 

 

 

-

2,841,000

States Contribution to Below Ground Works

2,841,000

848,967

-

Water Pollution Net Settlement

-

 

 

 

 

978,698

900,000

Interest

500,000

 

 

 

 

47,468

-

Insurance Claim

-

16,093

-

Proceeds from Sale of Assets

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,675,552

7,239,600

Total Additions

6,097,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

1,373,619

3,428,300

Capital Expenditure - above ground works

14,048,200

 

 

 

 

211,634

6,433,300

Capital Expenditure - below ground works (note 1)

8,834,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,585,253

9,861,600

Total Expenditure

22,882,800

 

 

 

 

£ 26,839,888 £ 24,217,888 Balance carried forward 31st December £ 7,432,188

Note 1: P198/2002 agreed that below ground capital works should be met from General Revenues. These works are currently

shown as funded by the Airport Trading Fund until such time as an appropriate funding mechanism is determined. A Below Ground Works summary is provided.

Estimated Capital Expenditure:

States Trading Fund 2008 £21,922,900 of which £7,424,900 £14,498,000 2009 £12,560,700 of which £6,016,000 £6,544,700

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

2007 £

North Apron (Phase 2 - Western Section)

3,848,000

South Apron Area

7,165,000

Freight Taxiway and Apron

2,313,000

Runway PFC Re-Surfacing - Design works

500,000

New Engineering and ARFFS Building 3,703,000 Hangar Demolition 433,000 Mezzanine Floor and Escalator 2,428,000 Les Platons UPS 202,000 Loop Road 1,300,000 Ground Water Remediation 500,000 Minor Capital Assets 200,000

Total 22,592,000

2008 £ Runway PFC Re-surfacing - Contract Works 10,764,000 Perimeter Security Fencing 450,000 Partal Demolish of 1937 Building 2,491,000 Passenger Pier Refurbishment / Arrivals and Departures Split 6,500,000 HBS and OOG X ray 922,000 Aeronautical Transmitters and Receivers 308,000 Primary Radar (Les Platons) 3,299,000 DVOR DopplerBeacon / DME 1,019,000 TELEBAG System 1,559,000 Public Address / Fire Alarm System 379,000 Minor Capital Assets 200,000

Total 27,891,000

2009 £ Fire Tender (Rescue 5) 390,000 Arrivals Building Reconstruction 3,450,000 Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (Les Platons) 1,979,000 East Uninterruptable Power Supplies 264,000 AFTN Switch 158,000 AGL Control System and CCR s 935,000 Runway Sweeper 210,000 Touch Down wind 84,000 Car Parking System 324,000 Minor Capital Assets 200,000

Total 7,994,000 To be financed:

States - below ground  works Airport trading Fund

Economic Development Jersey Harbours

Jersey Harbours

AIM

Jersey Harbours aspires to be recognised for providing modern port and coastguard services with guaranteed long term viability by:

  1. using unique combined knowledge and experience to better understand, meet and balance the complex and changing demands and expectations of customers and staff;
  2. providing competitive commercial and community services which best respond to the different needs of all customers; and
  3. positively contributing to Jersey s economic development. FINANCIAL COMMENTARY

Financial Implications 2007 to 2009

Jersey Harbours  budget is based on the Strategic Financial Forecast (SFF) which provides a model for achieving long term profitability and viability. Included in the 2007 budget are new income streams arising from property which will take Sales to over £13 million and abnormal maintenance costs which cannot be classed as capital expenditure but are critical to the sustainability of the port taking expenditure up to £9.5 million.

The Financial Return payable to the States in 2007 (£366,000) is 24% of Harbours  Profit before Interest and Tax as calculated in the SFF. This is a 44% increase on the 2006 Budgeted Return resulting from profit on new business.

2007 is an interim period where changes initiated in 2006 will be bedding in and new opportunities for business development will be identified.

Efficiency Savings 2007 to 2009

Excluding the abnormal maintenance costs, operating expenditure is budgeted to reduce by £388,000 in real terms between 2007 and 2009 with the aim of achieving a 10% reduction on 2005 operating expenditure by 2010.

Part of these savings will be delivered through the support agreement with Transport and Technical Services for the provision of Port Engineering Services. The cost of transferring Port Engineering staff to Transport and Technical Services will be met through the delivery of these savings and income from property freed up by the movement of staff from Harbour Works at La Collette. The cost is represented in the 2007 budget as a direct annual payment to Transport and Technical Services of £339,000 which continues through to 2009.

Summary of three year position

Assuming the capital programme goes ahead as planned, and subject to the necessary approvals being obtained, Harbours  profitability should improve steadily with growth mainly in the area of Port Estate. Cash flows are forecast to be positive subject to significant changes in interest rates and inflation.

The East of Albert Masterplanning programme, in which Harbours is a key stakeholder, will potentially lead to significant developments in and around the harbour which will influence Port Operations and Marine Leisure business over the next 20 years. The key objective of the Masterplan output will be a positive impact on Jersey s economy.

One of Jersey Harbours  key objectives is to ensure that its business plan is informed by, and supports, those of our major customers. Doing this will enable us to provide adequate facilities for them in the years ahead. An example of this is the likely increase in the size of fuel tankers which will require infrastructure and operational changes to ensure their ability to berth in Jersey.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2007

Objective 1: Establishing leadership and governance so that they support and facilitate movement towards the vision.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Develop leadership team to meet the organisation s legal obligations and stakeholder expectations.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.6 and 6.5

Objective 2: Working in partnership with the Economic Development Department.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Review and develop legislation including a Law for Harbour Charges.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.5, 1.6 and 6.5

Objective 3: Ensuring our staff understand and believe in these strategic priorities, motivating and engaging everyone

in their delivery.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Develop performance and management systems that demonstrate to all staff added value on stakeholder expectations.

¥ Further develop communications strategy including Staff Handbook containing organisation policies and expectations.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6.2

Objective 4: Independently acquiring, maintaining and being seen to apply port and maritime market intelligence and

knowledge.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Collate and analyse market data.

¥ Apply market data intelligently to marketing plan.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.5 and 6.4

Objective 5: Gaining the respect of key stakeholders establishing and maintaining a healthy working relationship.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Develop working strategies and interfaces (business plans) with all stakeholders including port users and Government Departments.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6.2 and 6.4

Objective 6: Developing, implementing consistently and measuring the success of all customer services charters.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Review service provision and develop customer charters for all port User Groups including quality of support services.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 6.2

Objective 7: Securing and planning the strategic use of assets to meet the long term needs of the harbour.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Continue master-planning project which reviews the 10 and 20 year Masterplan in line with States Strategic Priorities (T&TS, WEB and others).

¥ Develop, prioritise and action property management and development portfolio.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4.8 and 6.5

Objective 8: Define, communicate and demonstrate what we mean by being commercial .

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Develop 3-5 year Business plans for 5-in-one Ports (Commercial, Passenger, Coastguard, Marine leisure and Port Estate).

¥ Review and break down tariff structure annually in line with commercial demands and economic circumstances aiming for appropriate balanced tariffs.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.2, 1.5, 6.2 and 6.5

Objective 9: Improving the return on assets innovatively and creatively responding to opportunities to develop new or

existing services in an open environment of competitive pricing.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Continue to review Harbour Property against market value and develop a strategy to close the gap or justify any subsidy.

¥ Review licences and provisions for technical-nautical Port services with a commercial value in conformity with new Competition Law.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 1.2, 1.5 and 6.5

Objective 10: Keeping the port and territorial waters open and safe to meet the Island s needs.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Review Elizabeth Harbour Infrastructure and Long Term Facilities (linkspans and Gangways).

¥ Publish, test and exercise organisational Crisis and Emergency Management Plans (Departmental and within Island s Emergency Planning Framework).

¥ Develop Environmental Management plan to secure against environmental risks to the Port.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4.6, 4.8, 4.9 and 6.5

Objective 11: Being profitable and viable within a strong risk management based framework.

Performance/success criteria:

¥ Set and achieve interim financial and operating targets to ensure contribution to the Island s Economic Growth Plan.

¥ Review and develop Business Continuity Strategy.

¥ Review and develop Organisational Risk Register that demonstrates effective internal controls.

¥ Review and demonstrate good Financial Management and Reporting Strategies, integrating business planning and budgetary processes.

¥ Develop and deliver organisation Strategic Programme and Project Management processes and skills.

Strategic Plan Commitment(s): 4.2, 4.8, 6.2 and 6.5

Operating Account

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

(restated) (restated)

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income

 

3,210,518

3,080,500

Passenger Port and Terminal

3,140,000

4,348,408

4,365,800

Commercial Port

4,530,000

 

 

 

 

2,666,915

2,762,900

Marine Leisure

2,830,000

2,072,575

2,143,200

Port Estate

2,490,000

262,104

214,400

Coastguard

240,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,560,520

12,566,800

Total Income

13,230,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditure

 

1,780,699

1,923,400

Passenger Port and Terminal

1,961,000

 

 

 

 

2,567,796

2,733,300

Commercial Port

2,783,000

1,810,226

1,955,800

Marine Leisure

2,044,000

1,262,606

1,392,700

Port Estate

1,427,000

 

 

 

 

1,108,579

1,116,200

Coastguard

1,168,000

-

126,000

Contingency at 10% of Turnover

132,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,529,906

9,247,400

Total Expenditure

9,515,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,030,614

3,319,400

Gross Operating Surplus

3,715,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less:

 

-

-

Transport and Technical Services Capital Repayment

339,000

 

 

 

 

-

238,300

Commercial Loan Repayments (subject to approval)

681,000

1,534,812

1,471,000

States Capital Loan Repayments

1,384,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,534,812

1,709,300

Capital Servicing

2,404,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

499,160

253,643

Financial Return Paid to the States (Note 1)

366,000

 

 

 

 

£ 1,996,642 £ 1,356,457 Transfer to Trading Fund £ 944,400

Note 1 Financial Return Paid to the States

The financial return is based on a percentage of Harbours Profit Before Interest and Tax (PBIT) under UK GAAP. The return for 2006 represents 23% of PBIT and the return for 2007, 24%.

Reconciliation to Financial Report and Accounts 2005 and Budget 2006

2005  2006

£ £

 

12,560,520

12,566,800

Total Income per Service Analysis above

88,396

65,700

Support Services income

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,648,916

12,632,500

Total Income as reported in 2005 Accounts/2006 Budget

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,529,906

9,247,400

Total Expenditure per Service Analysis above

88,396

65,700

Support Services income

8,618,302 9,313,100 Total Expenditure as reported in 2005 Accounts/2006 Budget

Reconciliation of Gross Operating Profit (before depreciation) 2006 to 2007

£

Gross Operating Profit 2006 3,319,400

Profit on new business 209,000 Increase in provision for repairs and maintenance costs (172,000) Price increases 79,700 Increase in activity, existing income streams 62,000 New income streams 34,900 Corporate Savings target at 2% of 2007 operating expenditure 188,000 Increase in Contingency provision (6,000)

Gross Operating Profit 2007 £ 3,715,000

Trading Fund

2005  2006  2007 Actual Revised Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

3,279,897

2,343,778

Balance brought forward 1st January

1,878,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add:

 

1,996,642

1,356,457

Transfer of Operating Surplus

944,400

139,830

54,950

Interest

84,000

-

4,136,000

Grant for renovation of St Catherine s Breakwater

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,136,472

5,547,407

Total Additions

1,028,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

-

4,136,000

Renovation of St Catherine s Breakwater

-

 

 

 

 

3,072,591

1,876,804

Capital Expenditure

1,300,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,072,591

6,012,804

Total Expenditure

1,300,000

 

 

 

 

£ 2,343,778 £ 1,878,381 Balance carried forward 31st December £ 1,606,781

Payments to the States of Jersey

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

 

 

 

 

-

-

Transport and Technical Services Payment

339,000

499,160

253,643

Financial Return

366,000

£ 499,160 £ 253,643 Total Payments to the States £ 705,000

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

 

2007

£

Costs of Asset Replacement Programme in 2007

217,200

Costs associated with change of use of Harbour Works Building, La Collette

80,000

 

62,000

Port Estate refurbishment Programme

150,000

Contingency for unforeseen urgent repairs

406,000

 

 

Total

915,200

2008

£

Minor Capital Assets

300,000

Works to extend useful economic life of assets and safeguard income

2,834,000

Contingency for unforeseen urgent repairs

415,000

 

 

Total

3,549,000

2009

£

Minor Capital Assets

300,000

Works to extend useful economic life of assets and safeguard income

5,443,000

Contingency for unforeseen urgent repairs

425,000

 

 

Total 6,168,000

Transport and Technical Services Jersey Car Parking

Jersey Car Parking

Aim and Objectives

The Car Park Trading Account was established in January 1998 with the agreement of the then Finance and Economics Committee to provide for both the ongoing running expenses of all public car parks as well as future capital developments and major refurbishments.

The annual maintenance and policing of car parks is undertaken through the Operating Account using the income derived from paycards, season tickets, car parks rental and excess charge notices. In addition, a payment of £1.58 million per annum is made to Transport and Technical Services Department in respect of notional rent for the multi-storey car parks.

In 2005, the then Environment and Public Services Committee published its Sustainable Travel and Transport Plan. In January 2006, the Council of Ministers approved this plan as a high level framework on which to develop some specific and detailed proposals for a number of key areas, including parking. In addition to this work, the St Helier Development and Regeneration Strategy has been launched which will include, as one of its key deliverables:

A parking (and related traffic management) strategy for the town which will set out the strategic direction for public parking provision, servicing and management, with specific proposals for provision and funding requirements.

Clearly, these two initiatives will have a major bearing on the future direction of public parking in Jersey and, for this reason, only major maintenance projects have been included in the forward capital plan. Once the strategy has been approved and developed into the Action Plan, a revised capital programme will be proposed and incorporated within a revised 25 year financial plan to assess the funding implications.

The financing of all parking related initiatives will be via the Car Park Trading Fund.

The net operating surplus for the Trading Fund has been forecast at £754,000 an increase of £61,800 or 8% on the 2006 budget due partly to a forecast increase in paycard and season ticket income.

Capital Expenditure in 2007 is forecasted at £1,000,000 representing concrete repairs on Patriotic Street Car Park.

Jersey Car Parking

Operating Account

2005  2006  2007 Actual Revised Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

5,007,631

5,123,400

Total Income

5,313,500

 

 

Expenditure

 

800,386

865,200

Manpower

850,200

472,004

558,200

Supplies and Services

584,100

251,801

428,200

Administration Costs

155,000

2,442,931

2,490,600

Premises and Maintenance

2,691,100

92,375

89,000

Incidental Expenses and Charges

279,100

1,095

-

Non-Service Costs

-

4,060,592

4,431,200

Total Expenditure

4,559,500

£ 947,039 £ 692,200 Net Operating Surplus and Transfer to Trading Fund £ 754,000

Trading Fund

2005  2006  2007 Actual Revised Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

8,408,297

7,422,912

Balance brought forward 1st January

7,665,512

 

 

Add:

 

947,039

692,200

Transfer of Operating Surplus

754,000

 

 

 

 

947,039

692,200

Total Additions

754,000

 

 

Less:

 

1,932,424

449,600

Structural and Concrete Degradation Repair Work on

1,000,000

 

 

Multi-Storey Car Parks and Other Initatives

 

 

 

 

 

1,932,424

449,600

Total Expenditure

1,000,000

£ 7,422,912 £ 7,665,212 Balance carried forward 31st December £ 7,419,512

156

Jersey Car Parking

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

2007 £ Concrete Degradation and Structural Work on Multi-Storey Car Parks 1,000,000

Total 1,000,000 2008 £ Total - 2009 £ Total -

Note: Only major maintenance projects have been included in the forward capital plan. Once the Parking Strategy has been

approved and developed into the Action Plan, a revised capital programme will be proposed and incorporated within a revised 25 year financial plan to assess the funding implications.

Transport and Technical Services Jersey Fleet Management

Jersey Fleet Management Trading Account was established as a trading operation on 1 January 2006 to provide States departments with vehicles and mobile plant at a cost effective hire rate. It provides five functions these are shown below:

¥ Fleet Management

Specialist Fleet management services that are available to all States departments in respect of advice on selection, procurement, maintenance and disposal of vehicles and plant.

¥ Contract Services

A service that provides comprehensive vehicle leasing packages to States departments that offer all the financial and efficiency benefits of corporate fleet management.

¥ Workshop Services

For those departments who own vehicles and plant the Section s Bellozanne Workshops are able to offer experience in servicing and repairs covering the complete range from cars, light and heavy commercials, heavy mobile plant, agricultural and horticultural machinery.

¥ Fuel Services

This service consists of security key activated self-service pumps sited at La Collette and Bellozanne Depots. The price recharged to States departments reflects the advantageous contract prices obtained under the States Fuel Contracts and currently shows a saving over retail forecourt prices of approximately 15% - 20%.

¥ Short Term Hire

In addition to its contract hire agreements the section also has a selected range of vehicles and plant available for short-term spot hire on a daily rate basis.

In 2007, the Blue Light Work Shop will be transferring to Jersey Fleet Management which should result in synergies being achieved by the amalgamation of the two workshops.

The net operating surplus for the Trading Fund has been forecast at £24,400 a decrease of £30,700 or 53% on the 2006 budget. Capital Expenditure in 2007 is forecasted at £100,000 representing the estimated increase of the value of the trading operation s fixed assets.

Operating Account

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

2,729,314

2,873,500

Total Income

2,957,600

 

 

Expenditure

 

597,889

633,700

Manpower

667,800

629,766

695,100

Supplies and Services

707,500

11,543

12,000

Administration Costs

7,900

390,238

429,800

Premises and Maintenance

457,100

168,571

271,300

Incidental Expenses and Charges

293,600

764,893

779,900

Non-Service Costs

799,300

2,562,900

2,821,800

Total Expenditure

2,933,200

£ 166,414 £ 51,700 Net Operating Surplus and Transfer to Trading Fund £ 24,400

Trading Fund

2005  2006  2007 Actual Estimate Estimate

£ £ £

 

729,303

941,809

Balance brought forward 1st January

889,809

 

 

Add:

 

46,092

-

Reduction in value of Assets

-

166,414

51,700

Transfer of Operating Surplus

24,400

 

 

 

 

212,506

51,700

Total Additions

24,400

 

 

Less:

 

-

103,700

Vehicle and Plant Replacement

100,000

 

 

 

 

-

103,700

Total Expenditure

100,000

£ 941,809 £ 889,809 Balance carried forward 31st December £ 814,209

160

Capital Programme 2007 to 2009

2007 £ Vehicle and Plant Replacement 100,000

Total 100,000

2008 £ Vehicle and Plant Replacement 100,000

Total 100,000

2009 £ Vehicle and Plant Replacement 100,000

Total 100,000

2007 - 2011 Capital Programme

2007 2011 Capital Programme

Earmarked Funds and Rolling Allocations

TREASURY AND RESOURCES (PROPERTY HOLDINGS) - LAND ACQUISITION VOTE

Department s Submission:

The Acquisition of Land - Major Reserve had an unallocated budget sum of some £2.8 million at 1 January 2006. It is considered that this balance could be further reduced and the proposed Capital Programme includes a transfer of £1 million in 2007 to support funding allocations to capital projects in those years.

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

 

INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

£4,500,000

2007

 

£4,500,000

2008

 

£4,500,000

2009

 

£6,000,000

2010

 

£4,500,000

2011

Department s Submission:

The former Foul Sewer Reconstruction, Sea Defence Strategy and Highway Infrastructure capital allocations have been consolidated into one allocation for the period 2007 2011. The new Infrastructure vote will comprise of the following:

Foul Sewer Reconstruction

Reconstruction work is required to maintain the existing sewerage network in sound working order and prevent deterioration of this fundamental Island asset. Essential work is undertaken to maintain the structural and hydraulic integrity of the sewerage system. The Island will benefit from reduced risk of sewer collapse. There is no provision for sewer extension in this reduced budget allocation.

Sea Defence Strategy

The Island s sea defences are integral to the safe maintenance of the Island s infrastructure and protect and maintain large areas of public and private property. As such, they should be considered a priority in terms of short and long term maintenance if ultimate failure or collapse is to be avoided in the future.

Highway s Infrastructure

Funds will be allocated to continue the implementation of the results of the pavement management system, in particular, strengthening and reconstruction of existing highways and supporting structures and installation of new road drainage where appropriate.

Bellozanne Odour Control

The sewage treatment process commences at First Tower where there is a large underground sewage pumping station that receives sewage from the east of the Island, town centre and west of the Island from where it is pumped under pressure to Bellozanne Valley Treatment Works. The incoming sewage then undergoes a series of screening and settlement in open tanks, the majority of which have the ability to liberate odour.

The first phase of establishing the scale of a problem will be to undertake an odour survey which will require specialist contractors to be brought in from the UK. Following assessment, a preliminary engineering appraisal will then have to be carried out to establish the scale of the enclosure required and whether it will merely consist of covers on top of a tank or whether a full building structure has to be constructed to enclose the entire facility.

The final and complex stage will be to undertake a full engineering and hazard assessment of each area to determine whether or not it has to be classified as a hazardous zone. It is only at this time that it will be possible to accurately determine the true financial cost of providing enclosures to the Works. Following this level of detail, the final stage will be then to design a large odour control unit with associated ducting to extract all foul air from within the enclosures through the odour control unit and then exhaust to atmosphere.

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

 

INDOOR MARKETS  £700,000 2007

£0 2008

£0 2009

£0 2010

£0 2011

Department s Submission:

The rolling markets refurbishment programme was previously funded from an annual allocation of £250,000 from 2006

- 2009. The balance of the funding for 2007 - 2009 has been consolidated into one budget allocation in 2007.

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

SINKING FUND: EfW PLANT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS £0 2007

£6,000,000 2008

£7,500,000 2009

£15,000,000 2010

£11,500,000 2011

Department s Submission:

Energy from Waste (EfW) Plant - Having reduced residual waste as much as possible, efficient, economic and reliable ways of dealing with what remains need to be found; one solution is to recover heat and electricity for the Island. As public health and environmental obligations are vital and Jersey s waste storage and disposal options are so limited, the chosen method of recovery must demonstrate that it can be successfully and reliably operated to the highest standards. The current plant is old, unreliable and fails to meet modern emissions standards and it must be replaced as soon as possible.

The Bellozanne Energy from Waste Plant will be replaced with a modern, appropriately sized facility of a technology still to be decided, by 2010.

The overall outturn cost for the replacement of the EfW Plant, together with ancillary civil engineering works, the relocation of the Refuse Handling Plant, demolition of the existing plant and all associated fees is likely to be in the order of £84 million. These costs exclude any financing charges, which would vary depending on the procurement route chosen.

It is not possible to accommodate a project of this magnitude within the funding constraints of the 2007 - 2011 capital programme. It has, therefore, been agreed that the works will be financed from borrowing outside the Consolidated Fund, but funded by repayments from the annual allocation to capital at the rate of an average £10 million each year from 2008.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (AIRPORT)

 

AIRPORT BELOW GROUND  WORKS  £2,841,000 2007

£2,841,000 2008

£2,841,000 2009

£2,841,000 2010

£2,841,000 2011

Department s Submission:

By supporting P198/2002, the States agreed to meet the cost of the Airport below ground  works from General Revenues. The works are front loaded with a requirement to make available around £25 million to undertake runway and apron repairs from 2007.

The Airport had a balance within its Trading Fund of some £27 million at 31 December 2005, however, this will be required to fund the above ground  works requirement. In view of the States commitment and the urgent nature of the works, it is proposed that the allocation of £2,841,000 that commenced in 2006 be maintained throughout the five year programme 2007 - 2011.

HOUSING DEPARTMENT

SOCIAL HOUSING WORKS £6,000,000 2007

£6,000,000 2008

£6,000,000 2009

£6,000,000 2010

£6,000,000 2011

Department s Submission:

The Strategic Plan has, as part of its new top priority No. 6, the requirement to Maintain and improve infrastructure, including...Public housing stock and buildings .

The proposed allocation of £24 million over the four years 2007 - 2010 replaces the previously agreed £15.2 million for States social housing in last years Annual Business Plan. A further £6 million is proposed for 2011.

A programme of works is being developed by the Housing Department, which will incorporate capital receipts received from any stock disposals in addition to the allocated funding.

CHIEF MINISTER S DEPARTMENT

 

CORPORATE ICT £1,500,000 2007

£3,500,000 2008

£5,000,000 2009

£4,800,000 2010

£2,000,000 2011

Department s Submission:

The Chief Minister s Department funds corporate ICT projects from the monies made available through the IT Capital allocation. Details of the application of funds are contained in section 6.6 of the main body of the report. Descriptions of the Strategy components are contained in a summary table in this section of the Annex.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

REPLACEMENT HEALTH ICT SYSTEMS £4,000,000 2007

£3,000,000 2008

£3,000,000 2009

£2,000,000 2010

£0 2011

Department s Submission:

Health ICT Systems: A new line of funding of £12 million is included from 2007 - 2010 to meet the lowest estimated cost of replacement Health IT systems.

The company currently providing Health s ICT systems is leaving the market place. The situation was highlighted during last year s capital resource allocation process but at that time details on cost and programme were not well developed. Initial indications suggesting that the replacement cost could be in the region of £15 million. A sum of £12 million has been included in the forward capital programme, which represents the lower end of the cost estimate. The position will need to be carefully reviewed as more information is obtained and, if necessary, adjustments made to the future capital programme.

As this item is of such value and significance to Health s business it has been shown separately from the Corporate ICT funding stream, but will need to conform to all Corporate ICT protocols and requirements.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

URBAN RENEWAL FUND £0 2007

£200,000 2008

£0 2009

£0 2010

£0 2011

Department s Submission:

Continued investment in the public infrastructure of the Island to directly improve the quality of urban life for residents and to sustain the economic prosperity, vitality and viability of St Helier. Key elements of the renewal programme include: Pedestrian Improvement Areas, the Public Space Strategy and Action Areas Development Frameworks.

The Fund had an unspent balance of some £2.1 million at 31 December 2005.

EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND MINOR CAPITAL

£2,550,000

2007

 

£2,550,000

2008

 

£2,550,000

2009

 

£2,550,000

2010

 

£2,550,000

2011

It is proposed that the annual Minor Capital allocation be reduced to £2.55 million.

The States previously agreed that £3.5 million of the Minor Capital funding would be allocated as follows:

Education, Sport and Culture Committee  £0.25m Environment and Public Services Committee £0.80m Health and Social Services Committee  £1.90m Home Affairs Committee  £0.30m Housing Committee £0.25m

£3.50m

The Council of Ministers proposes that the above allocation be revised as follows:

Education, Sport and Culture Department  £0.10m Transport and Technical Services Department £0.35m Planning and Environment Department £0.10m Health and Social Services Department £1.80m Home Affairs Department £0.20m

£2.55m

Capital Programme 2007

Details of Major Works Projects

EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE

ST. PETERS SCHOOL  £4,840,000

Department s Submission:

St Peter s school currently suffers from two key problems: (a) the external fabric of the building is in a poor state and in need of major refurbishment and (b) the accommodation provided by the school buildings, when compared against educational standards, is inadequate for the modern curriculum. The phased refurbishment works will replace the buildings flat roofs, establish seven full size classrooms, a new nursery class, provide for special needs education, and create facilities for staff and parents.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  N/A

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £3,743,000 £650,000 £447,000 £4,840,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£70,000 2.75

HOME AFFAIRS

POLICE RELOCATION (Sinking Fund - 2nd Tranche of 3) £4,821,000

Department s Submission:

The current Police Headquarters at Rouge Bouillon is failing to meet its operational requirements. The building is structurally and functionally obsolescent and does not meet the requirements in respect of operational efficiency and service. Currently the States of Jersey Police operate from eighteen different locations. This proposal will house all departments under one roof to the benefit of police efficiency and effectiveness.

This second tranche of funding, when added to funds previously voted in 2005 and the third Tranche in 2009, provides for an overall budget of £20,065,000.

Additional Land Required  Yes Land Available  Identified at Summerland

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £3,512,000 £541,000 £768,000 £4,821,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

HOME AFFAIRS

PRISON CELL BLOCK £9,016,000

Department s Submission:

The proposed scheme is part of the rolling programme to upgrade prison buildings and facilities in compliance with Human Rights Legislation and other requirements.

The outcome of the recent HM Inspector of Prison s report led to a review of the proposed capital works programme at the Prison. The revised proposals seek to address the most significant problems of unsuitable accommodation and a lack of a meeting/sports hall in 2007, with additional educational/workshop facilities and improvements to the visits area timetabled for 2010.

In agreement with the Home Affairs Department, the acceleration of the main cell block development from 2009 to 2007 has, in part, been accommodated by the further phasing of the funding allocated to the replacement Police Station and Headquarters.

This revised scheme is for the provision of a unit with a maximum capacity of 135 beds and control area. Additional Land Required  No Land Available  Yes - in existing compound Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total

£7,180,000 £1,050,000 £786,000 £9,016,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

The Revenue and Manpower implications of both the Prison Cell Block and Multi-Purpose Hall cannot currently be quantified, and will form part of the Prison Improvement Plan which is being drafted following the HM Inspectorate review published in 2006.

HOME AFFAIRS

MULTI-PURPOSE HALL £1,931,000

Department s Submission:

This project provides a multi-purpose hall that serves both as an indoor facility for physical exercise and a venue for large scale activities, such as organised worship, which is not currently possible within the existing Prison portfolio.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  Yes - in existing compound Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total

£1,574,000 £259,000 £98,000 £1,931,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

The Revenue and Manpower implications of both the Prison Cell Block and Multi-Purpose Hall cannot currently be quantified, and will form part of the Prison Improvement Plan which is being drafted following the HM Inspectorate review published in 2006.

TREASURY AND RESOURCES (PROPERTY HOLDINGS)

TOWN PARK (BALANCE OF FUNDS)  £800,000

Department s Submission:

This sum will be added to the budget of £1.225 million (plus inflation to a current cost base), being part of the Millennium funding that is held within the Chief Minister s Department to provide for the development of an urban park. A new political Steering Group has been set up to deliver this project.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  N/A

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £800,000 £- £- £800,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

Capital Programme 2008

Details of Major Works Projects

EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE

HIGHLANDS COLLEGE A  BLOCK £5,731,000

Department s Submission:

This project is primarily concerned with remedial works to the main original Highlands College Block. It proposes to replace the roof coverings and repair the external fa ade and fenestration so that the external envelope is wind and weather tight and in doing so will eliminate ingress of water that causes long term damage. It also includes major internal building works to provide fire compartmentalisation together with an overhaul of building services. In addition to these repairs, some internal remodelling and modernisation of floors plans is required, which will include making better provision for the disabled together with the installation of a new lift.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  N/A

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £4,126,000 £811,000 £794,000 £5,731,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

A&E/RADIOLOGY EXTENSION (PHASE 2) £2,523,000

Department s Submission:

The project comprises the relocation of the Radiology Department into the present General and Acute administration offices, followed by the extension of the Accident and Emergency Department into the area vacated by Radiology. This significant scheme is required to extend the Accident and Emergency Department which has outgrown its present accommodation and no longer complies with both professional regulations and modern standards in a number of respects. The extension will provide the following benefits: improved public access to the department, enhanced facilities for children, a clinical decision unit  with observation beds and a decontamination area.

Land required  Yes Land Available  In States Ownership

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £1,891,000 £331,000 £301,000 £2,523,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

TUBE SYSTEM UPGRADE £654,000

Department s Submission:

The General and Acute Hospital s existing tube system for the rapid transfer of drugs and specimens to and from wards to Pathology and Pharmacy was installed in 1992 and has undertaken 1.5 million movements. The system has been very successful but needs to be upgraded and extended to new areas.

Land required  Yes Land Available  In States Ownership Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £579,000 £- £75,000 £654,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

GENERAL HOSPITAL UPGRADE (PHASE 2) £1,189,000

Department s Submission:

This section of the General Hospital was built in 1987 and many of the fittings and services need upgrading including six lifts, ward kitchen, bathrooms and showers, ventilation and the provision of staff changing rooms.

Land required  Yes Land Available  In States Ownership

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £1,103,000 £53,000 £123,000 £1,189,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

CENTRAL LAUNDRY BATCH WASHER £500,000

Department s Submission:

The Central Laundry batch washer was installed in 1993 and is now giving problems with wear and tear. It is forecast that by 2008 it will need urgent replacement following 15 years of use.

Land required  Yes Land Available  In States Ownership Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £442,000 £- £58,000 £500,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

SLUDGE TREATMENT PHASE 2: DRYER  £2,974,000

Department s Submission:

The sewage treatment process produces sludge as a by-product that has to be disposed of. The previous Environment & Public Services Committee s policy has been a combination of drying the digested sludge and incinerating it as well as disposing of a large quantity in liquid form to land. Land disposal has been subject to many changes over recent years due to the supermarket protocols being imposed on the local industry. As a result of the changes, the existing sludge drier requires updating to ensure it provides a safe treatment process for the sludge and additional plant needs to be installed to ensure Jersey has reliable modern and efficient treatment for its sewage.

This scheme, combined with a sludge thickener to be met from previously allocated funds, will provide the necessary pre-treatment to sewage sludge to allow it to be thickened and dried before disposal to land or ultimately incineration if the land bank is not available.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  N/A Capital Expenditure

 

Project Cost Fees

Fluctuations Total

£2,326,000 £279,000 Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

£369,000 £2,974,000

Net Revenue Effect

Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE

MONT A L ABBE SCHOOL (PHASE 2) £3,906,000

Department s Submission:

Phase 2 of the remodelling works involves the demolition and upgrade of the remaining part of the existing Mont A L Abbe building, the older part of the school will be replaced with new buildings which reflect the standards attained in previous 1993 extensions and which will enable the school to meet the accommodation and curriculum requirements of its junior pupils.

Phase 1, the development of a small secondary off-site provision for special needs students at Haute Valle School, commenced on site in 2006.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  N/A

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £2,862,000 £434,000 £610,000 £3,906,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

HOME AFFAIRS

POLICE RELOCATION (Sinking Fund - 3rd Tranche of 3) £6,254,000

Department s Submission:

The current Police Headquarters at Rouge Bouillon is failing to meet its operational requirements. The building is structurally and functionally obsolescent and does not meet the requirements in respect of operational efficiency and service. Currently the States of Jersey Police operate from eighteen different locations. This proposal will house all departments under one roof to the benefit of police efficiency and effectiveness.

This third tranche of funding, when added to funds previously voted in 2005 and 2007, provides for an overall budget of £20,065,000.

Additional Land Required  Yes Land Available  Identified at Summerland Capital Expenditure

 

Project Cost Fees

Fluctuations Total

£4,556,000 £701,000 Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

£997,000 £6,254,000

Net Revenue Effect

Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE

ST MARTIN S SCHOOL £2,170,000

Department s Submission:

This project will address the lack of teaching and non teaching space in the school in the context of the current primary curriculum. Improvements will include: replacement of two temporary classrooms, pupil storage, toilets, circulation and resource area; extensions to a number of classrooms and the Hall ; update of mechanical and engineering services, improved administration facilities and additional storage space.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  N/A

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £1,433,000 £298,000 £439,000 £2,170,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

REPLACEMENT CT SCANNER £1,260,000

Department s Submission:

A replacement CT Scanner is required as the manufacturer s recommended replacement period for the existing scanner will have expired. The current scanner was funded by public subscription.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  N/A

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total

£1,050,000 £- £210,000 £1,260,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

HOME AFFAIRS

PRISON VISITS £1,178,000

Department s Submission:

The project aims to significantly improve the Prison Visits area and its facilities, which were criticised in the latest report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons:

 The visits room was small, cramped and needed decoration... There were no facilities for visitors to buy refreshments, and no facilities for children. The room could accommodate 14 visits per session. It had two long rows of fixed tables with two fixed chairs on one side for visitors and one for the prisoner on the other. Seating for visitors was packed close together. When fully booked, there could be up to 28 adult visitors and an unpredictable number of children. This meant inadequate space between visitors and minimised privacy. It was crowded and noisy.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  Yes - in existing compound Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £832,000 £150,000 £196,000 £1,178,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

HOME AFFAIRS

PRISON EDUCATION/WORKSHOP BLOCK £1,317,000

Department s Submission:

The latest report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons criticised the lack of facilities for the delivery of an education programme and varied work activities. This project will address these issues through the provision of a dedicated education and workshop block.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  Yes - in existing compound

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total

£929,000 £163,000 £225,000 £1,317,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

An amendment to the draft Strategic Plan 2006 to 2011 (P.40/2006) was approved such that the revenue and manpower implications of the education and rehabilitation of prisoners be established once funding becomes available.

Capital Programme 2011

Details of Major Works Projects

EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE

GRAINVILLE PHASE 4 £8,805,000

Department s Submission:

Phase 4 of the rolling programme enables the refurbishment of the west wing to provide general classrooms and canteen facilities, the demolition of the link  building to create play space, provision of drama, music and staff facilities and the refurbishment of the hall.

Additional Land Required  No Land Available  N/A

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £5,882,000 £935,000 £1,988,000 £8,805,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

PERMANENT RE-USE/RECYCLE CENTRE £1,518,000

Department s Submission:

The existing Bellozanne site provides a facility for both commercial and domestic vehicles delivering bulky waste. Opening hours are extended into the weekends for domestic users. Mixing large commercial vehicles with private cars on a busy site (often over 500 vehicle movements per day) is not ideal, and the site layout allows few opportunities for segregating different types of waste.

A new permanent Reuse and Recycling Centre, purpose-built for safe and convenient public access and providing receptacles for a range of separate materials, was approved by he States in the Waste Strategy in July 2005. Model sites exist in other countries, with good signage and vehicular access and features such as a reuse shed, where working appliances and other items can be deposited for others to put back into service if they choose.

The proposed operation would include bulking and baling facilities for the efficient storage of recyclables destined for off-Island reprocessors. Materials collected from the bring bank system would also be managed here. Ideally this facility would be located near the main port which would allow larger vehicles to be used for exporting the recycled materials, thus maximising efficiency.

Land required  No  Land Available  N/A

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £1,067,000 £93,000 £358,000 £1,518,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

INERT WASTE DISPOSAL SITE - PLANNING AND DESIGN £750,000

Department s Submission:

Jersey generates over 200,000 tonnes of inert waste in each year. To provide a smooth transition from the La Collette phase 2 land reclamation site to a new facility, the new facility must be operational by 2015 (based on waste arisings from 2000).

The existing La Collette 2 site retaining wall and associated works cost £26 million to construct over a 30 month period from 1993 to 1996.

The Island needs a facility to safely dispose of inert waste; this has traditionally involved marine land reclamation. The proposed funding is to undertake a feasibility assessment to determine the most appropriate location for the new facility, produce fully costed options and initiate the associated planning and design works.

Land required  No  Land Available  N/A

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £- £750,000 £- £750,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

REFURBISHMENT OF SLUDGE DIGESTERS AND STW TANKS £2,000,000

Department s Submission:

The original sludge digestion plant was replaced in 1989 and has a design life of 20 years. The plant undergoes a continuous maintenance programme in order to keep it operational. Inspections carried out in 2002 revealed that the plant is nearing the end of its operational lifespan and will require complete refurbishment in 2011.

The original four Sewage Treatment Works (STW) final tanks (numbers 1 to 4) were built in 1959. Further tanks were added at later dates and there are now twelve final settlement tanks in total. The plant undergoes a continuous maintenance programme in order to keep it operational, however the original four tanks are nearing the end of their operational lifespan and will require complete refurbishment in 2011.

Land required  No  Land Available  N/A

Capital Expenditure

Project Cost Fees Fluctuations Total £1,365,000 £164,000 £471,000 £2,000,000

Potential Revenue and Manpower Implications

Net Revenue Effect Permanent FTE

£nil 0.00

Reconciliation to Capital Programme 2007 - 2010

(as approved in States Business Plan 2006 - 2010 in September 2005)

Previous  Current

Programme Programme Increase/ Allocation 2007 - 2010 2007 - 2010 (Decrease) in 2011

£000 £000 £000 £000

Housing

Rolling Allocation 2007 - 2010 - 24,000 6,000 Minor Capital 2007 - 2010 1,000 - - Ann Court Phase 1 5,129 - - The Cedars 9,088 - -

Total 15,217 24,000 8,783 6,000

Transport and Technical Services

Infrastructure Rolling Allocation 2007 - 2010 - 19,500 4,500 Sea Defences 2007 - 2010 3,000 - - Sewers 2007 - 2010 9,000 - - Highways 2007 - 2010 2,000 - - Minor Capital 2007 - 2010 2,400 1,400 350 Markets Refurbishment 750 700 - Sludge Treatment 5,948 2,974 - EfW and Ancillary Works 30,000 28,500 11,500 Permanent Re-Use/Recycle Centre - - 1,518 Inert Waste Disposal Site - Planning - - 750 Refurbishment Sludge Digesters/STW Tanks - - 2,000

Total 53,098 53,074 (24) 20,618

Education, Sport and Culture

Minor Capital 2007 - 2010 1,000 400 100 St Peter s School 4,826 4,840 - Highlands A  Block 5,624 5,731 - Mont A L abbe Phase 2 3,708 3,906 - St Martin s School 2,136 2,170 - Grainville Phase 4 - - 8,805

Total 17,294 17,047 (247) 8,905 Health and Social Services

Minor Capital 2007 - 2010 7,600 7,200 1,800 A&E/Radiology Extension Phase 2 2,514 2,523 - Tube System Upgrade 654 654 - General Hospital Upgrade Phase 2 1,175 1,189 - Central Laundry Batch Washer 500 500 - General and Acute Extension 7,278 - - Replacement CT Scanner 1,260 1,260 - Replacement Health ICT System - 12,000 -

Total 20,981 25,326 4,345 1,800

Previous  Current

Programme Programme Increase/ Allocation 2007 - 2010 2007 - 2010 (Decrease) in 2011

£000 £000 £000 £000

Home Affairs

Minor Capital 2007 - 2010

1,200

800

 

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prison Cell Block

9,210

9,016

 

-

Prison Multi-purpose Hall

-

1,931

 

-

Prison Visits

-

1,178

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

21,485

25,317

3,832

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning and Environment

 

 

 

 

Minor Capital 2007 - 2010

800

400

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

Urban Renewal

200

200

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Total

1,000

600

(400)

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Economic Development (Airport)

 

 

 

 

Airport Below Ground  Works

11,364

11,364

 

2,841

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chief Minister s Department

 

 

 

 

Corporate ICT Allocation

11,800

14,800

 

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

Total

11,800

14,800

3,000

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury and Resources

 

 

 

 

Land Acquisition Vote (contribution)

(500)

(1,000)

 

-

Central Planning Vote

300

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Housing Development Fund

5,900

-

 

-

Town Park - Balance of Funding

-

800

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Total

5,700

(200)

(5,900)

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Social Security

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supported Employment Training Unit

1,290

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Total

1,290

-

(1,290)

-

Grand Total 159,229 171,328 12,099 42,464

Unsuccessful Capital Bids 2011

The following bids for 2011 are not recommended for inclusion in the capital programme. Bidding Departments will need to consider resubmitting bids for the 2012 Programme:

Unsuccessful Capital Bids (not in a priority order)

Est. Outturn Cost

Department Bid Description £000

 

Chief Minister

Corporate ICT Vote (balance of bid)

3,000

 

 

 

T&R

Planning Vote

300

 

 

 

ESC

FB Fields Running Track

478

 

Les Quennevais Phase 1

5,381

 

 

 

H&SS

General Hospital Extension (Newgate Street) Ph 2

15,375

 

 

 

 

Ambulance Station Extension

1,557

 

 

 

 

Rosewood House Extension and Refurbishment

6,489

 

 

 

Housing

Housing Works Rolling Allocation (balance of bid)

5,000

Home Affairs

Replacement On Street CCTV system

1,541

 

 

 

 

Replacement Telephone System for Police HQ

450

 

 

 

 

New Fire and Rescue HQ

10,313

 

 

 

T&TS

Infrastructure rolling sum (balance of bid)

7,413

 

 

 

 

St Peter s Valley Flood Attenuation

2,799

 

STW Sludge Digesters/Settlement Tanks Refurbishment (balance of bid)

1,918

 

 

 

 

La Collette 2 Roads Infrastructure

7,885

 

 

 

 

Inert Waste Disposal Site (balance of bid)

32,360

 

 

 

P&E

St Helier Regeneration Strategy (2007 bid)

500

 

 

 

Total 102,759 Note: The above bids are inflated to outturn cost that assumed inclusion in the Capital Programme in 2011.

Summary of Key ICT Projects: Description and Impact on ICT Strategy

Projects Description and Benefits

Network Infrastructure Installation and operation of a corporate high-speed,

resilient and secure data and voice network.

Hardware Replacement  Following the re-organisation of the management of ICT Accrual and Office  across the States carried out in 2004/5, CMD-IS is Systems Upgrade responsible for funding the maintenance of the majority of

States PCs and servers both hardware and software.

Data Storage  Consolidation of the corporate data storage environment. Consolidation This project will provide a storage area network for the

States of Jersey to make better use of capacity, reduce the management overhead associated with having to backup data in many different places and provide a much more resilient data environment by spreading data over more than one physical location.

Server Consolidation Consolidate and rationalise the corporate server

environment. This project will reduce the number of

servers from 250 to approximately 100. Middleware A system which allows information sharing between

applications.

Document and Records  The deployment of a corporate document and records Management management solution for the States of Jersey.

H&SS Systems  Some of the systems currently used by Health and Social Replacement Services are more than 20 years old. They are critical tools

in providing healthcare for the Island but the existing supplier is withdrawing from the health market.

Goods and Services Tax  A new system to support the calculation and collection of Support System GST from 2008.

VOIP Telephone System The ability to communicate effectively and at reasonable

cost is as important for the States as it is for any organisation. As the States is moving towards a much more unified approach to customer service, it needs a modern internal telephone environment.

The new VoIP telephone system harnesses the existing data network thereby removing the additional cost of interdepartmental calls.

Customer Information Required to support the work of the Customer Service

Centre, this system will log all appropriate customer service requests to ensure their timely and efficient resolution.


Impact on ICT Strategy if not undertaken

This is a critical service. Failure to provide this service will result in the States data network being

switched off.

The corporate and departmental lines of business applications that departments use to deliver their services rely on this platform and so it is vital that

the PCs and servers which comprise this infrastructure are well-maintained and adequate for the demands placed upon them.

Without regular ongoing updates, the States would have to make large investments in both money and time at five to six year intervals to modernise its ICT.

If this project is not undertaken, approximately 10

additional staff will be required to manage an

inefficient storage environment, resulting in

unavoidable costs estimated at £250,000 per year by 2009.

Estimated annual costs of £170,000 relating to electricity, floor space, air-conditioning etc. will continue. Also, the cost of replacing a large number of servers will continue.

This project will enable systems that were never designed to share data to do so and is required

for a number of other projects such as the Customer Service Centre, JD Edwards Invoice Scanning, Records Management and other compliance projects.

This ongoing project is depended upon by other

areas, including the Customer Service Centre, Records Management and other (unfunded) projects.

There will be no support for the systems that Jersey

runs; any problems thereafter will directly affect patient care.

Without suitable new information systems, the

calculation and collection of GST will require considerably more staff and may not even be practicable.

Today, there are more than 30 separate telephone

switchboards in use across the States. The solution

is the replacement of this mixture of systems by a single States-wide telephone service, which will

contribute to real savings expected to amount to

about £440,000 per year.

The core information system in any future improvements to customer service in the States, this

system paves the way to remove the need to repeat

requests for the same basic information such as

name, address and telephone number etc. to

multiple departments.

Summary of Key ICT Projects: Description and Impact on ICT Strategy (continued)

Projects

DVS (Driving Licence replacement)

Pre-2005 Departmental Allocations

Other CMD-IS existing capital projects


Description and Benefits Impact on ICT Strategy if not undertaken

Provide a new Driving Licence system for the States of The existing driving licence system is ageing and Jersey. sits on a technical platform that is no longer

supported. Also, Jersey has to move to a different driving licence standard in common with the UK and Europe. Work is underway with Home Affairs and the Parishes to replace the current system.

Implementation of a number of small departmental  These funds are committed to departments. projects (at Planning, Fire and Rescue Service and

Viscounts).

Ongoing capital projects managed by CMD-IS, e.g. These projects have already commenced and most

¥ Business Continuity, are due for completion in 2006.

¥ GIS (the Island s digital map and related systems such

as the Land and Property Index and address database)

Business Continuity - Business Continuity facilities are essential to mitigate significant business risks to the States of Jersey.

Address Database - The States currently has over 200 different name and address databases, and all of them are inaccurate, to an extent. The task of maintaining these records is significant for the States. To resolve this, a system to hold an official States  list of addresses has been developed and will act as the single address repository, allowing other systems to link to this by means of a single code. By aligning the States systems in this way, not only does it reduce the future address maintenance overhead, but also provides an automatic link to the new digital map and aerial photograph. The accuracy of address data across the organisation will improve as effort is focused on maintaining a single data set rather than many.

Property

From 1 January 2006, the Property Holdings department took over responsibility for the States land and property other than Social Housing and that managed by the States Trading Operations. This portfolio represents a significant investment for the Island and must be managed efficiently and effectively.

The main draft Annual Business Plan report contains information on the Property Plan to 2011 for approval, and a summary of the properties for disposal in 2007.

Included in this Annex are the details of those properties proposed in the main report for disposal in 2007.

Properties Proposed for Disposal in 2007

  1. Hue Street/Dumaresq Street Site, St Helier
  2. 2 and 4 Dumaresq Street and 19 and 20 Charing Cross St Helier
  3. Seaton Youth Centre, Seaton Place, St Helier
  4. Samar s School Houses 1 and 2
  5. Headingley, La Route du Fort, St Helier
  6. 74 and 76 La Colomberie, St Helier
  7. Drury Lane Workshop, St Helier
  8. Le Rondin Farm Fields, Trinity
  9. Fields 373, off La Rue des Champs, St Brelade
  10. Acorn Lodge, Les Quennevais School
  11. Development site at Belle Vue, Les Quennevais
  12. 1 Oxford Road, St Helier, offices and workshop
  13. La Mabonnerie Houses 1 and 2, Trinity

Hue Street/Dumaresq Street Site, St Helier (PBA 12/338/1-3)

Description

A site which is used for car parking car park A  (18 spaces) being let to Deutsche Bank, car park B  (18 spaces) being let to BG Romeril Ltd, and car-park C  being operated by Transport and Technical Services for public use (27 spaces).

The site is split into two parts by an accessway which is in shared ownership between the public and BG Romeril Ltd. The site area is approximately: car park A  353 sq m

car park B  313 sq m

car park C  575 sq m

accessway  151 sq m

total: 1,392 sq m

Initially it is proposed to sell only part of the site, comprising all of car park B and part of car park C.

Location

The site fronts onto Hue Street and partly onto Dumaresq Street (see attached location plan).

Current/previous use and any special features

As mentioned above, the site is used as car-parking, partly for private use and partly for public use.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

This site has long been identified as being suitable for disposal/development, and negotiations have been taking place with BG Romeril Ltd for a number of years to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

The negotiations with BG Romeril Ltd to date have been based on the principle of the company ceding its shared ownership of the accessway to the public, along with a capital payment, in exchange for part of the site to create a new unloading access and expansion of its retail area. A decision is yet to be made as to whether the remainder of the site should be disposed of or developed.

Potential value (if known)

The negotiations with BG Romeril Ltd are progressing to arrive at an agreed figure that would be paid for the land gained by that company.

 

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2 and 4 Dumaresq Street and 19 and 20 Charing Cross St Helier (PG 1463/1)

Description

This now vacant site is made up of the former sites of 2 and 4 Dumaresq Street and 19 and 20 Charing Cross St Helier, all residential properties. They were acquired between 1973 and 1978 in three separate land transactions for a total consideration of £85,125. The approximate site foot print is 153 sq m (1,650 sq ft) with exposed party gable on two sides.

Location

The site is a corner plot in the Charing Cross Parade area of town surrounded by commercial property owned by the Channel Island Co Operative Society Limited.

Current/previous use and any special features

The site is currently unofficially used as public open space by the Parish of St Helier as well as for the placement of euro bins. In the past it has been used for parking.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

The properties were acquired as part of the Dumaresq Street road widening scheme which was abandoned in 1996. The site currently produces no income for the Public purse.

There are currently no known schemes by the Public with capital funding for which this land would be suitable.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

The site could be redeveloped as a stand alone unit or as part of a larger scheme by the adjacent landowner.

A full planning brief has been was prepared in 2004 with possible uses for the site, subject to planning permission, being ground floor retail and storage with first and second floor offices or other uses to be agreed. The former Planning and Environment Committee has stated that the regeneration and refurbishment of the group of buildings would be the final element in the wider urban renewal initiatives in the west of town from Union Street to York Street .

The States on 16 May 2006 decided to reject P38/2006 which proposed that this site be designated as an Area of Important Open Space.

 

 

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Seaton Youth Centre, Seaton Place, St Helier (PBA 5/137/1)

Description

A former church acquired by the States in 1959, which has been used as a youth centre.

The site area is approximately 394 sq m (4,240 sq ft) and the gross floor area of the building is approximately 619 sq m (6,670 sq ft).

Location

The site fronts onto Seaton Place at its junction with Seale Street (see attached location plan).

Current/previous use and any special features

As mentioned above, the property has been used as a youth centre.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

The property is considered to be unsuitable for continued use as a youth centre due to its internal layout and condition. The means of escape in the event of fire is sub-standard and the cost of repairing and modernising the property is considered to be excessive in relation to the quality of the building. There is no other identified use for the property by any States department.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

The building has been included on the Planning Department s historic buildings listing as a Building of Local Interest (BLI). If this status cannot be successfully challenged, the development potential of the site will be limited.

 

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Samar s School Houses 1 and 2 (PBA 97/2&3)

Description

A pair of detached two storey houses built circa 1990. Each house has a floor area of approximately 98 sq m (1,060 sq ft) and the accommodation includes three bedrooms.

Externally there is a garden and a parking area with each house, but no garages. Vehicular access to House No. 1 is via the front driveway of House No. 2.

Location

The houses are located on the south boundary of Samar s Primary School in St Clement. They are accessed via Le Haugie Close (see attached location plan).

Current/previous use and any special features

The houses were built to accommodate teachers at the peak period when contract staff were being brought into the Island. The need for that use has now declined and there are no teachers wishing to occupy the houses they have therefore been unoccupied for some time.

The houses are not designated for social housing.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

As mentioned above, there is no longer a need for the houses to be used to accommodate contract teachers, and the properties are unoccupied with no prospective tenants anticipated.

Subject to there being no requirement for staff accommodation it is proposed to sell the houses on the open market.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

The houses are relatively new and adjacent to the Le Squez Phase 1b Housing development.

 

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Headingley, La Route du Fort, St Helier (PBA 16/38/1)

Description

A substantial dwelling acquired by the States in 1990 to provide accommodation for nursing staff employed by Health and Social Services.

The site is roughly rectangular in shape having an average width of approximately 26 0 and a total depth of some 165 0 . The building is centrally located on the site and comprises some 349 sq m (3,760 sq ft) of accommodation.

Location

The property is located on the north side of La Route du Fort between its junctions with Hastings Lane and Cleveland Road (see attached location plan).

Current/previous use and any special features

As mentioned above, the property was acquired to provide accommodation for nursing staff employed by Health and Social Services.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

The accommodation offered by the property is now sub-standard for use by nursing staff. The demand for nursing accommodation has also reduced, and Headingley is therefore considered to be surplus to requirement. At least £100,000 would have to be spent refurbishing the accommodation to bring it up to acceptable standards.

It is therefore recommended that the property be offered for sale on the open market.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

There is no known development potential for the property by the States.

 

 

 

 

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74 and 76 La Colomberie, St Helier (NS 2008 & 2009)

Description

Pair of ground floor lock-up shop units.

Location

Fronting onto La Colomberie in what is regarded as a secondary retailing location, directly adjacent to Keith Baal Gardens housing development.

Current/previous use and any special features

Established commercial units that were acquired by the Public in 1991. In the case of both shops, 9 year leases have been granted (expiring 2013/2014) with mutual options to break on 1 May 2007.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

Acquired with the prospect of incorporation into the development known as Keith Baal Gardens, these properties were ultimately omitted from the scheme. Though generating a combined return of £17,650 per annum, the properties are not required for any strategic Public purpose. Due to their age and condition, the Public has had to retain the external repairing structural liability as detailed in the leases for both units.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

Although the site upon which these shops are constructed is relatively small (1679 sq.ft./156 sq.m.), it may have limited potential for inclusion within a possible redevelopment of the adjacent property in private ownership.

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Drury Lane Workshop, St Helier (PBA 12/1180/1)

Description

A workshop acquired by the States in 1995, which has been let to the voluntary group Tools for Self Reliance . The property was acquired to remove a bad neighbour from a residential area.

The site area is approximately 114 sq m (1,230 sq ft) and the gross floor area of the building is approximately 87 sq m (936 sq ft).

Location

The site fronts onto Drury Lane (see attached location plan).

Current/previous use and any special features

As mentioned above, the property is let to the voluntary group Tools for Self Reliance . Only a nominal rent of £12 per annum is charged.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

The property was acquired by the States primarily to remove a bad neighbour from a residential area, and as such, it was not purchased with a use in mind. However, it was suggested at the time of purchase that the most likely use of the site would be for redevelopment to create a single dwelling unit. It is now considered an appropriate time to advance the proposal to sell the site to create a residential unit.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

The site would appear to be suitable for redevelopment as a single residential unit.

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Le Rondin Farm Fields, Trinity (SRS 845/21, 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27)

Description

Le Rondin Farm and Fields were acquired on 11 July 1986, for £270,000. The farmhouse was subsequently sold on 22 May 1998, for £450,000, with the Public retaining the agricultural fields.

Field 823 is an isolated field known as Le Clos de la Verte Rue . It is currently used as an orchard for The Jersey Cider Apple Collection . The field measures about 3 verg es 20 perch.

Field 849 is known as Le Clos Marett , and is a good quality field suitable for all crops. The Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society (RJA&HS) has access rights over Fields 849 and 850, as there is a foul drain running along the southern boundary. The field measures about 5 verg es 16 perch.

Field 851 is known as Le Clos des Setteaux , and is also a good quality field suitable for all crops. The field measures about 3 verg es 31 perch.

Field 853 is at two levels, side by side, known as Le Long Jardin and Les Alleurs , and is suitable for limited crops. The field measures about 2 verg es 37 perch.

Field 864 is known as Le Pre and is at the lowest part of the meadow, between Fields 853 and 865. The field is classed as non-agricultural, and has a stream running down the centre of it. The field measures about 1 verg e 38 perch.

Field 865 is in two parts side by side, known as Le Jardin a Potage and Le Clos de Bas et le Pendant . This field is also classed as non-agricultural, and measures about 1 verg e 34 perch.

Location

Field 823 is to the East of Le Rondin Farm, across the lane known as La Rue du Mont Pellier. It makes the northern corner of the junction where La Rue du Travers meets La Rue du Mont Pellier.

Fields 849 and 851 are to the south-east of the RJA&HS Headquarters, which is adjacent to Howard Davis Farm. The two fields are accessed directly from the brick paved approach road to the RJA&HS Headquarters.

Fields 853, 864 and 865 are all together in the meadow directly in front of Le Rondin Farmhouse. Le Rondin is to the East of, and accessed from, La Route de la Trinit . It is also directly across the road from Howard Davis Farm. None of the six fields are subject to the Howard Davis Farm Restrictive Covenant.

Current/previous use and any special features

Field 823 is currently used as an orchard for The Jersey Cider Apple Collection . This is an orchard of traditional Jersey apple varieties, collected after the great storm of 1987 destroyed many of Jersey s remaining apple trees. The project was suggested and supported financially by the National Trust for Jersey and Soci te Jersiaise. The States of Jersey Agriculture and Fisheries Department, of the time, generously provided both labour and land, and is now responsible for the management of the orchard. The trees thus saved from extinction are a Gene Bank to provide graftwood for future plantings. The orchard was planted on 3 December 1991.

Fields 849 and 851 are currently used under licence by the RJA&HS.

The upper part of Field 853 is currently used by the RJA&HS. There is an annual rolling licence in place, which can be terminated with three months notice on both sides.

Field 864 is currently used for horse grazing. There is an annual rolling licence in place, which can be terminated with three months notice on both sides.

Field 865 is planted as an orchard, like Field 823.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

The fields were purchased at a time when the use of Howard Davis Farm for crop trials was expanding. This situation has reversed and the fields are no longer needed. Field 823, The Jersey Cider Apple Collection field should stay established as an orchard and it is suggested that the field is offered to either the National Trust for Jersey or La

Soci te Jersiaise in the first instance, due to their involvement in setting up the orchard.

The RJA&HS has previously shown interest in acquiring Fields 849 and 851 which it currently uses under licence.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

None. Field 864 is in the Green Zone. The other five fields are in the Countryside Zone. All six fields are in the Water Pollution Safeguard Area.

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Fields 373, off La Rue des Champs, St Brelade (PBA 2/1683/1)

Description

An agricultural field, which the States purchased in 1994 to add to a land bank for the creation of a municipal golf course in the Les Creux area.

The field area measures about 2.5 verg es.

Location

The field is located to the north of La Rue des Champs, St Brelade, and is accessed via a track on its east side (see attached location plan).

Current/previous use and any special features

The field is presently let on an annual rolling licence to a sheep farmer, the licence fee being £50/annum.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

In October 1986 the States rezoned 262 verg es of land at Les Creux as a site for a municipal golf course.

However, the States was not successful in acquiring all of the land necessary to create the golf course. It was therefore decided that the golf course project be replaced with the Les Creux Country Park.

Field 373 does not form part of the Country Park, nor will it do so in the future. The States has no planned use for the field.

The present licence fee is modest at £50 per annum, and the land offers no scope for earning a significantly higher rent in its current form.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

There is no known development potential for the land.

 

 

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Acorn Lodge (PBA 5/112/5)

Description

Acorn Lodge is a detached dwelling constructed circa 1990. It is one of a pair of houses, its neighbour being known as Oak Lodge.

Location

Acorn Lodge, along with its neighbour Oak Lodge, are located adjacent to the Les Quennevais School boundary see attached location plan.

Current/previous use and any special features

The two houses were previously used as staff accommodation for teachers but this is no longer required. An additional special needs facility is urgently needed by the school and a proposal was submitted to convert one house to meet this need, with the other house to be used for the Youth Action Team as part of the Kathy Bull initiative.

As the houses are only 12 years old, there were concerns about converting both these houses when they have a higher value as residential accommodation, and would only be providing a partial answer to the school s needs.

A survey of the houses has confirmed:

¥ One of the houses would be very difficult to sell or lease - it is effectively part of the school playground.

¥ The other house can be separated and, subject to Planning agreement to increase wall heights, could be sold.

¥ The school has plans for a purpose built extension to the existing SEN facility which would cost less than £500k. This extension would offer an infinitely better facility than a converted house which is separated from the main building by the playground.

In Property Holdings view the best solution would be to sell the house which is saleable and use the proceeds to (largely) deliver the purpose built extension for SEN use. The remaining house would be utilised by the Youth Action Team.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

Acorn Lodge and Oak Lodge were previously used to house teachers but are no longer required for that purpose and have both been empty for some time.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

There is no feasible redevelopment potential for the States, and it seems unlikely that a private party would seek to acquire the houses with a view to redeveloping the site.

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Development site at Belle Vue, Les Quennevais (PBA 12/1091/15)

Description

The remaining parcel of development land at Belle Vue Estate the major part of the site was developed for first-time- buyer and social rental housing in the late 1990s.

The site area is approximately 2.2 acres or 4.9 verg es.

Location

The site is located on the east side of Belle Vue and borders La Route des Quennevais (see attached location plan).

Current/previous use and any special features

The Belle Vue master plan identified this remaining parcel of land for community use and the options that were considered included a branch library, cr che, care home and medical centre.

The former Health and Social Services Committee progressed the design of a scheme for a 60 bed residential home and day care centre, and a doctors surgery. Planning consent was obtained for the residential home and day care centre, but the project has since been removed from the capital programme.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

On the grounds that the States will not be proceeding with a project to develop a residential home and day care centre, or any other project, it is recommended that this potentially valuable development site be considered for disposal.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

As mentioned above, the planning authority has consented to a 60 bed residential home and day care centre on the site. It will be necessary to obtain a detailed planning brief as to what other forms of development could be permitted. In conjunction with that, investigations need to be undertaken in respect of the original compulsory purchase of the land and any effect that that could have on the development potential.

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1 Oxford Road, St Helier, offices and workshop

Site

1 Oxford Road is a two storey property with yard, occupying a total site area of about 460 sq m (4,955 sq ft). It is classified as a Site of Special Interest (SSI). A site plan is attached.

Current and previous use

The property is now in a dilapidated state but was previously used as offices and workshops. The property cannot be brought back into use without extensive works. There is no specific need for the States to retain ownership of the site.

Ownership by States

The property is one of several left to the States for the benefit of the aged, infirm and needy residents of the Island by Mr Harold Le Seelleur, who died in 1996. If the property is sold the proceeds will be put toward the upkeep of the remaining properties and any balance spent in accord with Mr Le Seelleur s wishes. In May 2003 a proposition to sell the property for £356,000 was rejected by the States. Unfortunately, since being left to the States this property has generated no benefit and has incurred only costs.

Potential for development

As an SSI there are significant Planning requirements which constrain the development potential. The existing form and structure must be retained or rebuilt in like manner. The effect of the SSI is to reduce the potential value of the site, given the poor condition of the existing structure.

Marketing

The property was previously marketed on an open tender basis and a similar approach is recommended.

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La Mabonnerie Houses 1 and 2, Trinity (SRS 845/10&11)

Description

1 and 2 La Mabonnerie are a pair of semi-detached houses, built in the late 1920 s or early 1930 s. The Public acquired Fields 560 and 561, upon which the houses sit, on the 30 April 1929 from Mr Adolphus Le Sueur . Each two- storey house has a floor area of approximately 108 sq m (1,160 sq ft) and the accommodation includes three bedrooms.

Both houses have detached garages, although the garage at No 2 is in poor condition and possibly needs to be demolished and rebuilt. No 2 also has parking for two cars at the front. Both houses have small front gardens, and reasonably sized rear gardens.

Location

The houses are located at the north-west corner of the Howard Davis Farm site, adjacent to the Philip Mourant Training Centre. The houses face West onto La Rue d Asplet.

Current/previous use and any special features

No 1 is currently vacant. Previously the lounge was being used temporarily as an office by the Jersey Potato Marketing Board. Ideally, the house requires a new kitchen and bathroom, and internal decoration, prior to any proposed sale.

No 2 is currently on a 1-year lease to Mr Joao Serrao, which is due to terminate on the 31 December 2006. The annual rent currently being paid is £10,000. No 2 is in good decorative order inside with a recently installed kitchen and bathroom suite, and requires very little work.

Both houses would benefit from external decoration prior to any proposed sale.

Reasons why the property is no longer required

The houses are on the boundary of the Howard Davis Farm site, and therefore their sale would not impede on any plans for the main site, to the rear (East) of the houses. The houses are outside the area of the Howard Davis Farm Restrictive Covenant. It is recommended therefore, that with no current use for the two houses, they should be sold on the open market.

Redevelopment potential (if any)

There is no feasible redevelopment potential for the States, and it seems unlikely that a private party would seek to acquire the houses with a view to redeveloping the site.

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Legislation Programme

The legislation programme is a significant part of the annual consideration of States resources. It ensures that the best use is made of the law drafting resources and also makes it possible to plan for the impact of legislation on the future financial and manpower resources of the States.

The main draft Annual Business Plan report contains a summary of the process and the proposed programme for 2007 for approval.

Included in this Annex are the following tables for information:

¥ 2007 Proposed Legislation Programme - Detail;

¥ 2006 Legislation Programme - Items Awaiting Instruction;

¥ Work in progress as at 15 June 2006;

¥ Summary of Work Completed 10 June 2005 to 15 June 2006.

Why it is essential Revenue  Strategic Plan: this item is in the 2007

No. Priority Title and Aim of Proposed Legislation Sponsor Impact FTE Impact Link with Objectives Programme

1

E

Migration: Monitoring and Regulation

CHIEF

 

Not

1 FTE (G 15)

Remedy inequities

Included in the Draft

 

 

Monitor and regulate the factors that govern

MINISTER

 

expected to

 

with respect to

Strategic Plan 2006

 

 

migration in the context of the overall

 

 

be significant

 

accommodation and

2011 as a Council of

 

 

population to ensure a balance between

 

 

 

 

 

work for migrants.

Ministers Top Priority .

 

 

economic growth and the demand for and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

supply of labour, accommodation,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

infrastructure and resources of the Island,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and promote greater social inclusion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

E

Discrimination (Sex) (Jersey)

CHIEF

 

Not

 

Total

Equal

Jersey presently has

 

 

Regulations

MINISTER

 

quantified

 

anticipated

opportunities

little legislation to

 

 

Second phase in introduction of anti-

 

 

 

 

budget for

for all.

prevent sex

 

 

discrimination legislation, applying the

 

 

 

 

principal law

 

discrimination.

 

 

Discrimination Law (under preparation)

 

 

 

 

and all

 

Promotion of equal

 

 

to sex discrimination and setting out

 

 

 

 

Regulations

 

opportunities and

 

 

exceptions to the Law.

 

 

 

 

is £500,000

 

breaking down

 

 

(10 days)

 

 

 

 

including

 

discriminatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 FTE

 

conduct are key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discrimination

 

States strategic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

officer

 

objectives. The States

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

have also made in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

principle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

commitments to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

elimination of sex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

discrimination and to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ratify the CEDAW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

convention.

3

E

Financial Services/Collective

ECONOMIC

Not significant

None identified

Finance industry is

International Monetary

 

 

Investment/Banking Business/

DEVELOPMENT

on business

 

crucial to Island s

Fund preparation.

 

 

Insurance Business Laws and

 

 

 

economic growth

 

 

 

Money Laundering Order

 

 

 

strategy.

 

 

 

Amendments in preparation for IMF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

assessment expected late 2007/early

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

E

New Gambling (Jersey) Law 200*

ECONOMIC

Not quantified

Not quantified

Help to reduce tax

States decision to

 

 

Purpose is to stimulate economic growth

DEVELOPMENT

 

 

loss to the Island of

update law.

 

 

through diversification of the industry, while

 

 

 

the 0/10 and fund

 

 

 

giving freedom of choice and developing a

 

 

 

Gambling

 

 

 

process for the protection of the vulnerable.

 

 

 

Commission.

 

 

 

(25 days and 30 days carried forward to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 for subordinate legislation)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

E

Gambling Commission (Jersey) Law 200*

ECONOMIC

Not quantified

Start up costs

Clarity of purpose

States decision to create

 

 

This legislation will create an arms-length

DEVELOPMENT

 

from economic

in Government

a Commission

 

 

politically independent regulator for the

 

 

growth funds

 

 

 

 

gambling industry in line with global norms

 

 

then self funding

 

 

 

 

and best practice.

 

 

through levees

 

 

 

 

(25 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

E

Terrorism Law amendment

HOME

None identified

Not identified at  Enhances Island s

To keep anti-terrorism

 

 

The UK is due to introduce significant new

AFFAIRS

 

present security as well as

laws in the Island

 

 

anti-terrorism measures to strengthen the

 

 

projecting Island as

broadly in line with the

 

 

Terrorism Act 2000 and the purpose of the

 

 

responsible

UK. Otherwise, Jersey

 

 

amendment to the Law is to allow for some

 

 

jurisdiction.

may be perceived as not

 

 

of these to be reflected in local legislation

 

 

 

being able to participate

 

 

insofar as they are appropriate or relevant

 

 

 

fully in the fight against

 

 

for Jersey.

 

 

 

international terrorism.

 

 

(25 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why it is essential Revenue  Strategic Plan: this item is in the 2007

No. Priority Title and Aim of Proposed Legislation Sponsor Impact FTE Impact Link with Objectives Programme

7

E

Criminal Justice (Young Offenders)

HOME

None

Absorbed by

Address antisocial

It will allow the Criminal

 

 

(Jersey) Law 1994 amendments

AFFAIRS

 

probation

behaviour, appropriate

Courts to sentence

 

 

To allow the Criminal Courts to sentence

 

 

service

placement of young

children between the

 

 

children from 12yrs to school leaving age

 

 

 

offenders.

ages of 12 and school

 

 

to a period of secure custody where

 

 

 

 

leaving age to a period

 

 

previous sanctions have not worked and/or

 

 

 

 

of secure custody within

 

 

the offending is too serious for community

 

 

 

 

the secure facility on the

 

 

based sentences.

 

 

 

 

Greenfields site.

 

 

(15 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

E

Shared Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To enable a percentage of the equity in a

HOUSING

None

None identified

Commitment to

To enable the sale of

 

 

property to be retained by someone other

 

 

 

increase proportion of

new or existing homes

 

 

than the owner occupier of the property.

 

 

 

population who own

on a shared equity basis

 

 

(10 days)

 

 

 

their own home.

as a means of delivering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the States Strategic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitment of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

increasing levels of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

home ownership.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

E

Draft States of Jersey Law 2005

PRIVILEGES

None foreseen

Possible

Initiative 5.1.1 called

Changes need to be in

 

 

(Amendment)

AND

 

reduction

for review by PPC on

place prior to the 2008

 

 

The Amendment will be required to give

PROCEDURES

 

in States

Composition of the

elections.

 

 

effect to the forthcoming recommendations

COMMITTEE

 

members

States.

 

 

 

of the PPC concerning the constitution and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

election of the States Assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

E

Public Elections (Jersey) Law 2002

PRIVILEGES

Possible

Temps leading

Initiative 5.1.1 called

Changes need to be in

 

 

(Amendment)

AND

occupation of

up to election

for review by PPC on

place prior to the 2008

 

 

To make it easier for members of the

PROCEDURES

premises prior

 

Composition of the

elections.

 

 

electorate to vote and to address concerns

COMMITTEE

to election

 

States.

 

 

 

over postal voting procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

E

Employment Law (Phase 3)

SOCIAL

Possible

None identified

Further improvements

Currently in consultation.

 

 

To introduce Phase 3 (phase 1 was Law;

SECURITY

recurring costs

 

in the employer /

 

 

 

phase 2 was subordinate legislation) of

 

for small

 

employee relationship

 

 

 

basic standards in employment

 

businesses

 

to benefit the economy

 

 

 

protection - bringing Jersey into line with

 

 

 

and the social fabric of

 

 

 

best practice in developed countries, but

 

 

 

Jersey.

 

 

 

keeping it simple, recognising that Jersey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is a small jurisdiction and cannot cope

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with too much complex legislation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25 days, and 15 days carried forward to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 for subordinate legislation)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

HD

Financial Services/Collective Investment/

ECONOMIC

None

None

Responding to IMF

Need to introduce

 

 

Banking Business/Insurance Business

DEVELOPMENT

 

 

recommendations

powers to ban principal

 

 

Laws

 

 

 

maintains reputation

persons IMF

 

 

Amendments to add power to disqualify a

 

 

 

as well-regulated

recommendation.

 

 

person from acting as principal person.

 

 

 

finance centre.

 

 

 

(10 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

HD

Financial Services (Trust Company

ECONOMIC

None foreseen

None

Responding to IMF

Amendment required to

 

 

Business (Assets Customer Money))

DEVELOPMENT

 

 

recommendations

cover assets other than

 

 

(Jersey) Order 2000

 

 

 

maintains reputation

cash current definition

 

 

Amendment to extend the Order to non-

 

 

 

as well-regulated

too narrow and thus

 

 

cash assets, including property and

 

 

 

finance centre.

there is an increased risk

 

 

intellectual property.

 

 

 

 

to the public / consumer.

 

 

(15 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why it is essential Revenue  Strategic Plan: this item is in the 2007

No. Priority Title and Aim of Proposed Legislation Sponsor Impact FTE Impact Link with Objectives Programme

14

HD

Financial Services (Trust Company  ECONOMIC

Possible

None

Maintaining Jersey s

Need to tighten

 

 

Business (Accounts, Audits and Reports))  DEVELOPMENT

increase in

 

reputation as well-

reporting requirements

 

 

(Jersey) Order 2000

audit costs

 

regulated finance

to meet international

 

 

Amendments to tighten up reporting

 

 

 

centre.

standards.

 

 

requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

HD

Control of Borrowing (Jersey) Order

ECONOMIC

None

None

Maintaining

Exemption for

 

 

1958 ( COBO ) Companies (General

DEVELOPMENT

 

 

Jersey s

prospectuses relating

 

 

Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2002

 

 

 

reputation as

to funds subject to CIF

 

 

Amendments to introduce exemptions

 

 

 

well-regulated

Law or EU Directive

 

 

for prospectuses already regulated

 

 

 

finance centre.

to reduce barriers to

 

 

under the Collective Investment Law or

 

 

 

 

new funds.

 

 

by the EU and to simplify/lighten the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

regulatory regime.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

HD

Harbours (Administration) (Jersey)

ECONOMIC

None

None

Vital to

Desirable item.

 

 

Law 1961 and Regulations - amendments DEVELOPMENT

additional

 

maintaining

 

 

 

To provide the vires for the making of

 

to existing

 

economic

 

 

 

regulations which add policy  and/or

 

permit

 

sustainability

 

 

 

approval of the Jersey Competition

 

 

 

of harbour

 

 

 

Regulatory Authority to the criteria for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

granting, refusing, amending or revoking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a ramp permit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To add to the Harbours (Jersey) Regulations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1962 Part 1 Regulation 3 Permits for the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use of ramps at harbours  a regulation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(condition) to allow for the issuing of a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permit to also be considered in terms of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

meeting policy  and/or being able to satisfy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the competition Law/JCRA. Above all to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

have a legal power to underpin and protect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the continuing viability of the Island s lifeline

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sea routes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

HD

New Limited Liability Partnerships

ECONOMIC

None

Not quantified

Support States

Desirable item.

 

 

(Jersey) Law 200-

DEVELOPMENT

 

 

policy of

 

 

 

To replace the existing 1997 LLP Law with

 

 

 

encouraging

 

 

 

a new law that provides a competitive and

 

 

 

high value,

 

 

 

viable framework within which Jersey LLPs

 

 

 

low foot print

 

 

 

can be established.

 

 

 

businesses.

 

 

 

(15 days with 30 days carried forward to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 for subordinate legislation)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

HD

Police Procedures and Criminal Evidence  HOME AFFAIRS

None

None

Positive impact

To mirror the changes

 

 

(Jersey) Law 2003 - amendments

 

 

on policing.

made to the equivalent

 

 

Various amendments to mirror changes

 

 

 

piece of UK legislation,

 

 

made in the UK. Such as enabling Police

 

 

 

to enable the Police to

 

 

officers to remove for sorting material taken

 

 

 

take advantage of new

 

 

under a search warrant; to enable granting

 

 

 

powers which will be a

 

 

of all premises  search warrants; granting

 

 

 

considerable help in

 

 

of street bail ; review of police detention

 

 

 

combating crime.

 

 

over the telephone; taking of x-rays and

 

 

 

 

 

 

ultrasound scans; allow for video recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

of police interviews; taking of fingerprints

 

 

 

 

 

 

without consent; taking of footwear

 

 

 

 

 

 

impressions; taking of non-intimate samples

 

 

 

 

 

 

without consent, and for drug testing where

 

 

 

 

 

 

the person in custody is over 14 years of

 

 

 

 

 

 

age.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why it is essential Revenue  Strategic Plan: this item is in the 2007

No. Priority Title and Aim of Proposed Legislation Sponsor Impact FTE Impact Link with Objectives Programme

19

HD

Civil Asset Recovery of the Proceeds of

HOME AFFAIRS

Negligible

2 FTE

Strategic link

There are currently no

 

 

Crime Law

 

 

 

1.8.6, 1.8.7 and

powers to allow for the

 

 

To assist with intelligence and evidence

 

 

 

3.2.6

civil confiscation of

 

 

exchanges and for the implementation in

 

 

 

 

criminal assets, which

 

 

Jersey of orders made in other jurisdictions

 

 

 

 

leaves Jersey in the

 

 

for the seizure and confiscation of cash

 

 

 

 

embarrassing position of

 

 

where the cash is believed to be the

 

 

 

 

being unable to assist

 

 

proceeds of crime, proceeds of drug

 

 

 

 

overseas jurisdictions

 

 

trafficking or used to fund acts of terrorism.

 

 

 

 

who are seeking to trace,

 

 

(15 days)

 

 

 

 

seize and confiscate the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

proceeds of crime using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

civil recovery powers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

HD

The Regulation of Care (Jersey) Law 200-  HEALTH AND

Costs for

None

Meet States objective The current legislation

 

 

The current legislation regulating health  SOCIAL

sub standard

identified

of providing social  regulating health and

 

 

and social care provision is no longer fit for  SERVICES

premises

 

services comparable  social care provision is

 

 

purpose and does not provide an adequate

 

 

with those of no longer fit for purpose

 

 

level of protection required by the most

 

 

 

neighbouring countrie

s. and does not provide

 

 

vulnerable sections of the population. It is

 

 

 

 

an adequate level of

 

 

proposed to combine and amend two

 

 

 

 

protection required by

 

 

existing Laws, the Nursing and Residential

 

 

 

 

the most vulnerable

 

 

Homes (Jersey) Law 1995 and the Nursing

 

 

 

 

sections of the

 

 

Agencies (Jersey) Law 1978 to ensure

 

 

 

 

population. It is proposed

 

 

Jersey enjoys high quality health and social

 

 

 

 

to combine and amend

 

 

care services.

 

 

 

 

two existing Laws, the

 

 

(20 days, with 20 days carried forward to

 

 

 

 

Nursing and Residential

 

 

2008 for subordinate legislation)

 

 

 

 

Homes (Jersey) Law

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1995 and the Nursing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agencies (Jersey) Law

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1978 to ensure Jersey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

enjoys high quality health

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and social care services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

HD

Sea Fisheries (Jersey) Regulations -

PLANNING

Not yet

Not yet

Jersey will comply

Consequential

 

 

amendments

AND

quantifiable

quantifiable

with Treaty obligations. harmonisation following

 

 

¥ To ensure that in accordance with the

ENVIRONMENT

 

 

EU/UK changes that we

 

 

Jersey/UK Fisheries Management Agreement

 

 

 

are obliged to implement.

 

 

(FMA) the local fisheries regulations are kept

 

 

 

 

 

 

(where necessary) in harmony with those of

 

 

 

 

 

 

the UK and the EU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥ To ensure that any fisheries management

 

 

 

 

 

 

measures recommended by the

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joint Management Committee (established

 

 

 

 

 

 

under the UK/French Granville Bay treaty)

 

 

 

 

 

 

are introduced as local regulations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

HD

Construction (Health and Safety)

SOCIAL

Not yet

1 FTE

Positive impact on  Outdated Regulations

 

 

Regulations

SECURITY

quantified

 

stewardship and social  risk of accidents.

 

 

To improve the management of health and

 

 

 

objectives of the States.

 

 

safety in the construction industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

HD

Streetworks Law

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The aim of the changes is to create the  TRANSPORT

Not

None

Possible savings for

Enable TTS to enforce

 

 

necessary legislative instruments to allow  AND

identifiable

 

business and less

the Code of Directions

 

 

the department to develop and enforce a  TECHNICAL

at present

 

delay to the public.

on utility companies

 

 

clear street work policy. The intention of the  SERVICES

 

 

 

leading to better

 

 

policy being better street work co-ordination

 

 

 

co-ordination of street-

 

 

and network management, more

 

 

 

works.

 

 

accountable working and the protection of

 

 

 

 

 

 

public investment in road resurfacing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why it is essential Revenue  Strategic Plan: this item is in the 2007

No. Priority Title and Aim of Proposed Legislation Sponsor Impact FTE Impact Link with Objectives Programme

24

HD

Road Traffic Law/Motor Traffic Law/ Parking Charges Order

The Sustainable Traffic and Transport Plan

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL

None

Not quantified

Positive effect on environment, probably on economy in helping

Desirable item.

 

 

was approved as a high level document by

SERVICES

 

 

businesses and

 

 

 

the Council of Ministers in January 2006.

 

 

 

reducing congestion.

 

 

 

TTS is now drafting an Action Plan to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

implement the strategy. There is little doubt that this will require some law drafting (for example, amendments to Motor Traffic Law re buses or taxis/cabs, Road Traffic Law

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

re part time speed limits, changes in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

parking arrangements etc).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006 Programme - Items on which instructions are awaited

DESCRIPTION MINISTER

E COPYRIGHT/PERFORMERS  PROTECTION / DESIGN RIGHTS LAWS  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

IMPLEMENTATION

Package of subordinate legislation required to commence new Laws now being drafted

(see work in progress). (35 days)

E CHARITIES LAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

New Law, anti-money laundering. (25 days)

E FINANCIAL SERVICES LAW / INSURANCE BUSINESS LAW / COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

FUNDS LAW / COMPANIES LAW / FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION LAW - AMENDMENTS

To implement IMF recommendations in respect of information gathering, sanctions and the

JFSC s objectives. (20 days)

E PLANT VARIETIES LAW

New Law for protection of rights in relation to plant varieties (see Plant Breeders Rights Order, in  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

work in progress). (30 days)

E AUDITOR OVERSIGHT LAW

New Law creating auditor overseer, for conformity with EU Directive on auditor regulation. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

(20 days)

E HEALTH INSURANCE LAW - AMENDMENTS SOCIAL SECURITY

Changes relating to introduction of new income support legislation. (25 days)

1 PROCEEDS OF CRIME LAW / MONEY LAUNDERING ORDER - AMENDMENTS TREASURY AND RESOURCES

2nd phase of implementation of FATF recommendation, Basel committee standards and JFSC

 know your customer  framework and of the 2nd EU Directive on money laundering. (15 days)

2 PROCEEDS OF CRIME LAW / MONEY LAUNDERING ORDER - AMENDMENTS TREASURY AND RESOURCES

Further revisions to reflect developments in international standards, in anticipation of external

assessments in 2006 and 2007. (15 days)

3 RESIDENTS REGISTRATION LAW CHIEF MINISTER

Scheme to enable monitoring and management of migration. (30 days)

4 DISEASES OF ANIMALS (IMPORTATION OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS) ORDER - AMENDMENT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

To implement Council Directive on trade in meat and meat products. (5 days)

8 SEA FISHERIES LAW - AMENDMENT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

To remove the requirement for Secretary of State approval of Regulations. (3 days)

9 ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS REGULATIONS PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

New Regulations to implement Council Directive 1774/2002. (15 days)

  1. GENDER RECOGNITION LAW CHIEF MINISTER

Provides, in accordance with established principles of human rights, for the legal status of

transsexuals. (35 days)

  1. HOUSING LAW - AMENDMENT HOUSING To provide for housing consents to reflect restriction on occupation of land for first-time buyers.

(10 days)

  1. HOUSING LAW - AMENDMENT HOUSING

To provide for the issue of in principle  consents. (5 days)

  1. LODGING HOUSES (REGISTRATION) LAW - AMENDMENT HOUSING

To ensure powers of entry are human rights compliant. (3 days)

  1. HEALTH CARE (REGISTRATION) LAW - AMENDMENTS HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES To introduce powers of investigation of alleged professional misconduct and provide for

arrangements for professional development and revalidation. (10 days)

2006 Programme - Items on which instructions are awaited

DESCRIPTION MINISTER

  1. FINANCIAL SERVICES LAW / COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT FUNDS LAW - AMENDMENTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT To extend the Financial Services Law to include the regulation of functionaries of collective

investment funds, bringing all regulated business under one Law. (15 days)

22 EXPLOSIVES LAW HOME AFFAIRS

To replace out-of-date legislation and allow more effective enforcement. (18 days)

  1. TRUSTS LAW - AMENDMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT To update the role of protectors and the appointment of enforcers. (20 days)
  2. PUBLIC HEALTH (CONTROL OF POLLUTION) LAW HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES To create framework for control of pollution, to include air pollution. (25 days)

27 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP LAW - AMENDMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

To enable a limited partnership to acquire separate legal personality. (30 days)

29 BOATS AND SURF-RIDING REGULATIONS - AMENDMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

To deregulate requirements in respect of the registration of speed boat, surf-riding and sail

board craft; to introduce further controls on water sports close to the seashore. (15 days)

  1. RESTRICTION OF OFFENSIVE WEAPONS LAW - AMENDMENT HOME AFFAIRS To expand the definition of offensive weapons  whose sale and manufacture is prohibited and restrict their importation. (8 days)
  2. PRISON OFFICER REGULATIONS HOME AFFAIRS To replace out-of-date provision for the employment of prison officers. (15 days)
  3. SHIPPING (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) REGULATIONS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New provision to protect the marine environment. (5 days)
  4. POULTRY, GAME AND HATCHING EGGS (IMPORTATION) ORDER PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT New Order to implement Council Directive requirements in respect of movement of stock.

(10 days)

  1. SHELLFISH HYGIENE LAW PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT New Law to implement Council Directive on hygiene, to facilitate trade. (10 days)
  1. MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION ORDER - AMENDMENT HOME AFFAIRS To enable the registration and use of motorcycle tricycles. (5 days)
  2. FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE LAW HOME AFFAIRS

To replace out-of-date Law and establish a legal basis for the provision of a wider range of

essential services. (20 days)

  1. MILK MARKETING SCHEME - AMENDMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Scheme administration changes. (5 days)
  2. UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New provision to determine ownership of unclaimed property. (25 days)

CONTINGENCY FUND ALLOCATIONS

  1. FINANCIAL SERVICES LAWS and COMPANIES LAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Amendments to ensure rights of appeal are HR compliant. (10 days)
  2. FINANCIAL SERVICES LAW AND SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New provision to regulate providers of pension schemes for UK employees. (8 days)

Work in progress from 10 June 2005 to 15 June 2006

PART A: Status of items that were work in progress on 10 June 2005

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION MINISTER STATUS

1 CRIMINAL JUSTICE (TRANSFER OF CASES INVOLVING  CHIEF MINISTER/  Awaiting LOD advice

CHILDREN) LAW  LEGISLATION

ADVISORY PANEL

2 DISCRIMINATION LAW CHIEF MINISTER/  Expected to be referred to CoM (end

LEGISLATION  of June) with a view to consultation ADVISORY PANEL July - October

3 OFFICIAL SECRETS LAW CHIEF MINISTER/  Revised draft out March 2006: further

LEGISLATION  instructions awaited

ADVISORY PANEL

4 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PENSION TRUST LAW  CHIEF MINISTER/  With Department

LEGISLATION

ADVISORY PANEL

5 RATES LAW - ASSESSMENT OF UTILITIES CHIEF MINISTER/  Awaiting further instructions since

LEGISLATION  September 2004

ADVISORY PANEL

6 TUTELLES (NEW LAW) CHIEF MINISTER/  Awaiting further instructions on 1st draft,

LEGISLATION  sent December 2004

ADVISORY PANEL

7 CIVIL AVIATION (REGULATION) LAW ECONOMIC  Nov 05 draft being consulted upon, DEVELOPMENT demi-officially, with UK and the other

Islands

8 COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT FUNDS / BANKING  ECONOMIC  Anticipated final draft out June 2006

BUSINESS / INSURANCE BUSINESS / FINANCIAL  DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES LAW - AMENDMENTS

provision for EU market abuse

9 COPYRIGHT LAW  ECONOMIC  Awaiting further instructions on October

DEVELOPMENT 2005 draft

  1. DESIGN RIGHT LAW ECONOMIC  See Copyright Law

DEVELOPMENT

  1. DISTANCE SELLING LAW ECONOMIC  LOD comments received April 2006, DEVELOPMENT under review by LD
  2. FINANCIAL SERVICES (COMPENSATION SCHEMES) LAW ECONOMIC  Further instructions promised by JFSC DEVELOPMENT by end of June 2006
  3. FINANCIAL SERVICES (CONTROL OF ADVERTISING)  ECONOMIC  Revised draft to JFSC March 2006 ORDER (incorporating regulation of advertising of DEVELOPMENT

insurance intermediaries)

  1. FINANCIAL SERVICES (J) LAW 1998 AND  ECONOMIC Amendments to Laws completed; SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION DEVELOPMENT Regulations and Order under Amendments to regarding money service business activities preparation; further instructions received on Order, June 2006
  2. FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION LAW AMENDMENTS  ECONOMIC Further draft to JFSC March 2006 (Edwards report: giving JFSC greater appearance of DEVELOPMENT

independence, enabling to set own fees)

Work in progress from 10 June 2005 to 15 June 2006

PART A: Status of items that were work in progress on 10 June 2005

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION MINISTER STATUS

  1. PERFORMERS  PROTECTION LAW  ECONOMIC  See Copyright Law DEVELOPMENT
  2. PILOTAGE LAW AMENDMENT ECONOMIC  Anticipated final draft sent to

AND  DEVELOPMENT department October 2005; awaiting 1 Pensions Regulations LOD advice on penalties

2 General Provisions Regulations

3 Dues and Fees Order

  1. PLANT BREEDERS RIGHTS ORDER  ECONOMIC  Ready. Cannot be made until Plant DEVELOPMENT Varieties Law is drafted and enacted (see 2006 programme)
  2. PROCEEDS OF CRIME LAW AMENDMENT TO  ECONOMIC  Out to consultation until mid-August SCHEDULE 2 AND MONEY LAUNDERING (J) ORDER  DEVELOPMENT 2006
  3. PROCEEDS OF CRIME LAW, AMENDMENTS AND  ECONOMIC  See above

MONEY LAUNDERING (J) ORDER DEVELOPMENT

  1. REGISTERED BUSINESS NAMES LAW ECONOMIC  LOD advice received May 2006; further DEVELOPMENT draft under preparation by LD
  2. SEA FISHERIES (LOG BOOKS AND LANDING  ECONOMIC  Resubmitted for Secretary of State DECLARATIONS) REGULATIONS DEVELOPMENT consent June 2006
  3. SEA FISHERIES (SATELLITE MONITORING)  ECONOMIC  Revised draft with LOD June 2006 REGULATIONS DEVELOPMENT
  4. SECURITY INTERESTS LAW ECONOMIC  2nd draft almost ready, June 2006 DEVELOPMENT
  5. SHIPPING LAW (PHASE 2) - SUBORDINATE  ECONOMIC  Various drafts with department, LEGISLATION  DEVELOPMENT awaiting their further instructions
  6. SUPPLY OF GOODS AND SERVICES LAW ECONOMIC  LOD comments on draft received Feb DEVELOPMENT 2006, under review
  7. LEGAL DEPOSIT LAW  EDUCATION SPORT  Ready to go to Minister

(publications deposit) AND CULTURE

  1. HUMAN FERTILIZATION LAW AND SUBORDINATE  HEALTH AND SOCIAL  Revised draft awaiting outcome of HR LEGISLATION  SERVICES audit by LOD and outstanding comments by consultees on technical content
  2. MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS (REGISTRATION) LAW  HEALTH AND SOCIAL  3rd draft out May 2005 but inactive SERVICES pending resolution of UK policy regarding registration
  3. MISUSE OF DRUGS (SUBSTANCES USEFUL FOR  HEALTH AND SOCIAL  March 2006 LD has suggested meeting MANUFACTURE) ORDER (NEW) SERVICES as a means to progressing the work
  4. POISONS LAW - AMENDMENT POISONS (GEN PROV)  HEALTH AND SOCIAL  Draft Law ready, December 2005; Order ORDER- AMENDMENT SERVICES must await enactment of draft Law to PHARMACISTS (REGISTRATION) LAW proceed

update regarding the sale of non-medicinal poisons

Work in progress from 10 June 2005 to 15 June 2006

PART A: Status of items that were work in progress on 10 June 2005

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION MINISTER STATUS

  1. PUBLIC HEALTH (HOUSING STANDARDS) LAW  HEALTH AND SOCIAL  Consultation draft with department May SERVICES 2006
  2. TOBACCO STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION  HEALTH AND SOCIAL
  1. further amendment to Law (workplaces) SERVICES (a) adopted
  2. Regulations restricting smoking in the workplace (b) under preparation
  3. Regulations prohibiting smoking in places serving food (c) ready
  1. CRIMINAL JUSTICE (SUPERVISED RELEASE OF  HOME AFFAIRS Awaiting outcome of policy review OFFENDERS) LAW
  2. CUSTOMS AND EXCISE LAW - AMENDMENT AND NEW  HOME AFFAIRS Draft Law and Order sent to DCA for ORDER (KYOTO CONVENTION) review, March 2006
  3. EXPORT CONTROL LAW - AMENDMENT AND  HOME AFFAIRS Further instructions received March NEW ORDERS (x4) 2006, with LD for review

(regulate dual use items that may be used for military

purposes)

  1. MOTOR VEHICLE (CONSTRUCTION AND USE) ORDER HOME AFFAIRS 1st draft sent to department, but policy now under review, January 2006
  2. NEW IMPORT AND EXPORT CONTROL ORDER UNDER  HOME AFFAIRS Final draft available February 2006 but CUSTOMS AND EXCISE LAW now awaiting outcome of Export Control Law, above
  3. POLICE SERVICES LAW HOME AFFAIRS Further instructions received June 2006; with LD for review
  4. PRISON RULES  HOME AFFAIRS Await outcome of policy review
  5. REGULATION OF INVESTIGATORY POWERS LAW PHASE 2: HOME AFFAIRS 1st drafts of all Orders prepared; Lawful implementation Business Practices Order consultation complete
  6. SEXUAL OFFENDERS LAW  HOME AFFAIRS Revised draft sent to LOD February 2006
  7. HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS LAW  HOUSING Revised draft sent to department October 2005
  8. RESIDENTIAL TENANCY LAW  HOUSING 6th draft out May 2005 to department, referred to LOD for final comments
  9. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN  PLANNING AND  Further draft out May 2006 ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES) - IMPLEMENTATION ENVIRONMENT
  10. HIGH HEDGES LAW  PLANNING AND  Consultation concluded; outcome ENVIRONMENT awaited
  11. PLANNING AND BUILDING LAW, PHASE 2: PLANNING AND  First tranche of instructions received IMPLEMENTATION ENVIRONMENT June 2006
  12. ROAD TRAFFIC LAW AMENDMENTS (PARKING TICKETS) TRANSPORT AND  1st draft with department since June TECHNICAL SERVICES 2004
  13. TRAFFIC ORDER CONSOLIDATIONS - TRANSPORT AND  Almost final draft out March 2005;
  1. Traffic signs TECHNICAL SERVICES partial response received from
  2. Speed limits department, remainder awaited
  3. Pedestrian crossings

Work in progress from 10 June 2005 onwards

PART B: Status of items for which instructions have been received since 10 June 2005

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION MINISTER STATUS

E (a) Goods and Services Tax (Jersey) Law TREASURY AND  Consultation draft Law published, end

  1. Goods and Services Tax (Input Tax and Partial RESOURCES  of March; further instructions awaited Exemptions) Regulations on principal Law; instructions on
  2. Goods and Services Tax (Supply) Regulations subordinate legislation received on a
  3. Goods and Services Tax (General) Regulations rolling basis May - June

(25 days)

E Income Support Law (25 days)  SOCIAL SECURITY  May 2006 draft referred to LOD for

review

E  Community Provisions (Wire Transfers) Regulations  ECONOMIC  Instructions received Feb 2006, but (10 days) DEVELOPMENT  draft Council Regulation subsequently

revised; under review June 2006

5  Shipping (Safety) Regulations to implement chapter V of ECONOMIC  1st draft out February 2006

SOLAS (4 days) DEVELOPMENT

6  Wills and Succession Law amendments to improve status  CHIEF MINISTER/  2nd draft sent out to consultation

of child born out of wedlock (15 days)  LEGISLATION  January 2006

ADVISORY PANEL

15  Road Traffic legislation - various amendments to ensure TRANSPORT AND  Instructions received end of May, under

HR compliance TECHNICAL SERVICES  review

16  Sea Fisheries Regulations: (Misc. Prov.), (Trawling, Netting  PLANNING AND  (a) Miscellaneous Provisions Regs sent

and Dredging) (Les Minquiers) regulation of use of pots and  ENVIRONMENT  to Secretary of States

beams to implement Granville Bay Treaty obligations  (b) Trawling, Netting and Dredging

(15 days)  Regs ready to go to Minister

19  Teachers Superannuation Law amendment and new Order  EDUCATION, SPORT (a) Law amendment lodged

(40 days)  AND CULTURE (b) Order: draft out May 2006

20  Sea Fisheries Licensing of Fishing Boats - Regulations -  PLANNING AND  1st Regulations lodged

amendments to implement Granville Bay Treaty (20 days) ENVIRONMENT  Regulations 2: draft out June 2006

Regulations 3 and 4: under preparation

21  Criminal Procedure Law (20 days)  CHIEF MINISTER/  1st draft to LOD April 2006

LEGISLATION

ADVISORY PANEL

23  Road Traffic Law/ Driving Licences Order - amendments  TRANSPORT AND  1st draft to department May 2006

re credit card style licences (10 days) TECHNICAL SERVICES

26  Freedom of Information Law (25 days)  PRIVILEGES AND  Out to consultation until mid-June

PROCEDURES

28  Foundations Law (20 days)  ECONOMIC  2nd draft out May 2006

DEVELOPMENT

30  Companies (Am 9) Law (15 days)  ECONOMIC  1st draft out June 2006

DEVELOPMENT

36  Sea Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) and (Bag Limits)  PLANNING AND  2nd draft Bag Limits Regulations under

Regulations - amendments regarding conservation areas  ENVIRONMENT  preparation March 2006;

and catch limits (10 days)

remaining instructions on conservation areas still awaited

43  Banking Business Law amendments to bring the Law in  ECONOMIC  2nd draft out May 2006

line with the Financial Services Law (5 days) (time switched  DEVELOPMENT

from amendments to Financial Services Law in respect of

deposit taking activities)

Work completed 10 June 2005 to 15 June 2006

  1. PROGRAMME ITEMS

Bankruptcy (D sastre) (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Law 200-

Companies (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) Law 200- (2 programme items)

Consumer Safety (Jersey) Law 200-

Food Labelling (Jersey) Order

Corruption (Jersey) Law 200-

Data Protection Law implementation: subordinate legislation

Electronic Communications (Amendment) Law

Employment Law implementation: subordinate legislation

Harbour Charges (Jersey) Law 200-

Housing (Amendment No. 12) (Jersey) Law

Housing Regulations amendment (occupation of inherited property)

Machinery of Government -

Standing Orders

States of Jersey (Amendment and Construction Provisions - No.12) (Jersey) Regulations

States of Jersey (Amendment and Construction Provisions - No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations

States of Jersey (Transfer of Functions from Committees to Ministers) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations States of Jersey (Powers, Privileges and Immunities) (Scrutiny Panels, PAC and PPC) (Jersey) Regulations 200- Employment of States of Jersey Employees Law implementation: subordinate legislation

Plant Health (Jersey) Order 2005

Public Finances Law implementation: subordinate legislation

Public Employees (Retirement) (Additional Contributions - Amendments) (Jersey) Regulations

Public Employees (Contributory Retirement Scheme) (New Members) (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Regulations Rates (Jersey) Law 200-

Sea Fisheries (Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Jersey) Regulations

Sea Fisheries (Licensing of Fishing Boats) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 200-

Social Security (TV Licence Benefit) (Jersey) Regulations 200-

Taxation (United States of America) (Jersey) Regulations

Teachers  Superannuation (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law 200-

Tobacco strategy -

Restrictions on Smoking (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 200-

Restriction on Smoking (Vending Machines) (Jersey) Regulations 200-

Restriction on Smoking (Public Transport) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 200-

Restriction on Smoking (Sale of Cigarettes to Children) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 200-

Trusts (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law

Water Resources (Jersey) Law 200-

  1. MINOR AND ROUTINE ITEMS - 120

Related Publications

Propositions

Amendments

Comments

Votes

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Vote: Adopted 13 September 2006
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Minutes

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