20mph concerns and a 'dementia village': Meet this year's Tynwald Day petitioners

Variety of causes put forward for MHKs to consider

Petitioners are hoping to have their causes championed by the Island's MHKs following this year's Tynwald Day ceremony.

As members of the Island's parliament gathered on Tynwald Hill in St John's they were approached, as per tradition, by members of the public with a petition (or petitions) for redress.

Issues raised this year vary from the proposed 20mph scheme, funding granted to King William's College, and calls for a 'dementia village', among others.

Image: Chris Pay

Chris Pay's petition relates to plans to impose 20mph speed limits on certain residential roads around the Island and the impact he believes will be caused to businesses, couriers, and commuters:

A consultation surrounding the proposed 20mph zones in the north of the Island opened yesterday (7 July).

Residents have until 1 September to respond.

Image: David Watts

David Watts is described as an 'avid educational researcher'. His petition concerns the due diligence taken when approving financial support for King William's College:

Manx Radio has approached King William's College for response to Mr Watts.

Image: Millie Blenkinsop-French

Millie Blenkinsop-French is petitioning, this year, for the development of a 'dementia village' to be built on the Island:

Image: Jenni Quiggin

Jenni Quiggin, from Peel, was also in St John's with one petition calling for urgent safeguarding reforms to protect children, vulnerable adults, and victims of abuse on the Isle of Man and another concerning the police complaints process.

Image: Alf Caine

First time petitioner Alf Caine is calling for greater transparency from the Manx Development Corporation:

Manx Radio has approached the Manx Development Corporation and The Treasury for comment.

Image: George Hargreaves

George Hargreaves from The Isle of Man International Film Festival has high hopes for one day being able to enter a Manx language film to the Oscars: 

Image: Trevor Cowin

Serial petitioner Trevor Cowin had nine petitions under his arm this year, some concerning the distance allowed for 'interested party status' to be granted when considering planning applications:

Image: Michael Quine and Julie Kirby

Petitioning pair Michael Quine and Julie Kirby called for breathwork education to be promoted in early years.

Petitions must first be approved by the Standing Orders Committee, and then attract the attention of a Member of the House of Keys in order for a committee to be set up to look into the subject of the petition.