Macfarlane new chairman in Onchan

Anthony Allen now vice-chair

Onchan Commissioners has a new chairman.

Martin Macfarlane was elected to the position this week after serving two years on the board.

His predecessor, Anthony Allen, became vice-chairman.

Mr Macfarlane says his priorities will include further pursuing public sector housing reform, and tackling antisocial behaviour in the village.

Onchan Commissioners opposed an Island-wide 3.1% rent rise earlier this year, and remains one of only two local authorities not to have signed up to a shared housing waiting list scheme.

Mr Macfarlane says he is 'proud' to be leading a board which does things its own way.