A senior Douglas councillor says the council accept the need for reform – but that it should coincide with more responsibility.
Although no firm proposals for local government reform are currently in the pipeline, Chief Minister Tony Brown said this week that a more effective system of local government is the way forward and still needs to be addressed.
Stephen Pitts agrees.
Doctors claim 'critical shortfall' in hospital beds is posing 'direct risk' to life
But Manx Care refutes shortage figures saying work continues to ease pressure
Charity reports marked increase in level of debt residents are struggling with
Salvation Army marking Debt Awareness Week
Bus drivers' strike: Hopes for new offer as negotiations continue
MIRS meeting on final day of latest round of industrial action
Charity encourages Manx residents to learn basic sign language
Manx Deaf Society hosting taster sessions during Sign Language Week
Team Cheerfulness completes Atlantic Dash in historic time
They set off in January