The Island's new infrastructure minister says he'd welcome a reduction in the number of Douglas councillors.
Laurence Skelly admitted any move by the corporation to cut its members by a third - from 18 to 12 - would receive department support.
He was speaking in Tynwald, which approved a plan to reduce the number of Castletown commissioners from nine to seven from May 2016.
Department defends early release of prisoner after petition calls for resignations
Inmate was released automatically after serving half of sentence as per law
DESC presents 2025-26 Department Plan to Tynwald
Document outlines focus on improving literacy, strengthening inclusion, modernising the curriculum and progressing major capital projects
Audiology drop-ins suspended due to overcrowding safety concerns
Manx Care asks patients to book appointments in advance instead
Manx.net users warned of phishing emails
It's after one Isle of Man resident contacted Manx Radio with a suspected email
Wind speeds over 100mph recorded on Snaefell during Storm Bram
Waves also measured up to six metres high