Possible new charge for camping at Sulby Claddaghs

Friday, 6 March 2015 00:00

Campers who are planning to pitch up at Sulby Claddaghs this year may have to pay for the privilege.

Tynwald is being asked to approve the introduction of a £15 permit which will allow camping at Easter and between May and September.

It's previously been free to camp on the government owned land - although people did still need to apply for a permit.

Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Richard Ronan says that system has worked and this is simply a step further:

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