An MHK is calling for major changes to the way MLC’s are elected into their position.
Liberal Vannin Leader Peter Karran says it’s time the members were publicly elected as currently they fulfill a crucial parliamentary role, without public mandate and scrutiny.
He’s described the present system as one step removed from democracy.
In order to bolster his argument before he takes it back to Tynwald he has started a public consultation to gauge the views of the public:
Buchan School could become 85 homes under new plans
A former school in Castletown could become a new 85-home housing estate under a new planning application.
Flood defence plans scrapped after five planning objections
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department changed its mind about flood defences for Ramsey after five comments on a planning application.
TT food van needed for trackside car park
The Department of Infrastructure says it's looking for someone to feed hungry TT fans during this year's festival.
Northern roadworks to hinge on Mountain Road reopening
The Department of Infrastructure says it won't close two parts of the TT course outside Ramsey at the same time.
Beer festival to return this week
One of the Island's most popular events gets underway this weekend.
Dublin to sign friendship agreement with Douglas in summer
Douglas Council says it's ready to sign a friendship and co-operation agreement with Dublin.
Total of 35 properties on council's dilapidated list
Douglas Council says it has 35 properties on a dilapidation blacklist.
Equipment being sold off from popular former bar
There's a chance to own a piece of a well-known bar which shut its doors last year.
