Northern local authorities could pay to use Eastern Civic Amenity Site

Braddan Commissioners discussed the request at its meeting  

Braddan Commissioners met yesterday and discussed a number of issues facing the parish including other authorities paying into the Eastern Civic Amenity Site.

Also on the agenda was an update on the pedestrian crossing and an application for money for refurbishments to Coronation Terrace has been approved.

A request had been sent to the commissioners about whether northern local authorities could pay into ECAS.

It follows Bride Commissioners decision to drop out of the Northern Civic Amenity Site earlier in the year.

Chair Andrew Jessopp, who sits on the ECAS committee said for a local authority like Garff who already pay for two thirds of their residents it would be okay.

He added that if Ramsey wanted to join then their contributions would still be worked out based on the rateable value of the area.

The cost of the site would be divided up between six instead of five, potentially reducing the amount paid by the other local authorities.

It was agreed they would support the idea and ask the ECAS joint committee to do the same.

The access road to The Roundhouse is also underway, and the commissioners' contractor was brought in to discuss progress.

Drainage was brought up as one of the main issues facing the works, as well as a large amount of soil removed from the ground.

Currently, this is being stored on the land and the contractor asked if this could be moved elsewhere – but there were concerns that the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture may object to this.

The clerk also confirmed a contractor had been appointed for the pedestrian crossing on Braddan Road and it will be installed where the current temporary lights are.

Also on the agenda was an update about funding for work needed on the commissioners' houses on Coronation Terrace.

The clerk said an application for money from the housing deficiency fund had been successful and the money will be released so it can start as soon as possible.

An update about The Roundhouse was given by centre manager Cassi McAllister who told the board that a Hop-tu-Naa disco put on for children in the parish was a success.

The local authority spent £1500 on the event and made £1300 back from ticket sales and selling merchandise.

However, Ms McAlllister confirmed there’s still no update on when the pharmacy will be moving in, but the clerk said he will organise a meeting with the company about it.

Braddan Commissioners will next meet on Thursday, 14 November.