News
Vale Douzaine opposed to speed limit changes
Wed 01 Aug 2018
Proposals by the Environment Committee to reduce the speed limit on more than 80 island roads including Braye Road and thoroughfares around the Bridge (pictured below) have been rejected by the Vale Douzaine as 'a waste of time'.
Vale quarries may be used for builders' rubble
Sun 29 Jul 2018
Two quarries off lanes near Bordeaux used by walkers and cyclists are being eyed by the States as possible sites for disposing of inert waste construction and demolition material. They are L’Epine Quarry, which is owned by Guernsey Water and is currently used as a reservoir, while Guillotin Quarry is privately owned and also water-filled.
It's official – the Vale has spectacular views
Wed 25 Jul 2018
A new issue by Guernsey Post features the Vale in no fewer than four of the six stamps it has just released. The accolade is all the greater because the release is under the banner of SEPAC, the Small European Postal Administrations Co-operation, and features this year's theme – Spectacular Scenery.
Vale walking trail highlighted
Mon 23 Jul 2018
Many people have commented on how beautiful the Bridge is looking because of all the flowers there and much of that is down to the Vale Floral Group and States Works, who do a fantastic job in planning and keeping the plantings in tip-top condition.
Vale speed limit changes: your views wanted
Tue 17 Jul 2018
More than 80 island roads will have their speed limits cut if proposals from the Environment and Infrastructure Committee are approved, including Braye Road and thoroughfares around the Bridge.
L'Ancresse goalposts replaced
Sun 15 Jul 2018
They replace old timber posts that had been there for years and deteriorated to the point where they had to be removed. Vale Junior Constable Bill Cohu, who oversaw the project, says the new ones are galvanised steel and will last for years.
Online payments accepted for parish rates
Sat 14 Jul 2018
'Some people think they can only pay in person or by sending in a cheque and that's not the case,' he said.
L'Ancresse Wall update
Wed 11 Jul 2018
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.
Who’s responsible for roadside weeds?
Thu 05 Jul 2018
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.
Coastal erosion worries Vale Commons Council
Thu 28 Jun 2018
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.