Frequently Asked Questions
This section contains our most frequently asked questions.
Where can I find information on:-
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The Transport and Technical Services Department keep a diary of site bookings so in the first instance you should telephone them on Tel: 448690. An officer will advise you of any information regarding the site and any restrictions that may apply and, if necessary, this can then be sent to you.
Childcare options
You have a choice between regulated and unregulated child care provision.
Regulated care covers non parental care of children from babies up to the age of twelve years without their parents being present. We are able to give you names and addresses of registered child care providers. We are also able to provide you with a list of Family Day Carers who inform us that they have a vacancy either online here or by contacting the Department for Education, Sport and Culture on tel 445504.
Information on unregulated child care is available from the Jersey Child Care Trust on Tel: 629901.
Council of Ministers
You can find the names and contact details of the Council of Ministers on the States Assembly website under 'Ministers'.
Foot and Mouth
A list of the most frequently asked questions on the outbreak of Foot and Mouth in the UK are now available.
International Conventions and Agreements
In the first instance please contact the Mike Entwistle, the International Relations Policy Officer at the Chief Minister's Department on Tel: 440405 or email: international@gov.je
Jersey Law
We suggest that you consult your own legal representative or the Citizen's Advice Bureau. Regrettably the Law Officer’s Department are not permitted to advise members of the public on matters of law as they are the lawyers to the States of Jersey as a whole.
Opening hours for States departments and facilities
Details can be found on the Home Page of each department. These can be accessed through the "Your Government" section on the Website.
Planning and building permissions and costs
Full details of when you will require planning and/or building permission together with the correct procedures and costs involved are available in the Planning Section of the site. Alternatively you can contact the Department on Tel: 445508 or Fax on 445528.
Term Dates
Information on school term dates is available from the Department for Education, Sport and Culture.
Setting up a business in Jersey
Information on setting up a business in Jersey is available from the Regulation of Undertakings Office on Tel: 884530.
Statistical information including the Retail Prices Index (RPI)
For the current RPI you can call 440411 which will play a recorded message or further information is available here.
States Members
You can find the names and contact details of all States Members on the States Assembly Website
Please note: If you did not find your question in this list, we have arranged further information under two headings: Life Events and Government Departments.
If you cannot find the information you require, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.
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