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PE By-Election: Swindells wants to bring 'fresh ideas' to village

Election for two commissioners taking place on 8 December

A candidate in the upcoming Port Erin by-election says he thinks the commissioners could do 'better for everyone'. 

Ian Swindells is standing for one of two seats up for contention in the village. 

He believes that as a small business owner he has insight into what villagers really want to change. 

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him:

The by-election is taking place on 8 December to fill two vacant seats - six people are standing for election.

Residents can vote at Port Erin Commissioners' office on Bridson Street from 8am until 8pm.

The other candidates standing are:

  • John Anslow
  • Adele Betteridge
  • Dawn Curry
  • Hayley Fox
  • David Silvester

The Local Democracy Reporting Service has invited all the candidates to be interviewed ahead of the election.

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