LIFE OF A DAY IN THE
STEVE PALLETT CONNETABLE OF
ST.BRELADE
As I worked in the building industry for 35 years, I am an early riser, so I am always out of bed by 6:30 a.m. each day and sea swimming or in the gym by 7:00 a.m. Exercise provides me with the enthusiasm and motivation for what is always a diverse and interesting day ahead. This is followed by a mug of tea and a light breakfast with my swimming buddies, and I am at the Parish Hall by 9:00 a.m. to meet up with the Parish team so ably led by my Parish Secretary, Angela Hickinbottom. I know how fortunate I am to have such a dedicated and hardworking team in
St.Brelade.
With today's technology, I am contactable 24/7 so I respond to e-mails whenever I can but if advice is required from States officers then I will contact them first when I arrive at work. As Assistant Minister at both the Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture and Environment Departments, it is important I stay in regular contact with department officers. Being politically responsible for the Sports Division is both challenging and rewarding and an area of government I have a deep passion for. Sport needs to remain adequately funded and supported so that all islanders have affordable and high quality sports facilities.
Running both a busy parish such as
St.Brelade and the States Sports Division is, like most things in life, a matter of balance. Delegating and trusting staff to make good decisions is vital as is being informed early when problems arise. Mistakes will always be made but managing them when they happen is the real test. Also being able to admit fault and apologise if you are in the wrong shows your humility.
Among the day to day Parish issues that I have to deal with is licence applications for firearms. We want to maintain a safe and vibrant shooting community so it is vital that all the necessary checks and balances are in place and the Connetable takes responsibility for applying the law. Ensuring public safety is paramount, but the right of shooting clubs and associations to provide a positive environment for competitive shooting is also important. Teaching young people the appropriate discipline will lead to responsible firearms holders in the future.
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The revocation of a driving licence through a medical condition is another difficult area which can lead to the removal of an individual's independence, which is a matter not to be taken lightly. If suspected of being medically
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