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TT loss costing Douglas Council 'upwards of £100k'

Christian seeks 'alternative ways of boosting economy'

It's thought the loss of the TT is costing Douglas Borough Council upwards of £100,000.

The event was cancelled this year and government announced earlier this month the 2021 races have also been called off.

Council Leader David Christian says that decision didn't come as a surprise.

He told Local Democracy Reporter Chris Cave the focus should now be on finding alternative ways of boosting the economy:

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