Front-line services must take priority over so-called vanity projects.
The view of Douglas North by-election candidate David Ashford.
Speaking live on Mandate, Mr Ashford told John Moss he thinks the current plans for Douglas promenade fall into this category:
The other candidates in Thursday's Douglas North by-election are Lib Van's Maire Booth and Ralph Peake who, like Mr Ashford, is standing as an independent.
Alex Allinson reflects on dismissal and defends minimum wage stance
Former treasury minister discusses circumstances surrounding sacking and reflects on his approach to economic policy
Yellow warning in place for coastal overtopping
Manxman sailings at risk today
Reduction in minimum wage rise "positive across the board", says Chamber president
Organisation welcomes revised proposals
"There are lots of taboos around dying", says death café organiser
Second series of sessions return to Douglas City Library