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St Peter Port Parish have received five nominations for their two mid-term Douzenier vacancies. Constable Lihou, in her capacity as Returning Officer is delighted with the news and the number of nominations received. The most encouraging aspect is that two of our relatively new Douzeniers and one of our newest staff members has reached and, engaged with and encouraged three of the five. Just shows the electorate made the right choice in November and January. Positive people attract positive events. Typically mid term elections can be fairly low key but this bumper crop demonstrates we are starting to shift misconceptions of what Douzaine does and that this administration is starting to reap the rewards of the hard work of the whole team. If at the meeting, seven or more parishioners opt to defer the vote, then a Parish election will take place within fourteen days of the meeting. Anyone wishing to meet candidates can do so at our next Parish drop in Saturday 9 July 10-12 at La Vallette Bathing Pools-more details to follow.

Election of Parochial Officials

Parish Election July 2022

The Electors and Ratepayers of the Town and Parish of St. Peter Port are invited by the Constables and Douzaine to meet at the Harry Bound Room, Les Cotils on Wednesday 15th June 2022, at the conclusion of the meeting convened by the Parochial Church Property Management Board which commences at 7.30pm to transact the following business:

The Freya radar at Fort George was of significant military importance as it covered the area to the west of the Normandy beaches. John Saville was the only casualty of the Allied attack on the radar station which helped the D-Day landings the next day. The plaque at Havelet is in memory of John Saville but it commemorates all airmen who died over Guernsey waters during the war, a number close to 300. John Saville, who was 34 when he died, was originally from Canada, but was based in Dorset during World War II. He was a member of 439 Squadron, which was formed in 1943, and was the first member of his unit to be killed in action.

Cigarette Ballot Bins given the Vote of Confidence Today, ST PETER PORT DOUZAINE installed Guernsey’s first Cigarette Ballot Bins in town outside Boots the Chemist and at the Albany next to the bus terminus to combat the rising numbers of cigarette butts found littered on the ground.

It’s time to have your say Thursday 12th May 2022 Parishioners, rate payers and users of St Peter Port Parish are invited to join us at our next Parish drop in at Constables Office in Lefebvre Street on Saturday 14 May 2022 10:00 – Noon to have your say. Douzenier Mary McDermott said “We really hope that parishioners take this opportunity to share their opinions and ideas regarding the Parish’s the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and 2023 Liberation Day celebrations or even the up-and-coming hedge and stream inspections. As always Douzeniers will be on hand to discuss a pertinent Parish matters.

Elena Fedorenko, a Ukranian pianist and music teacher living on the island has selected a programme to reflect on the conflict, including the works of Bach, Handel and Piazzolla, as well as Ukranian composers including Kancheli and Mayboroda. Town Church doors open at 6pm Friday 6th May 2022-free entry - all donations appreciated to UK charity British-Ukranian Aid.

Have you had the big conversation? Join us at St Peter Port Douzaine Room 9:30am-6:00pm- and other listed events to learn more

Spring is in full swing as is your Parish Team.