Request for an Alfresco Area at the 'S' Bar, La Motte Street, St. Helier.

Information about the publication of Ministerial Decisions

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision
providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made (14/04/2009) regarding: Request for an Alfresco Area at the 'S' Bar, La Motte Street, St. Helier.

Decision Reference: MD-T-2009-0036
Decision Summary Title :	Request for an Alfresco Area at the ‘S’ Bar, La Motte Street		Date of Decision Summary:	01 April 2009
Decision Summary Author:	Manager, Transport Policy		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Request for an Alfresco Area at the ‘S’ Bar, La Motte Street		Date of Written Report:	01 April 2009
Written Report Author:	Manager, Transport Policy		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Request for an alfresco area at the ‘S’ Bar La Motte Street
Decision(s): The Minister agreed to the request for an alfresco area, 1.8m width by 6.5m length, for a trial period of 1 year initially, and thereafter assuming that its use is safe and convenient.
Reason(s) for Decision: The proposal will support the urban renewal works in the area and contribute to the vibrancy and economy of the town centre.
Resource Implications: The alfresco area will be provided at the expense of the applicant. Retractable bollards on the unloading bay will be provided as part of the La Motte Street urban renewal works funded jointly by the States and the Parish.
Action required: Inform the applicant and the Connétable of St Helier, who may issue the applicant with a licence.
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):