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Northern Information Centre start of government expanding services to communities 

Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 06:34

By Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper

Picture credit: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Ard-Shirveishagh says it's about improving accessibility to online services

The Ard-Shirveishagh says the new Northern Information Centre is the start of government expanding face to face services to local communities. 

It will soon be introduced to Port Erin, and he confirmed a location in the west is still being discussed. 

The northern location has been open for seven weeks and has helped 87 residents during that time. 

Its aim is to help bridge the gap between what services the Ramsey Library offers so people aren't obliged to travel to the capital. 

The service is also hoping to work with a number of local organisations to improve including Age Concern and the Northern Wellbeing Service. 

Chris Thomas says it's being undertaken with the Department for Enterprise is part of its 'digital first but not only' scheme to offer support to residents outside of Douglas. 

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him, but first Enterprise Minister Robert Cowell:

The hub is open from 10am until 4pm on Fridays at Ramsey Town Hall.

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