Public drinking fountains on the E&I committee agenda

Its president, Barry Brehaut, said it was something the committee would like to see happen.

‘There is clearly a move away from single use plastics, because it really does concern people – it concerns us all,’ he said.

‘It’s something we’d like to stop and if we can do that by ensuring there are fountains around St Peter Port and elsewhere then it’s worth doing.

‘It’s worth approaching the douzaine to see what pumps are in the possession of the parish that may be used, or take advice as to where they might be installed.’

Guernsey Water has said it was not something on its agenda at present.

Full story in Saturday's Guernsey Press