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Parishioners who haven't paid their rates for 2026 are reminded that the billed amounts are now overdue and that action will have to be taken to recover the £45,500 that remains outstanding. And that could mean – as a last resort – taking people to court.

Cyclists are being reminded that it's illegal to ride on L'Ancresse Common except on designated tracks and the coastal "grey path" following a number of reports that the long-standing ban is being breached in the current fine weather.

Island-wide voting (IWV) has not been a success and the States should consider a return to a parish- or district-based system of electing deputies, the Vale Douzaine is to say.

Site investigations are to take place on The Bridge later this week as part of the process to make sure proposed flood defences being built by the States are designed in the right way, in the right place, and at the best possible value for islanders. There may be some disruption to traffic and parking as a result.

Two deputies attended Saturday's Vale Douzaine Surgery and responded to parishioners' questions on a range of topics, including those of an island-wide nature.

Parishioners are being reminded that the Vale Douzaine surgery is being held tomorrow and that this month's invited guest is Vale resident deputy, David Dorrity.

A call for the States to reconsider its ban on weedkiller being used to keep roadside verges clean and tidy is being supported by the Vale Constables.

A number of properties at the top of the Bridge near Creaseys can be demolished to make a new access road to Leale's Yard, Planners have said. The decision means that the redevelopment of the long derelict site has finally moved a step closer.

Vale resident deputy David Dorrity has been announced as the special guest for the penultimate Douzaine Surgery of the current pilot scheme, which will be held at the end of the month.

Parishioners are reminded that this weekend is the last one before the deadline on the 15th for cutting hedges and cleaning streams and that inspections by douzeniers will begin immediately after, as required by law.