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Planning Applications – Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Support available for charities working in developing countries

Isle of Man registered charities are being invited to apply for International Development funding to deliver projects in developing countries that meet one or more of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and prioritise countries ranked as ‘Low Dev…

Local authority elections rescheduled for July 22

The local authority elections have been rescheduled and are now set to take place on Thursday 22 July.
The elections provide an opportunity for people to make a positive contribution to how their towns, villages, districts and parishes are run.
They ar…

Douglas GP practice prepares to move to new premises

Staff at Finch Hill GP practice in Douglas will move to their new premises in Chester Street in the town centre over the weekend 5 and 6 June 2021.
The busy practice has outgrown the Finch Hill surgery and is to relocate to premises which were previous…

Scheme to manage government housing stock extended

A successful pilot scheme has led to the extension of an arrangement with Braddan Parish Commissioners to manage a number of Government-owned residential properties for a further five years.
The pilot scheme, which started in 2018, saw the Commissioner…

Capt Sir Tom Moore: Chief gifts ‘inspirational’ book to primary schools

Primary school children in the Isle of Man will be able to read about the inspirational story of Captain Sir Tom Moore after the Chief Minister gifts a book to each school.
During the pandemic the Army veteran raised almost £33m for NHS charities by w…

Census 2021: forms can be completed up to June 14

Census forms can be completed anytime between now and Monday 14 June – but the information supplied must relate to your household on Sunday 30 May.
Letters are currently being sent to every household in the Isle of Man ahead of the 2021 census.
People…

Disability sport programme receives financial boost

A project that enables children with disabilities to try new sports at the National Sports Centre has been given £3,000 to buy new equipment.
Currently around 80 children from 13 schools take part in Manx Sport and Recreation’s (MSR) Disability School…

Nature Through A Lens: Talented nature snappers share top tips

Five of the Isle of Man’s most talented photographers will talk about capturing images of nature in an event organised by UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man.
‘Nature Through A Lens’ takes place at the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre, Douglas, on Thursday 8 July …

Service focuses on needs of victims

A professional information service to assist victims of serious criminal offences in the Island is raising its profile and setting fresh goals.
With a mission to be the ‘voice, eyes and ears’ of victims, dedicated Victim Liaison Officers are linked wit…