That is the view of the Imagine Jersey 2035 exercise which included a survey, written consultation and a public conference.
The official results of the exercise have now been released and confirming earlier indications, they back a mix of measures to solve problems caused by the ageing population. By 2035 the Island will face a £140m ‘black hole’ in public finances caused by the cost of pensions and healthcare for the ageing population, set against a smaller number of Islanders working and paying taxes.
