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Cretney: 'Trust in politicians more important now than ever before'

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 06:20

By Local Democracy Reporter - Emma Draper

Aims to push for a review into fortnightly bin collections if elected

A former MHK, who is standing in the Local Authority Election in April, says trust in politicians is 'more important now' than ever before. 

David Cretney is hoping to represent Douglas South for Douglas City Council and has housing, dog fouling and protecting public parks and spaces as the key topics on his manifesto.

He believes his previous political experience will help him in the role of councillor if elected and is the first candidate to declare they are standing.

He's standing as a representative of the Manx Labour Party. 

Mr Cretney says he would like to try and make a difference to his constituency if he's chosen to join the local authority:

The Local Authority Election is taking place on Thursday, 24 April 2025.

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