News service provided by Isle of Man Public Serviceshttp://www.gov.im/infocentre/en12018192021222301234567SaturdaySundayHopefully you enjoyed some great New Year celebrations. If you still haven’t decided on your resolutions for 2010, perhaps you could try our Low-Car Diet. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/newyearsresoluti.xmlFri, 08 Jan 2010 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/newyearsresoluti.xmlhouseholds can have their natural Christmas trees collected free of charge on Saturday January 9 and Sunday January 10, 2010 at designated collection points http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/waste/douglasresidents.xmlWed, 06 Jan 2010 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/waste/douglasresidents.xmlThe ‘Cosy Homes’ scheme has provided free insulation upgrades to more than 200 households this year. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/freehomeinsulati.xmlFri, 11 Dec 2009 15:31:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/freehomeinsulati.xmlChester Street Car Park has benefited from a project to fit new lighting which makes the area brighter and saves money. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/carparksbrighter.xmlMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:41:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/carparksbrighter.xmlThe Department of Local Government and the Environment has published the Draft Area Plan for the South of the Island. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/draftareaplanfor.xmlFri, 23 Oct 2009 15:28:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/draftareaplanfor.xmlThe Department of Local Government and the Environment, working in partnership with Zero Waste Mann, is sponsoring a Master Composter training course on the 12th and 13th September at Laxey Glen Gardens. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/mastercompostert.xmlWed, 09 Sep 2009 09:41:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/mastercompostert.xmlTim Crookall, MHK., Member for the Department of Local Government and the Environment with responsibility for Housing, today (27th August 2009) turned over the first sod on land at Cronk Grianagh, Braddan, provided by the Department of Health and Social Security for the building of new housing. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/newaffordablehou.xmlThu, 27 Aug 2009 15:29:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/newaffordablehou.xmlTim Crookall MHK, Member for the Department of Local Government and the Environment with responsibility for Housing, was today (23rd July 2009) invited by Developers Parkinson Ltd. to perform the traditional “ground breaking” ceremony on land adjacent to Archallagan Terrace, Foxdale, where the latest Affordable Housing scheme on the Island is to be http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/newfirsttimebuye.xmlThu, 23 Jul 2009 08:29:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/newfirsttimebuye.xmlThe winning bike from the Inaugural TTxGP was on display in Douglas Town Centre on Monday with the CEO, Managing Director, and inventor of the bike’s electric motor from Agni Motors on hand to answer the many and varied questions from the public. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/teamagnittxgpwin.xmlWed, 17 Jun 2009 15:02:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/teamagnittxgpwin.xmlPeople over the age of 60 are more likely to take risks with ‘use by’ dates than younger people according to new research findings published today by the Food Standards Agency in the UK. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/olderpeopletakin.xmlMon, 15 Jun 2009 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/olderpeopletakin.xmlThe Department of Local Government and the Environment and the Kerbside Recycling Partnership have thanked householders for their enthusiasm and commitment to the kerbside recycling collections which began last November. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/householdersthan.xmlFri, 05 Jun 2009 09:07:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/householdersthan.xmlThe Minister for Local Government and the Environment, John Shimmin, MHK, is pleased to welcome Tim Crookall, MHK, and Quintin Gill, MHK, to the Department. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/localgovernmenta1.xmlWed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/localgovernmenta1.xmlRiver quality monitoring by the Government Laboratory’s Freshwater Biologist confirms 92% of Manx rivers are good or better chemical quality and 72% are good or better biological water quality. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/manxriversremain.xmlFri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/manxriversremain.xmlJohn Shimmin, MHK, Minister for the Environment, welcomed guests from Scandinavia, Holland and the British Isles to the Isle of Man on Saturday (16th) for the Board Meeting of KIMO International. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/departmentofloca2.xmlTue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/departmentofloca2.xmlEnvironment, Safety, Health, housing survey, private, conditions http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/housingsurveysho.xmlTue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/housingsurveysho.xmlDelay, Ridgeway Road, Planning Hearing, Government http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/delaytoridgewayr.xmlThu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/delaytoridgewayr.xmlSheltered housing, biomass heating, Port St Mary, http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/biomassheatingpr.xmlFri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/biomassheatingpr.xmlIf so, you may have already considered the huge health and financial benefits of walking or cycling into the office. But you might also have been put off the idea of doing it on your own. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/doyoulivewithina.xmlWed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/doyoulivewithina.xmlOn the 1st of April the Gas Safe Register will take over from CORGI. The Gas Safe Register, run by Capita, will aim to provide greater protection for customers by separating the gasmen from the cowboys. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/gassafetyinnewha.xmlWed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/gassafetyinnewha.xmlThe Programme of Community Events in connection with the preparation of the Draft Area Plan for the South is now well underway. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/areaplanfortheso2.xmlWed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/dlge/areaplanfortheso2.xml