Colin Lever·Oct 28Building Back Local (Retail)When the eagerly anticipated cruise ships offload their human cargo. Many will be bused around the island to the iconic attractions that…
Colin Lever·Oct 18How to monetise social valueIn a recent meeting with a newly elected deputy it was suggested that if I want to further the cause of local wealth building that I should…
Colin Lever·Sep 20Food SecurityWhether you are a climate change denier or an advocate, the heat is on. Alterations to historical weather patterns and the breakdown of…
Colin Lever·Aug 28How to reduce the cost of living in a crisisAddressing the cost-of-living crisis facing many islanders was the main thrust of most election candidates, yet few offered any solutions…
Colin Lever·Aug 26Cost of Living, EnergyElectricity tariffs on Jersey increased by 2.5% in March of this year, following a 7.5% increase in January 2025. This is despite the…
Colin Lever·Aug 9How a living wage helps the economyThere is a perception that the adoption of a living wage is an act of charity towards the needy in society. Whilst the living wage does…
Colin Lever·Aug 1Cost of Living and Childcare£27,250 per annum. That is the average cost per family to pay for childcare for one child. God forbid they have twins! Maybe now those in…
Colin Lever·Jul 19Reducing the Cost of Living Jersey (Housing)“No matter how many houses you build if they are not affordable it won’t solve the housing problem.” (Gary Stephenson).
Colin Lever·Jul 6Manchesterisation (The Burnham Effect)So you think Jersey is nothing like Manchester? Think again. Since leaving the palace of Westminster and becoming the Mayor of Greater…
Colin Lever·Jun 23Cost Living & low cost supermarketsReducing the cost of living was on every candidate’s list during the election campaign. Few offered any solution to the problem, except for…
