Michael Commissioners to investigate septic tanks in Glen Mooar

Glen Wyllin Campsite will be allowed to use the village hall in an emergency

A provision has been made to allow campers at Glen Wyllin to use Kirk Michael community hall in an emergency situation.

It was among a number of issues discussed by Michael Commissioners at its monthly board meeting last night.

The local authority discussed the septic tank and upgrades to the Glen Mooar public toilets.

The clerk said it hadn’t been checked for a number of years and she had contacted a couple of companies to sort the issue.

Commissioner Carole Lillywhite suggested asking Manx Utilities to inspect it and see what needed to be done and if there were any risks of leaking.

It was agreed by the board to go to the MU and also environmental health for advice.

Noticeboards are going up around the village for residents to be able to see commissioners' notices and community events.

These are to help people who are not online or don’t have access to social media.

The commissioners confirmed they have the boards, and the contractor will be installing them in different places soon.

Also on the agenda was a provision to use the village hall as an emergency location if there is bad weather during the TT and Manx Grand Prix.

Commissioner Diane Kelly said Glen Wyllin Campsite had asked the board if the hall could be listed on their insurance for visitors to be evacuated to if a problem arose.

She said they approached the board because its licence is up for renewal.

A number of measures were listed by the board including making sure its office is locked, anything valuable is removed and a fire safety document is made available to those using it.

The commissioners agreed to the request.

An update was provided on plans for new play and exercise equipment for the village.

Commissioner Avril Muller says these should be installed by mid-September and work is underway for their installation.

Michael Commissioners will next meet on Wednesday 9 October.