Mark Labey
Mark Labey is the current Connétable of Grouville and was first elected to the States of Jersey in 2022. Mark Labey has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming 2026 Connétables Election in Grouville. \[jerseyeveningpost.com\]
Mark Labey, a lifelong Grouville resident with 32 years running his own business and over 30 years as a Roads Inspector, is standing as Connétable. His platform emphasizes preserving the parish's rural character, reducing environmental impact through parish initiatives, enhancing community facilities and engagement, and promoting efficient local governance. He pledges to support volunteers, challenge wasteful spending, and prioritize road safety.
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Supports using local expertise to save money and boost local businesses amid economic changes.
Champion use of home-grown expertise over UK consultants
“I will champion the use of home-grown expertise in order to save money and invest in the future of local businesses.”
Supports reducing the parish's carbon footprint and promoting energy-saving measures.
Reduce impact of Honorary Police, Parish Hall, Depot and staff on environment
“I will strive to reduce the impact that our Honorary Police, Parish Hall, Parish Depot and all its staff have on our environment.”
Examine feasibility of Solar Panels in Roof project
“I will also examine the feasibility of introducing Solar Panels in the soon to be undertaken Roof project.”
Parish office provide advice on energy saving ideas
“I would like the Parish office to take a more active role in providing advice to parishioners on ways to protect the environment through energy saving ideas at home and in the workplace.”
Opposes development on greenfield sites to preserve Grouville's rural status.
Resist development of Green Field sites
“resisting the development of Green Field sites within our borders.”
Supports enhancing parish services, volunteer efforts, and community accessibility while challenging wasteful spending.
Challenge unnecessary States spending on UK consultants
“I would challenge any unnecessary States spending, notably on UK consultants for local projects.”
Adjust Parish Hall opening hours for more access
“I will adjust the Parish Hall opening hours, to enable more Parishioners to meet with me, face to face”
Hold regular open surgeries with Deputies
“I will also have regular open surgeries with Deputies, so we present a strong, united voice for Grouville.”
Prioritizes road safety and creating connected green lanes.
Create uninterrupted green route around Parish
“My vision would be to create an uninterrupted green route around our Parish.”
Mark Labey
Candidate for Connétable in Grouville
Grouville must stay a rural Parish. I will work to maintain this status, resisting the development of Green Field sites within our borders.
Grouville must play its part in reducing our carbon footprint. I will strive to reduce the impact that our Honorary Police, Parish Hall, Parish Depot and all its staff have on our environment. I will also examine the feasibility of introducing Solar Panels in the soon to be undertaken Roof project.
I would like the Parish office to take a more active role in providing advice to parishioners on ways to protect the environment through energy saving ideas at home and in the workplace.
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2022 Connétables Election
Connétable of Grouville · 22nd June 2022 · 1 seat
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Labeythis candidate | Independent | 975 | 51.5% |
| 2 | Sarah Howard | Independent | 903 | 47.7% |