Alderney's States is made up of a president and 10 States members

Vision Alderney (VA) was formed by residents to improve communications between Alderney people and the States.

There had been claims from several politicians that some hopefuls stood as VA candidates.

But VA member Barbara Benfield, who topped the poll, says all the candidates were independent and were elected on their own manifestos.

I stood independently Barbara Benfield

Of the 11 candidates who stood for election, the successful ones were: Ms Benfield, Lin Maurice, Bill Walden, Chris Main and Barry Pengilley.

It is unclear how many are members of Vision Alderney.

But Ms Benfield, who led the Save the Breakwater Campaign in 2003, said: "First and foremost, I stood independently and this is how I intend to work while I'm in the States.

"However, I still think that Vision Alderney has a place in the community and I hope it carries on doing the work it has started."

Alderney's government is made up of 10 politicians overseen by its President, Sir Norman Browse.

The president chairs the monthly States meetings and stands for election every four years.

States Members hold office for a period of four years and in alternate years there is an Ordinary election at which five of the sitting members may offer themselves for re-election.