Chief slams Strategic Plan but says he can't fix it

Saturday, 2 May 2015 00:00

The Chief Minister has explained why he hasn't been able to affect change over the much criticised Island-wide Strategic Plan.

Allan Bell condemned the plan in this week's House of Keys sitting saying all it's achieved is a loss of business and left the public frustrated.

He says the bureaucracy and red tape involved has meant the implementation of a definitive plan for Douglas has been seriously delayed:

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