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:
Inflation falls to 2.8 per cent
New government figures say inflation fell slightly last month.
Should rent deposits have a UK-style protection scheme?
Questions about whether rent deposits should have a protection scheme will be raised by an MHK next week.
Union wants farmers' views on vet announcement
The Manx National Farmers Union is asking farmers to take part in a survey about vets.
Bad weather could affect Friday and Saturday sailings
Two ferry sailings could be facing disruption this weekend.
Worries over Micard replacement to be raised in Tynwald
Will a backup system for people on benefits without bank accounts be set up in time?
Commissioners want more reassurance after Maughold incident
Garff commissioners are to write to the Island's chief constable after a serious incident in Maughold last month.
Government staff put £6.3 million on spending cards last year
Around £6.3 million has been spent on government-issued spending cards in the past year.
Island-inspired music wins Ivor Novello award
A composer and writer have won one of the UK's top music awards for a piece inspired by the Isle of Man.
