On Air Mannin Line Andy Wint | Noon - 1:00pm

Agenda for Change updated

Tynwald to approve latest version

The chief minister is to issue an update to the government's guiding policy document Agenda for Change.

Allan Bell will ask Tynwald this month to approve the latest version, just a year ahead of the next general election.

Agenda for Change sets out key priorities agreed by the Council of Ministers' as a blueprint, or guide, to shape government services. 

It aims to ensure ministers' broad objectives, in areas from health to the environment, filter down - and make a difference on the ground.   

The targets, themes and policies contained in that document have now been updated.

Mr Bell says it's a vital re-nosing of the Agenda, taking into account current pressures:  

More from Isle of Man News