Deadline for nominations approaching
Time is running out for candidates to officially declare for next month's local authority elections.
The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, 29 June, however concerns have been raised about a lack of interest.
Voters will head to the polls to choose authority members across the Island on Thursday, 22 July.
Chairman of Ramsey Commissioners Andy Cowie believes the draw of September's House of Keys elections may be having an impact:
Farmers in race against time after freight backlog in Heysham
Concern for crops and animals after delays to feed and fertiliser deliveries
Further changes to sailing schedule due to tidal restrictions
Manxman crossings affected over next three days
Census 'still one of the most valuable statistical tools' for government
Cabinet Office minister says technical can't count the population as well as the survey
'Immigration is needed' for economic growth on Island
MLC says a shortage of workers is creating challenges for Manx businesses
Ramsey's first candidate declares for general election
Commissioner Juan McGuinness intends to stand in September