The Chief Minister has announced restrictions for those travelling to the Island as well as cancellation of this year’s TT. Those arriving on the Island after midnight on the 17th of March must now ensure that they self-isolate for 14 days.
Click on the following link: https://www.gov.im/coronavirus for the latest Information issued by Government.
In terms of Local Authority planning, the Commissioners have met with their H&S Consultant today to review their Business Continuity Plan.
High on the Agenda was consideration of measures to safeguard and assist residents at the Sheltered Housing Complex at Cooil Roi. The Authority’s Housing Manager outlined the actions that had already been actioned, as well as the staged response that will be made if the public health situation worsens.
In addition, to ensure continuity of the Authority’s core operations, staff will only be attending essential meetings from 13.03.20. It is vital that the Commissioners’ Statutory Meetings continue regularly, however, following advice from our H&S consultant, there may be changes to the way in which the meetings are structured and run. It is anticipated that an announcement will be made in this regard on Tuesday 17th March.
For further information, please contact the Commissioners on 861241 or via email admin@garff.im.
Following the recent measures introduced by Government to reduce the risk of the spread of Covid-19, the decision has been taken to cancel tomorrow evening’s Board meeting, Wednesday 18th March, and defer agenda items to 1st April.
We have contacted the Planning Officer reference additional information requested in respect of the Sewerage Plant and have been advised they are some way off being able to determine the application.
Further announcements will be made in due course.
The latest information for the public in regard to the Covid-19 pandemic is available on the government website. Click on the following link: https://www.gov.im/coronavirus. Information issued by Government indicates that there have been no cases of the virus on the Island to date (13.03.20).
As a precaution, however, the Commissioners have revised their ‘Business Continuity Plan’ to ensure that essential services, such as refuse collection, are maintained should a situation develop. Following Governmental advice they are enacting and considering a range of measures, some of which are being implemented from 13.03.20.
The measures already in place include appropriate additional staff training, revised working methods for staff/contractors, and information bulletins to the Commissioners.
As a further precaution to ensure continuity of the Authority’s core operations, staff will only be attending essential meetings from 13.03.20.
The measures now implemented also include more frequent, deep cleaning of our public conveniences, as well as signage advising on the use of the facilities.
It is important to monitor the situation and other actions will be implemented as necessary. All actions will be proportionate and taken following the advice of Government and Public Health Officials.
A further meeting with the Authority’s H&S consultant will take place on Tuesday 17th March.
Advanced Notice for information:
Subject to full confirmation, the public meeting facilitated by the Commissioners in regard to the sewage treatment plant planning application at the Cairns Site has now been scheduled.
The provisional date is Tuesday 3rd of March, in the large room at the Pavilion in the Glen Gardens at 7.00 pm. This may be subject to change. Full confirmation will be issued early next week.
Keep updated on Garff Commissioners FB site, www.garff,im and through media outlets such as Manx Radio, Energy FM, 3FM, Isle of Man Newspapers, etc.
The planning application submitted by MU can be viewed via the link below, or in hard copy at Garff Commissioners Office, 35 New Road, Laxey. Tel Martin or Pete on 861241 for further details. Email: admin@garff.im.
Link to planning application:
https://services.gov.im/planningapplication/services/planning/applicationsearchresults.iom?SelectedUPRN=000115070668&SearchField=Address&SelectedAddress=Sewage+Works%2c+Breeze+Hill%2c+Laxey%2c+Isle+Of+Man%2c+IM4+7DL
Political surgeries will take place across the full Garff Tynwald constituency during 2020.
Dates in Laxey are as follows:
January 11th 10.30 am to midday Commissioners’ Office, 35 New Road, Laxey.
July 25th 10.30 am to midday Commissioners’ Office, 35 New Road, Laxey.
November 7th 10.30 am to midday Commissioners’ Office, 35 New Road, Laxey.
There will be additional political surgeries at the following locations:
March 7th 10.30 am – midday Glen Mona Hotel.
May 6th 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm Archibald Knox Public House Meeting Room , Onchan.
October 3rd 12.00 – 1.00 pm Archibald Knox Public House Meeting Room, Onchan
Both MHKs and a Commissioner will be in attendance at the meetings.
As part of the Laxey independent flood review government are asking Laxey residents to complete an online form by Monday 6 January for an opportunity to share views and experiences that will inform the review and recommendations.
The form can be found using this link:
Submissions can also be made by:
• emailing laxey.independentfloodreview@arup.com
• writing to, Arup Laxey Flood Review Team, 78 East Street, Leeds LS9 8EE, United Kingdom.
Further details can be obtained from the Commisisoners’ Office on 861241 or email admin@garff.im.
CHRISTMA
S AND NEW YEAR REFUSE COLLECTIONS –
All collections will take place as normal with the exception of Christmas day, Wednesday 25th December.
This collection will take place on Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December.
Areas affected by this change are:
Agneash
New Road
Laxey Village
Ramsey Road
Ard Reyart
Minorca Hill
Glen Road
Captains Hill, Mill Road Mines Road
The run is along the A2 Coast Road from Ballure in North Garff, through Laxey Village (New Road way) then Baldrine.
Approximate Times 7.00 pm A2 Ballure tram crossing
7.30 pm A2 Laxey (New Road)
Timings through Lonan subject to earlier progress! Collections will be made for charity.
