Local Democracy IOM

An election candidate for Ramsey's North Ward says her top priority is to open the re-use shed at the Northern Civic Amenity Site.  Pauline Johns-Garrett, standing for the Liberal Vannin Party, also wants to see more support for the elderly and people with disabilities by lobbying for 'skipper buses' and more dropped kerbs.  Residents will be able to vote at Ramsey Town Hall from 8am unt...

A candidate standing in the upcoming Local Authority Election says he wants to see Castletown become 'more inclusive' for people with disabilities.  Laurence Watterson, who's lived in the town for 45 years, would like to review parking availability if elected and would campaign for better blue badge parking in the area.  Residents will be able to vote at Castletown Town Hall from 8am unt...

A candidate standing for Peel Commissioners wants to see more 'transparency' and would try and improve the social media pages.  William Otieno-Costain, a business owner, says if elected he would also like to review the business rates in the town and lobby the government to raise rates on empty properties. Residents will be able to vote at Corrin Hall from 8am until 8pm on Thursday 24 April.&n...

A former Department of Infrastructure minister standing for re-election to Peel Town Commissioners in the local authority general election says keeping 'financial responsibility' has been key to keeping rate increases low for the last few years.  Ray Harmer, who joined the board in a by-election two years ago, hopes to use reserves from making 'efficiencies' to improve children's play areas a...

An election candidate for Ramsey's North Ward says she wants to see more support for local businesses in the town.  Andi Nolan, who owns two businesses, says she won't be 'promising the world' but would try and resolve as many issues raised with her as she can and wants residents to 'feel heard'. Residents will be able to vote at Ramsey Town Hall from 8am until 8pm on Thursday 24 April. The o...

A candidate standing in the upcoming election wants to try and tackle the dog poo problem in Peel and is open to ideas.  Sharon Lambert, who's retired, says she'd like to see more 'transparency' from the commissioners with its communication and would also be looking to improve its social media usage.  Residents on the electoral register will be able to vote at Corrin Hall from 8am until...

A former chief minister standing to be elected to Castletown Commissioners says providing 'quality' public services would be one of his priorities.  Tony Brown, who was also the town's MHK for 30 years, hopes to carry out a review of all the parking in the town and keep Market Square open to vehicles during the winter months.  Residents on the electoral roll will be able to vote at Castl...

A candidate standing for re-election in Patrick believes the local authority is now 'running smoothly' after a series of resignations in 2023.  Gordon Clague, the current chair of the commissioners, says he would like to see the rates kept low but has sorting out the pavements and hedge trimming at the top of his manifesto. Residents in Patrick will be able to vote at either Foxdale Primary S...

A candidate standing in the Douglas South election says he would like to see the weekly bin collections reinstated if elected to the board.  Karel Ver Elst, who is from South Africa, claims the council should be run like a 'utility' to prevent overspending on 'vanity projects'.  Residents in Douglas South Ward will be able to vote at either the city hall, Anagh Coar car park mobile unit,...

A candidate standing for re-election in Castletown says he would push government for an all Island leisure rate to support the southern swimming pool.  Colin Leather, who is a current commissioner, believes the new fire station car park will resolve the majority of the parking issues and would also like a handrail installed in Barracks Square to help people with disabilities.  Residents...

A candidate in the upcoming election says he would be looking to improve Douglas Council's housing stock if elected.  William Smedley, a businessman who has already served as a former parish councillor in England hopes to use his experience to make the local authorities budget and spending 'transparent'.  Residents in Douglas South Ward will be able to vote at either the city hall, Anagh...

A candidate standing for the upcoming election in Castletown hopes to create a 'business plan' to run the local authority and would like a 'totally new' board to be voted in.  John Cringle, a former Castletown Commissioner, says a plan is needed for the closure of Market Square during the summer and for the temporary closure during winter.  Residents on the electoral roll will be able to...

A Peel Commissioner standing for re-election says that solving the housing issue in Peel is one of his top priorities for the town.  Frank Crompton, who's standing for a second time, hopes that if elected he'll be able to see through some ongoing projects as well as finding a solution to Michael Street.  Residents on the electoral roll will be able to vote at Peel Town Hall from 8am unti...

A candidate in the upcoming Local Authority Election believes there needs to be more facilities for the young people of Peel to try and reduce anti-social behaviour.  Katryna Baptist, who works for a charity on the Island, says that if elected she would try and make the commissioners more 'transparent' and improve communication with residents. Residents on the electoral roll will be able to v...

A candidate standing for re-election in Castletown says there needs to be a plan for Market Square and the situation needs to be 'sorted properly'. Beth Cannan, who is the current chair of the board, hopes to introduce a 'changing places' toilet into the town and install inclusive play equipment in the parks. Residents on the electoral roll will be able to vote at Castletown Town Hall from 8am unt...

An election candidate for Ramsey's North Ward says residents want to see 'regeneration and revitalisation' in the town. Emma Honey, who works for the Northern Chamber of Commerce, believes the town has a lot of brownfield sites which need developing and 'repurposing' into usable spaces. Residents in the North Ward will be able to vote at Ramsey Town Hall from 8am until 8pm on Thursday 24 Apri...

A candidate in the upcoming Castletown election says he would like to see work done to 'enhance' Poulsom Park claiming it is an 'under utilised asset'.  Bill Galley, who previously stood in 2021, believes the main issues facing residents in the town are the lack of parking and the closure of Market Square to vehicles.  Residents in Castletown will be able to vote on 24 April at Castletow...

A candidate standing in the upcoming election in Ramsey says he would like to carry on making the local authority as 'open and transparent' as possible.  Juan McGuinness is hoping to be elected for a third term to the board and hopes the people of Ramsey can see his 'thought process' following the decisions which have been made over the last few years.  Residents in Ramsey's North Ward w...

A former MHK, who is standing in the Local Authority Election in April, says trust in politicians is 'more important now' than ever before.  David Cretney is hoping to represent Douglas South for Douglas City Council and has housing, dog fouling and protecting public parks and spaces as the key topics on his manifesto. He believes his previous political experience will help him in the role of...

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