Ray Harmer

The monthly surgery with Commissioners and Geoffrey Boot MHK will take place this Saturday, 11th May at the Peel Town Hall from 11am to midday.

All welcome.

Ray Harmer

The extension to Peel Surgery has been submitted to planning and can be found at

Surgery Planning Application

The latest information on progress being made in the integrated care pilot in the west of the island can be found below.

Integrated Care Pilot in the West Newsletter

The monthly surgery with Commissioners and Geoffrey Boot MHK will take place this Saturday, 13th April at the Peel Town Hall from 11am to midday.

All welcome.

Ray Harmer

A historic milestone was achieved today with planning approval for the Isle of Man ferry terminal in Liverpool.

This follows Tynwald approval for the Sea Services agreement last month which sees a replacement to the Ben-my-Chree, improved facilities and services.

Both developments secure our lifeline sea services. More can be found below:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-47858347

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2019-03-08/cheaper-fares-at-the-forefront-of-new-proposed-deal-for-iom-ferry-passengers/

Tynwald approved secondary legislation so that the Bill’s Day Order becomes effective from 1st April 2019.

Following consultation, flexibility has also been provided for interest rates so that the Credit Union can cover costs on small loans.

This is great news and brings to fruition the motion I brought to Tynwald in January 2016.

Unanimous support was given by Tynwald for funding to complete the regional sewage treatment in Peel, Laxey and Baldrine.

This is fantastic news and will finally stop the pumping of raw sewage into our sea.

Planning approval was received for the removal of silt from Peel Harbour

This is a significant project which aims to both remove the silt and remediate the Foxdale Deads

The monthly surgery with Commissioners and Geoffrey Boot MHK will take place this Saturday, 9th March at the Peel Town Hall from 11am to midday.

All welcome.

Ray Harmer

The budget included financial commitments to resolve the accumulation of silt in Peel Harbour, STEM block for QE2 and long awaited sewage treatment plants for both St John’s & Peel.

In addition highway schemes for East Quay and the refurbishment of the main shopping area of Michael Street in Peel were approved.

The budget made positive strides forward such as increased personal allowances to £14000 (£4500 over the last 4 years); more money for the police, road safety, health and student grants.

£2million was earmarked towards improving the fibre broadband network as fast broadband is implemented island wide.

Highlights also included a tax break to attract new workers and returning students to the Island to boost the local economy. A new community fund of £250,000 is to be run by the Manx Lottery.

Infrastructure commitments include the prom, and new money for the prom walkway, Liverpool Ferry terminal, regeneration for Jurby, important maintenance for the airport and the A5 in the South.