The leader of Douglas Council says a loss of income over lockdown is of ‘genuine concern’, but insists it has fared well after the impact of Covid-19.
A report into the local authority’s finances was ‘painting the worst case scenario’ according to David Christian, despite reserves said to be at ‘uncomfortably low levels.’
To recoup some of its losses, the council has taken the decision to hand both Chester Street and Drumgold Street car parks back to the Department of Infrastructure.
Tynwald question over government's post office payments
An MHK is asking how much the government's paid the Post Office and sub-postmasters for the services they provide.
Local authority rapped over changing hut FOI response
The Information Commissioner says Ramsey Commissioners didn't response to a Freedom of Information request on time and didn't properly search for the information.
Roadworks mean temporary lights at noble's Hospital
There'll be three-way traffic lights on the approach road to Noble's Hospital this week.
Lord Street plans up for consideration this morning
The fate of a huge development in central Douglas will be decided by the planning committee this morning.
Shear joy in Laxey this summer!
A unique fundraiser says it'll be returning to Laxey again later this year.
MHK queries government's back-up flood defence plan
Does the Department of Infrastructure have alternative plans for flood defences on Ramsey Quayside?
35 bus services on last day of current strike
Bus Vannin says it's planning to run 35 services today on the last day of the current round of industrial action.
Appeal after dog attack leaves 2 sheep dead, 2 injured
Police are appealing for information after a serious attack on livestock.
