Useful information

Useful parish information is provided for you below. If there is any further information you feel would be useful or should be included, please contact us directly.

Barbed wire - This must be of a height of at least 6ft from the road surface when it borders a public place.

Bornements or permits - A Bornement, (change of alignment) is required from the Douzaine in respect of any building work, including fenestration, within 1.5 metres of the public road or footpath. Applications must be made in writing to the Constables, with a copy of plans and payment of £25 (cheques to be made payable to Constables of the Vale). Applications must be received at least seven days prior to the douzaine meeting.

Liquor Licence requests must be submitted to the Constables at least seven days prior to the douzaine meeting.

Cisterns, wells and boiler pits - These must be covered or fenced in such a manner as to prevent any person from falling in accidentally.

Quarries - These must be adequately protected by private land or fenced to ensure they are not a danger to the public. They are checked by the Constables who then report on their state to the Royal Court.

Dog Tax - This is due in January of each year in respect of all dogs, with the exemption of assistance dogs. Payments of £10 can be made in person during office hours by cash, cheque (made payable to Constables of the Vale) or card; by post, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope, or by phone using a debit or credit card (with a small charge to cover postage).

Every dog owner must have their animal licensed from six months old and failure to do so means the owner can be reported to Guernsey Police and fined.

Beach restrictions for dogs - From the 1st May to 30th September inclusive dogs are not allowed on seven of Guernsey beaches; Fermain, Petit Bot, L'Erée, Vazon, Cobo, Port Soif, L'Ancresse/Pembroke.

Douzaine Rooms - The Main Hall and Harold Collas room are available for hire on application to the Secretary (Tel 244155 during office hours, Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm) or by email [email protected]

Remembrance Sunday Service - This is held each year at the War Memorial at the bottom of Route des Coutures at 10am on the Sunday closest to 11th November. 

Useful Parish Links

Fort Le Marchant Rifle Range - times of closure.
L'Ancresse Golf Club. 
Royal Guernsey Golf Club. 
Scout Association Activity Centre, Rue Mainguys.