The Jersey Youth Assembly has held its Proposed Budget 2027-30 review to consider the Government's spending plans from the perspective of young people. The meeting was commissioned by the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel which is leading the Review into the Government's Proposed Budget. The JYA considered what the key risks and issues facing the Island are, and if the Proposed Budget has addressed these. The findings from the JYA meeting, will be used to inform Scrutiny's Review. To read more about the Review visit: bit.ly/3VXDyNM The meeting was hosted at The BDO Windward House Hub. @lyndsayfeltham @leecarps @hilaryjeune @BDOJersey @JsyYthAssembly

The Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel has today questioned the Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham about his government’s Proposed Budget 2027-30. The Panel wanted to hear about the process and risks considered when developing the Proposed Budget, and how the measures included will meet the promised cost savings and ease cost of living pressures. Questions also focused on how progress will be reported and both income and spend monitored, as well as what data was used to determine priorities. The Panel was concerned to hear about the lack of accessibility and communication of the Proposed Budget by the Government team and would suggest that this is looked at urgently. It would also like to see further evidence that public services are not being, or will not be impacted or deprioritised due to cost savings, particularly from staff cuts. This was the first Hearing for the Proposed Budget Review and will form part of the evidence for a full report and recommendations which will be submitted prior to the States’ debate of the Proposed Budget in early December. The Panel will be questioning the Minister for Treasury and Resources on 9 November and asking the Chief Minister for further written answers. You can watch back on: Our website: bit.ly/4hKcQ3F YouTube: bit.ly/3TByuOn @lyndsayfeltham @leecarps @hilaryjeune