Emma Draper

Local Democracy Reporter at Freelance

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Castletown Commissioners to audio record meetings from now on

5 days ago | manxradio.com | Emma Draper

Castletown Commissioners will now be recording all its meetings, alongside written minutes, for the next few years. Vice-chair John Cringle says it will make the local authority more 'transparent' and will allow board members and residents to look at 'verbatim' reports. The commissioners will also be moving its meetings back to 7pm on a Monday, which he says will allow more people to attend. Mr Cringle says there will be a 'minimal cost' of about £1,000 for the recording technology.
New Onchan Commissioner wants to be a voice for young people

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Emma Draper

Image source, EMMA DRAPERImage caption, Gabriella Corkish wants to be "a voice" for her contemporariesThe youngest local authority member on the Isle of Man has said she would like to "be a voice" for her age group. Gabriella Corkish, 19, was elected as an Onchan Commissioner in the recent local authority elections, and will hold the role of Onchan School Education Representative for a year.
Devon Watson appointed new leader of Douglas Council

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emma Draper

New leader for capital's local authority Emma DraperEMMA DRAPERDevon Watson has been appointed the new leader of Douglas CouncilThe new leader of the local authority in the Isle of Man's capital said he was "keen to use the council as a vehicle to get the people the services they need". Devon Watson was appointed to the position for a two-year term on Wednesday following last month's elections.
Cregneash bus service review a ‘beacon of light for residents'

1 week ago | iomtoday.co.im | Emma Draper

Cregneash (Manx National Heritage)An Arbory and Rushen Commissioner said there is some ‘optimism’ about the Cregneash bus route being reinstated. Jane Glover believes there’s a ‘considerable swell’ of people, not just residents in the south of the island, that would like the bus to return. The route was discontinued from service after it was deemed not financially viable last summer, but the Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood has said her department will be looking at other options.
New Onchan Commissioner voice for the young people of the village

1 week ago | manxradio.com | Emma Draper

A new Onchan Commissioner says she would like to be a voice for the young people in the village after being elected to the board. Gabriella Corkish, who's 19 years old, is the youngest local authority member on the Island and wants to encourage more people her age to engage in Manx politics. At the commissioner's AGM she was given the role of Onchan School Education Representative which she will hold for a year.
Former Isle of Man Chief Minister elected as chair of Commissioners

1 week ago | iomtoday.co.im | Emma Draper

Tony Brown, new chair of Castletown Commissioners (N/A)The new chair of Castletown Commissioners has said he hopes the new board will be able to make the ‘right decisions’ for its residents. Tony Brown, former Chief Minister and MHK for the town, was chosen to lead the local authority for the next year after topping the poll in last month’s election.
Concern over bid to turn Isle of Man bus shelter into private storage

1 week ago | iomtoday.co.im | Emma Draper

The Jurby bus shelter (N/A)Jurby Commissioners have objected to a planning application for a bus shelter to be turned into private storage. Also in the newsThe proposal for the shelter on Snaefell View has caused concern amongst residents, but the landowner says incidents of anti-social behaviour are common. But the local authority says it is ‘imperative’ that people in the area have somewhere to ‘shield’ themselves from the weather.
New leader of Douglas Council chosen for next two years

1 week ago | manxradio.com | Emma Draper

The new leader of Douglas Council says he hopes to continue 'improving' housing standards and the services carried out by the local authority. Devon Watson was elected to the position ahead of David Cretney by eight votes to three and will hold the position for two years. Peter Washington is now chair of the Housing Committee, Falk Horning remains in charge of the Environmental Services Committee and Natalie Byron-Teare will take on the Regeneration and Community Committee.
Former chief minister becomes chair of Castletown Commissioners

1 week ago | manxradio.com | Emma Draper

The new chair of Castletown Commissioners hopes the new board will be able to make the 'right decisions' for residents. Tony Brown, former chief minister and MHK for the town, was chosen last night to lead the local authority for the next year after topping the poll in the election last month. You can find out more HERE. John Cringle will serve as vice chair of the commissioners, and three new committees have been set up so there is more 'clarity' over responsibilities.
Arbory and Rushen Commissioner has 'optimism' for return of Cregneash bus

1 week ago | manxradio.com | Emma Draper

An Arbory and Rushen Commissioner says there's some 'optimism' about the Cregneash bus route being reinstated. Jane Glover believes there's a 'considerable swell' of people, not just residents in the south of the Island, that want it back. The route was discontinued from service after it was deemed not financially viable last summer, but the infrastructure minister has said her department will be looking at options. You can find out more HERE.