Manx Tenants' Union welcomes housing association study but wants scope widened

Chief Minister confirms a study is already underway

The creation of a housing association on the Isle of Man would be welcome but it must not be a backdoor towards privatising social housing stock.

That's according to members of the Manx Tenants' Union.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan revealed on Manx Radio's Breakfast show that a study is underway to determine whether the Island needs a housing association:

Devon Watson and Ciara Sowerby represent the lobby group:

Chief Minister @alfredcannan MHK with Carl Mavity and Lindsay Wood of Andium Homes - a housing association in Jersey.https://t.co/f91YQpA9zZ pic.twitter.com/Sl2UfkmEaS

— Isle of Man Chief Minister (@iomcm) June 15, 2023

You can listen to the full interview with the Manx Tenants' Union in this episode of NEWSCAST.

You can listen to the full interview with the Chief Minister in this episode of NEWSCAST.