Eligible islanders across the Bailiwick are being contacted directly with an invitation to receive a Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine. RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious lung infections. Read more: gov.gg/Invitations-se…

There’s one week left to have your say in the Participation in Work survey at gov.gg/participation. We would particularly like to hear from people that are experiencing any barriers preventing them from working or restrict them from working as much as they would like to.

The weather was perfect for the reopening of the steps from La Vallette to Clarence Battery earlier today ☀️ Today was the culmination of an intricate and detailed project to make the area safe and restore the link between Town and our beautiful east and south coast cliff paths.

Today the Committee for Health & Social Care has published legislation which will make it illegal to smoke in an enclosed vehicle carrying a child. If passed by the States, the legislation will come into force on the 1st November. For more: gov.gg/smoking_in_car…

Drop-in sessions and focus groups are taking place today, tomorrow and on Thursday this week for those interested in sharing their views on what prevents islanders from downsizing when they would like to. More details below ⬇️

The Emergency Department at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital will temporarily move to the Day Patient Unit – located on the same level - from 16 September, while essential upgrades are completed over eight weeks. Read more at: gov.gg/ED-DPU-tempora…

This week is Sexual Health Week and the team at the Orchard Centre are taking the opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of good sexual health. Read more at: gov.gg/Sexual-Health-…

The Committee for Employment & Social Security has submitted a Policy Letter, which recommends an increase to the contributory benefits funded from the Guernsey Insurance Fund and the Long-term Care Insurance Fund. Read more: gov.gg/Contributory-b…

Following a competitive tender process, Stagecoach has been selected to operate Guernsey’s scheduled bus service and integrated school bus routes from April next year. Read more gov.gg/Stagecoach-to-…

REMINDER: The Committee for Employment & Social Security is looking for the community's views on policy questions relating to protection against age discrimination. For more information please visit gov.gg/discrimination The consultation period will close on 30th September.

The RAF’s 201 Squadron, known as ‘Guernsey’s Own’, will visit the island this week to exercise the Privilege of Guernsey, the only entity ever to have been given this honour. Read more at gov.gg/RAF-201-Squadr… Pictures courtesy of: RAF Lossiemouth Media Production Team

The School of Popular Music, in partnership with Health & Social Care, are running a free community event on 18 September to learn how music can positively impact our wellbeing and health. You can book free tickets here: bit.ly/Role-of-Music-…

REMINDER: A drop in session for customers who would like help with filing their tax return is being held today at the Castel Douzaine until 4pm. For further details on drop-in sessions visit: gov.gg/onlinetaxhelp

There are only a few days left to have your say in the Participation in Work survey at gov.gg/participation. All islanders are welcome to contribute, but if you are experiencing any barriers that are preventing you from working, we would particularly like to hear from you.

Renowned chef and food influencer James Strawbridge is visiting the island later this month to promote Guernsey as a food destination to his UK audience. For more: gov.gg/JSvisit

Grant applications are now open for event and activity providers looking for financial support for their plans for 2025. The Tourism Management Board will again oversee the decision-making process. Details of the grant, and how to apply, can be found at gov.gg/eventsgrant

The Asian hornet team joined forces with the Civil Protection Volunteers and Treevolution yesterday to remove a large Asian hornet nest from South Esplanade. The nest was located following reports of Asian hornets at a number of locations in town. More: gov.gg/Asian-hornet-n…

The Development & Planning Authority is undertaking a Call for Sites, specifically for brownfield sites, as part of the focused review of the Island Development Plan. Read more: gov.gg/idp-call-for-s…