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.
Jury shown footage taken after teen was stabbed in 'frenzied' attack
Prosecution disputes teen's self-defence claim
David Ashford elected as Speaker of the House of Keys
The Douglas North MHK was the only person nominated for the role
Onchan MHK wants Chief Minister position
Rob Callister sent a 16-page 'basic blueprint' to keys members for consideration
Jury sworn-in for juvenile murder trial
15-year-old denies murdering fellow teen