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A key figure in the National Piers Society says restoration of the Queen's Pier in Ramsey could have a real impact on the Island.
There is hope some form of refurbishment will take place, after Tynwald voted unanimously to explore two options which had been put forward by a working group.
Former chairman and current publicity officer of the NPS Anthony Wills believes investment would lead to a number of benefits:
Should the horse tram tracks be fully reinstated?
Call in Tynwald for quicker decision
Ex-chief minister backs bid for alcohol sales on Steam Packet trips
Tony Brown says operator should be allowed to serve drinks within Manx 12-mile limit
Sod-breaking ceremony should mark 150th anniversary of horse tramway, suggests Victorian Society
"How nice it would be if they had someone special to dig the first sod"
Island's armed policing policies about resilience, not in response to a particular threat
Officers hope to reassure the public about how it's implemented here at a talk
Horse trams, hospital bed pressures and Middle East impact among issues for March Tynwald
Members will question ministers on healthcare capacity, flood defences, transport disruption and government services