Protest about Peel regeneration.

Residents unhappy with work

A small informal protest, held in the centre of Peel yesterday over regeneration works in the old square, could be repeated, more formally, next weekend.

As part of the scheme, a sandstone wall has been replaced by what protestors are describing as dazzling white stone paving slabs, which they say detract from what is a conservation area.

Protestors said they wanted something done to lessen what they feel is an unattractive effect.

Commissioner Hazel Hannan says Saturday's gathering was designed to be a small photo opportunity for the media and was never designed to attract more people: