Property owners responsible for maintaining 'un-adopted' roads

Friday, 4 March 2016 00:00

Property owners are responsible for maintaining access on 'un-adopted' roads on the Isle of Man.

The Department of Home Affairs says although some cause issues it's not its responsibility to police:

Concerns have been raised about access to properties in the event of an emergency after a fire on Douglas Head Road last month.

Chris Thomas has political responsibility for the department and says people shouldn't be overly concerned:

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