Douglas Council wants residents from all backgrounds to stand in by-election

Leader says it's an 'opportunity' for people to give back to community

Douglas Council says it wants to encourage residents from all backgrounds to stand in the upcoming by-election. 

One seat is available in the South Ward following the departure of Karel Ver Elst.

Nominations open tomorrow (28 October). 

Forms are available at the City Hall or on the council's website and must be returned by 1pm on 4 November.

The by-election will take place on 3 December. 

The other two representatives of Douglas' South Ward are Councillors Steven Crellin and David Cretney. 

Leader Devon Watson says there are a number of roles available to the successful candidate covering housing, the environment and regeneration. 

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him: