P&R urged to speed up review of relocation grants
Summary
Guernsey Deputy Tom Rylatt urged the island’s Policy and Resources Committee to complete its review of relocation grants, which was expected by September 2025. The review is examining whether the support affects rental prices and how to balance possible savings with the need to recruit staff for public services.Key Facts
- The relocation review was initially due to be completed by the end of September 2025.
- P&R President Lindsay de Sausmarez said several stages of the review were complete and the committee would consider it again soon.
- De Sausmarez said the committee’s workload, including tax reforms and the 2027 budget, had contributed to the delay.
- Eligible recruits to Guernsey’s public service can receive a £5,000 grant, or £6,600 in Alderney, plus certain rental and moving-cost support.
- People buying a home in Guernsey may qualify for an £8,750 house-purchase grant.
- States of Guernsey figures show average rents rose 65% over the past decade to £2,138 per month.
- A freedom of information response showed the States spent more than £5 million on relocation packages in 2025.
- The review is considering alternative forms of support and may not be made public because it concerns an internal policy.
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