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An independent planning inspector has recognised the visual importance of the Vale's "triangle field" opposite Alliance in rejecting an appeal to build six houses there.

A call by the Vale's Senior Constable for a radical rethink of the Bridge area including moving the former Quayside building to create a waterfront plaza, has received some influential support, including from the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce.

Following a very positive response to this year's improved Bridge Christmas lights, planning has already started for the 2021 display and organiser Martin Search has some new ideas in mind.

Vale photographers have been invited to submit their best shots of the parish in a special new year competition. All the island's parishes have been invited to take part and each winning photographer will receive an A3 printed canvas of their image with the parish crest superimposed.

A reminder for all dog owners in the Vale parish – January 31 is the last day for ensuring your animal is properly taxed.

A meeting has been called later this month for all those who hold boat moorings in the Vale areas of Bordeaux, Chouet, Rousse and Les Amarreurs to elect new management committees for the next three years.

Vale-based community radio station GNet will be interviewing States member Mark Helyar tomorrow and is inviting questions from parishioners on topical issues for the Policy and Resources member to answer.

The Guernsey Housing Association has been congratulated by the Vale Senior Constable on its plans to build up to 300 social needs and affordable new homes at the States-owned former Belgrave Vinery site. But he is also worried how that might affect regenerating the Bridge and utilising Leale's Yard.

How the Vale's voice continues to be heard by government and decision-makers was considered by the Douzaine at its last meeting – and there was some good news after Senior Constable Richard Leale issued his earlier appeal for "parish champions" in the States.