From Stephanie Marchant.
I AM incensed at what the States politicians (so-called) are doing to the one remaining beautiful area near town. I am talking about Havre des Pas.

I live a stone’s throw away from the beach and have been in this area for more than ten years. In that time it has changed to the point of being nearly unrecognisable. The States have passed hotels being changed to housing. They include the once grand Hotel de la Plage, as well as Fort d’Auvergne and the Carlton Hotel.

As we all know, most States Members don’t live in or near town. It is obvious that they don’t care, as the devastation is not on their doorstep. I was really in two minds about voting this year, although, in the end, I did, but only because I come from a family who have always been political. This time I found myself agreeing with my neighbours and others, who said: ‘What’s the point voting? They just make promises and go back on their word once they’re in.’

What really frustrates people is the lack of accountability in Jersey – just look at the fiasco of the incinerator, a carbuncle if ever there was one. I have heard from one States Member that plans for widening Green Street were discussed and passed ages ago. This States Member also said that the incinerator was a foregone conclusion and that it was given the OK two years ago.

I grew up in this area and it was always a well-loved place for locals and holidaymakers alike – remember them? It is an absolute travesty what these States Members have been able to inflict on this beautiful area. As I walk along the promenade, it is not an exaggeration to say that it almost makes me want to cry.
84 Roseville Street,
St Helier.