Local authorities should be able to buy properties on the Island if they're left to fall into a bad state by their owners.
That's according to North Douglas MHK David Ashford - he'll raise the idea in the House of Keys next week.
During questions he'll ask the Infrastructure Minister if there are any plans to give councillors and commissioners more powers to tackle dilapidated buildings.
Mr Ashford says the current law doesn't work:
Noble's overcrowding means audiology drop-in suspended
Manx Care says safety concerns about overcrowding means some clinics have been suspended at Noble's Hospital.
Government wants permanent paving around TT VIP area
The Department for Enterprise says it wants to create a permanent path around the TT VIP hospitality area at the Grandstand, after letting previous plans lapse.
Delays to buses this morning
Bus Vannin says it's seeing a lot of delays because of traffic this morning, Wednesday, December 10.
Changes to 1st time buyers schemes planned
The Department of Infrastructure will make changes to schemes supporting first-time buyers after a public consultation ends.
Nobody will lose benefits after MiCards, says minister
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says nobody will miss out on benefits or pension payments as current MiCards approach the end of their lives.
Further weather warning in place for later today
A further weather warning is in place for coastal overtopping later today.
Minor Injuries Unit based at Noble's from today
Ramsey's Minor Injuries Unit will be based at Noble's Hospital from today, Wednesday, December 10.
Vandals hit community centre play equipment
Vandals have struck play equipment at a popular community centre.
