Welcome to Vale Parish

This is the official website for Guernsey's Vale Parish. Here you will find essential information about the district and regularly updated news and material to help you make the most of living in the beautiful and ancient Paroisse du Valle, which is administered by the Vale Douzaine.

From the Constables - Latest Updates

Lowering speed limits down to 'too much development', says former Vale Douzenier

Wed 15 Aug 2018

With debate continuing on Environment and Infrastructure's proposed speed limit changes on 80 island roads, many in the north of the island, a former Vale Douzenier has written to the committee with her views on the subject.

Douzaine voices concern about quarry use for inert waste

Thu 09 Aug 2018

Members of the Vale Douzaine have expressed concern over the proposed use of two former quarries in the parish for receiving inert waste from builders and contractors.

States should decide on speed limits, says Vale's Deputy Lowe

Mon 06 Aug 2018

Wide-ranging recommendations to reduce speed limits in the north of the island are so significant that they ought to be considered by the States as a whole, says the Vale's most senior deputy.

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.