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News around Isle of Man

A chance to tell Government what you think about Island life

Members of the public have an opportunity to express their views on various aspects of Island life by taking part in the 2018 Social Attitudes Survey.
Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, the annual survey seeks feedback on a range of issues such as hea…

Public asked to help select new Manx national dish

The search is on for the public’s favourite Isle of Man produce which will claim the title of the new Manx ‘national dish’.
Whether its kippers, queenies, Loaghtan, beef, lamb, or another Manx product – the public has the chance to vote for the food th…

Digital Isle of Man Appointments made – Chair and CEO announced

The Department for Enterprise has announced the appointment of a non-executive Chair and a Chief Executive to lead the new Digital Isle of Man executive agency. Lydia Barbara will take on the role of Chair and Lyle Wraxall becomes Chief Executive.
Digi…

Proposal to purchase Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

Tynwald Members are being presented with a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to take strategic control of the Island’s sea services on behalf of the nation.
The Isle of Man Government has negotiated a deal to purchase the IoM Steam Packet Company and …

Government launches new Cyber Security Strategy

The Government has announced the launch of a new cyber security strategy, aimed at protecting the Island’s entire digital infrastructure.
The move follows the establishment last year of the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance (OCSIA) whi…

Beach Buddies scheme to help maintain more of the Island’s footpaths

Maintaining access to more public footpaths and rights of way is the aim of a new collaborative project involving the Department of Infrastructure and Beach Buddies.
Funding worth £25,000 a year over a three-year period has been put in place to enable …

New Walk and Talk routes take in the Manx countryside

The popular Walk and Talk scheme from Manx Sport and Recreation is ‘going green’ between May and August with new routes away from the towns, taking in more of the Manx countryside
Called Green Walk and Talk, the new routes will enable participants to e…

Over 1,000 children gear-up for Island’s biggest youth sport event

The seventeenth annual Manx Youth Games swings into action next week with over 1,000 children expected to take part in what has become a highlight of the Manx sporting calendar.
Organised by Manx Sport and Recreation within the Department of Education,…

Planning Application Weekly 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 …