States of Alderney States of Alderney The States of Alderney (French: "États d'Aurigny") is the parliament/council and the legislature of Alderney, part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The origin of the States is unknown, but has operated from the mediaeval period. The States of Alderney comprises ten Members, and a President of the States of Alderney, currently Stuart Trought who was elected in 2010 to replace Sir Norman Browse who retired after eight years of presidency. The States of Alderney includes ten members elected for four years terms, with half of the members having to stand for election every two years so that
Fortifications of Alderney cannon. Barracks had also been built to house 568 men and the militia totalled 384 men. A telegraph tower was constructed above La Foulère in 1811, enabling signals to be relayed visually to Le Mât in Sark and on to Guernsey - early warning of attack during the Napoleonic Wars was of strategic importance. In 1831 the Alderney Militia, now reduced to 65 gunners and 98 infantry was awarded the honour of “Royal” as had the Jersey and Guernsey Militias, being the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Jersey. The militia continued until after World War I. Concerns by the