Over 80 residents turn out for Poyll Dooey demo

Monday, 22 April 2024 16:00

A Ramsey commissioner who organised a demonstration against a housing development said over 80 people turned out.

Lamara Craine, leader of the Isle of Man Green Party, stood in solidarity with residents on the Poyll Dooey fields yesterday, which are subject to a planning application for residential housing. industrial units and a public house.

She addressed the crowds with facts about the effects on wildlife in the area if approved and the impacts on Ramsey as a whole if flooding on the site occurs.

Speaking to 3FM, Lamara said protestors were determined for the plans not to go ahead:

More from Isle of Man News

Ramsey Prom closed to traffic next Sunday for triathlon

Ramsey Promenade will be closed to traffic next week to allow a sporting event to take place.
Berthing issues force ferry changes next week

Sailings scheduled for next week have been changed due to issues with low tides.
Beach Buddies cleaning-up Ramsey beach this Sunday

A beach cleaning charity will be heading North this weekend.
60 run-down properties in Douglas recorded

Douglas Council has 60 run-down properties on its list, according to a report.
Learn about ancient keeill sites later this month

A series of walks to explore the Island's keeills is taking place next month.
Nearly £1m on recruitment benefits in last 10 years

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says it's spent almost a million pounds on recruitment benefits over the last 10 years.
New swimming pool on HOK questions next week

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson will face questions about the cost of a new swimming pool next week.
Church in West wants protection for windows

A church in the west of the Island says it wants to protect its historic windows.