Council would take sympathetic view
The state of some properties in Douglas has been brought up in recent council meetings - with members wanting to take tougher action.
But a presentation from the Department of Social Care has suggested hoarding disorder may be the reason some neglect their homes.
Chair of the Environmental Services Committee Richie McNicholl says it will be more sympathetic to those affected:
Rapid bed review finds 'deep rooted behavioural and cultural issues' at Noble's Hospital
Advises against increasing capacity 'without root-cause improvements'
'Iconic' 250-year-old Ballaugh elm trees felled due to disease
Commissioner's Chair Steve Curphey says residents have 'fond memories' of the trees
Report published following rapid review of bed capacity at Noble’s Hospital
Nine recommendations made by independent reviewer
'Big discussions' to be had over whether Isle of Man follows UK-style social media ban
Sir Keir Starmer announces 2027 ban for apps like Snapchat and TikTok
Assisted Dying Bill: Will it get royal assent?
Amendments due to be debated in Tynwald