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News around Isle of Man

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 …

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…