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Selection of Mayor elect approved. Members' responsibilities allocated

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 10:45
Selection of Mayor elect approved. Members' responsibilities allocated

At a meeting of the Council of the Borough of Douglas, held on Wednesday 2nd May, 2012, it was agreed unanimously that the selection of Mr. Councillor D.J. Ashford to serve as Mayor of the Borough for the year commencing 9th May 2012, as originally approved at a private meeting on Friday 30th March, be confirmed subject to election at the Annual Council meeting on 9th May.

Council Leader congratulates Honorary Freeman of the Borough

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:51
Council Leader congratulates Honorary Freeman of the Borough

The Leader of Douglas Borough Council Councillor David Christian JP spoke for all Members of the Council and staff when he expressed his delight at learning that Mark Cavendish, Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Douglas and acknowledged as ‘the world’s fastest man on two wheels’ had become a father.

Easter Saturday sees town centre "choc-full"

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:34
Easter Saturday sees town centre "choc-full"

Douglas town centre was ‘choc-full’ of children on Easter Saturday tracking down clues in a treasure hunt that would earn them a chocolate bunny and a face-painting session.

Council introduces Borough wardens

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:32
Council introduces Borough wardens

In support of its commitment to improve quality of life standards in the town Douglas Borough Council has restructured and strengthened its enforcement operation.

Local authority elections: Douglas Borough Council members from May 1st 2012

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:11
Local authority elections: Douglas Borough Council members from May 1st 2012

Following the local authority elections in the Borough of Douglas held on Thursday April 26th 2012 the members of Douglas Borough Council from May 1st 2012 will be as follows:

Next stage of town centre regeneration scheme to begin

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:09
Next stage of town centre regeneration scheme to begin

The next stage of Douglas town centre regeneration is to begin after the Chief Minister’s steering committee gave approval for work to start on the lower section of Nelson Street to link the newly revitalised areas of upper Nelson Street and Wellington Street.

Damaged Manx palms to be removed from Noble’s Park

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:07
Damaged Manx palms to be removed from Noble’s Park

Around 50 Manx palm trees in Noble’s Park are to be removed after being severely affected by last winter’s exceptionally cold weather.

Walk out to Conister Rock proves towering success

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:03
Walk out to Conister Rock proves towering success

More than 2000 people took part in a walk out to Conister Rock and the Tower of Refuge on Easter Saturday, April 7, organised by Douglas Development Partnership and sponsored by Tower Insurance.