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A decision recently announced by Guernsey's Development & Planning Authority (DPA) to clear the way for up to 150 new homes to be built in the Saltpans area has been robustly criticised by both the Vale and St Sampson's.

A process for more than 150 new homes to be built in the Saltpans area has been cleared by Guernsey's Planners. The Development & Planning Authority (DPA) has approved a Development Framework paving the way for a planning application so that works can begin on the site "as soon as possible".

Members of the Vale Douzaine last night voted to reduce this year's parish rates demand in order to try to ease the financial pressure being felt by many parishioners because of the Coronavirus "lockdown".

A photo we put on Facebook recently about a new "hedge veg" stall in the parish that was also selling home-made pottery generated a lot of interest – so we went (virtually, naturally) to find out more. And there's a fascinating story behind its opening and its owner, Agnes Kalita…

Vale Douzaine will act sympathetically towards parishioners who might be experiencing financial difficulty in meeting parish rates during the coronavirus crisis, Senior Constable Richard Leale has said.

A revised Remède has been issued by the Rector and Churchwardens of the Vale in response to the financial difficulties being caused by the coronavirus pandemic and seeks to reduce the amount of money needed by them this year by around 25%.

A Vale Douzenier has helped to highlight the plight of the self-employed and sole traders during the island's lockdown response to the Covid-19 epidemic.

Guernsey has a unique opportunity with Renewable Energy, Green Finance and Digital Skills to secure an advanced, long-term, prosperous economy based on the north of the island, Vale Douzeniers have been told.

ANY proposals for the permanent closure of the road behind the Vale power station linking North Side with Summerfield Road will be strongly opposed by Vale Deputy Mary Lowe.

An updated agenda for the Vale Parish meeting has now been published in La Gazette Officielle requesting comments from ratepayers and electors on the proposed expenditure and revenue raising measures proposed for the year.