The director of the Manx Wildlife Trust has spoken about the difficulties of supporting growth when it requires building and expansion into the Island’s greenways.
Duncan Bridges is addressing the issue ahead of a question in the next sitting of Tynwald.Infrastructure Minister David Cretney will be asked how important local environmental factors are when planning expansion and growth projects.
Duncan told us the Wildlife Trust faces a tough balancing act:
Petrol station to close during takeover
A filling station in Castletown says it'll close next week - and reopen under new management before TT.
Chief Minister's heckler explains behaviour in online video
A woman who claims she was the heckler thrown out of the House of Keys last week has expressed her frustration on social media.
Buchan School could become 85 homes under new plans
A former school in Castletown could become a new 85-home housing estate under a new planning application.
Flood defence plans scrapped after five planning objections
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department changed its mind about flood defences for Ramsey after five comments on a planning application.
TT food van needed for trackside car park
The Department of Infrastructure says it's looking for someone to feed hungry TT fans during this year's festival.
Northern roadworks to hinge on Mountain Road reopening
The Department of Infrastructure says it won't close two parts of the TT course outside Ramsey at the same time.
Beer festival to return this week
One of the Island's most popular events gets underway this weekend.
Dublin to sign friendship agreement with Douglas in summer
Douglas Council says it's ready to sign a friendship and co-operation agreement with Dublin.
