Low interest in local authority elections not just a Manx problem
A pay packet is not the right way to encourage more people to stand for local government seats.
That's the view of Glenfaba MHK Geoffrey Boot.
Many seats went uncontested in local authorities at the last General Election.
But Mr Boot thinks the problem exists on a wider scale:
Storm Chandra: Island braces for disruption
We're told to expect severe to gale force winds, rain, coastal overtopping and sleet/snow
DHA to consider applicability of UK policing reforms on IOM
Officers in England and Wales could include 'licences' for officers to be able to continue working
Dealer who ran from police in his underpants jailed
Cocaine with a street value of more than £12,500 found
Yellow weather warning issued as Storm Chandra heads our way
East or southeast winds could reach 55-65mph
