Port Erin By-election - Ian Swindells: "We could do better"

Monday, 5 December 2022 07:51

By Local Democracy Reporter - Emma Draper

A candidate in the upcoming Port Erin by-election says he thinks the commissioners could do 'better for everyone'.

Ian Swindells is standing for one of two seats up for contention in the village.

He believes as a small business owner he has insight into what villagers really want to change.

The by-election is taking place on 8 December to fill two vacant seats - six people are standing for election.

Residents can vote at Port Erin Commissioners' office on Bridson Street from 8am until 8pm.

The other candidates standing are:

John Anslow
Adele Betteridge
Dawn Curry
Hayley Fox
David Silvester

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