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Much wider exemptions from existing planning laws, due to be debated by the States today, have been generally welcomed by the Vale Douzaine, which considered the proposals at its last meeting of the year on Monday.

A former heritage interpretation centre off the Bridge could become a barber's shop if an application from a Vale couple is approved by planners.

Contractors have started site preparations on a former Vale greenfield site ahead of 11 new homes being built there. The area, known as Camp Dolent, off Tertre Lane, was the subject of controversy when development plans were first announced several years ago.

Fears that a popular north coast path is in danger of being washed away in the next set of gales and a high tide are to be raised with the Environment and Infrastructure Committee.

A special invitation has been extended to all parishioners to attend a Service of Remembrance at the Vale War Memorial on Sunday.

The Vale Parish is looking for a part-time secretarial assistant to work in its busy office. The post offers an interesting opportunity to be involved in the administration of one of the island's largest parishes.

A total of 19 parochial and church posts are set to be filled at tomorrow's parish meeting at the Vale Douzaine Room, starting at 7.30pm.

Vale Senior Constable Richard Leale has responded cautiously to the announcement that the States has spent £6.5m buying Kenilworth Vinery off Lowlands Road to be used to build up to 135 affordable new homes.

Up to 313 new homes could be built at the former sites of Belgrave and Fontaine Vineries now that a draft development framework has been approved for the area. The decision has caused dismay because it runs counter to multiple representations against it, including from the parochial authorities.

Matt Gale from First Central, which has been helping to clean up the area around the Little Chapel. (Picture by Peter Frankland, 30016756)