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Official deliberations from last week's Vale parish meeting and elections have been published, providing details of what was discussed, the decisions reached by ratepayers and the outcome of the douzenier elections that night. They also detail the arrangements and date for the forthcoming deferred election for the office of Constable.

The National Trust is hoping to speak to the Vale Douzaine about how best to enable some public access to a nature reserve it has just taken ownership of at Crève Cœur

Parishioners have been invited to the Vale Remembrance Service, which is being held this Sunday.

Further details have been published about next week's Vale parish meeting and the candidates for election this year, including a contest for the position of Senior Constable

October's Vale Douzaine surgery provoked some lively discussions on Saturday as around 10 parishioners attending took the opportunity to ask many questions about L'Ancresse Common and its management.

The Vale's next douzaine surgery is to be held on Saturday and residents will also have an opportunity to ask questions about L'Ancresse Common as well as parish matters.

Details of the forthcoming Vale parish meeting and parochial elections have now been published and the event will be held at 7.30pm on 4 November.

The funds that are required to maintain the parish and its services for residents throughout the 2026 financial period have successfully been collected by the office through the annual rates, douzeniers have been told.

One of the things we're frequently asked is whether dogs are allowed on Vale beaches – and the answer can depend on what time of the year it is. From tomorrow, pets are allowed on L'Ancresse and Pembroke as well as Port Soif.

A wide range of topics were raised at yesterday's Vale Douzaine surgery – plus a request from those present that the monthly drop-in sessions should be continued in 2027.