The Parish of St Helier and Jersey Business have created a new report that tracks commercial vacancy data in central St Helier. This data has been created in response to the need for accurate and useful information. These first reports currently cover the GOAD surveyed areas of the commercial centre in St Helier, excluding shopping centres. There…
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From Monday 26 October, the guidance on wearing face masks when outside the home is changing. Islanders will be ‘strongly recommended’ to wear a face mask in indoor public places. This includes crowded environments where you can’t guarantee you will always be able to maintain physical distancing, such as in shops. In addition to that, it will include an environment where contact details…
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The Chief Executive of the Jersey Hospitality Association has said the States Assembly vote to allow drinks promotions on licensed premises will do little to help the industry which is already struggling due to Covid-19. Deputy Lindsay Ash's proposition lets businesses offer promotions on drinks until the end of next year, but JHA CEO Simon…
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This latest update should make a big difference to the events sector. The updated guidance means events and gatherings will now allow up to 40 people plus up to 10 customer-facing staff. Additional staff, such as chefs, who have no interaction with guests will not be part of the headcount. You can read the details…
Read moreThe High Court has ruled that some insurers should have paid out for losses by businesses during the lockdown, according to this article in the BBC website. The case was brought by the Financial Conduct Authority which, according to the BBC, said the ruling removed "a large number" of roadblocks to successful claims, as well…
Read moreUpdated guidance on events and gatherings were released 1 September and they confirm the limit of 40 people per event. That is unlikely to change until October at the earliest and is a blow for all our members, especially for those involved in the events industry, but inevitable given the spike in cases elsewhere. Let's hope…
Read moreThe guidance for collecting customers contact data on licenced premises has been revised following discussions with Public Health. Here is a summary of the changes and the important points to note - If you are an organisation whose activities have the potential for anyone to be within 2 meters for more than 15 minutes, you must ask for…
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Jersey's Visit Safe Charter has now launched, asking businesses to sign up to a united set of guidelines and practices which will offer both islanders and visitors comfort in our Covid-19 world. The Charter is the result of consultation between the Jersey Hospitality Association, Government of Jersey and Visit Jersey and has the following aims:…
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Jersey has moved to Level 2 of the Safe Exit Strategy and the easing of restrictions has allowed hotels to open and restaurants to serve customers indoors. All businesses that are re-opening must observe sector-specific guidance on physical distancing and hygiene. We have to stress that this is a careful and measured progression towards the…
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Last month saw some further progress in moving out of lockdown. As part of Level 3 of the Safe Exit Plan, indoor businesses were allowed to open subject to strict provisions to stop the spread of coronavirus. That includes not opening if your employees can continue to work from home. From Thursday 21 May, indoor businesses such as offices, warehouses, manufacturing…
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