Douglas Borough Council

Council to light beacon to celebrate Lord of Man’s Diamond Jubilee

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 11:41

Douglas Borough Council will join with communities across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, the Commonwealth and UK Overseas Territories to light a beacon on Monday June 4th to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Council to take action against chewing gum litter

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 11:28

Douglas Borough Council is teaming up with the UK chewing gum action group and launching a high-profile anti-chewing gum litter campaign.

Street performers urged to pitch up for TT 2012

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 11:07

Performers - from jugglers to magicians, bands to poets - are wanted to help add to the carnival atmosphere in Douglas town centre during this year’s TT festival.

Councillor David John Ashford has been elected Mayor of Douglas

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 10:50

Councillor David John Ashford has been elected Mayor of Douglas for the 2012-2013 municipal year.

2012 Douglas horse tram service begins May 14

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 10:49

The 2012 Douglas horse tram service will begin on Monday 14 and operate daily from 9am to 6pm until Sunday September 16.

Selection of Mayor elect approved. Members' responsibilities allocated

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 10:45

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

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

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.