5th May 2026
GP701218882/05/26

PARISH OF THE FOREST PUBLICATION

The rector and churchwardens of the above parish invite the electors and ratepayers thereof to meet at La Chambre de la Douzaine, Rue des Landes on the 13th May 2026 at 7.30pm to transact the following business.

1 To approve the following duly examined accounts for the year 2025.

1.1 The tresor accounts before the Very Reverend the Dean of Guernsey or his delegate.

1.2 the churchwardens’ parish accounts.

2 To appoint examiners of the Churchwardens’ parish accounts for the year 2026.

3 To elect a churchwarden at the expiry of the term of office of Mr Keith Bienvenu, who is eligible for re-election

4 To elect two ratepayers to the parochial church property management board to replace Mr A Ozanne, and Mr P Paul who are eligible for re-election

5 To decide whether on the recommendation of the parochial church property management board they are of the opinion to levy the following sums by means of an owner’s rate.

Ordinary repairs to Parish Church                                                           £2000

Extra ordinary repairs to Parish Church

Repairs to North East Boundary wall                                                     £12500

Redecoration of West end of church                                                     £13675

Quinquennial report                                                                                   £3000

Insurance of Parish Church                                                                        £2300

Upkeep of cemetery                                                                                   £6000

Upkeep of clock and bells and remuneration of ringers                       £1000

Total                                                                                                                £40475

Less Surplus                                                                                                    £8000

Less Donation towards Decoration                                                            £5000

                                                                                                                          £27475

6 To request the Constables to include the sum in the remede

7 To take all such measures as the electors and ratepayers may deme advisable in these matters. 

Constables of the Forest
Forest Douzaine Forest Douzaine Room GY8 0HF
01481264401
forest@constables.gg