A senior Douglas councillor says the council accept the need for reform – but that it should coincide with more responsibility.
Although no firm proposals for local government reform are currently in the pipeline, Chief Minister Tony Brown said this week that a more effective system of local government is the way forward and still needs to be addressed.
Stephen Pitts agrees.
Police 'respect' death by dangerous driving acquittal
Constabulary asks for privacy of family to be respected
Bank to withdraw three ATMs
There has been a series of ATMs withdrawn across the Island in recent years
Long closed pub could have a future
It was bought by government in 2007
'Tourist tax': Will the Island follow our neighbours in implementing levy?
England set to become latest place to impose a charge
