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BBC News
16-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Lockdown idea to open vineyard in Guernsey starts to take root
A Guernsey family is set to launch their own vineyard, with the first crop on track to be planted next Andrew and Lilyanne Guille said they were inspired by an idea first conceived during lockdown, which has finally taken root after years of View Vineyard is expected to take up about one hectare (2.47 acres) over two sites - one overlooking St Saviour's reservoir and one in St Peter' family said they were looking to focus on "small scale, high-quality grape production". Jonathan Guille said the grapes would be sent for processing by a British wine maker after maturing for about four years."The ambition is to produce a high-quality wine, with grapes grown from Guernsey so we can put our name and our island on the labels," he said."The emphasis is also on sustainability and being conscious of the environment." The family intend to plant three varieties of wine-making grapes sourced from the UK to produce red, white and sparkling father Andrew said he was looking forward to carrying on the tradition of growing from his parents, who were part of Guernsey's tomato industry."I grew up on greenhouse vinery and I suppose growing is in my blood," he said. Earlier this year another budding wine producer, Jacob Cherry, announced plans to plant vines in on the Pleinmont headland in Torteval and produce wine at his own Mr Cherry said the planting would go ahead soon, plans for a winery structure were refused planning permission earlier this Development and Planning Authority rejected the application, citing a possible impact on the character of the Cherry said said he intended to submit revised plans for to Mr Cherry, the Guille family said they intended to follow a process of "regenerative viticulture", which aims to promote soil health and protect biodiversity.
BBC News
04-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Guernsey harbour plans submitted for debate
The final draft of plans to improve two harbours in Guernsey have been submitted for approved, deputies said the Local Planning Brief (LPB) would provide a framework for development in and around the sites at St Peter Port and St Sampson' proposals include 18 new policies which will apply to the sites, known as Harbour Action Victoria Oliver, president of the Development and Planning Authority president, said: "The LPB will inform, guide and influence planning decisions, as well as public and private sector thinking." She added the brief would enable "the private sector to identify appropriate opportunities for investment and working in partnership with the States of Guernsey". Climate resilience The new policies detail six themes of development in the two areas: • Resilient harbours and infrastructure• Supporting the marine sector to provide job and leisure opportunities• New and expanded uses and activities within the Harbour Action Areas• Culture, heritage, tourism and leisure• Making the harbours safe, healthy, efficient and easy for people and goods to get around• Climate resilience and the natural environment The proposal is due to be debated by the States next month.
