Want to get hands on with painting, decorating, plumbing, glass fitting or electrical careers? Visit the Construction Village, supported by the JEC, at the Jersey Skills Show on Fri 18 Oct from 10am to 5pm at Fort Regent jerseyskillsshow.com

Come to our Getting Teenagers to Co-operate discussion group on 16 Oct​ at 4pm at Jersey College for Girls and understand why teenagers are uncooperative and consider goals for change: bit.ly/triplepprogram…

Did you know that @JerseyLibrary is open late on Tuesdays? Whether you're revising for exams, doing some research or simply looking for a few quiet hours in the evening after work, they're open to all until 7.30pm every Tuesday.

Don’t let tobacco take your breath away, stopping smoking will reduce your risk of lung cancer. The Respiratory team support #Stoptober! For details of your nearest pharmacy offering free stop smoking support, call 0800 735 1155 or visit gov.je/stopsmoking

Don’t forget for all liquor licence renewals please go to Customer and Local Services at La Motte Street. Forms can be found online: gov.je/liquorlicense

The States of Jersey Prison Service have invited prisoners and members of Jersey’s Christian community to join faith groups across the British Isles, to take part in Prisons Week this week. bit.ly/2MFHWcR

Operating Department Practitioners (known as ODPs) are important members of the operating theatre team. They work in an exciting and dynamic environment, providing care during the anesthetic, surgical and recovery phases of a patient’s hospital treatment. #AHPDay2019

70% of medical diagnoses are based on laboratory test results. Meet our laboratory staff who apply scientific knowledge, methods & technology to the investigation of samples, to guide the clinical diagnosis & management of disease, to the benefit of islanders’ health. #AHPDay2019

Meet our Dietitians from Health and Community Services. Dietitians, who work to improve health outcomes for all with diet and nutrition needs, are just one group of Allied Health Professionals who work every day to deliver great care for islanders. #AHPDay2019

The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Panel has launched a new review into the proposed licensing of rental properties in Jersey. For more information and to have your say, click here: ow.ly/duZw50wKuSn #ScrutinyJSY #HaveYourSay

Meet our speech and language therapists. Speech and language therapists are just one group of allied health professionals who give patients great care, all year round. #AHPDay2019.

On Friday we are publishing the Jersey Retail Prices Index - September 2019 Report (October 18th). It should be available on our website at 10am. You can find all our publication dates on our website here: ow.ly/QGuX50vv50v.

Considering a career change? Find out about the wide variety of jobs in Jersey at the Skills Show this week bit.ly/31cQKw9

Meet our Audiology Team. Audiologists investigate and manage hearing and balance problems. They’re just one group of Allied Health Professionals who work with patients every day to provide great care. #AHPDay2019

How long does it take you to get into work every morning? What would encourage you to walk, cycle or get the bus? In May the @StatesAssembly declared a climate emergency. Have your say on the future of transport in Jersey: gov.je/greentravel

Did you know children are two to three times more likely to catch flu than adults? The nasal flu vaccine is offered in school to all children up to and including year 11 during October and early November. Gov.je/flu

Do you know what an AHP is? Today is #AlliedHealthProfessionalsDay a chance to celebrate all that our AHPs do for our patients. AHPs are professionals like occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, operating department practitioners, social workers & radiographers

Westmount Day Nursery: hourly fees rather than sessions, and offering the NEF 20 hrs/week Nursery Education Funding. Interested in your child attending our happy Nursery? Contact townhall@posh.gov.je / 01534 811718 for more information.

Please feel welcome to pop in to use our Family Room - always available at the Town Hall for both mums and dads (and whoever's got the baby) - a quiet & comfortable space for breastfeeding within a central location. We also have fully-accessible toilet & baby-changing facilities.

Looking for parking in town? The Parish lets out spaces in its Byron Road car park; current charge = £132.85 per month. An allocated space 24/7, with a secure barrier at the entrance for which you'd hold a key. To be added to waiting list please email infrastructure@posh.gov.je.

Free electric blanket safety testing with @JsyFire & @electricjersey at the Western Fire Station, St Brelade, on Tues 15th & Weds 16th October. If your blanket fails, you'll receive a Powerhouse 10% discount voucher to be redeemed against purchase of a new one.

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Afternoon Tea at the Town Hall, Friday 25th October, 2.30-4.30pm. Tickets available from Town Hall's Customer Services department. Contact jane.skelhorn@posh.gov.je or victoria.trehorel@posh.gov.je for more information.

Don't get caught out and have to pay the 10% surcharge applicable by law for late payment on top of your rates! Please be reminded that your 2019 rates bills need to be paid by Friday 25th October. Any queries, please email townhall@posh.gov.je.

Have you completed your child’s consent for flu vaccination yet? From today, nurses will be in schools offering nasal flu vaccine to protect children. Be winter-ready and protect your child. gov.je/flu

From 9am today motorists wont be able to access the Five Oaks roundabout from La Grande Route de St Martin as the southbound lane will be closed. Signed diversions will be in place from Maufant Village, via La Hougue Bie to Five Oaks. bit.ly/2VBWT3F

Come to our Getting Teenagers to Co-operate on 16 Oct​ discussion group on 16 Oct​ at 4pm at Jersey College for Girls and understand why teenagers are uncooperative and consider goals for change: bit.ly/triplepprogram…

Looking to learn new skills in the care industry? Are you registered as actively seeking work and locally qualified for work? Apply for our Advance Plus Care Scheme and take part training for two weeks, as well as a work placement for up to 8 weeks. bit.ly/2SpUH14

Make sure you’re winter-ready. The flu vaccine is now available to pregnant women for free at your GP surgery or pharmacy. Catching flu in pregnancy can be serious for you and your baby, find out more: bit.ly/2nlJuA0

The annual ‘Remembering our Precious Babies’ takes place at St. Andrew’s Church at First Tower today at 3pm. The hospital choir ‘Healthy Harmony’ will sing, with lighting of candles & rainbow remembrance cards. Refreshments will be provided & parking on site.

From 9am Monday, motorists will not be able to access the Five Oaks roundabout from La Grande Route de St Martin as the southbound lane will be closed. Signed diversions will be in place from Maufant Village, via La Hougue Bie to Five Oaks. bit.ly/2VBWT3F

Have you completed your child’s consent for flu vaccination yet? From Monday, nurses will be in schools offering nasal flu vaccine to protect children. Be winter-ready and protect your child: gov.je/flu

In May 2019 the @StatesAssembly declared a climate emergency & agreed the aim to be carbon neutral by 2030. Over 50% of Jersey's greenhouse gas emissions come from transport. Would you ban petrol cars? Have your say on the future of transport in Jersey: bit.ly/2MoyWZz

If your child is in year 9,10 or 11 with an interst in food and cooking, now's their chance to learn some new skills at the Aspiring Chefs two day workshop this October half term. Tickets £10. Find out more information and book your space: bit.ly/35cD5YZ

Make sure you’re winter-ready. The flu vaccine is now available to pregnant women for £10 at your GP surgery or pharmacy. Catching flu in pregnancy can be serious for you and your baby, find out more: bit.ly/2nlJuA0

Looking for a career change or just need advice to find the next step on your career ladder? Speak to careers experts from the Skills Jersey Careers Guidance team at the Jersey Skills Show on Friday 18 October from 10am to 5pm at Fort Regent. Free entry. jerseyskillsshow.com

The metal recycling facility at Bellozanne is closed. There’s no service until the new purpose-built centre opens in La Collette Recycling Park on Monday 21 October at 7.30am.

The annual ‘Remembering our Precious Babies’ takes place at St. Andrew’s Church at First Tower tomorrow at 3pm. The hospital choir ‘Healthy Harmony’ will sing, with lighting of candles & rainbow remembrance cards. Refreshments will be provided & parking on site.

Interested in how to have coaching conversations with children about self-confidence in a fun way? Professional coach & mentor Mark Bisson is at @JerseyLibrary at 4pm on Mon 14 Oct for a workshop for parents, carers & their children. Get your free ticket: bit.ly/2n7x2Ur

We released the latest Labour Market report yesterday. The full June 2019 report is available here:ow.ly/h6Zq50wGx9Q

If your child is in year 9,10 or 11 with an interst in food and cooking, now's their chance to learn some new skills at the Aspiring Chefs two day workshop this October half term. Tickets £10.
Find out more information and book your space: bit.ly/35cD5YZ

Will you be going to La Faîs’sie d’Cidre - The Cider Making Festival this weekend? ow.ly/ayws50wzgX9

Come to our Getting Teenagers to Co-operate on 16 Oct​ discussion group on 16 Oct​ at 4pm at Jersey College for Girls and understand why teenagers are uncooperative and consider goals for change: bit.ly/triplepprogram…

11% of jobs were on zero-hours contracts. Largest proportion was 23% in other business, compared to 1% in finance ow.ly/h6Zq50wGx9Q

50% of agriculture and fishing jobs were filled by registered staff, followed by hotels, restaurants and bars (39%)ow.ly/h6Zq50wGx9Q

Please see attached Press Release on St Helier House:

Take part in our Let's Talk Trade Brexit consultation. ​Your feedback at this early stage will help inform our ongoing engagement with the UK Government & other partners on trade-related matters: bit.ly/2p024yk

Have you completed your child’s consent for flu vaccination yet? From Monday, nurses will be in schools offering nasal flu vaccine to protect children. Be winter-ready and protect your child: gov.je/flu

Interested in how to have coaching conversations with children about self-confidence in a fun way? Professional coach & mentor Mark Bisson is at @JerseyLibrary at 4pm on Mon 14 Oct for a workshop for parents, carers & their children. Get your free ticket: bit.ly/2n7x2Ur

Don’t forget for all liquor licence renewals please go to Customer and Local Services at La Motte Street. Forms can be found online: gov.je/liquorlicense

5 sectors grew annually and 5 declined. Finance & legal increased most (+220), and wholesale & retail decreased most (-110) ow.ly/h6Zq50wGx9Q

What are the 3 branches of government and what are they each responsible for? #StatesAssembly #JerseyCI @GovJersey

The annual increase in jobs was lower in June 2019 (0.8%) than in December 2018 (1.9%). ow.ly/h6Zq50wGx9Q

There was an annual increase in jobs of 0.8%, rising 480 to 62,440, the highest total to date. ow.ly/h6Zq50wGx9Q

Dates to note: Free electric blanket safety testing with @JsyFire & @electricjersey at the Western Fire Station, St Brelade, on Tues 15th & Weds 16th October. If your blanket fails, you'll receive a Powerhouse 10% discount voucher to be redeemed against purchase of a new one.

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Afternoon Tea at the Town Hall, Friday 25th October, 2.30-4.30pm. Tickets available from Town Hall's Customer Services department. Contact jane.skelhorn@posh.gov.je or victoria.trehorel@posh.gov.je for more information.

Would your child (age 13 to 16) like to know more about the digital industry? Join @skills_jersey and @P247 on a 2 day problem solving workshop at the Digital Xchange on 28 and 29 of October. Tickets £5. More information and tickets: bit.ly/2p3KgCa

The largest sector by job count is finance and legal activities, which in June made up 22% of all jobs in Jersey. ow.ly/h6Zq50wGx9Q

Islanders who walk their dogs off the lead while on the beach between now and April are being asked to make sure their pets do not to disturb the wild sea birds feeding on the shoreline. bit.ly/2IIoLy1

Education Minister, @TAVallois has launched a consultation in which islanders are being encouraged to join the 'Big Education Conversation' as part of a major review of Jersey’s education system. bit.ly/314BDEQ 🗣️

We have just released the latest Labour Market report. The full June 2019 report is available here: ow.ly/h6Zq50wGx9Q

From 9am Monday, motorists will not be able to access the Five Oaks roundabout from La Grande Route de St Martin as the southbound lane will be closed. Signed diversions will be in place from Maufant Village, via La Hougue Bie to Five Oaks. bit.ly/2VBWT3F

Today we have published our follow-up report on the proposals to extend family friendly employment rights. READ the report here: statesassembly.gov.je/ScrutinyReport…. FIND OUT more about the proposals here: statesassembly.gov.je/assemblypropos… #ScrutinyJSY

Remember your reason for quitting for #Stoptober.​ Think about what you will gain by not smoking: reduction in stress levels, better physical health, fresher breath, improved concentration and more money in your pocket!​ We're here to help. gov.je/stopsmoking 🚭