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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Guernsey employers encouraged to help staff ditch cars
An active travel group in Guernsey is encouraging employers to find ways for their staff to ditch the car and walk, cycle or bus to work. The Better Journey's project, which is a charity, has released a leaflet that explains how employers can gain bus pass support, encourage walking to work and purchase bicycles. It follows a change in tax laws that allows employers to subsidise the cost of bike purchases for employees without it counting as a taxable Bennett from the group said the initial response from employers had been "extremely encouraging." The leaflet was created alongside the island's Health Improvement Commission and Admiral Park Better Journeys Project said it offered something for "every employer, large or small, public or private". "We've had really positive feedback so far, especially about the table that breaks down all of the options," said Ms Bennett. "It clearly shows whether an option is taxable, whether it requires any payroll admin, who pays for repairs, and so on. "That's made it very easy for employers to see what would work best in their own setting."The leaflet is available at local local bike shops, GP surgeries, and at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre. A digital version can be downloaded from the Better Journeys Project website.
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Guernsey communication boards helps those with speech barriers
Communication boards have been installed in Guernsey for those with speech, language and communication difficulties. The States of Guernsey said the boards at the play park at Beau Sejour leisure centre and Wigwam's adapted play area were a first for the said the boards helped promote inclusivity and ensured "everyone has a way to get their message across, no matter how they communicate".Adults and children should find use in the boards, funded by Wigwam, which feature words with corresponding symbols that indicate specific activities or various vocabulary words. Fiona Black, clinical lead for children's speech, language and communication needs service said the boards have been a "labour of love."She said: "The aim is to raise awareness of speech, language and communication difficulties and how something so simple can be really effective in giving people a voice. "They are not just for use by children but will support a range of adults who also have long-term communication difficulties."Specialist speech and language therapist for Children and Family Services Amelia Laurendet added: "It is important to realise that just because someone can't speak, it doesn't mean they have nothing to say." More communication boards are set to be introduced within community spaces including early years settings. The States of Guernsey said new boards would be available at Beau Sejor swimming pool and Guille-Allès which have been sponsored by Only Fools and more information and to download the communication board, it said to visit its website.
BBC News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Polls to open for Guernsey Election 2025
Polls will open from 08:00 until 20:00 for the Guernsey General can head to eight polling stations across the island - Beau Sejour, Les Maingys Activity Centre, Styx Community Centre, Castel Douzaine Room, St Martin's Parish Hall, St Peter Port Constables Office, St Andrew's Douzaine Room and St Sampson's Community follows two days of advance polling on Sunday and Tuesday at the three super polling stations at Beau Sejour, Les Maingys and who chose to vote by post but who have not posted their envelopes can drop them into any of the super polling stations before polls close. Voters can each cast 38 votes - one for each of the deputy positions in the States of previously said 27,316 people had registered to count is taking place at Beau Sejour and is due to start at 08:30 on Thursday.
BBC News
01-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Guernsey general election 'meet the candidates' events scheduled
The States of Guernsey has organised two 'meet the candidate' drop-in events in the lead up to the general the sessions voters will be given the chance to engage with candidates and discuss what matters to them, a States spokesperson first event will take place on 7 and 8 June at Beau Sejour, in the Sir John Loveridge Hall, between 10:00 and 16:00 BST on both second will be at Les Beaucamps High School on 11 June, between 17:30 and 20:30. 'Organic discussions' At Beau Sejour, candidates will be seated with their own space throughout the hall to give them an area for them to talk directly to the Les Beaucamps event has been designed to be informal, which according to the States will allow for "more organic discussions to take place".All candidates have been invited to attend both Falla, registrar general of electors, said: "It has been very positive to see the number of independent events that have been set up by candidates to engage directly with the electorate, however we still wanted to ensure there were some tentpole 'meet the candidate' events organised by the States of Guernsey."She added: "We hope the community find both of these events useful when making their decisions ahead of polling day."The general election has been scheduled to take place on 18 June.
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre could become 'community hub'
A leisure centre which operated at a loss of around £870,000 last year should be safeguarded as a holistic community service hub, a States of Guernsey review has found.A four-stage review is looking into the sustainability of the Beau Sejour Leisure Centre in Amherst, St Peter Port, which lost money largely due to electricity and staffing first two stages have concluded, with recommendations including repurposing underused spaces such as the sports hall, squash and outdoor tennis review said there was "strong interest" in co-locating a number of government, private and charity services to maximise efficiency and create a holistic community service hub. The recommendations are part of an independent review into the island's largest municipal leisure have been endorsed by the Committee for Education, Sport and Culture and an independent steering group."Beau Sejour is a cornerstone of Guernsey's community life, with the potential to evolve into an even more inclusive and impactful facility," the report concluded. "By addressing current challenges and capitalising on identified opportunities, it can continue serving as a vibrant hub for health, wellness, and cultural engagement for generations to come."Beau Sejour was found to be providing essential leisure, cultural and social services and was a multifunctional hub for health, culture and community engagement. 'Key part of community' In a joint statement, the Committee for Education, Sport and Culture said: "Beau Sejour accommodates activities and provides facilities that are a key part of our community, and the committee greatly values the social and economic contributions made."The centre's purpose and value "have now been clearly defined through this consultation", they added. The report said the centre's long-term sustainability required "a proactive approach to balance economic viability with community benefit", with the various uses of the centre and its future management and finance options needed to be centre was found to generate £1.39m a year in social value for Guernsey, ranking in the top 25% of similar facilities for social value per was found to provide significant public health benefits through physical activity and sport, playing a strong role in rehabilitation and preventative fitness and swimming facilities were found to be well used, with operating costs "generally well-controlled, and secondary income sources are above average".Recommendations also included an increase in spending on marketing to attract new customers, while flagging up that ageing assets required increasing maintenance, which could become than industry average staffing costs as a percentage of income should be monitored and reviewed in light of industry and the local norms, the report also recommended reviewing energy use to shift from oil to greener final two stages of the review are due to conclude by the end of this year.
