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Three candidates hoping to be elected to a single vacant seat on the Vale Douzaine on Wednesday have today published their manifestos and given further details of why they are running for public office.

Details of an election for a new Vale Douzenier to replace Mr Martyn Torode, who has ceased to live in the parish, have now been released.

Reports of rabbits invading gardens and appearing to sunbathe on L'Ancresse Common in broad daylight have prompted parishioners to ask whether there are more of them around than usual. The short answer is, yes – but perhaps not for much longer.

A contested election will take place on Wednesday to select a new douzenier to replace Martyn Torode, who has left the parish. Three candidates have been proposed and seconded for the position.

An application to use part of Les Amarreurs carpark to store trailers and for associated marine use so a local business can offer kayaking and paddleboarding from the area has now been considered by the Vale Douzaine.

Up to 90 Vale residents face receiving a court summons to recover unpaid parish rates, the Constables' Office warned today. This "last resort" is necessary because the Douzaine has an obligation to pursue outstanding debts so those who have paid aren't disadvantaged.

A long term failure by government to plan adequately for essential infrastructure in the north of the island is putting the community at risk of economic and environmental harm, a report by St Sampson's Douzaine says.

Demand for allotments, which was kindled by lockdown and the Covid-19 restrictions, has continued unabated, according to the new owner of La Haute Lande Vinery, which provides growing plots in the parish.

A planning application to remove scarce parking at Les Amarreurs to facilitate a kayak and paddleboard business are worrying the Vale authorities and fishermen who use the area.

Yes, after weeks of delay caused by Covid, bad weather and literally waiting for the grass to grow, the new children's roundabout at Les Amarreurs playground is finally available for use.