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It’s always daunting to launch a new project, but it has been made so much easier by the support we’ve received since going public with The Quarry - thank you for being in the first wave of people signing up.

I wrote on LinkedIn at the end of our first week that The Quarry is a news platform, but what drove its inception was a belief in the role local media should play in bringing communities together to help them thrive. 

That will always be at the heart of our reporting and decision making. It's why two of our bigger stories this week have concentrated on answers being given to the economic challenges we face. Our main profile piece brings you the story of Drew Jonkmans as he prepares for a huge endurance challenge while raising awareness of mental health support.

My head is still spinning because there is so much we want to do already to improve our coverage, but I need to remind myself it all takes time.

And it is only with time that we’ll be able to prove to more people that our coverage is of value and worth paying for. To those who have become paid members already, your belief in what we stand for and are trying to achieve has supercharged my enthusiasm for this project, your members-only correspondence is on the way later this week. 

Thanks once again - and please help spread the word about what we’re doing!

Nick

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WATCH: Guernsey stands at a pivotal moment, it has a chance to face the challenges head on

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Green shoots of progress as collective action aims to help solve Guernsey’s housing dilemma

The problem is well recognised, the statistics and data are all there, and the shortcomings of this last administration known. Now it is time to move to the next stage and start delivering solutions. It is not the message you may have heard, but already there are positive signs.

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Six years after the States first survey, then being warned to look deeper, assessment indicates unexploded bombs at Route Isabelle

Anomalies believed to show unexploded ordnance are approximately 8 metres underground, posing “no immediate risk” to the public.

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• A survey by 6 Alpha Associates has identified three anomalies at Route Isabelle.
• Initial assessments suggest these may be unexploded ordnance, but confirmation awaits full data analysis.
• The survey was commissioned by Home Affairs earlier this year after it was first told in 2020 to do more.
• The anomalies are approximately 8 metres underground, posing “no immediate risk” to the public.
• Regular updates will be provided to residents until the completion of the survey.

Snapshot shows parlous condition of public finances being handed to new States

P&R has reported a “day-to-day activity” deficit of £44m. for 2024.

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• P&R has reported a “day-to-day activity” deficit of £44m. for 2024.
• Investments increased by £130m. but this is a valuation, not actual income.
• General Revenue showed a deficit of £9m., alongside £13m. in Social Security Funds and another £22m. in projects
• An ongoing underlying £56m. deficit has been flagged.

£5m+ project to provide 33 care home beds in KEVII redevelopment

There is a projected need for 132 additional care home places by 2030.

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• KEVII redevelopment aims to increase care home beds.
• CI Healthcare selected as preferred delivery partner for the project.
• Proposed £5m+ project will provide 33 care home beds by late 2027.
• The redevelopment addresses the increasing demand for care home facilities.
• Future developments may include reclassification of KEVII site into a Care Village.

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