Douglas council's asked permission to borrow £400,000 as it continues regenerating the Island's capital.
The local authority has petitioned the Department of Infrastructure over the cash, which will be spent on improvements around Market Hill and North Quay.
In particular, the council wants to upgrade street lights and install CCTV as part of the town centre regeneration project.
Anybody who wants to comment on the borrowing has until August 13 to write to the DOI.
Hundreds of job offers withdrawn over vetting failures
The government says it's withdrawn more than 800 job offers in the last five years because of problems with vetting checks.
New cafe for the capital
A new lunch spot has opened in the capital.
Crash causes disruption at Quarterbridge
Police say they're currently dealing with a crash at the Quarterbridge roundabout in Douglas.
Stamps mark Manx connection to US War of Independence
A new collection of Manx stamps is being released to mark the 250th anniversary of the American War of Independence.
Swiss ambassador visits Island
The Island's had a visit from Switzerland's ambassador to the UK.
Steam Packet hasn't hedged fuel for more than 20 years
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says the Steam Packet company stopped fuel hedging more than 20 years ago, when the fuel surcharge was introduced.
More rally action around Island today
Motorsport action will continue this weekend with the second and final day of racing for the Manx National Rally.
Manx Youth Games starts this morning
The Manx Youth Games takes place today.
