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The States of Alderney is set to update its priorities in the coming weeks, taking the public's views into account.
It will use the results of a survey conducted to ask Alderney residents to spell out their vision for the island's future.
Most responses aligned with the idea that Alderney should be a "welcoming, resilient and sustainable” with a "buoyant economy and a happy, healthy community which values the island's unique cultural and natural environment".
James Dent, the Chairman of the island's Policy & Finance Committee, said the survey had given them a 'raft' of ideas.
"It’s important that we update our priorities from time to time, taking into account the views of the public," he said.
“Unsurprisingly, we’ve had lots of comments about transport connectivity and the economy but there are other issues raised by members of the public which also need to be taken into account. We are listening and are committed to openly debating the choice of priorities in the States.”
Pictured: James Dent, outside the Court House, Alderney.
A full report setting out the views of residents is being drawn up and will be published in the next few weeks, and States Members are to hold a workshop to hammer out their responses to the issues raised.
The survey promised action to back up the findings with the States focusing on the expectations of the electorate and prioritising resources to deliver results. Over 170 comments were received from residents who completed the survey last year.
Residents were also asked to give their opinion on Alderney’s role in the Guernsey Bailiwick as a separate jurisdiction operating within a fiscal union to bring resilience and sustainability.
The shakeup in priorities is looking to address how the island responds to opportunities and innovation, as well as what action can be taken to reverse the decline in population, economy and connectivity.
Pictured top: Alderney.
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