The Department of Infrastructure is applying for planning permission to improve 11 homes in Braddan.
The department is asking planners to approve removing chimney stacks on properties in the Cronk Grianagh Estate in Strang.
In its application, it says water's seeping through rooves despite efforts to stop it in recent years.
And it adds the work on the public sector homes is needed to prevent it in future.
Business needed for Peel coffee shop's 'new chapter'
A coffee shop in Peel says it's looking for a business to share its premises.
Regulator freezes gas prices
The Island's utilities regulator says there'll be no gas price rise next month.
Billionaire says Island's his favourite place on earth
Billionaire businessman Jim Mellon says he has not plans to retire, but expects to keep working until the day he dies.
Planners aren't influenced by advertising, says Cannan
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says he's confident planning officials aren't swayed by advertising.
Commissioner to resign over Laxey sewage plans
A Garff commissioner says he'll resign after the board backed new sewage proposals for the area.
Santa Dash this lunchtime!
Hundreds of Santas will be gathering in Douglas this lunchtime for an annual race.
New Dominos branch looking for workers
With less than a week until it opens, Ramsey's newest pizza parlour is advertising for staff.
Part of TT course to close for this afternoon
Part of the TT course will be closed for two hours later this afternoon.
