Last day to submit forms for local authority by-elections

Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby and Garff all looking for residents to join 

It's the last day for residents to submit forms to stand as a commissioner across the Island. 

Ballaugh, Bride and Garff Commissioners are each looking for two new members whilst Jurby Commissioners needs one. 

Garff Commissioners are looking to fill two seats in Lonan Ward, after the resignation of Stuart Clague and Tim Kenyon over the boards decision to support Manx Utilities sewage treatment works proposal.

Ballaugh and Jurby Commissioners are filling vacancies left from the local elections in April last year. 

Whilst Bride Commissioners is looking for someone to join after the death of Pam Kinrade.

Nomination papers must be submitted to the relevant local authority by 1pm tomorrow on Wednesday, 22 April. 

In the event of a contested election at any of the commissioners, polling will take place on Thursday 21, May.