Potholes, sewage and an offshore windfarm: Garff residents tell of 'key issues' ahead of the election

Thursday, 19 March 2026 06:54

Manx Radio visits eastern constituency ahead of September's polls

The prospect of a windfarm off the east coast, plans for new sewage treatment works, and potholes.

Those are some of the key issues on the minds of residents in Garff ahead of this year's General Election.

Each week, Manx Radio has been visiting different parts of the Island to find out what's impacting people living there.

These residents told us why they will be heading to the polls in September:

The House of Keys General Election will take place on 24 September.

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