Douglas has a new mayor – but a familiar face as its leader.
At a meeting this afternoon, David Ashford of Victoria Ward was named mayor, although that decision has to be ratified at a meeting next week.
David Christian has been named council leader for the next two years.
He says it'll be an important time for the local authority:
Noble's Emergency Department is 'safe' but 'too small by modern standards'
Manx Care says work ongoing to manage demand in the short-term
One-way traffic reinstated at White Hoe
Section of Old Castletown Road partially reopens
First passenger sailing of 2026 for Manannan
Fastcraft operating on Heysham route this morning
Police appeal for help finding missing man
Alexander Taylor is believed to have travelled to Douglas on public transport yesterday