On Air Now More Music Hour 6:00pm - 7:00pm Email
Now Playing Things Can Only Get Better D:ream Download

Plans to make Douglas quay traffic-free 'dead in the water', says DFE

Friday, 24 July 2020 06:50

By Local democracy reporter - Aaron Ibanez

A plan to make part of the quayside in Douglas traffic-free has been branded ‘dead in the water’ by the government department proposing it.

Last night (23 July), business owners and residents in the area were invited for a consultation at St Matthew’s Church, to discuss the pedestrianisation of North Quay.


The Department for Enterprise who are behind the idea, says it will benefit restaurants, cafes and bars by creating ‘an outdoor dining culture’.


However many said the scheme was flawed because of the lack of parking currently available in the capital.


It’s a viewed shared by Olivia of Bonjour Creperie:

More from Isle of Man News

Recently Played

Listen Live Listen