Planners approve third Finance Centre building
States members have given the go-ahead for another building in the controversial International Finance Centre. ‘Building five’ is the third potential building in a series of six.
States members have given the go-ahead for another building in the controversial International Finance Centre. ‘Building five’ is the third potential building in a series of six.
There was anger at a public meeting this morning when approval was given for the next stage in Jersey's new International Finance Centre.
Members of the public were given five minutes each to raise their concerns. It is the third of six buildings on the site of the current Esplanade car park.
Developers insist it is essential to grow Jersey's economy but, opponents say their fight is not over.
I've very disappointed that the panel couldn't see the broader issues. There have been so many changes now to the master plan that I think it's time to take the whole project back to the States.
The weekend event coincides with International Pride Month and the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall riots.
The scheme has been backed by the island's Lieutenant-Governor, and is the first of its kind in the Channel Islands.
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