Summary

  • Referendum hustings attended by about 250 people

  • -Electoral Roll closes at midnight

  • -Last chance to apply for postal votes

  • Warning Sark Electricity could shut

  • States priorities revealed without financial plan

  • Latvians able to cast their votes in Guernsey

  • Updates on Thursday 4 October 2018

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  1. Weather: Cloud breaking for sunshine

    Chris Quevatre
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    Any overnight mist and fog should lift through the morning to leave it fine.

    The sunny and dry weather should continue this afternoon.

    Winds light and variable in direction.

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  2. Referendum hustings attended by about 250 people

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    About 250 people attended a hustings that took place last night ahead of Guernsey's first ever referendum on 10 October.

    The meeting was arranged to provide islanders with more information on the five available options they can choose.

    The hustings was also broadcast on BBC Radio Guernsey, and you can listen back here.

    Hustings

    If at least 40% of those on the electoral roll turn out to vote in the referendum, its outcome will be binding on the States of Guernsey.

    The event featured presentations by representatives from each of the five options followed by an opportunity to ask questions.

    The deadline to apply for a postal vote is today.

    Hustings

  3. Crash on Vale Road

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    Guernsey's emergency services are currently responding to a crash on Vale Road, St Sampson.

    Motorists have been asked to avoid the area where possible until further notice.

  4. Priorities revealed without financial plan

    BBC Radio Jersey

    A detailed financial plan - setting out how Jersey's government will ensure its priorities come to reality - will be published in June 2019.

    On Wednesday, the Council of Ministers revealed the five main priorities it will focus on over the coming term.

    PrioritiesStates of Jersey

    However, a detailed plan containing costings will not be available until the middle of next year.

    Ministers say transitional arrangements - allowing them to work within the constraints of a funding plan agreed by the previous government - will be proposed in December.

    The five agreed priorities are:

    • Put children first
    • Protect and value the environment
    • Improve islanders' wellbeing and mental and physical health
    • Reduce income inequality and improve the standard of living
    • Create a sustainable, vibrant economy and skilled local workforce for the future