Local govt reform back on agenda
Talks will continue today (Tuesday) between the government and the Island's local authorities.
It’s the latest in a series of meetings organised by the Department of Infrastructure to transfer extra powers to councillors and commissioners.
Some have already taken over responsibility for a raft of public services which had been by government.
Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne says there's a lot of support for providing services locally:
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