Should local authorities merge?

Residents asked whether three local authorities should become one

Garff residents are being asked for their views on the possible amalgamation of three Island local authorities.

It follows a meeting this week in which proposals to merge Laxey, Lonan and Maughold Commissioners, into a single Garff Authority, were mooted.

The meeting, chaired by MHK for the area Steven Rodan, was attended by more than 80 residents.

A letter has been sent to ratepayers about what is hoped will be a cost-effective move.

Views should be sent to directly to the offices of the three authorities or by e-mailing laxeycommissioners@manx.net by October the 23^rd.