Prospective local authority candidates can submit nomination papers ahead of election

Anyone planning to stand as a commissioner or councillor has until 26 March

Nomination papers for the upcoming Local Authority Election can be handed in from 10am today (19 March).

Anyone planning to stand as a commissioner or councillor has until 1pm on 26 March to put themselves forward.

Seats are up for grabs at all authorities across the Island; the election will take place on 24 April. 

Chair of Onchan Commissioners Zara Lewin says it's important for prospective members to have 'clear goals', be 'strong willed' and prepare for difficult decisions.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her: