End of Covid restrictions 'main priority' for prom businesses

Tourists needed to support traders, says bar owner

Getting back to normal after Covid-19 is as important as the end of the Douglas promenade works for businesses based in the area.

That's the view of the owner of Jaks Bar and Smokehouse ahead of the removal of the one-way system on the prom next week.

Andy Gibbs says the lack of parking has caused some issues for his customers.

But, he believes being able to welcome tourists is the main priority for local traders: