Building up steam: More than 400 new homes under construction under IDP

• More new homes are currently being planned or built than at any stage over the past decade.
• The Island Development Plan – a blueprint for development across Guernsey – was adopted in 2016, giving the Development and Planning Authority (DPA) and other States committees and builders a guide for what can and can't be built,

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Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Alderney celebrates two awards at Britain in Bloom • The island and a local resident have both been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Sewage outfall fixed on Guernsey's east coast • The Fort George outfall, which had been releasing raw sewage near Soldiers Bay, has been repaired.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Health mulls regulation of cosmetic industry • The Committee for Health and Social Care is setting out eight priorities for the political term.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Housebuilding at 10-year high, report says • Figures show 408 homes were under construction at the end of June, the highest level since 2016.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Belasko introduces new digital platforms for fund managers and investors • Guernsey-headquartered Belasko has introduced two new digital platforms designed to improve access to information for fund managers and investors. • The Investor Experience Platform (IXP) and Client Experience Platform (CXP) have been developed to provide a connected system for accessing information, managing communications and overseeing administrative activities throughout the investment fund lifecycle.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Alderney wins Gold and Community Champion award at Britain in Bloom 2026 • Alderney has been awarded Gold in the Coastal category at the 2026 Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom competition, while islander Jenny Richardson has been named a Community Champion in recognition of her contribution to the initiative.

La Gazette Officielle · Legal · today ESD MANAGEMENT IV LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) • ESD MANAGEMENT IV LIMITED (Company No.: 45931) (in Guernsey Member’s Voluntary Liquidation) (the “Company”) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Company adopted the following.

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday 40-year-old man dies at Havelet Bay • A man has died after being recovered from the sea at Havelet Bay, Guernsey Police have confirmed. • Emergency services were called to the scene on Monday evening, after reports of a person shouting for help in the water. • He was given CPR, but "unfortunately passed away at the scene", a spokesperson said.

Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday READER LETTER: GST isn't even here yet and our childish deputies are already spending the money • GST isn't even here yet and they're already starting to spend money we don't have. • GST is an open door to a spending spree. • Inflation is running at 4.6%, and that's without GST.

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 2 days ago Crown Pier marina facilities running on renewable heating oil • Guernsey Ports has switched Crown Pier marina facilities to renewable heating oil since April 2026 Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) derived from used cooking oils now heats buildings and shower facilities for visiting boat crews The renewable fuel reduces carbon emissions by approximately 90 per cent compared to fossil fuels Three boilers were converted by Rubis to enable the switch to HVO Fossil fuels for heating, b

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 3 days ago Guernsey-St Malo passenger numbers up 56% under Brittany Ferries • Passenger numbers between Guernsey and St Malo increased 56.5% since 2024, with 102,094 passengers travelling the route in the 11 months to 30 September 2026 Routes serving Guernsey now carry 44% of all passengers on main UK and France sea routes to the Channel Islands, up from 33% in 2024 Brittany Ferries attributes growth to better sailing times, more departures and joint marketing with Visit Guernsey since taking

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Hugo set his novel Toilers of the Sea on Guernsey and dedicated it to the island, even buying Hauteville House so local law's ban on deporting property owners protected him from expulsion.

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