Council announces charity collection deadline

If your charity wants to hold a street collection in Douglas next year, there are just a few weeks left to apply.

Douglas Town Centre Management says charities who want to hold street collections or flag days in the capital must apply by Thursday, November 9.

Under the Douglas council's general byelaws, only 28 applications can be considered in any year.

The local authority says it will also consider applications for other areas of Douglas on a first-come, first-served basis.