Licence applications for the signs have been submitted by firms based in Castle Street, Duke Street, Frederick Street, Victoria Street and Strand Street.
They are: Ron Smith, Richmond Travel, Dye-Namic, Rainbow’s End, Thorntons, Cafe Avanti, Heritage Homes and Orchard Recruitment.
Anybody interested has until Friday, September 6 to send their comments to the borough engineer at Douglas Town Hall.
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