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A long term failure by government to plan adequately for essential infrastructure in the north of the island is putting the community at risk of economic and environmental harm, a report by St Sampson's Douzaine says.

Demand for allotments, which was kindled by lockdown and the Covid-19 restrictions, has continued unabated, according to the new owner of La Haute Lande Vinery, which provides growing plots in the parish.

A planning application to remove scarce parking at Les Amarreurs to facilitate a kayak and paddleboard business are worrying the Vale authorities and fishermen who use the area.

Yes, after weeks of delay caused by Covid, bad weather and literally waiting for the grass to grow, the new children's roundabout at Les Amarreurs playground is finally available for use.

More than 600 parishioners risk a financial penalty and ultimately being taken to court as they have not yet paid their parochial rates, the Constables' office has warned.

La Varde dolmen on L'Ancresse Common is set to be excavated if planners give permission to Guernsey Museums for two trenches to be dug outside the Neolithic passage grave.

A trip hazard for swimmers and others using Rousse Pier is to be filled and repaired, the States' Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services has confirmed, after the problem was drawn to its attention.

A quick reminder that the Constables and Douzeniers will be starting their hedge and streams inspections next week after the official deadline of June 15 has expired. Those not cleaned or cut in accordance with the relevant legislation have to be reported for further action.

Are you interested in getting an allotment or taking up gardening? If so, Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller would like to hear from you as she is trying to gauge the level of demand in the island.

Vale residents have been invited by the Development and Planning Authority to nominate the green fields and open spaces they would like to see preserved from development in the parish.