Home and Neighbourhood News
Local Authority General Election postponed
Elections for all 21 local authorities were due to take place this month. However, due to the COVID-19 circuit break lockdown the Local Authority General...
Thursday, 22 April 2021
Reckless fly-tippers face heavy fines
People are being warned that fly-tipping will not be tolerated after a number of cases were reported on the Island in recent weeks.
Police and local...
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Bulletin – 3 March 2021. Information for DOI Tenants and First Time Buyers
Further to the Chief Minister’s announcement of 2 March 2021 and the subsequent advice we have been given, we would like to inform you of changes to our...
Tuesday, 2 March 2021
Douglas GP surgery relocates as practice grows
Finch Hill GP practice in Douglas is preparing to move to larger premises in the capital to accommodate an expanding operation and provide improved facilities...
Monday, 22 February 2021
Hedge cutting reminder ahead of bird nesting season
People are reminded to trim hedges on their land before the start of the bird nesting season.
Hedgerows are an important part of the countryside and provide...
Friday, 5 February 2021
2021 is election year – make sure you are registered to vote
Members of the public are being urged to take action to ensure they are eligible to vote in this year’s local and national elections.
Forms will shortly be...
Thursday, 14 January 2021
Extended protection for tenants to end
Legislation that protected tenants facing eviction for rent arrears due to the ongoing pandemic will no longer apply from Saturday 26 December.
The Emergency...
Thursday, 3 December 2020
External inspections for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Service
The Minister for Home Affairs has today announced that he will be commissioning inspections of the Isle of Man Constabulary and the Fire and Rescue Service, to...
Tuesday, 20 October 2020
Wide scope of activity outlined in Chief Constable’s Annual Report
The Isle of Man continues to be the safest place to live in the British Isles, despite an increase in recorded crime of 4.9%. That picture is outlined in the...
Monday, 19 October 2020
Public feedback to help finalise Landlord Registration (Private Housing) Bill
More than 190 people recently attended a series of drop-in sessions to enable private landlords to find out more about proposed changes to legislation and...
Friday, 9 October 2020