Plans for one central housing authority have been dismissed by a working party which says a ‘local approach’ is needed.
The Western Housing Group – which consists of five housing authorities – says it’s against the Department of Social Care’s plans.The department is looking at replacing the Island’s 17 local authorities, which oversee around 2,500 social housing properties, with one body.
Chairman of the new group David Talbot says people’s personal preferences should be taken into account:
Road reopens for Douglas-bound traffic at White Hoe
The Old Castletown Road has partially reopened this morning.
UK man in court next month to appeal cocaine-smuggling sentence
A Nottingham man who was jailed for 14 and a half years for his part in a cocaine-smuggling operation will appear in court again next month.
Company says it's got Island regulator's first medical cannabis licence
A local company says it's been awarded the first ever medicinal cannabis license on the Island by the Gambling Supervision Commission.
Late TT rider to have race named after him
A racer who lost his life at the TT is to have a race in Northern Ireland named after him.
Mountain Road closed until later this afternoon
The Department of Infrastructure says it’s temporarily closed the Mountain Road this afternoon.
Minister says White Hoe roadworks were essential
The Manx Utilities chairman says traffic problems caused by closing Kewaigue Hill were unavoidable, but the work's been essential.
Majority pay parking tickets before coroner's needed, says minister
The Treasury Minister says 72 percent of parking fines are paid within the 42 day period, before enforcement is needed.
Adventure sports company up for sale
An adventure company which has been running on the Island for more than 20 years is up for sale.
