Moghrey Mie

Thinking the unthinkable....... https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/welcome-centre-now-part-of-dfe/ 'As part of its business as usual, the Welcome Centre provides a visitor/ resident information (and retail) centre. During the pandemic it was transformed to become the Covid-19 Community Support Information and Information Line which signposted support and advice to residents. It is currently being used to provide cost of living support in addition to its normal services.' Looks like a camel. Walks like a camel. Thinks it's a donkey.

The topic is the planned wind-farm which is expected to cost £40 million

Comms are working overtime putting a positive spin on the Ministerial Roadshow.

Yes

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/motorists-urged-to-avoid-cooil-road-following-rtc/

https://www.tynwald.org.im/spfile?file=/business/opqp/opqp/2024-PP-0059.pdf

I'm not sure whether the Confucius Classroom at Ballakermeen is still operating. https://www.gov.im/news/2015/jul/13/confucius-classroom-further-strengthens-links-with-china/

I suspect it will become a Health and Social Care Levy in the next budget.

Another vision from the Chamber of Commerce and IOM Government. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/skills-strategy-hopes-to-tackle-significant-skills-shortage/

Hurrah! Another vision!

Not for me. Thanks If they want people to stay in their own homes the government need to do something to encourage a variety of housing types for all ages.

In the 2021 census half the population was over the age of 46 and there were 16,000 residents over the age of 65. That could be your starting point for the type of housing we need on the island.

It was sold again (quietly) to RBSI in 2019. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-business/incinerator-sold-from-iom-bank-to-parent-company-rbsi/#:~:text=The plant was constructed by,the sale has been reported.

Taking stuff for re-use and recycling avoids it becoming 'rubbish'.

We don't just need more 1st time buyers. We need more housing for people of all ages.

I wonder what the incinerator fees are now? Does anybody know how we can find out? This was the position in 2019. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/mhk-claims-rising-incinerator-costs-unfair-on-local-authorities/

It was a better turnout than for the housing meeting. Probably about 40.

Liberal Vannin meeting about MUA plans for the future this evening. Julian and his groupies were out in force.

I thought all eight ministers were going to be there. https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/council-of-ministers/the-council-of-ministers/council-of-ministers-line-up/

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/report-reveals-latest-bathing-water-standards/

The sad thing is that IOM government thinks sustainability means carrying on doing what we're doing now. It doesn't. It means things will have to change drastically. You can't just plant a few trees. They do nothing about food waste or electronic and electrical waste on the island.

Most people don't realise that the government has a plan. I suppose that will come as a surprise to the ministers who live in a bubble.

https://www.tynwald.org.im/spfile?file=/business/opqp/opqp/2024-PP-0055.pdf

Yes I'm content with local people who want to demonstrate how they feel about unsuitable development.

There's a reason why Laxey and Peel are not 'designated bathing waters'. 'Applications were also received for the designation of Peel, Fenella and Laxey; due to insufficient sewerage infrastructure these were not progressed. The Department will liaise with the Local Authorities when the necessary improvements to the sewerage infrastructure have been approved by planning and construction has commenced.' Local authorities have to apply for designation. Laxey and Peel were refused because of sewage problems. Maybe the commissioners should put up notices to this effect and inform people. https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/environment-food-and-agriculture/environment-directorate/environmental-protection-unit/bathing-water-quality/