Oh Mona

Manx Telecom only installed fibre to an elderly persons complex forcing residents to have to pay extra to have a landline. Not all elderly people can use smart phones. Add to that the extra for a paper bill because not all old people can use computers means elderly hard-up pensioners are hardest hit.

He carefully used the word ‘should’ not ‘will’ pay out!

Have the political members who have said that Rob was 'incompetent' had the balls to stand up and say exactly why yet? Or are they not competent enough to do this? Manx Care was a disaster from the start and the incompetency was from those that agreed to pay someone nearly£1m to come up with a report that was a waste of money. How much money will they waste before they realize this?

Could someone clarify where all the heavy metals went to before they built the marina.

Weeks since the interviews for the new AG. Anyone know why there has been no announcement?

The IOM is a Crown dependency. The Queen, Lord of Man is the "Defender of the Faith" and Supreme Governor of the Church of England. The prayers should remain and those that do not want to pray should just take that short moment to listen to their own conscience before they vote or stand up and speak. That way they may think more about their actions and who and what they are representing. The people of the Isle of Man, not their own self-serving agendas.

One should look closely at the planning application as well.

Sums matters up really, that politicians didn’t even know that regulations already applied to the IOM. I am not sure but I think these regulations were already in force when DHSC decided to do a consultation to see if they should bring in regulations? Ashford has not got a handle on what is happening in his department especially since the top 3 civil servants left, and with a possible no deal brexit on the horizon it is worrying.

Naaa. I would put Harmer in charge if either swings or roundabouts!

If they went any deeper they would probably hit solid rock! Not huge voids! Although aren’t there some voids around Loch prom to allow water to drain/flow away which were put there by design?

It is not up to the Borough Council whether rate rebates are made, it is up to the Rent and Rating Appeal Commission surely? Have any domestic house holders applied for a reduction? Thinking of doing so myself.

Intelligent? But what realistic and workable ideas has he actually come up with himself for a better system of property tax than already exists? I haven't seen anything tangible?

You mistyped "taxpayer" there. Exactly. Not the best idea I've seen on this forum. I don't care for my hard earned tax going to pay for people to sit around processing all the extra cheques. Although I'm sure the staff would be happy if they get some OT out of it!

As the charge is against the person benefitting from the service, could the tenant demand that he be invoiced for the sewerage charge separately, and not have it included in his rent? Thereby giving them the option to pay or not to pay? Roger Mexico's comment on garages is also interesting, some may be liable some won't. How will they know, bound to be people get away without paying. Also what about an old boarding house converted to flats, with one connection but say 3 separate flats all paying £50 v an old boarding house rated as one property with multiple occupants in bedsits paying just 1 x £50. Fair system or what? At the end of the day we are told it is only £50, less than £1 per week, and the electricity has only gone up by £20 or so, and the water rates a mere 3%... etc etc etc, which all adds up don't it!

We go to Ramsey to see ours fella!