
Nominations have opened for a by-election in Peel which takes place next month.
The ballot, for one place on the board of commissioners, is on Thursday, February 20.
It comes after the resignation of Liberal Vannin commissioner Neil Cushing, who was elected in 2010 and returned unopposed in 2012.
Nomination forms are available from the town hall on Derby Road, and must be returned by January 29.

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