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An announcement which could finally see development starting at the Leale's Yard site off the Bridge is expected this week, it has been confirmed. The Channel Islands Co-op has told the States that an application for development there is to be submitted shortly.

Two significant developments affecting the Vale parochial cemetery were approved at this week's parish meeting. The first was managing part of the area in a more environmentally-friendly manner. The other affects the cost of using the cemetery.

Vale parishioners are being asked to take care over what they throw out in "black bag" waste or try to recycle through the kerbside collection system. A poster has been prepared by the States to highlight the problems that can arise if the wrong things are binned.

Nine trees have been planted by the Vale Douzaine as part of its contribution to the Queen's Green Canopy, an initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.

Nearly £632,000 needs to be raised to meet parochial and ecclesiastical requirements for 2022, a Vale Parish meeting will be told later this month.

Concern about the effects of the States introducing a goods and services tax (GST) was the main topic of discussion at a special tax review "drop-in" session held in the Vale, according to media reports.

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Members of the Vale Douzaine have been invited to a special tour of the parish church to see first hand the work that is required this year to keep the ancient monument – which was dedicated in 1117 – in tip-top condition.

Police are investigating vandalism that occurred on parish land and involved significant damage to a tree planted in memory of former States member Dave Jones, who was a staunch supporter of the Vale.

The Vale is responding positively to a call by the States to put the focus on this year's Liberation Day celebrations on the parishes, the Vale Douzaine has confirmed.