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:
Douglas Council rules out rent-to-buy scheme
The suggestion was made following an announcement the authority would sell some of its housing stock
Postal services to USA still suspended
IOM Post Office hopes it'll be reinstated in the new year
Heavy rain prompts yellow weather warning from Ronaldsway Met Office
It could turn persistent and heavy at times
Manx business hopes to raise awareness of wig vouchers
Manx Care provides them to some women who've suffered medical hair loss