News

The former anti-tank wall at L'Ancresse is back in the news with the media reporting that £5,000 is to be spent preparing a small section of it for the winter.

The wet spring followed by some fine and warm weather has certainly triggered some growth around the island - and been a feature of this year’s hedge inspections.

A worrying increase in the amount of erosion at La Fontenelle Bay has been drawn to the attention of the Vale Douzaine by the Vale Commons Council, which manages L'Ancresse Common.

The Vale Douzaine has announced exciting new plans to create a special open space in the heart of the parish – and is also looking for people who want to help with the community project.

The Development & Planning Authority has decided that the L'Ancresse anti-tank wall should not be added to the protected monuments list. The Authority considered the legislation and the criteria for protection and agreed that the L'Ancresse anti-tank wall did not qualify for this statutory protection. The details of its decision are to be found here.

With the summer stream and hedge cleaning and cutting period coming to an end, the Constables and Douzeniers have completed their inspections of the parish. From the reports coming in, most have heeded the request to be a good neighbour and to get the work done on time.

Do you know any charities, businesses or individuals who deserve greater recognition for what they do? The Guernsey Community Foundation’s annual Community Awards are returning to St James in November and are the best opportunity to celebrate all those who work tirelessly to raise money and embark on community projects for the benefit of others here in the Vale, across the Bailiwick and further afield.

A quick reminder that by the end of tomorrow, hedges and douits (streams) are required by law to be cut back/cleaned and then inspected by the various douzaines.

We asked the other day if parishioners had any nice pictures of the Vale that they wanted to share, and we've had a good response with some great images sent in.

A RECENT court case in which two fly-tippers received stiff fines for their littering has been welcomed by two Senior Constables.