Benefits and social housing are among the biggest concerns for local authorities, according to the chairman of Braddan Commissioners.
Margaret Hodge says she fully supports the national debate on social policy launched by the Department of Social Care.
Minister Chris Robertshaw last week announced plans to radically shift the Island's universal benefits system as the only alternative to raising taxes.
Mrs Hodge admits it's a tough time to propose the changes:
Douglas Council want to see 'zero rated' property policies continued under new ministers
Leader Devon Watson says if postponed it could cost ratepayers 'thousands of pounds'
MHK behind 20mph scheme hopes to see return to her original proposals
Ann Corlett is renewing calls for a ring road around the five schools in Douglas Central
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Almost three dozen ministerial changes have taken place in the Cannan administration
Parent group shares concerns over reports of 'AI misuse'
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CoMin reshuffle 'supported and applauded' by Local Economy Forum
The lobby group was formed in response to plans to increase the minimum wage by 9.9 percent