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A guide designed to take the chance of going out by providing access details has been extended to Guernsey and an information session for islanders has been arranged by the States of Guernsey. Any Vale residents interested in attending can make contact below.

Will Vale residents end up paying GST on parish services like "bin night" refuse collections if the controversial goods and services tax is approved by the States this week?

Work carried out to help protect the North of the island from coastal erosion has been commended by Vale Senior Constable Richard Leale as welcome proactive intervention by the States.

Nearly 700 Vale dog owners have yet to tax their animals for the year, the Constables' Office has said.

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

Good news just ahead of Christmas – white and blue bags for recycling paper and cardboard plus cans, plastics and cartons are again available in local supermarkets.

Anyone trying to reach the north via Les Banques is being warned of an extensive diversion and possible delays as up to 12 separate teams will be working at the Halfway junction to St Clair Hill from 15th to 21st December.

Vale parishioners have been invited to sign a petition aimed at stopping the introduction of a goods and services tax (GST) in Guernsey, which has been proposed to raise around £52m to fund a shortfall in States' revenues.

The Development & Planning Authority has granted outline planning permission with conditions for the redevelopment of Leale's Yard following an Open Planning Meeting yesterday – but it's still not clear when work on regenerating the area will actually begin.

A final decision whether to allow the regeneration of Leale's Yard to go ahead after two decades of uncertainty is expected next week, Planners have indicated.