'Missed opportunity' to speed up Guernsey's seafront redevelopment

Guernsey's Chief Minister says the island has missed a 'huge opportunity' to speed up the the redevelopment of its seafront. Deputy Gavin St Pier wanted to create a new corporation to accelerate plans to revitalise the east coast as part of the government's wider Revive and Thrive policy.

States members rejected the idea, instead narrowly voting in favour of the original proposals - which were submitted before the pandemic. Some politicians believe now is not the right time to commit to this level of investment to the project.

However, some believe that enhancing the seafront's offering can only be beneficial for islanders.

Planning permission for the project at La Vallette, one of the sites selected for the States' Seafront Development Project, was granted earlier this year.