Old fire station in Castletown should be kept, says former commissioner

A former Chief Minister claims Castletown Commissioners decision to demolish the old fire station will put a burden on the ratepayers.

The local authority says people had lodged expressions of interest in the building but still want to demolish it, subject to planning.

If it’s granted, the commissioners has confirmed the ‘immediate function’ of the site will be short term parking spaces for both cars and visiting coaches.

But Tony Brown says it’s an asset to the town and should be kept: