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A solution to the rapidly-worsening erosion at the coast path bordering La Fontenelle Bay near Beaucette is to be explored by the Environment and Infrastructure Committee. President Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez gave the assurance after she saw first-hand the problem first flagged up by the parish authorities.

Vale parishioners are being invited to comment on proposals that could see the Mallard Cinema Complex area developed for an unknown number of extra-care accommodation, nursing and residential homes.

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.