Councillor Janet Thommeny to assume the position on May 11
Douglas Borough Council has selected the town's mayor for the next year.
Councillor Janet Thommeny will succeed Raina Chatel following confirmation at the Annual Council meeting on 11 May.
Councillor Thommeny says, as a retired mental health nurse, she's particularly looking forward to the charity work attached to her appointment:
Person suffers 'significant injuries' in 'serious assault' near Peel
Police are appealing for witnesses
Business case for horse trams to be put before Tynwald in July
But not every member was on board with the plans
Plans to turn 'underused space' in central Douglas into wellness retreat
Application lodged for 'The Steam Yard' on Lord Street site
Employment grievance 'upheld' against board of Peel Commissioners
Local authority says independent HR consultant was hired to investigate
2026 Parish Walk takes place today
Participants to set off from NSC at 8am
