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Parishioners with hedges and/or streams on their property are reminded that the legal deadline for cutting them back and cleaning douits has expired and inspections are now underway.

Most parishioners have now paid their rates with just a few outstanding, the office has reported. The previous backlog of 33 is now down to 22, with four of those part-paid.

Vale parishioners have been invited to take part in a survey aimed at improving the way islanders get around the island. It has been prepared by WSP consultants, who have been commissioned by the Guernsey Housing Association to carry out the study as part of its planning for the Kenilworth/Parc Le Lacheur housing development.

Further details have been released about the proposed development of 131 affordable units of accommodation at the former Kenilworth Vinery site, now known as Parc Le Lacheur. This follows a public presentation today, when parishioners had an opportunity to see the plans and ask questions of the Guernsey Housing Association, which is responsible for the scheme.

Vale parishioners who wish to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth will be able to do so by signing a Book of Condolence that will be available at the Douzaine Room from Monday. The arrangements have just been announced as the nation comes to terms with the loss of its Monarch.

Vale parishioners and islanders generally have been invited to a special presentation on Saturday for the Guernsey Housing Authority to unveil proposals for a new development of 131 affordable homes to be built on the former Kenilworth Vinery site to the west of Lowlands road.

An early reminder has been released by the States Trading Supervisory Board that island streams need to be cleaned and an unrestricted flow of water ensured by the end of the month.

A truck that had apparently been abandoned for weeks at the Vale Castle car park has finally been moved – along with its full load of rubbish, old bikes and tyres.

Parishioners have been invited to a meeting next month to provide more details about the proposed 130 home development of part of the former Kenilworth Vinery off Saltpans. The event is being organised by the Guernsey Housing Association, which is building the new properties.

Nearly 150 households face getting a court summons for not paying this year's parish rates – despite reminders to do so. In total, 148 accounts remain in arrears and the parish is currently owed just over £23,000.