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News around Isle of Man

Action plan to modernise the Island’s planning system

The Isle of Man Government has today published an action plan to modernise the planning system and make it more dynamic, flexible and responsive.
The action plan, to be laid before the May sitting of Tynwald, sets out legislative changes and planning i…

Businesses encouraged to take part in impact assessment

Businesses affected by the TT Races and Festival of Motorcycling are being encouraged to share their experiences with the Isle of Man Government.
The Cabinet Office is currently conducting an economic impact assessment of the two events to better under…

Braddan to take on management of Government housing stock

A second Local Authority will soon be taking responsibility for the day-to-day management and maintenance of Government-owned public sector housing stock.
Braddan Parish Commissioners will take on management and maintenance responsibilities for 37 Depa…

First appointments made to executive agencies

The Department for Enterprise has announced the appointment of two Chairs to lead its new executive agencies, Business Isle of Man and Visit Isle of Man.
Stephen Bradley MBE will take on the role of non-executive Chair for Business Isle of Man, while R…

Donation takes major incident training to a new level

Training equipment donated by Microgaming Health & Care Trust will offer Noble’s Hospital staff their most challenging practice session for a major incident to date.
Hospital staff will take part in a complex table top exercise at Keyll Darree trai…

Chief Minister welcomes statement on beneficial ownership

A statement in the House of Commons today has highlighted the Isle of Man’s cooperation in a review of the arrangements for the sharing of beneficial ownership information.
The Written Ministerial Statement has been published by the UK Government follo…

Vision to expand range of eye treatments at Noble’s

A new approach to treating people with eye conditions aims to expand services at Noble’s Hospital. 
An initiative to maximise the number of people with retinal and macular conditions who are treated on-Island will reduce the need for Manx patients to t…

Government support to encourage more people to get into sport

A new initiative has launched to encourage adults of all ages and abilities to get involved in sport. 
Called “The Swing of Things”, sessions take place at the National Sports Centre on Mondays from 9:30am – 11:30am along with new additional sessions o…

Consultation on financial support to help people continue living independently

The views of the public are being sought on plans to make financial support available for people living with long-term health conditions to adapt their homes and continue living independently.
A consultation is currently underway asking for people’s vi…

Public asked to be vigilant with threat of Asian hornet to Island

The help and vigilance of the Manx public is vital to tackling the threat posed to the Isle of Man by Asian hornets, set out in a new action plan published by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. 
The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is a…