Al Brouard

Personal Statement

Before entering politics, I had a career with NatWest for more than 28 years, qualifying as a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and with the Chartered Insurance Institute. I also ran a small successful gardening business alongside my day job. I was married to Jill for nearly 30 years, sadly losing her to cancer five years ago. I have one daughter, Rebecca who, like me, enjoys running.

Key issues

• No to ‘One School, Two Sites’
• No to Paid Parking
• Yes to a strong Economy
• Yes to investing in our Healthcare
• Yes to looking after the Environment

Manifesto

I have been honoured to serve the island as a deputy for over 16 years. I have had the privilege of sitting at the top table of government in the most recent political term as a member of the Policy and Resources Committee and I have represented Guernsey on the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly. Previously, I was Deputy Minister of Commerce and Employment, Deputy Minister of Social Security and held seats on Public Services, Legislation, Health and Public Sector Remuneration.

Besides committee work, over the years I have been successful in securing local birth right, bringing in legislation for high hedges and preventing paid parking. More recently, I have been successful in driving to gain our Territorial Seas, Keeping the L’Ancresse wall and developing the Strong Families initiative. I have been opposed to the ‘one school-two site’ education model - suggesting three 11-to-18 schools instead. I do think three schools in some form should be the basis going forward.

Guernsey is a magical place and we need to do all we can to keep it special. We do need to change and adapt but, on that journey, we must not lose those quintessential local aspects - the ‘Guernsey Together’ community spirit, our autonomy and the beauty of the island and our seas.

I am a keen supporter of the parishes, serving on the Douzaine of St Pierre du Bois since before the Millennium. I currently sit as a Douzenier and Vice-Dean. I helped to re-establish, and still play a part in, the Floral Group, which has gone on to many successes over the years such as winning Gold in Britain in Bloom. It is a great community, where we have been delighting children and adults alike with displays and events, even a decorated Christmas Tree on the Parish Green for the last 20 years.

If re-elected, I would focus on driving forward the Revive and Thrive Strategy, ensuring that our shared vision for Guernsey is met by strengthening our economy and sustaining our environment.

I have worked with Jonathan Le Tocq, Jane Stephens, Gavin St Pier and Lyndon Trott for the last 4 years as a member of the States senior committee of Policy and Resources, not always agreeing at first light but coming to better decisions as a result. As highlighted by Prof. Staite in the governance review we demonstrated “exemplary good behaviour”.

The Guernsey Partnership of Independents is offering candidates with a variety of views, but with the pledge to work with integrity, openness, objectivity and honesty. By moving forward together we can give the States the leadership in what undoubtedly will be difficult times ahead. The next States Assembly will need to face Covid-19 and its financial legacy, Brexit and our relationship with our neighbours to the south and our main trading partner the UK, to the north.

As a member of the Guernsey Partnership of Independents we are committed to making government more decisive, effective and efficient. Our thoughts on the economy, the environment and on Guernsey’s autonomy, health and social care and community can all be found on our website www.moveforward.gg

Our economy will be critical to our recovery. At the moment the estimate of cost to public funds this year alone is about £120m.

The future for Guernsey is bright, but it’s not a given, we need some experienced hands. We all have a part to play to make our Island a truly remarkable place.