Clerk departs Onchan Commissioners

Thursday, 27 January 2022 07:52

By Local Democracy Reporter - Sarah Hendy

Onchan Commissioners has confirmed the departure of its former clerk and chief executive Linda Radcliffe.

She was suspended in June last year on the grounds of misconduct amid ‘allegations of bullying’.

Last week Onchan Julie Edge took to Twitter calling for ‘full transparency' and an inquiry into what she sees as a problem, which is ongoing, at the expense of the ratepayer.

Chair of Onchan Commissioners Robin Turton confirmed Mrs Radcliffe ceased employment on 7 January.

But he says he is surprised at Ms Edge’s claims of a ‘tense atmosphere in the boardroom’:

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