New parking charges under consideration

Thursday, 19 June 2014 00:00

New parking charges could be introduced by the Department of Infrastructure as it looks to save £5 million.

The public are being asked to have their say on a raft of new proposals which include charging for parking in central Douglas and for parking permits.

Another suggests charging Tynwald Members and government employees for parking spaces.

You can find more details on the consultation by visiting the gov.im website.

Minister Laurence Skelly says the proposals will also focus on public transport:

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