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Peel Commissioners has 'concerns' over a potential new local government bill

It's currently going through Tynwald

Peel Commissioners says it has 'concerns' about the new Local Government Amendment Bill.

Commissioner Alan Jones claims the government is using a piece of UK legislation which will put pressure on the Island's smaller authorities.

The bill is supposed to 'update' and improve the operations of local authorities and make it easier for people to access minutes from meetings.

Mr Jones says Peel Commissioners isn't the only authority with concerns about the new legislation:

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