A Douglas councillor believes brownfield sites are often turned into temporary car parks to cater to the Island’s ‘car mentality’.
The comments came as the authority discussed encouraging more people to walk or use public transport when in the town centre.
Chairman of the Environmental Services Committee Ritchie McNicholl said convenience meant people will always prefer to drive in.
He added if there there was a drive-through supermarket, 'they’d probably use that as well'.
Bin service urges people to stop tossing batteries
Stop throwing batteries in your wheelie bin!
TT course road closure causing bus diversions today
Bus Vannin says some of its services will divert around a road closure on the TT course today.
MHK queries government worker expenses
How much have government workers been paid for expenses, mileage, meals and redundancy since 2020?
Steam Packet sailings delayed tonight
The Steam Packet Company says two of its crossings tonight are facing delays.
PPE Medpro put into liquidation
The PPE company linked to Island residents Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman has been put into liquidation.
Part of TT course closed tomorrow
A section of the TT course in the west will close for much of tomorrow.
Carl Cox backs cancer charity's TT fundraising auction
Legendary DJ and TT team owner Carl Cox will be teaming up with the TT's official charity partner this year.
Business appeal over thousands in unpaid bills
A business in Douglas is asking customers to pay their bills - as it chases more than £5,500 in outstanding accounts.
