Former councillor wants to scrap local authorities 

Frank Schuengel represented the south ward

A former Douglas councillor says local government reform is 'absolutely, urgently overdue' and the current system 'is overgrowing and no longer fit for purpose'.

Frank Schuengel, who had his councillor position revoked last month for not attending three consecutive meetings, represented the south ward since July 2021.

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Speaking to Manx Radio, he says due to work commitments he chose not to stand for re-election this month, however he believes the work of local authorities can be done by the government:

In response, Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says while some conversations are to be had, personally she believes there's good value in having local representation: