Voice of people has gone unheard claims MHK

A Rushen MHK says the voice of the people has gone unheard following an overwhelming vote of support for the Southern Area Plan

All three MHK’s for the area - Phil Gawne, Laurence Skelly and Juan Watterson - had all voiced their opposition to the plan which will now see land at Ballakilley used for a housing development.

The man who owned it, Mr Clucas, had left it for recreation, not development.

Mr Gawne has branded it a victory for developers and planning inspectors:

(PLAY AUDIO ABOVE)