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Vale Junior Constable Bill Cohu has asked parishioners not to blame the douzaine for the number of overgrown roadsides and verges that are affecting the parish – because they don't have the powers to enforce a proper tidy-up.

Guernsey Electricity has confirmed that it intends to make permanent the closure of Hougue Jehannet, the road the runs behind the Power Station, and is to hold a public meeting this month to explain its reasons why.

Designs have been submitted that show what could replace the long-derelict cottage at Grande Havre if Planners approve proposals to demolish Leafy Cove, La Garenne, and permit change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden (490 sq.m.), erect a replacement dwelling with associated landscaping, and create a detached 1.5 storey garage/outbuilding.

Nearly 100 parishioners have yet to pay their parish rates despite final reminders for these being sent out on 20 June. As a result, those who have still not cleared the amount risk facing recovery action unless they contact the Constables' office urgently.

Vale parishioners are being asked to help the States of Guernsey save money by suggesting what public services could be dropped or by coming up with other money saving ideas. In particular, government is looking for thoughts on generating new or increased income; restructuring services, including through outsourcing or procuring them differently; and by reducing, stopping or restricting access to services such as through means testing.

Vale Senior Constable Richard Leale is planning to contact the authorities for more information about a parish road that was closed without notice – and which currently has no definite date for reopening.

Five female Asian hornets and a primary nesting site have been found in the Vale so far this year as part of the annual “Spring Queening”, island wide trapping programme designed to stop this invasive species from becoming established in Guernsey. The earlier strong north-easterly winds lead to an unprecedented number of Asian hornets being captured.

The Vale Douzaine is to discuss later this month an application to build four new homes on what is said to be the last remaining green field on the northern side of Braye Road.

States Traffic and Highway Services has responded more fully to Vale Douzaine concerns about road safety issues at Bordeaux and near the Iceland store off the Bridge. Although no immediate action is to be taken, the matter is under review.

Vale Senior Constable Richard Leale has thanked more than 4,000 parishioners who have paid their parish rates before the deadline.