'Golden opportunity' to shape Alderney life

Image caption, Everyone including schoolchildren is being asked to identify priorities
At a glance
  • The Island Plan is aimed at improving life for islanders says Alderney States
  • It looks at six key areas - economy, energy, environment, accessibility, community development and governance
  • Suggestions are invited online and on paper until 8 November
  • The plan will be sent to the States in December for ratification

People in Alderney are being urged to share their views on how the island can be improved. Β 

The island's government said it wanted to "focus on moving forward together as a community with our neighbours in the Bailiwick".

Ideas for the Island Plan can be or on a paper copy at the island hall.

Islanders have until 8 November to make their views known.

The last Island Plan was produced in 2018 but Alderney States said "island life" was now "different" after the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit.

States Member Ian Carter, who is the plan's lead author, said there was a "golden window of opportunity where a range of elements have come together that give this plan a greater chance of success than previous attempts".

Everyone including schoolchildren is being asked to identify priorities in six areas outlined by the States: the economy, energy, accessibility, community development, environment and governance.

The plan will be finalised in November and sent to the full States meeting in December for ratification.