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Tynwald will be asked to approve a motion this month to provide more pre-school support. This is wonderful news and more information is below.
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/more-to-spend-on-pre-schools-if-tynwald-says-yes-1-8003171

I am delighted to announce that I will be standing for election for the new constituency of Glenfaba and Peel.
Since being elected nine months ago as MHK for Peel, it has been a privilege to serve and to initiate positive change. Many important projects have begun which I hope to see come to fruition over the next few years such as the completion of a sewage treatment plant and the regeneration projects in Peel.
The way in which we approach the next five years is crucial. Innovation and vision are needed to deal with the impact of Brexit effectively, to find creative solutions for the public services pension and budget deficit, to grow the economy and reshape government to meet future challenges.

I am passionate about working with others to serve the community and move forward with what is best for the Isle of Man.

The Brexit result was a shock and probably one of most significant events in recent history.

There are two reports, the first interim report on the potential consequences of Brexit for the Island, and the second report, setting out how a new relationship between the UK and the EU might function, as well as explaining how other small European jurisdictions manage their relationships with the EU.

As part of Peel Regeneration, the Department of Economic Development will be holding an event on Wednesday 4 May from 3pm @ Peel Town Hall  to outline the financial support and advice available to Peel businesses. The event is open to all.

I would like to encourage anyone who has a desire to make positive changes in their community to stand at the local authority elections. Nominations close on April 5th. Nomination forms are available at the local commissioners offices.

The Isle of Man became the first island in the world to be toilet twinned today. There was an event this afternoon where a certificate was presented to us by Lorraine Kingsley , Director of Toilet Twinning.

A third of the world’s population currently do not have access to a proper toilet. Toilet Twinning raises funds to provide toilets, clean water and hygiene education in developing countries.

More can be found at http://www.toilettwinning.org/

It is great news that our plans for Peel regeneration in Market Place have been given approval and funding. This is a significant investment and a vote of confidence in Peel. It is a huge step forward and is the culmination of great efforts by the committee, the commissioners and the wider community, working together to see this come to fruition.

Work is due to start after Easter.

Legislation to tackle derelict and unsightly buildings will be introduced in the House of Keys this week. This legislation will give local authorities more powers to tackle derelict buildings and is an important step for regeneration in our towns and villages.

Working with the One World Centre and Mannvend, Thie Bee coffee shops launch their Fairtrade coffee this Thursday 3rd March at Noble’s Hospital as part of the Isle of Man Fairtrade fortnight.

Other Fairtrade products on offer are coffee beans, filter coffee, decaff coffee, vending sugar, Maltesers, Kitkat, Dairy Milk bars and Fairtrade fruit juice.

This is part of a wider project to increase the use of local and Fairtrade foods within government departments.