Home and Neighbourhood News
Minister for Social Care says no to Douglas Council rent increase request
Douglas Council has formally requested permission to increase their rents by 11.25% across all their properties instead of implementing the 1.8% increase and...
Friday, 22 March 2013
Landlord and Tenant (Private Housing) Bill consultation extended
The Department of Social Care (DSC) has extended the consultation on the Landlord and Tenant (Private Housing) Bill – new draft legislation being brought...
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Chief Minister welcomes UK Select Committee review
Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has welcomed the opportunity to revisit how the Isle of Man’s constitutional relationship with the United Kingdom Government is...
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Department of Home Affairs 2013/14 Budget Impact
Summary
Savings since 2010/11 of over £4m (12%) and £8m (21%) since budget peaked in 2007/8. Loss of 44 full-time equivalent headcount in that time,...
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Deadline approaching for views on proposed constituency boundaries
The deadline is approaching for people to submit their views on plans to redraw the Island’s boundaries to create 12 two-seat constituencies for the House of Keys.
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Department commences consultation on houses in multiple occupancy
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has today released a consultation document on secondary legislation relating to the regulation of a flat or...
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Peel Road major maintenance scheme - plans advancing well
Phased approach will minimise disruption to traffic and local businesses
Over 40% of work will be sub-contracted to local construction industry
Annual...
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Launch of the Landlord and Tenant (Private Housing) Bill consultation and voluntary Landlord Registration Scheme (1)
The Department of Social Care (DSC) is launching a consultation to invite comments on draft legislation to ensure basic standards of decent accommodation in the...
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Launch of the Landlord and Tenant (Private Housing) Bill Consultation and Voluntary Landlord registration scheme
The Department of Social Care (DSC) is launching a consultation to invite comments on draft legislation to ensure basic standards of decent accommodation in the...
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Last 2 months: Free energy efficiency advice service coming to an end
After 4 years of providing free assessments, impartial advice and energy saving products to households in the Isle of Man the Energy Doctor Service, delivered...
Friday, 1 February 2013