My Principles and Policy Ideas on Alex Curtis for Deputy of St. Clement https://curtis.je/policies/ Recent content in My Principles and Policy Ideas on Alex Curtis for Deputy of St. Clement Hugo en Agree a Population Policy https://curtis.je/policies/community/population-policy/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/community/population-policy/ We need a population policy that balances the needs of our workforce and community with our island’s physical and infrastructure Constraints. Ensure education funding is fair and proportionate across both academic and vocational pathways. https://curtis.je/policies/education/fair-education/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/education/fair-education/ Education funding is an often debated topic in the Assembly. It’s important we make sure policies are equitable across a range of courses and learning patterns. Ensure new development secures a balanced mix of homes and protects family houses https://curtis.je/policies/environment/housing-mix/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/environment/housing-mix/ We must ensure that changes to the Island Plan deliver a mix of new or altered housing that will provide for sustainable communities in Jersey. This means supporting more houses and less reliance of apartments/flats, especially on the town fringes such as western St. Clement. Reduce friction on businesses created by Government https://curtis.je/policies/economy/reduce-government-friction/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/economy/reduce-government-friction/ Review where Government imposes costs on businesses and create a plan to see these reduce where possible. Ensure regulatory requirements are proportionate and enabling. Require a Health Strategy before any further healthcare sites are developed https://curtis.je/policies/education/health-strategy/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/education/health-strategy/ We must ensure that new healthcare facilities beyond Overdale fit the right care model for Jersey, and can be staffed and funded sustainably. Widen Driving License Categories https://curtis.je/policies/community/driving-licence-categories/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/community/driving-licence-categories/ We shouldn’t restrict what license holders can drive where there isn’t a safety concern Implement the new Food Law proportionately https://curtis.je/policies/economy/food-law/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/economy/food-law/ Ensure the the new guidance and practices that will be implemented as part of the launch of the new Food Law doesn’t hurt our food scene. Provide greater protection for employment land, including hotels https://curtis.je/policies/environment/employment-land/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/environment/employment-land/ We must provide greater protection for all types of employment land to being lost to housing where there is a demonstrated need. Digitise and Streamline Government https://curtis.je/policies/government/digitising-government/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/government/digitising-government/ We must use digital to deliver greater efficiencies across Government, whilst always retaining in-person and paper options. Enable a Vibrant Hospitality Scene https://curtis.je/policies/economy/enable-vibrant-hospitality/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/economy/enable-vibrant-hospitality/ Use the new Alcohol Licensing law to create and support businesses serve the best interests of islanders and visitors. Ensure Government does what’s in its power to reduce costs to the public, including by its arms-length organisations. https://curtis.je/policies/government/use-government-levers/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/government/use-government-levers/ Jersey’s government only has a select number of ways it can help reduce costs for islanders, but its no less important that we play our part in ensuring tax and fees are as low and fair as possible. Publish Government data digitally and proactively including accounts, decisions, and performance https://curtis.je/policies/government/open-data/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/government/open-data/ We must use data to enable States Members and the public to make more informed decisions, and to build trust in the public service. Reinstate the full grant to the Social Security Fund and secure the strenght of our other funds https://curtis.je/policies/government/strengthen-funds/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/government/strengthen-funds/ We must not use long term funds such as the Social Security Reserve Fund a Strategic Reserve to fund daily pressures. Cuts and withdrawals from these need to be reinstated. Secure better protection of the character of the island and open space, especially in St. Clement https://curtis.je/policies/environment/protecting-character/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/environment/protecting-character/ More weight and focus should be given on new development to ensure it protects the character of the island and the area it is being proposed. In St. Clement, this means meeting similar density and providing good island aesthetics for developments. Modernise the Public Registry https://curtis.je/policies/government/modernise-public-registry/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/government/modernise-public-registry/ We must work with the courts, conveyencers and Law Society to bring complimentary change to how we transact land and property in Jersey. Enable wider employment opportunities across a diverse range of sectors https://curtis.je/policies/economy/economic-diversity/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://curtis.je/policies/economy/economic-diversity/ We must drive for careers and employment across a wide range of economic sectors, promoting that work across these has longevity and value to the island.