MHK wants ‘fair and equitable’ public sector rents
Following the announcement that public sector rents will increase by 1.9% from April, Onchan MHK Rob Callister says it’s time to look again at the system.
Government wants us to have fun
The government wants residents to have fun by visiting attractions in the island.
But it needs help to make its plan work.
It is appealing to businesses in the tourism industry to offer free or cut-price tickets to their […]
MHK Blog 13th to 19th Jan 2020
The Isle of Man Social Attitudes Survey for 2019 has been published, and it certainly makes interesting reading. It is one of the publications that all Tynwald Members should read, and although the information should be considered in the correct […]
If you’re planning to offer holiday accommodation, read this
The deadline for businesses to register their visitor accommodation for operation between February 2020 and February 2021 is January 24.
Providers including hotels, self-catering units, guest accommodation, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, farm-stays, inns, restaurants with rooms, serviced flats, campsites and […]
MHK Blog 6th to 12th Jan 2020
Still early in January, but you will definitely need to grab a coffee before settling down for this week’s Blog…..
I think people are now starting to accept that the Earth’s climate is changing and that global temperatures are predicted to […]
Public sector tenants to pay an estimated £28.5 million in rent
1.6% rise to bring in £500k
Tenants in public sector homes will pay out an estimated £28.5 million over the next financial year, after it was announced rents will go up by 1.9 per cent in April.
According to government forecasts, […]
Affordability always a factor in deciding rents, says Harmer
Tenants to pay up to £2.01 more per week from April
The infrastructure minister says a tenant’s ability to pay is considered when setting rents, alongside the need for investment and maintenance in social housing.
It was announced this week that rents for those in […]
MHK Blog 30th Dec 2019 to 5th Jan 2020
Happy New Year, Happy New Decade – welcome to the 2020s!
The last 10 years have flown by, and on occasion it has certainly been a rollercoaster of a ride for me personally, but overall it has probably been the best […]
MHK Blog 23rd to 29th December 2019
To steal a few words from a famous song at this time of year – so this is Christmas and what have you done…..?
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas Day and Boxing Day and that everyone was spoiled rotten, […]
MHK Blog 16th to 22nd December 2019
With the Conservatives’ UK general election victory last week still ringing in the ears of the Labour leadership and for their supporters across the UK, I do wonder if anyone actually spares a thought for those MPs who have lost […]