It costs over £170,000 a year to maintain the Island’s hedges, footpaths and green lanes.
However, the Department of Infrastructure says it has no legal duty to cut back the roadside hedges unless there are issues concerning road safety.
Minister Phil Gawne says it’s difficult to know where to target resources as different people have different priorities:
Government’s policy is currently being reviewed – he says it is time to look for a new approach including working with local authorities:
Info sessions on fostering this week
Ever thought about becoming a foster carer?
Government to keep an eye on inflation, says Cannan
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the government will keep an eye on inflation and be ready to offer people more support in the future.
Manx Care pauses all non-emergency procedures
Manx Care says it's taken a difficult decision to suspend all elective procedures until next week.
Capital's lifeboat set to get new home
Douglas lifeboat is to get a new home after planners gave the green light to proposals.
Government releases DEI hiring info
The Cabinet Office says 83 percent of government job applicants were Manx or British, with a roughly even split between them.
Canadian sign points out triskele is "NOT A SWASTIKA"
A social media post about a Manx sign in a Canadian window has people scratching their heads online.
Belgian TV travel show needs ride around the TT course!
Could you help a Belgian TV show this afternoon?
Road in Ballabeg to remain shut until this afternoon, say police
Police say a road in the south of the Island will be closed until 3pm after a crash.
