The Infrastructure Minister hopes the regeneration of Douglas' shopping streets will provide a boost to the retail sector.
The likes of Upper Nelson Street and Wellington Street have been relaid so far, with the work also seen as a dry run for tackling Duke Street and Strand Street from March next year.
Despite his hopes, David Cretney ackowledges the high street has a lot of competition these days:
Patient calls for more transparency over ENT waiting times and services
She feels 'deeply distressed' to leave symptoms unresolved over a prolonged time
Hopes to replace Castletown Golf Links site with "5-star hotel"
Demolition of former hotel site is underway
More local authorities announce above inflation rate rises
Jurby, Michael and Santon all announce increases for residents
Law firm offers free no-obligation session
It will take place on 10 February
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners says rate was set after 'detailed scrutiny'
Local authority has increased it by five pence more than 2025