Douglas has a new mayor – but a familiar face as its leader.
At a meeting this afternoon, David Ashford of Victoria Ward was named mayor, although that decision has to be ratified at a meeting next week.
David Christian has been named council leader for the next two years.
He says it'll be an important time for the local authority:
Emergency services respond to incident at Douglas Port
Manxman voyage delayed as police, fire and coastguard crews attend Sea Terminal
Junction closed following collision between motorcyclist and car
Motorists urged to avoid junction between Johnny Watterson Lane and Hillberry
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Steam train offers extra commuter service amid bus strikes
Bus drivers are due to enter their fourth round of industrial action
1-2% of vehicles on Island's roads untaxed
Department of Infrastructure estimates loss of income of £110,220