He's going to stand in Douglas South
David Cretney becomes the first candidate to declare for the Local Authority Elections later this year.
He will be standing in Douglas South, his former House of Keys constituency, and says his approach will be 'common sense, listening and communicating'.
Mr Cretney is a member of the Manx Labour party and believes affordable housing as well as the amount of vacant properties in the capital are a 'cause for concern'.
Mr Cretney added: "Although a number of powers and responsibilities of the council have reduced over the years it is still involved in the delivery of a number of public services including public sector housing which in my opinion should come under the provisions of the landlord and tenant legislation introduced by Tynwald which covers private sector housing but not that which is owned by government or local authorities.
"During my time as an elected member I was often called upon to support tenants so the assumption that local authority housing is without fault is a fallacy. This is not to say that good work has not been undertaken in the provision of new housing. I was instrumental with residents in the demolition and rebuild of Lower Pulrose and further schemes have followed.
"The sheltered housing provided by the council has been a great success as have the latest schemes on Peel Road and soon to be opened units in Willaston.
"Public parks around the town are an important asset providing an oasis of calm and we are beneficiaries of the foresight of those who included such facilities in the development of residential and other areas. It is important that these areas are cherished. Children's play areas fall under the remit of the council and it is good to see the progress made in the last few years which needs to continue.
"The provision of public conveniences also falls under the powers of the council. The management of car parks and car parking is another function. Street lighting also falls under the purview of the council."
Mr Cretney was a member of Tynwald for nearly 35 years and a minister for 18 of those, as well as being a councillor for 18 months.
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