The Treasury Minister says plans to merge the MEA and the Water and Sewerage Authority are only in the very early stages.
Eddie Teare has sent a letter to all Tynwald members outlining the plan - saying a single utility authority could result in major savings.
The revelation caused a stir particularly from MEA chairman Howard Quayle who claimed he’d played no part in putting the plans together.
Mr Teare says it's worthwhile looking into the idea:
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Manxman to be swapped with Ben-my-Chree on Thursday
The Steam Packet Company says there's a slight change to its schedules this week.
Teeth survey for children aged five launched
Public Health has launched a survey to find out about five-year-old children's teeth.
Treasury Minister says VAT cuts for hospitality means cuts or tax increase elsewhere
The Island's Treasury Minister says a VAT cut for hospitality businesses would mean service cuts or more taxes elsewhere.
Commissioner ‘refutes’ allegations of misrepresenting Roundhouse access issues
Braddan Commissioners says it ‘refutes’ any allegations that it’s acting in ‘bad faith’ or ‘peddling misrepresentations’ about access to The Roundhouse.
Spring Valley playing field facilities need work, say MHKs
Two Douglas MHKs are calling for condemned changing rooms at the Spring Valley playing fields to be refurbished.
79th anniversary of WW2 plane crash remembered
A plane which crashed on the Island 79 years ago today has been remembered with a memorial service.
Primary school opens new reading shed dedicated to volunteer
A new shed has been installed at a primary school in the north-east of the Island in memory of a man who listened to children reading stories there.
Emergency road closure in Glen Vine until 1pm
A road in the West of the Island is closed until 1pm today for emergency repairs.
