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Thursday, 24 March 2016
Latest Planning in Maughold
16/00329/B Crossags Campsite, conversion and extension of three redundant barns to create a dwelling. View on-line. ¶ 14:04
16/00329/B Crossags Campsite, conversion and extension of three redundant barns to create a dwelling. View on-line. ¶ 14:04
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Monday, 21 March 2016
Thinking of Standing in this April's Local Authority Election?
There is a seminar for prospective candidates at 7.00 am
Commissioners' Offices in New Road, Laxey on the 23rd May 2016. Current
Commissioners and Officers will be present to discuss the roles and
responsibilities of a local authority commissioner.
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Friday, 18 March 2016
Dhoon School Daffodils Impress Commissioners!
The Spring Bulb Daffodil competition was judged on Wednesday of this week. Once again the children displayed their horticultural and creative skills. The judges were most impressed. Mrs Sayer judged very expertly, but could only conclude that all the children were winners! Back again for the planting in October! See you then.
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The Spring Bulb Daffodil competition was judged on Wednesday of this week. Once again the children displayed their horticultural and creative skills. The judges were most impressed. Mrs Sayer judged very expertly, but could only conclude that all the children were winners! Back again for the planting in October! See you then.¶ 07:32
Wednesday, 9 March 2016
The Minutes of the February Meeting of the Commissioners are...
...available here. The March minutes should be available week commencing 14th March 2016.
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Tuesday, 8 March 2016
If you are thinking of standing as a candidate in the upcoming local authority elections...
...and require more information, this link may be a good starting point.
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Friday, 4 March 2016
Thinking of Standing as a Candidate in the 2016 Local Authority Elections?
....if so, this might be worth a read. There is also a seminar for prospective candidates at 7.00 am Commissioners' Offices in New Road, Laxey on the 23rd May 2016. Current Commissioners and Officers will be present to discuss the roles and responsibilities of a local authority commissioner.
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Local Authority Elections 28th April 2016 Information
Last opportunity to register in order to vote or stand as a candidate: 18 March 2016. Click here for more information and on this link for an election timetable. Alternatively contact the Commissioners at maughold@manx.net or on 422148.
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Garff Commissioners & Responsibility for Services on Minor Roads...
The Commissioners are now responsible for hedge cutting on the
minor roads in Maughold - The A2 Coast Road remains the responsibility of DoI. Residents
should note that legislation presumes against the cutting of most hedgerows
prior to September the 1st - except for road safety reasons.
The Commissioners have also taken over road sweeping
responsibilities on minor roads and responsibility for the cleaning of gridded
road gulley pots; please note: responsibility for open roadside ditches remains
with DoI.
Please advise the Commissioners if you notice any matter that requires attention at maughold@manx.net or on 422148.
Hedge cutting, street and gulley-pot cleaning is currently being delivered through the Garff Joint Initiative in partnership with Laxey and Lonan; from the 1st May 2016 the new Garff Sheading Authority will take direct responsibility for delivery of these services. New contact details will be released in due course.
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The Commissioners are now responsible for hedge cutting on the
minor roads in Maughold - The A2 Coast Road remains the responsibility of DoI. Residents
should note that legislation presumes against the cutting of most hedgerows
prior to September the 1st - except for road safety reasons.The Commissioners have also taken over road sweeping
responsibilities on minor roads and responsibility for the cleaning of gridded
road gulley pots; please note: responsibility for open roadside ditches remains
with DoI. Please advise the Commissioners if you notice any matter that requires attention at maughold@manx.net or on 422148.
Hedge cutting, street and gulley-pot cleaning is currently being delivered through the Garff Joint Initiative in partnership with Laxey and Lonan; from the 1st May 2016 the new Garff Sheading Authority will take direct responsibility for delivery of these services. New contact details will be released in due course.
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Post Box in Glen Mona will return next week...
The Commissioners have contacted IOM Post seeking information regarding the removal of the post box at the Glen Mona filling station.
IOM Post have issued the following statement to the Commissioners:
The box is having a repair and paint job over this weekend and will be back on Monday or Tuesday at a location by the bus stop back 50m on the same side. We will have a notice at the old location to inform the public.
The Commissioners thank IOM Post for their prompt response. ¶ 07:57
The Commissioners have contacted IOM Post seeking information regarding the removal of the post box at the Glen Mona filling station.IOM Post have issued the following statement to the Commissioners:
The box is having a repair and paint job over this weekend and will be back on Monday or Tuesday at a location by the bus stop back 50m on the same side. We will have a notice at the old location to inform the public.
The Commissioners thank IOM Post for their prompt response. ¶ 07:57
Thursday, 3 March 2016
New Bus Timetables from 7th March 2016
Bus Vannin has announced some minor changes to several routes. Most relevant to Maughold residents is the following:
Service 3/3A/X3
Minor changes to intermediate bus stop times.
Revision to Sunday journeys in both directions with increased evening service.
The full announcement from Bus Vannin can be read here, and the new timetables can be accessed via this page. ¶ 07:17
Service 3/3A/X3
Minor changes to intermediate bus stop times.
Revision to Sunday journeys in both directions with increased evening service.
The full announcement from Bus Vannin can be read here, and the new timetables can be accessed via this page. ¶ 07:17
MER - Ballure Bridge Receives More Praise
The £1.2million refurbishment of Ballure Bridge on the Manx Electric Railways has received a second award.
It has now won the Medium Project of the Year category at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North West annual awards.
Previously it was named the Project of the Year under 50m Euro winner in the Light Rail Awards 2015. (source gov.im) ¶ 07:11
It has now won the Medium Project of the Year category at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North West annual awards.
Previously it was named the Project of the Year under 50m Euro winner in the Light Rail Awards 2015. (source gov.im) ¶ 07:11
Tuesday, 1 March 2016