Castletown Commissioners says 'good links' with new ministers important

Tony Brown says a 'better understanding' of what local authorities do is needed

The Chair of Castletown Commissioners says having 'good links' with the new Council of Ministers is important to support the town's future. 

Tony Brown, a former chief minister, believes the new government shouldn't be spending 'too much' money and time on a new rates system and should instead find other ways to help. 

Ard-Shirveishagh Chris Thomas appointed his new ministers yesterday with Infrastructure, which has responsibility for local authorities, going to Jason Moorhouse MHK.

Mr Brown says there needs to be a 'better understanding' within government about how local authorities work. 

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him: