Chief Pleas of Sark

Sark

Standout

Oldest government service · of 27 with a recorded founding year

Story

Originally sat with only the Seigneur and Tenants from 1579. People's Deputies added in 1954. Reformed from feudal to democratic governance in 2008, having been the last feudal state in Europe. Building was originally the Boys' School.

Chief Pleas of Sark (also known as Cheurs Pliaids) is the unicameral legislative assembly and parliament of the Island of Sark, first convened in 1579. Reformed from feudal to democratic governance in 2008, it comprises 20 members: 18 elected Conseillers and two ex-officio members — the Seigneur and the Seneschal. It administers the island's laws, government, development control, and licensing, and joined the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in 2025. —

Quick facts

Established: 1579 · 447 years
Industries served: Government
Specialises in: States Legislator

Services offered

Legislative assembly
Government administration
Public notices
Development control
Licensing

Hours

Mon: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thu: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Contact

Phone: +44 1481 832118
Email: committeeoffice@sarkgov.co.uk
Website: sarkgov.co.uk
Social
Address: Committee Offices, La Chasse Marette, Sark, GY10 1SE

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Chief Pleas of Sark.

1954—People's Deputies added to the Chief Pleas
2008—Reformed from feudal to democratic governance

Subsidiaries1

Other businesses under Chief Pleas of Sark, across all of Island Graph.

Sark Tourism—Sark
Sark Tourism is the official tourism office and visitor centre for the Isle of Sark, promoting the island as a travel destination.

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