Source: Channel Islands – States of Alderney
Press Release
Date: 20th March 2025
Policy & Resources’ Runway Policy Letter Welcomed
The Policy & Finance Committee (P&F) conveys its thanks to Guernsey’s Chief Minister Lyndon Trott OBE and welcomes the Policy & Resources Committee’s (P&R) Runway Rehabilitation policy Letter.
The Policy Letter outlines solutions for the runway project and strongly highlights that they should fall within the £24million cost envelope that was previously agreed by the States of Deliberation in 2022. P&F is encouraged that this will be debated before the conclusion of this political term; however, there is an air of disappointment that a new aerodrome expert is to be appointed and will effectively mean that the project will revert to the design stage. P&F’s support for the development of a solution that includes modernising and futureproofing the runway remains unwavering and absolute.
Alongside the runway proposals, the formal establishment of a Bailiwick Commission has been prioritised within the Policy Letter. P&F believes that to date, this proposal demonstrates the clearest sign of intent to modernise the constitutional relationship between the islands and move forward from the 1948 agreement, which continues to serve its purpose in delivering essential services to our island in fiscal union with Guernsey.
Chairman of P&F, Bill Abel said “The rehabilitation of the airport is of paramount importance to Alderney and its community, and the Bailiwick Commission is a long-awaited formal proposal which seeks to benefit the Bailiwick as a whole. We look forward to engaging with the States of Guernsey on taking both of these matters forward.”
P&F remains committed to working constructively with Guernsey to deliver the best outcomes for Alderney and will continue discussions to ensure our island’s interests are fully represented.
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