Northern local authorities will not subsidise Bride Commissioners rejoining NCAS

Saturday, 23 November 2024 13:09

By Local Democracy Reporter - Emma Draper

Concerns that authority is spreading 'misinformation' also raised in meeting minutes

Local authorities in the north have agreed not to subsidise Bride Commissioners to allow it to rejoin the Northern Civic Amenity Site. 

Minutes of a meeting held by the joint committee have been published this week. 

They confirm the boards agree that the site needs to open the re-use shed, and remain operational seven days a week, but are not sure how to go 'forward'. 

Both Lezayre and Jurby Commissioners said they don't want to take legal action whilst Andreas Commissioners suggested not paying the site's rent. 

NCAS says it recognises the need for the site but is still looking at handing over management to the Department of Infrastructure. 

Discussions were also had about 'misinformation' allegedly spread by the Bride authority, that there is 'no or limited' legislation in place to help local authorities as well as the lack of action by DoI.  

The joint committee also agreed that if the quarries were removed from Bride, and it paid less to the site but doubled its rates, the representatives would be 'happy' with that solution.

It was also agreed that there is a need for government to do something.

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