Town Hall,
Parliament Square,
Ramsey,
Isle of Man.
www.ramsey. gov. im
15 °
i
January, 2016.
Sir /Madam,
The monthly Public Meeting of the Ramsey Town Commissioners will be held in the
Boardroom
of the Town Hall, Parliament Square, Ramsey, on Wednesday evening
x'
next, 20`
January, 2016, at 7. 00 p. m.
BUSINESS:
1.
Apologies for Absence:
2.
Minutes for Adoption:
pages: 1 -
10
o Minutes of Board Meeting held on 16`x' December, 2015.
3.
Matters arising not included within the Agenda.
4.
Chairman'
5.
s
Report:
o
Holocaust Memorial Service 2016
o
Civic Attendances
0
150 °i Commemorative Concert
Finance
o
and
General Purposes:
Town Clerk' s Reports:
Arts Council Strategic Plan for the Arts
Consultation Identification Measures
Consultation Seminar on Legal Aid
Electoral Register
Isle of Man Census
Manx Utilities Authority Easement `Bleak House"
6
Finance Officer' s General Report:
Accounts
Summary of Revenue Income and Expenditure
Quarterly Financial Return
Rates
page: 11
pages: 12 - 25
6.
Works
o
and
Development:
pages: 26 - 38
Chief Technical Officer' s Reports:
Planning Applications
Appendix
Feeding Pigeons
New Sewer Pumping Station The Vollan
Works to Bircham Avenue
7.
Parks
o
and
Leisure:
page: 39
Town Clerk' s Report:
Consultation - Manx International Cycling GP
8.
Any other Business:
By permission of Chairman)
Town Clerk & Chief Executive.
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RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC ]
The Monthly Board Meeting of the Ramsey Town Commissioners was held in Town
Hall, Parliament Square, Ramsey, on Wednesday, 16 °i December, 2015, at 7. 00 p. m.
Present:
Mr. R. Radcliffe, Mrs. S. P. Beattie, Messrs' Dr. A. J. Allinson,
P. S. Ayres, II. S. Bevan, A. J. Harmer, L. L. Hooper, G. S. Jones,
J. D. McDonough, Capt. N. IL Malpass, C. Mayers and S. W. Rand.
The Town Cleric, Finance Officer, Chief Technical Officer, Housing and Property
Manager, and Minute Cleric were in attendance.
2015116: 218)
Minutes - Board Meetings:
Resolved: The Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 18 °i November, 2015, be
confirmed and signed by the Chairman.
2015/ 16: 219) Matters Arising:
The Chairman invited Members and officers to indicate if there were any matters
arising, not included within the Agenda that they wished to bring to the Board' s
attention.
Mr. Bevan queried the acquisition of the automatic external defibrillator unit and was
advised that this was being progressed.
Finance and General Purposes:
2015/ 16: 220)
Town Clerk' s Report —Local Authority Election 2016:
Resolved: To note and approve the Town Clerk' s Report dated 30`x' November, 2015,
detailing the schedule, provided by the Department of Infrastructure, in respect of Local
Authority Elections that will take place in 2016.
2015/ 16: 221)
Town Clerk' s Report —Local Authority Transition Seminar
Resolved: To note and approve the Town Clerk' s Report dated 9"' December, 2015,
advising that
a
Seminar
will
be held
i
on
13 °
January, 2016, at the Barrool Suite,
Legislative Buildings, to discuss the transfer of local authority functions that took place
in 2015.
Members were asked to advise Mrs. Chrystal if they wished to attend and asked if
copies of the presentation could
be
made available
to those
unable
to do
so.
I Ramsey Town Commissioners —Board Meeting 16 "' December, 2015, Public Continued: I)
2015/ 16: 223)
Town Clerk' s Report —Local Election ( Fees) Order 2016:
Members considered the Town Clerk' s Report dated 2` 1 December, 2015, in which are
detailed fees proposed to be introduced within the Local Election (Fees) Order, 2016.
Resolved: That the Department of Infrastructure be informed the Commission has no
comment to make on the proposed fees.
2015/ 1.6: 224) Town Clerk' s Report —RNLI New Year Chilly Dip:
Resolved: To note and approve the Town Cleric' s Report dated 2` 1 December, 2015.
It was further resolved to approve the Town Clerk' s action in loaning barriers to the
Ramsey Branch RNLI.
2015116: 225)
Town Clerk' s Report —Spar Store - Alcohol Licence:
Resolved: To note and approve the Town Clerk' s Report dated 30 °i November, 2015,
advising that the attention of the Licensing Court has been brought to views expressed
in 2014 concerning the sale of alcohol within a sub -post office.
2015/ 16: 226)
Town Clerk' s Report— Spar Store - Wind Farm Manx Coastal
Waters:
Resolved: To note and approve the Town Clerk' s Report dated 30 °i November, 2015,
advising that the Department of Infrastructure has signed a contract, by way of an
Agreement for Lease with DONG Energy, which, the Department say, is aimed at
further unlocking the Isle of Man' s potential to become a leading in offshore energy
production.
Members noted that a planning application and various impact and environmental
surveys will require to be submitted and expressed the hope that a local presentation
would take place.
2015/ 16: 227)
Finance Officer' s General Report
Resolved: To note and approve the Finance Officer' s General Report dated 10° i
December, 2015, subject to the following:Accounts:
satisfaction.
Queries with regard to various accounts were answered to members'
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Works and Development:
2015/ 16: 228)
Town Clerk' s Report— Public Phone Kiosk Stanley Mount:
Members considered the Town Clerk' s Report dated 30° i November, 2015, concerning
the advice given by Manx Telecom of their intention to remove the public telephone
kiosk from Stanley Mount, due to its lack of use.
Resolved: To inform Manx Telecom that the Commission have no comment to make
on their wish to take the telephone out of commission as a public payphone.
Members
queried whether the Emergency Services had expressed any comments and whether the
kiosk could be or an alternative use found.
2015/ 16: 229)
Chief Technical Officer' s Report —Planning Applications:
Resolved: That Chief Technical Officer' s Report dated 10 "' December, 2015, detailing
planning applications received from the Department of the Environment, Food and
Agriculture, under the planning consultation procedures, be noted and approved,
subject to the following:REP NO:
3336
P. A. NO.:
15/ 01238/ C
APPLICANT:
Mr. B. Forrest
PROPOSED:
Additional use of the building as tourist accommodation
NOTES:
P. A. - Change of Use
SITE:
The Gables, 1, Grove Mount South, Ramsey
It was agreed to request that consideration of this application be deferred pending
receipt of further information. Concern was expressed about lack of on- street parking.
Dr. A. J. Allinson declared an interest due to proximity of the Group Practice Centre.
2015/ 16: 230)
Chief Technical Officer' s Report —Consultation Local
Government and Building Control (Amendment) Bill 2016:
Members considered the Chief Technical Officer' s Report dated 10 °i December, 2015,
and an Addendum Report dated 16 °i December, 2015, concerning amendments
proposed to be introduced by the above -titled Bill, comments on which are invited to be
submitted by 22` 1 December, 2015.
Resolved: To inform the Department that the Commission consider the requirement of
a local authority to make application, in term of Section 22 of the Building Control Act
1991, is protracted and think it would be better if the Local Authority could indicate its
wish to act and the person against whom it proposed to take action appeal to the
Department in the first instance, and then the High Bailiff, if necessary.
Mrs. S. P. Beattie attended the meeting at this stage, 7. 25 p. m.
Concern was also expressed with dangerous buildings abutting a highway. It was felt
that powers formerly vested to the " Highway Authority" should be reintroduced and
become the responsibility of a local authority.
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Ramsey
Town Commissioners —Board
2015/ 16: 229)
Meeting 1601 December, 2015, Public Continued:
Chief Technical Officer' s Report —Flooding Event:
Resolved: To note and approve the Chief Technical Officer' s report dated 10 °i
December, 2015, advising of works undertaken by the Direct Labour Workforce during
recent incidents of flooding on 3" 1 December, 2015, and in subsequent extreme weather
conditions.
Members wished their appreciation of all the work done by our workforce and all the
emergency services.
Members also questioned the need to have a rolling programme of street cleaning, and
were informed that one was in place. The Chief Technical Officer informed members
that part of the problem in this incident of flooding was the detritus swept down
because of the heavy rain running off the Mountain Road and blockage of the Leighany
Stream culvert and road gullies.
Despite regular attention to the gullies it had been
necessary to hire a road sweeper.
It was agreed to investigate the acquisition of a road sweeper.
Members suggested that fliers be distributed, particularly in Autumn /Winter in areas
where it has not been possible to clean streets /gullies because of parked cars, in an
attempt to ensure access to gullies.
Concern was expressed about the bridge collapse in Laxey, and as the Ramsey Stone
Bridge is understood to be of similar construction, it was agreed to seek assurances
from the Department of Infrastructure as to the bridge' s integrity.
2015/ 16: 230)
Chief Technical Officer' s Report —
Glasgow Refuse Vehicle Crash
Inquiry:
Resolved: To note and approve the Chief Technical Officer' s report dated 9 °i
December, 2015, advising of recommendations made to Glasgow City Council with
regard to refuse collection, issued after the Inquiry into the Glasgow refuse vehicle
crash that occurred in December, 2014.
Actions already implemented by this authority with regard to staff training and non peak time refuse collections were noted.
It was agreed to ask the Department of
Infrastructure if definitive guidelines might be issued with regard to Heavy Goods
Vehicle Drivers.
2015/ 16: 231)
Chief Technical Officer' s Report - Market Square Regeneration
Works:
Resolved: To note and approve the Chief Technical Officer' s Report dated 9° i
December, 2015, advising of progress of works at Market Square as part of the Ramsey
Regeneration works.
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1 Ramsey Town Commissioners —Board Meeting 16 °1 December, 2015, Public Continued: 11
2015/ 16: 232)
Chief Technical Officer' s Report - Monument Parliament Square
Resolved: To note and approve the Chief Technical Officer' s Report dated 9 °i
December, 2015, advising that delivery of the Victoria style lamp to be installed on the
monument at Parliament Square will, it is anticipated, be delivered in early January,
2016.
2015/ 16: 233)
Chief Technical Officer' s Report - Works to Bircham Avenue:
Resolved: To note and approve the Chief Technical Officer' s Report dated 10 °i
December, 2015, advising of progress of road reconstruction works, including the
laying of new below ground services at Bircham Avenue, Ramsey.
Housing and Property:
2015/ 16: 234) Housing and Property Manager' s Report - Lakeside Centre Public
Conveniences:
Resolved: To note and approve the Housing and Property Manager' s Report dated 10`x'
December, 2015, advising of near completion of refurbishment of the public
conveniences situate at the Lakeside Centre, Mooragh Park.
Parks and Leisure:
2015/ 16: 235)
Town Clerk' s Report —Promenade Run Series:
Members considered the Town Clerk' s Report dated 9 °i December, 2015, advising of
the request made that the Commissioners' permit a run to be held in the vicinity of the
Mooragh Park and Mooragh Promenade on 2` 1 April, 2016, as part of a series of runs.
Resolved: That permission be granted subject to the Commission being indemnified, in
writing, against loss or damage prior to or as a consequence of the event and the event
receiving athletics governing body approval.
Any Other Business:
2015/ 16: 236)
Chairman' s Report:
Resolved: To note and approve the Chairman' s tabled report dated 16`x' December,
2015.
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II Ramsey Town Commissioners —Board Meeting 16 "' December, 2015, Public Continued: II
Mr. C. Mayers apologised that he had not been able to attend the November Board
meeting, and asked if he could report on various matters, viz:
2015/ 16: 237)
Ramsey Courthouse:
The ad hoc Committee formed to consider future options for the Courthouse building
has had a preliminary meeting, at which he was appointed to its chair. The Committee
6 ° January, 2016.
i
will meet again on
Resolved: To be noted.
2015/ 16: 238)
Ramsey Courthouse:
The ad hoc Committee formed to consider future options for the Courthouse building
has had a preliminary meeting, at which he was appointed to its chair. The Committee
will meet again on 6° January, 2016.
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Resolved: To be noted.
2015/ 16: 239)
Isle of Man Municipal Association:
Mr. Mayers informed members that he had attended a recent meeting of the Isle of Man
Municipal Association, as an observer, at which Mr. Shimmin had been speaker.
During the meeting Mr. Shimmin had intimated that re- organisation of local authorities
was not high in departmental priorities.
Mr. Mayers asked if he might be appointed the Commissioners' official representative
to the Association.
Resolved: Following a proposal by Mr. L. L. Hooper, seconded by Mrs. S. P. Beattie
and agreed without division that Mr. Mayers be so appointed.
2015/ 16: 240)
Decorative Street Lighting:
Dr. Allinson raised concerns voiced by the Chamber of Commerce, concerning the lack
of decorative street lighting in the vicinity of the Courthouse and Regeneration area.
The Chief Technical Officer reminded members that the lights had been initially
removed as part of the regeneration scheme and that problems had arisen in fixing
replacements because of power supply and insurance implications. It had been
proposed to fix the lighting, using a bracket, to street lighting columns, but problems
had arisen in that a firm involved with this was no longer in business.
Resolved: To note that the matter has been raised at recent Regeneration Meetings and
it is hoped that it can soon be resolved.
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Ramsey
Town Commissioners —Board
Meeting 16 "' December, 2015, Continued:
The Chairman thanked the public and media representatives for their attendance and,
after wishing everyone all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year, closed the
public part of the meeting at 8. 00 p. m.
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The following items were considered in private the detail of which, having regard to
data protection, matters affecting persons who cannot be named, etc., is not as extensive
as that contained in minutes of matters discussed in public.
2015/ 16: 241)
Minutes - Board Meeting:
Resolved: To note that no Minutes of the Board meeting held on 18 °i November, 2015,
were recorded in private.
2015/ 16: 242)
Housing Allocations Committee:
Resolved: To note and approve the Minutes of the Meeting of the Housing Allocations
Committee held on I" December, 2015, subject to the following:
Clause 55a)
The Lead Member advised that those tenants offered tenancies at the new
properties at Shipyard Road had accepted them.
The Lead Member verbally informed members that the property vacated consequent
upon legal action for non -payment of rent, was not yet ready for re- allocation and that
the offer of a transfer to that property and associated action remained pending.
Finance and General Purposes:
2015/ 16: 243)
Town Clerk' s Report - Former Railway Line - Gardener' s Lane:
Members considered the Town Clerk' s Report dated 8 °i December, 2015, concerning
the request made by Dandara Ltd., with regard to the acquisition of land in the
Commission' s ownership forming part of the former Railway Line, at Gardener' s Lane,
Ramsey.
Mr. H.S. Bevan declared an interest, due to residential proximity.
Members felt they needed further clarification from the Government Valuer' s Office
particularly in view of an established formula for calculating land value in similar
circumstances to this enquiry.
Resolved: That and officer from the Government Valuer' s Section be invited to attend
the at the Commissioners' meeting in January; 2016, and subject to such advice the
Chairman, Lead Member for Finance and Town Clerk be authorised to meet with
representatives of the
developer
and report
further.
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Ramsey Town Commissioners —Board Meeting 16 °i December, 2015, Continued:
2015/ 16: 244)
Finance Officer' s General Report:
Resolved: To note and approve the Finance Officer' s Report dated 10'' December,
2015, subject to the following:
Aged Debtors: It was agreed the Town Clerk seek an update front our Advocates with
regard to pending legal action for debt recovery from a particular party.
Estimates —Proposed by Mr. L. L. Hooper, seconded by Mr. H. S. Bevan and agreed to
accept the recommendations submitted.
Works and Development:
2015/ 16: 245)
Town Clerk' s Report - Electric Vehicle Charging Points:
Members considered the Town Clerk' s Report dated 8 °i December, 2015, concerning
the installation of two electric vehicle charging points at the Market Place car park and
a request made to determine if any further points will be established in the Town.
Resolved: That the Electric Vehicle Isle of Man Group be informed that the
Commissioners regret they are not prepared to consider the provision of further electric
vehicle charging points within the Town. It was agreed that the matter be reviewed in
approximately 12 months' time.
Housing and Property:
2015/ 16: 246)
Town Clerk' s Report - Public Sector Housing in the North:
It was noted that the Department of Infrastructure representatives had decided against
attending the meeting.
Members considered the Town Cleric' s Report dated 30 °i November, 2015, concerning
the possible establishment of a Housing Authority to serve the North of the Island.
Resolved: To receive the Town Clerk' s report dated 30°i November, 2015.
2015/ 16: 247)
Housing and Property Manager' s Report - Ramsey Future
Projects:
Resolved: To note the Housing and Property Manager' s Report dated 9 °i December,
2015, concerning the current status of Ramsey future housing projects.
It was further resolved That Messrs' A. J. Harmer, G. S. Jones and L. L. Hooper be
authorised to meet with the Housing and Property Manager and to liaise with the
with regard to future projects at Close Woirrey and Mayfield.
Design Team
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Ramsey Town Commissioners —Board Meeting 16 "' December,
2015/ 16: 247)
2015, Continued:
Housing and Property Manager' s Report - Ramsey Future
Projects continued:
Further to her report the Rousing and Property Manager provided a verbal report that
authority is required to progress fee negotiations with a new Mechanical and
Engineering Consultant, and to approve fees in the sum of £7, 620, plus V.A.T., to an
Addendum D1 Stage. It was agreed that authority be granted and funding be met from
the Housing Reserve Fund if required.
Parks and Leisure:
2015/ 16: 248) Town Clerk' s Report - Interpretation Boards:
Members considered the Town Clerk' s Report dated 30 °i November, 2015, concerning
the approach made to Dr. A. J. Allinson with regard to the provision of interpretation
boards on the Mooragh Park to reflect its history and development.
Resolved: That the Town Clerk be authorised to obtain the text available and discuss
the matter further with Isle of Man Advertising and PR Ltd.
Any other Business:
2015/ 16: 249) Town Clerk' s Report - Local Authority Transition:
The Town Clerk' s tabled report dated 15 "' December, 2015, detailing a request made by
the Department of Infrastructure that local authorities have additional responsibilities,
under recent transition arrangements. The additional responsibilities include on street
parking and public toilet management, for those not in the Commission' s ownership.
Resolved: To take responsibility for the day to day management of public toilets situate
at Derby Road, Ramsey, with effect from I" April, 2016. In this regard it was noted
that discussions will need to take place with the contractor engaged by the Commission
to clean public conveniences in Ramsey.
It was further resolved that the Department be informed that the Commission would be
interested in management of on street car parking and the Town Clerk be authorised to
seek further information on what is entailed. It was noted that on- street parking
controls would relate
only to disc
zone areas.
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Ramsey Town Commissioners —Board Meeting
i
16 ° December, 2015, Continued:
2015/ 16: 250) Lakeside Centre Tenancy:
The Town Clerk verbally reported that he had met with the prospective tenant of the
Lakeside Centre earlier in the day. The tenant is now in a position to sign a lease and
has confirmed that permission has been granted to enable the sale of ice -cream and the
intention to open by Taster 2016. It was noted that some preliminary works are
required, which can be undertaken by the Commissioners' workforce.
Resolved: That the Town Clerk be authorised to submit the required Petition seeking
the Department' s formal approval to the leasing agreement.
2015/ 16: 251)
Planning Appeals:
The Chief Technical Officer referred to decisions made in respect of planning appeals
submitted by the Commission, as follows:
80, Parliament Street
The planning application has been approved, but there is
now a condition that the two windows affecting the Dolce Vita property have been
deleted.
Murdoch House
The Commission' s appeal was not successful and the application
has been approved.
Resolved: To be noted.
2015/ 16: 252)
Planning Application:
The Chief Technical Officer verbally reported that the planning application concerning
the demolition of bungalows on Park Road, Ramsey, has been approved, and queried
whether or not the Commission wished an appeal to be submitted.
Resolved: That no appeal be submitted.
It was further resolved to draw the attention of the owner of the property to the
restrictive covenant in place with regard to the use of the property on this site.
The meeting closed at 9. 45 p. m., giving duration for payment of attendance allowances
of 3 hours.
Mr. L. 1. Hooper asked that his apologies be recorded should he be absent from
meetings held in January, 2016.
Chairman.
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RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
CHAIRMAN' S REPORT
JANUARY, 2016.
Fellow Members,
Holocaust Memorial Service 2016
The Hon. A. R. Bell,M.H.K., Chief Minister, has extended and invitation to a
representative and guest from the Commission to the Island' s commemoration of
Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday 24 January 2016. The Service takes place at St
Thomas' Church, Finch Road, Douglas at 3. 00 pm. The congregation is requested to be
seated by 2. 45 pm.
Holocaust Memorial Day is a time to remember all the innocent victims of Nazi
persecution, and to remind ourselves that evil ideologies and regimes are not
necessarily a thing of the past.
The Isle of Man has a long and proud tradition of parliamentary democracy and it is
therefore entirely appropriate that the Government and the people of the Island should
be marking Holocaust Memorial Day.
Civic Attendances
Ramsey Rotary Club Community Carol Service
Town Christmas Events
I was pleased to attend the 26`x' Charter Dinner of the Ramsey Probus Club in the
company of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor Mr. Adam Wood.
150`x' Commemorative Concert
The next Ramsey Town Commissioners commemorative concert will feature the Manx
choir -
Cliogaree Twoaie together
with
duo - Marlene
Hendy & Dilys Sowrey and guest
organist - David Kilgallon
It
will
be held
at
St
Mary
Star
of
the Sea &
St Maughold Catholic Church, Ramsey on
7: 30 pm ( Doors open 7 p. m.). Although
Friday
January 2016 commencing
admission is free a retiring collection will be held and refreshments will be available.
29th
i
15 °
January,
at
2016.
RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
TOWN CLERK' S REPORT
ARTS COUNCIL' S STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ARTS
JANUARY 2016 —PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
The Isle of Man Arts Council has circulated its draft Strategic Plan for the Arts for
comment.
A copy of the document has been circulated to Members in advance of the meeting.
The Council invites comment and response to the document to be submitted by
Friday, 29° January, 2016.
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Recommendation: for discussion and response should members consider appropriate.
T. P. Whiteway
Town Clerk
5"' January, 2016.
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and
Chief Executive
RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
TOWN CLERK' S REPORT
CONSULTATION —IDENTIFICATION MEASURES
JANUARY 2016 —PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
The Department of Home Affairs is inviting feedback on the possibility of introducing
border identity checks for people travelling to and from the Isle of Man by sea.
Identity measures at sea ports are being considered as a way of improving the safety
of the Isle of Man and its residents. The Department believes that a requirement for
people to verify their identity before travelling by sea would help to combat crime.
The Chief Constable' s annual report for 2014 -15 highlighted the vulnerability of our
borders as the biggest threat to national security. The report said action was needed to
prevent the Island being seen as a soft target by criminals who travel under a false
name to commit offences such as drug smuggling and money laundering.
People entering and leaving the Island via sea ports are currently not required to
produce photographic identification. The public consultation is seeking the views of
individuals and businesses on whether this needs to change to aid the detection of
criminal activity.
The proposal would require people travelling by sea to show one of 14 valid forms of
identification —such as a driving licence, passport or bus pass — when checking in.
This would have an impact on ferry boarding times and result in a need for additional
staff and new facilities for foot passengers and vehicle drivers waiting to pass through
the border checks.
Further information on this proposal can be found in the consultation paper attached,
or which can be viewed on the Government consultation website at
httus:// www. gov. im /ConsultationDetail. gov ?id =556
Responses to this consultation are required by Thursday, 12th February, 2016.
Recommendation: for discussion and response should members consider appropriate.
T. P. Whiteway
Town Clerk
5°
i
January, 2016.
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and
Chief Executive
RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
TOWN CLERK' S REPORT
CONSULTATION SEMINAR ON LEGAL AID
JANUARY 2016 —PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
Mr. Andrew Swithinbank, Chair of the Independent Legal Aid Committee (LAC) has
written to all local authorities and other groups, regarding the review of how legal
advice and representation is provided to those without means to pay for it themselves.
As part of the review, the LAC consulted publicly, providing an opportunity for
relevant agencies and the wider community to submit their views, in particular on the
ability of the current system to provide:
1.
fairness and equity in access to justice;
2.
Effective use of limited resources and value for money;
Transparency, simplicity and efficiency;
3.
4.
5.
Professionalism and continuous quality improvement in practice; and
Shaping the service around the needs of its customers / clients / users.
The Committee has also met with several organisations that are important
stakeholders in the criminal and civil justice arena.
Through this process the LAC has identified areas for streamlining, simplification and
improved efficiency and consistency in the delivery of the current service and
considered areas with the potential for more radical structural change in the future.
The Committee has extended an invitation to a seminar so that it can share the story so
far on this review and engage as it considers the future shape of government supported
access to legal help.
At the seminar, members of the Legal Aid Committee and officers in the Legal Aid
service will:
1.
Provide feedback on the consultation process;
2. Explain the improvements to the existing system which have already been
implemented;
3. Outline the further improvements to the existing system which have been
proposed in our consultations and through our own analysis of the current
system;
4.
Outline areas for more radical changes which have been proposed in our
consultations and through our own analysis of alternative systems; and
5. Suggest the next steps to engage you in considering these potential changes.
This will be a participative process and there will be opportunity for Questions and
Answers, discussion and engagement in planning.
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Town Clerk' s Report - Consultation Seminar on Legal Aid
January, 2016 - Public Continued:
The
i
Tuesday, 26 ° January, 2016, from 3. 30 p. m. to 6. 30
p. m. in the Ground Floor Committee Room, Murray House, Mount Havelock,
seminar will
take
place on
Douglas.
Those wishing to attend are requested to notify the Committee using the contact
details provided separately to Members.
Recommendation: to be noted and individual attendance.
T. P. Whiteway
Town Clerk
6°
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January, 2016.
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and
Chief Executive
RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
TOWN CLERK' S REPORT
ELECTORAL REGISTER
JANUARY 2016 - PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
Copies of the electoral register for each constituency are kept at the local authority
office located in the constituency areas, i. e. Ramsey holds copy registers for Ramsey
North
South Wards. The latest list
1'
t
January and can be
viewed at the first floor counter of the Town Hall during normal office hours.
and
was published on
The register is also available at IOM Government Crown and Elections Unit, the
General Registry and the Tynwald Library in Douglas
Persons not on the current list can register at the Crown and Elections Unit, or online
by using this link littps: / w
/ ww.gov. im /categories /home- and -neighbourhood /registerto- vote/ request -a- voting- registration -form/
The process involves the electoral unit sending a postal form to the home address
which the householder must complete and return including the names of all persons
over 16 years.
The Electoral Registration Officer has also written to all authorities advising that the
annual canvass for electoral registration has commenced, with forms having been
delivered to every household in the week commencing 4° January.
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The Electoral Registration Officers main priority is to ensure the electoral register is
accurate and complete. In the absence of gateways for sharing information from other
sources, the only way of obtaining information at the moment to ensure the accuracy
of the register is by requiring the information to be supplied by householders in the
Isle of Man.
The annual canvass is the method by which this information is required. The canvass
serves two purposes. Firstly to ensure information is provided to confirm the
eligibility for continued inclusion on the register and, secondly, to provide the
opportunity for those not registered to become registered.
The legislation is quite clear that any person who without reasonable excuse fails to
comply with the requirement to provide information is guilty of an offence and liable
on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £ 1, 000 ( section 5( 4) of the
Registration of Electors Act 2006). No person should be incorrectly registered or
registered when not entitled.
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Town Clerk' s Report - Electoral Register
January, 2016 - Public Continued:
As referred to above the only way of establishing whether a person is entitled to be
registered or is correctly registered is by requiring information to be provided. If the
information is not provided to confirm their eligibility then the Registration Officer
cannot be satisfied they should continue to be included in the register. 'Therefore it is
not a requirement to re- register annually but it is a requirement to provide information
to confirm eligibility for continued registration. This concept is not unique, the
objective is to encourage registration rather than criminalising people.
It is well recognised that electoral legislation, both in respect of registration and for
provisions relating to the holding of elections, requires modernisation. A root and
branch review of all aspects of such legislation and practices will address the
deficiencies to provide a clear and practical basis for electoral registration going
forward. New legislation arising from the review will not be in place for a number of
years.
It is important to understand that ultimately failure to return the completed form could
result in removal on the basis there is no evidence of eligibility.
Communication of the importance of this matter will be through a number of different
methods which includes radio, newspaper and social media to reach as many people as
possible.
Until such time as the legislation can be updated the following process has been
adopted for 2016:-
Forms have been issued at the beginning of January clearly stating it is a
requirement to return the form and specifying that the penalty for failure to
return the form without reasonable excuse is a fine of up to £ 1, 000.
An earlier return date, by 1 February 2016, has been specified to seek to
minimise the risk ofpeople putting the form to one side to complete at a later
date and then forgetting about it.
Those who fail to respond will be contacted subsequently as the Electoral
Registration Officer is obliged to ensure that the information on the register is
accurate.
Ongoing publicity will be issued throughout the period.
A leaflet has also been included with the household form to draw attention to the local
authority elections taking place in April and the House of Keys General Election in
September.
As stated above the aim is to have a register which is both accurate and complete. In
seeking to achieve this aim it must be recognised that the participation of the
householders in the Isle of Man is required in the process; it cannot be the sole
responsibility of Government.
Recommendation: to be noted.
T. P. Whiteway
Town Clerk
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Chief Executive
RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
TOWN CLERK' S REPORT
ISLE OF MAN CENSUS 2016
JANUARY 2016 - PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
The Isle of Man Government is due to hold an interim Census in 2016, with Census
Night being on Sunday 24 °i April, 2016.
The 2016 Census will be conducted in a different way than previously, utilising
technology to improve efficiency and acting on feedback received from both staff and
the public after the 2011 Census. Unlike in previous censuses where census forms
were hand delivered and collected, for 2016 the Census Office have partnered with the
Isle of Man Post Office who will deliver census forms to every residential property on
the Island. Householders and individuals will then be required to either return their
census forms by post in a provided pre -paid envelope or complete their return online.
Every household will receive a physical copy of the form regardless of whether they
choose to complete it online. The Isle of Man Post Office will also be responsible for
the handling and processing of all returns, including scanning and data capture of
every form.
Due to the change to a mixed -mode postal and online Census, the role of Supervising
Officers and Census Officers ( previously known as Census Enumerators) has
significantly changed. The number of field staff required has been greatly reduced. In
previous censuses, a team of over 200 Enumerators and Supervising Officers was
deployed to deliver and collect census forms from households, communal
establishments and individuals and follow —
up those that had not been returned.
In 2016, it is estimated that the field staff will be around 80 Census Officers overseen
by 7 Supervising Officers. The primary role of the field staff will be to follow -up on
census forms that remain outstanding after a set period following Census Night. Some
Census Officers will also provide assistance to household and individuals at their
home addresses, where requested.
The Census Office would be happy to arrange a briefing or to answer any queries that
elected representatives may have.
Recommendation: to be noted.
T. P. Whiteway
Town Clerk
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Chief Executive
RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
TOWN CLERK' S REPORT
MUA EASEMENT —BLEAK HOUSE
JANUARY 2016 —PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
At the October, 2015, meeting the Commission agreed in principle to enter into
wayleave agreement with Manx Utilities for the bringing of a power cable to the
property Bleak House, Mooragh Promenade across land in the Commission' s
ownership subject to the following conditions:
1.
such agreement would have to indemnify the Commission against any
future costs or charges associated with any requirement to relocate the
supply cable permitted under the easement in the event that a future
development of the land was undertaken;
2.
the easement could only be granted after the Commission was satisfied that
the property to which the supply was to be made complied in all respects
with the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 and with the Housing
Standards) Regulations 2013 as applicable;
3.
prior to granting the easement the Commission would have to be satisfied
that the building complied in all respects with the provisions of the Building
Control Act 1991;
A.
the Commission obtaining prior statutory consent under Section 25 of the
Local Government Act 1985 ( as amended).
The Commission has received agreement from the MUA that it will be indemnified
against any future costs associated with re- routing the proposed cable, and statutory
consent to the petition has been granted by the Department of Infrastructure.
At present the Commission is progressing action under the Building Control Act in
regard to the condition of the premises, so that at present the premises are not
considered to satisfy condition 3 above. Confirmation has been sought from
leaseholders to the agreement that the building may be occupied as a single residence
by Mr Morris to which as response has been sought —this would obviate the
requirement to register the premises under condition 2 above. However the owner has
made repeated requests to allow the cable to provide a power supply to the premises
which he is presently occupying.
Recommendation: for discussion.
T. P. Wiziteivay
Town Clerk
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RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
FINANCE OFFICER' S GENERAL REPORT
JANUARY, 2016, - PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
Accounts:
Accounts totalling £ 1, 031, 635. 66 were paid through the Revenue Account in December, 2015,
details of which are attached as Appendix 1.
Recommendation: To be noted.
Summary of Revenue Income and Expenditure:
Attached as Appendix 2 is a summary of 2015 - 16 Income and Expenditure to the end of
December, 2015.
Quarterly Financial Return:
Attached as Appendix 3 is the Quarterly Financial Return 2015- 16, third quarter which has
been submitted to the Department.
Rates:
We have received from Treasury a further payment of rates in the sum of £88, 000. This
brings the total received to date during the current financial year to £ 2, 089, 862.
J. M. O. Bird ( Mrs.)
Finance Officer.
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Accounts paid to the 31st December, 2015
Acc. No.
Payee
Description
Neopost
Postage
Ramsey Town Commissioners
Wages week ending 21. 12. 15
808
Tenant
Rent Refund
809
Tenant
Rent Refund
139. 34
810
804
805 -807
Amount ( inc VAT)
1, 000. 00
14, 600. 00
f
60. 00
Yn Chruinnaght Trust
Concert 5/ 7
153. 00
811
One Wo / Man
Concert 16/ 8
153. 00
812
Ramsey Town Band
Concert 23/ 8
153. 00
813
Crosby Silver Band
Concert 6/ 9
153. 00
814
St Olaves Church
Use of Premises 150th Anniver
815
Waterloo Rd Methodist Church
Use of Premises 150th Anniver
816
Lon Dhoo Male Choir
150th Concert
150. 00
817
Summer Singers
150th Concert
150. 00
818
Tenant
Rent Refund
819
Colin Skillicorn
Town Hall Works
820
Brian Walmsley
Mem Bench
876. 00
821
Macawan Collett
Roofing Mooragh Park
480. 66
822
HSBC
Bank Charges
823
Tenant
Rent Refund
Ramsey Town Commissioners
Wages week ending 10. 12. 15
IOM Government
ITIP / NI
824 -826
827
828
Ramsey Town Commissioners
Charges
829
IOM Government
Planning Appeal
830
J Clawson
Lakeside Refurb
831
Cornerstone Architects
Brookfield Court Fees
Ramsey Town Commissioners
832 -834
50. 00
50. 00
f
25. 00
1, 380. 00
f
7. 28
139. 34
f
15, 647. 75
20, 559. 27
f
403. 43
165. 00
f
18, 262. 70
2, 700. 00
Salaries
f
56, 855. 16
835
Unison
Union Fees
f
185. 75
836
Ramsey Town Commissioners
Sick Benefit
f
158. 90
837
NatWest
Charges
Ramsey Town Commissioners
Wages week ending 16. 12. 15
SSP Water Play
Syr Maint Contract Mooragh Pk
838 -840
841
99. 70
40, 974. 49
f
4, 257. 60
842
Dickinson Cruickshank
Prof Fees
495. 50
843
Tenant
Rent Refund
100. 00
844
J Clawson
Lakeside Refurb
f
5, 071. 56
845
Surestrike Bowling
Christmas Dinner
f
1, 008. 00
846
Tenant
Rent Refund
f
60. 00
847
IOM Bank
Quarterly Loan Repayment
f
717, 836. 73
848
IOM Bank
Quarterly Bank Charges
849
Tenant
Rent Refund
f
550. 00
850
Tenant
Rent Refund
f
139. 34
851
AB Photography
PR & Media Services
852
Argon Office Systems Ltd
Servicing
853
Argon Office Systems Ltd
Hardware Maintenance
854
Ashcrofts
Paints etc
855
AWF Specialist Maint Systems
Primer etc
856
Bertram Trading
Books, DVDs
a
1, 850. 00
420. 00
216. 89
f
4, 691. 08
1, 329. 47
f
3, 947. 18
391. 40
Accounts paid to the 31st December, 2015
Acc. No.
Amount ( inc VAT)
Payee
Description
857
Brew & Corkill Ltd
Lighting Maintenance
858
Bridson & Horrox Ltd
859
Jim Callow Plant Hire
Stationery
Tractor Recovery
f
150. 00
860
Chartered Inst of Housing
CIH Course
f
174. 00
861
City Plumbing Supplies
Screwdriver
862
Cleervu Aerial Specialists
TV /Satellite New Houses
f
2, 123. 82
863
Cuplas Callow ( IOM) Ltd
Shower
864
IOM Government
Tipping charges
f
27, 654. 13
865
Ellan Vannin Fuels
Fuel
f
11, 302. 83
866
Farmers Combine Ltd
Mixed Corn etc
f
74. 80
867
Feltons Ironmongers
Various
f
1, 228. 23
868
G4S Secure Solutions ( IOM) Ltd
Collections /Shredding /Warden
869
Go Marketing Ltd
Paints etc
f
324. 00
870
Haldane Fisher ( IOM) Ltd
Goods
f
347. 16
871
Paul Hampton Services
Public Toilets
872
WF Howes Ltd
Books
f
48. 55
873
Island Drainage
Hire of Road Sweeper
f
3, 150. 00
874
Isle of Man Newspapers
Advert for Refuse
f
401. 76
875
JBA Consulting
Asbestos Samples BAC
f
780. 00
120. 00
2, 404. 62
826. 51
23. 94
684.00
2, 395. 24
1, 923. 99
876
Ramsey Warehouse
Gift Vouchers
f
877
Jewson Limited
Concrete Mix
f
138. 89
W H Looney (Ramsey)
Gift Voucher
f
25. 00
878
MC Locksmith Services Ltd
Handles etc
f
2, 052. 02
879
Macs Builders Merchant
Fencing
f
2, 084. 90
880
Manx Business Solutions Ltd
Meter Reading
f
119. 87
881
Manx Control Systems
TH Heating Call out
f
591. 36
882
Manx Environmental Services
Flea Treatment
883
Manx Gas
Lakeside Centre
f
9. 57
884
Manx Telecom Ltd
Phones
f
1, 837. 54
885
Manx Utilities Authority
Current
886
Martin & Watson
887
877a
192. 00
9, 960. 75
Tyre Repair
f
186. 14
Steve Morley
Inspection Report
f
461. 64
888
Newson Trading
Clothing
889
Office Equipment
Year Planners
f
890
Orona Limited
Lift Maintenance
f
1, 745. 30
2, 938. 52
311. 38
619. 88
69. 17
891
Outdoor Power & Plant
Servicing
f
892
P & M Window Cleaners
Window Cleaning
f
893
Dave Perry
Various Repairs
894
Phoenix Windows
Double Glazing
f
895
Mannin Retail Ltd
Publications
f
63. 19
258. 00
3, 303. 35
119. 86
896
Ramsey Skips
Skips
f
897
Raymotors
Fuel / Repairs
f
1, 397. 88
898
Chas E Richmond Ltd
Repairs
f
4, 659. 31
899
Eden Park Garden Centre
Tine
f
308. 00
900
SMP
f
1, 080. 00
Accounting &
Tax
IFinancial Statements
22
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Accounts paid to the 31st December, 2015
Acc. No.
Payee
Description
901
St John Ambulance
Defib Packs
f
132. 00
902
St Pauls Bookshop
Books
f
135. 07
Amount ( inc VAT)
903
Sage ( UK)
Accounts Prog
f
1, 875. 60
904
Swales Electrical Ltd & Hoistline
Repairs
f
976. 80
905
Ulverscroft Large Print Books
Audio Books
f
195. 60
906
VPG Systems
Hardware Maintenance
f
6, 960. 08
907
WDS Ltd
Goods
f
463. 39
908
Edmundson Electrical
Goods
909
Paul Wheeler Ltd
Repairs
f
8, 876. 71
910
Which
Publications
f
75. 00
911
Ocean Ford
Hire Rental
f
308. 57
912
J W Kneen
Christmas Tree Installation
f
240. 00
913
IOM Government
Rates Traie Twoie
1, 163. 76
1, 465. 46
1, 031, 635. 66
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RAMSEY TOWN
SUMMARY OF
INCOME &
EXPENDITURE TO
END DECEMBER
Estimate for 2015 - 2016
2015 - 2016 to date
Housing and Property
Housing Schemes
Close Woirrey/ Close y C Ghlass
Brookfield Court
Close ny Mooragh
Town Hall
2015
Net Expend.
Net Expend.
Expenditure
Income
2, 892, 525
3,078, 535
186, 010
4, 109, 096
4, 109, 096
0
18, 102
21, 008
2, 906
33, 850
27, 900
5,950
1, 580
Income
Expenditure
Income
Income
8, 636
9, 893
1, 257
15, 825
14, 245
19, 174
23, 376
4, 202
37, 300
32, 015
5, 285
196, 536
28, 446
168, 090
261, 850
28, 900
232, 950
Workshops
62, 322
62, 322
92, 550
Public Conveniences
71, 462
71, 462
77, 435
92, 550
77,435
135, 591
135, 591
0
7, 250
7, 250
1, 130
271, 779
Admin re Housing Schemes
Apprentices
Heating Reserve Transfer
R. N. D. H. C.
Sub Total
8, 990
9, 401
411
11, 325
12, 455
3, 277, 747
3, 170, 659
107, 088
4,639, 231
4, 367, 452
2015
Works & Development
Expenditure
Foreshores & Flags
Income
Net Expend.
Income
1, 098
Car Parks
Refuse Removal
1, 098
4, 125
42, 230
12, 215
30, 015
471, 805
865, 565
127, 250
738, 315
105, 500
111, 500
95, 898
52, 568
Prom Shelters, etc
10, 532
Street & Dec Lighting
93, 338
37
10, 532
30, 025
Advertising & Entertaining
Parks, Gardens & Land
6, 000
30, 025
153, 700
93, 338
153, 700
16
6, 900
1, 213
22, 000
0
22, 000
159, 649
584, 079
1, 230, 045
258, 555
971, 490
Income
7, 590
690
Estimate for 2015 - 2016
2015 - 2016 to date
Expenditure
4, 125
21
1, 213
743, 728
Parks & Leisure
Income
6, 077
52, 568
Sub Total
Net Expend.
Income
11, 161
567, 704
Private Property Repairs
Expenditure
17, 238
Sewers & Pumps
Govt Department Agencies
Estimate for 2015 - 2016
2016 to date
Net Expend.
Income
Expenditure
Income
Net Expend.
Income
28, 606
2, 363
26, 244
31, 525
6, 450
25, 075
211, 904
102
211, 802
378, 610
300
378, 310
Tower St Recreation Area
2, 769
5, 888
3, 118
6, 225
6, 925
700
Games Concessions
Mansail Lease
12, 505
2, 692
9, 813
16, 250
2, 000
14, 250
Lakeside Centre
65, 548
29
65, 519
76, 625
10, 100
66, 525
1, 744
11, 191
9, 447
2, 625
14, 538
11, 913
Parklands Day Nursery
Non -Lease Properties
Swimming Pool
Bowling Alley
Public Library
7, 848
7, 848
7, 100
7, 100
16, 174
16, 174
16, 500
16, 500
99, 535
Sub Total
446, 633
11, 250
11, 250
4, 000
15, 000
11, 000
7, 731
91, 804
151, 425
11, 500
139, 925
405,389
690, 885
66,813
624, 072
41, 245 1
Estimate for 2015 - 2016
2015 - 2016 to date
Finance & General Purposes
Expenditure
Administration
109, 856
Office Expenses
Sundry Expenses
Miscellaneous
2, 165, 483
Net Expend.
Income
2, 055, 627
Expenditure
268, 250
509, 387
509, 387
783, 375
7, 094
7, 094
13, 975
12, 396
64, 850
30, 728
Town Band
Income
18, 332
1, 000
1, 000 1
Income
Net Expend.
Income
145,000
123, 250
50, 775
732, 600
39, 800
25, 050
13, 975
1, 000
1, 000 1
Vehicle Replacement
T.& G.. W. U.
50
462
Ramsey Regeneration
Sub Total
TOTAL
658, 527
1£
5, 126, 635 -£
462
2, 183, 815
5, 555,366 -£
1, 525, 288
28,000 1
1, 159, 450
428, 7311 £ 7, 719, 611 -£
I4
50
28, 000
235, 625
923, 825
4,928, 445 I £ 2, 791, 166
RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION RETURN 2015 -2016
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
General Revenue
Rates Collected ( by Treasury
472, 667. 00
1, 418,000. 00
199, 195. 00
Salaries' Cost
168, 217. 00
168, 053. 00
170, 889. 00
5,094. 00
4, 693. 00
5, 835. 00
Heat and Light
Members' Attendance Allowance
Legal Fees
Capital Loan Payments
591. 00
840. 00
5, 694. 00
119. 00
776, 155. 00
738, 134. 00
Insurance Costs ( net of Housing ins. costs )
783, 534. 00
49, 815. 00
Computer Expenses
742. 00
Refuse Collection Costs
97, 384. 00
152, 006. 00
110, 985. 00
Parks Glens ( Total Costs )
92, 650. 00
125, 403. 00
72, 049. 00
328, 457.00
738, 298. 00
704, 505. 00
118, 212. 00
123, 540. 00
149, 108. 00
242, 443. 00
1, 966, 822. 00
1, 619,236. 00
31, 079. 00
31, 086. 00
31, 094. 00
180, 601. 00
223, 604.00
223, 660. 00
49, 733. 00
51, 637.00
51, 650. 00
Housing
Rents received ( net of rates paid)*
Repairs and Maintenance
Annual rates paid in first quarter
Capital
Capital Projects: I Loans advanced in period I £ £ £
Balances at Bank
General Revenue
Unapplied Capital Receipts
Reserves
Housing Maintenance Reserve
Heating Maintenance Reserve
Other Income
Grant Assistance
Hire of buildings
Z: \RTC \Quarterly Financial Return 2015- 2016. xis
1, 490. 00 1 £
21S
16, 168.00 1 £
2, 107. 00
Quarter 4
RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER' S REPORT
PLANNING APPLICATIONS —JANUARY, 2016
Mr. Chairman and Members,
Copies of the following applications have been received from the Department of the
Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning and Building Control Division under the
planning consultation procedures. The applications are listed for consideration subject
to comments where appended.
REF NO:
3340
P. A. NO.:
15/ 01296/ 13
APPLICANT:
Landfall Limited
PROPOSED:
Erection of three detached dwellings with integral garaging and off
AMENDED PLANS
road car parking
NOTES:
P. A. in Detail
SITE:
Upper Hillside, Vernon Road, Ramsey
REF NO:
3294
P. A. NO.:
15 /00810 /A
APPLICANT:
Athol Street Auctioneers Limited
PROPOSED:
Approval in principle for demolition of existing disused auction
buildings and commercial property and construction of 18 sheltered
AMENDED PLANS
accommodation apartments with ancillary communal facilities,
NOTES:
addressing siting and means of access
Approval in Principle
SITE:
The Mart Site, Bowring Road, Ramsey
REF NO:
3341
P. A. NO.:
15/ 01340/ 13
APPLICANT:
Nigel Hendy and Joyce Hatton
PROPOSED:
Erection of a polytunnel
NOTES:
P. A. in Detail
SITE:
Ballachrink Beg Cottage,, Grove Mount, Ramsey
REF NO:
3342
P. A. NO.:
15/ 01341/ 13
APPLICANT:
Mr. & Mrs. A. Huxham
PROPOSED:
Alterations to first floor rear elevation flat window
NOTES:
P. A. in Detail
SITE:
7, Brookfield Avenue, Ramsey
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REP NO:
3343
P. A. NO.:
15/ 01351/ 13
APPLICANT:
Mr. &
Mrs. J. Kay
PROPOSED:
Replacement of existing glazed conservatory roof with roof tiles
NOTES:
P. A. in Detail
SITE:
47, Claughbane Drive, Ramsey
REP NO:
3344
P. A. NO.:
15/ 01371/ 13
APPLICANT:
Anne Julie Macleod
PROPOSED:
Additional use of residential dwelling as tourist living
accommodation
NOTES:
P. A. in Detail
SITE:
Thie Corneil, Stanley Mount West, Ramsey
REP NO:
3345
P. A. NO.:
15/ 01374/ 13
APPLICANT:
Mr. M. Sharpe
PROPOSED:
Installation of window to replace existing garage door and
installation of additional door and window to side elevation
NOTES:
P. A. in Detail
SITE:
5, St Olave' s Close, Ramsey
REP NO:
3346
P. A. NO.:
15/ 01392/ A
APPLICANT:
Mr. A. Cope
PROPOSED:
Approval in priniple for four detached dwellings with associated
NOTES:
parking addressing siting and means of access
Approval in Principle
SITE:
Land adjacent to Brookfield Court, Claughbane Drive, Ramsey
REF NO:
3347
P. A. NO.:
15 /01394 /LAW
APPLICANT:
Mr. P. B. Gorton
PROPOSED:
Application to make lawful the use as an self contained apartment
NOTES:
P. A. in Detail
SITE:
Flat 4, 4, Windsor Mount,
Ramsey
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Applications—January, 2016 —Public Continued
PEF NO:
3348
P. A. NO.:
15/ 01397/ GB & 15/ 01398/ CON
APPLICANT:
Delia Chamberlain
PROPOSED:
Alterations, installation of replacement windows and doors and new
roof light to dwelling
NOTES:
Registered Building
SITE:
Beach Cottage, Ballure Road, Ramsey
REF NO:
3349
P. A. NO.:
16/ 00006/ 13
APPLICANT:
Allegro Limited
PROPOSED:
Installation of replacement windows
NOTES:
P. A. in Detail
SITE:
9, Parliament Street, Ramsey
REF NO:
3350
P. A. NO.:
16/ 00015/ 1
APPLICANT:
Mr. & Mrs. T. Smart
PROPOSED:
Alterations, erection of an extension and improvement works to
existing front and rear vehicular accesses
NOTES:
P. A. in Detail
SITE:
Fairmont, Coburg Road, Ramsey
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RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER' S REPORT
FEEDING OF BIRDS
JANUARY 2016 —PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
The Commission has received a number of complaints regarding the feeding of birds
within the town and the impact this has on neighbourhoods. In addition to the
nuisance impact of feeding birds the distribution of food can attract other vermin.
In the Light of the complaints attention is drawn to the general advice leaflet
previously issued by the Commission as copy of which is appended.
Copies are available at the Town Hall, on the Commissioners' website and will be
highlighted on the Commission' s social media Faceboolc page.
Recommendation: to be noted
P. S Harrison
Chief Technical Officer.
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RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
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PEST CONTROL ADVICE
FERAL PIGEONS & HERRING GULLS
NUISANCE
Just because there are pigeons or gulls in your area does not necessarily
mean that there is a problem or that health or public safety issues will
arise.
However:
Large numbers of gulls or pigeons in an area may drive other smaller
birds away as they compete for available food and nesting spaces.
Nesting gulls can become aggressive especially when chicks have left the nest and may be on the
ground.
Droppings can contaminate food supplies, especially in food stores, warehouses, bakeries or
canteen. Mites can cause skin diseases and feather dust can cause other infections.
Where there are large numbers of these birds in a small area, droppings can make pavements
slippery; with a risk of pedestrians slipping and injuring themselves. Birds flying around busy
thoroughfares may startle motorists who may go on to cause accidents.
Pigeon droppings in particular are acidic and can cause damage to buildings, machinery, lawns,
shrubberies and machinery. Nesting materials from gulls and pigeon nests can clog drains and air
vents.
PEST CONTROL ADVICE
The best way to control the problems caused by gulls and pigeons is to
reduce their food supply. To avoid feeding gulls and pigeons, while
intending to feed smaller garden birds, use seed and nut feeders or
general bird food feeders.
Cover bird tables with a cage of 3 inch mesh which will allow access for
small garden birds, but prevent access by pigeons & gulls.
Do not use bread or kitchen left -overs, but more importantly do not throw scraps on the ground. Scraps
are one of the biggest attractors of pigeons, gulls and vermin. The RSPB ( Royal Society for the Protection
of Birds) has booklets on bird food and feeders. Information can be obtained from the RSPB by
telephoning 01767 680551 or by looking on the internet —type RSPB or search for " Bird Food."
Gulls and pigeons are quick to realise where a ready meal is available and will remember particular
places and also the times when food may be on offer.
If you have a problem through inadvertently feeding these birds then the best course of action is to
cease feeding for a while. When you recommence bird feeding, use appropriate bird feeders. After a
while gulls and pigeons soon realise food is not available and will move on.
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DETERRENTS
The Ramsey Town Commissioners support the cessation of feeding of these two species of birds in
Ramsey, but do not condone residents taking direct action such as nest or egg removal.
Pigeon proofing measures using spring steel wires or spike boards are good roosting deterrents.
However, great care must be taken to avoid injuring other wildlife. These measures will also work for
herring gulls —although larger spikes and the use of netting may be required in roosting and nesting
sites. The removal of herring gull nests in September will not solve the problem on its own.
In warehouses and other large buildings with large openings rapid roll doors or curtains of split plastic
will let pedestrians and some machines through whilst deterring the ingress of pigeons and gulls. Air
blowers, blowing outwards will also deter birds. Care must be taken not to displace protected birds such
as house martins, swifts, swallows or tree and house sparrows. Smell deterrents, high frequency sound
and model birds of prey may have limited effect on pigeons or gulls.
LEGAL CONTROL MEASURES
The culling of pigeons or gulls is not considered to be effective because other pigeons or gulls quickly
take their place, especially if a ready food supply is still available. The removal of the food source is by
far the best form of control.
The Ramsey Town Commissioners actively discourage the feeding of gulls or pigeons, but members of
the public and food supply merchants in particular should also ensure that food is not easily available to
these birds. Persons who feed gulls and pigeons that are considered to be a nuisance in a public place
may be charged with a littering offence. In this latter case a fixed penalty for £50 may be issued or a
fine of up to £2, 500.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Do not feed gulls or pigeons
Do not leave lids of refuse bins open
Do not leave any food lying about for gulls, pigeons or rodents.
Join Forces with your neighbours to ensure food is not left out for pests.
Use good quality bird feeders and appropriate quality food, do not throw bread or waste food out
for birds.
Do remember it is illegal to interfere in any way with most birds including their nesting and roosting
areas their nests, eggs and young.
THE RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS DO NOT DIRECTLY UNDERTAKE PEST CONTROL MEASURES TO
DEAL WITH PIGEONS OR HERRING GULLS.
If you have a problem, you may initially contact the Ramsey Town Commissioners who may investigate
the problem and report the matter to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
CONTACTS:
For further information and advice or to report a nuisance, contact:- Ramsey Town Commissioners,
Town Hall, Ramsey, IM8 1RT Tel. 01624 810100 or email enquiries @rtc. gov. im
DEFA Tel. 01624 685894 ( Pest Control)
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RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER' S REPORT
NEW SEWER PUMPING STATION, THE VOLLAN
JANUARY, 2016 —PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
Works are due to commence on this scheme on behalf of Manx Utilities with the
provision of enabling works which includes the diversion of service cables to the area
around the Rugby Club, BMX track to the site of the new sewer pumping station. ' file
works will include new MUA cabling fed from Royal Park which will be taken below
the donkey path. In addition, the works include the rerouting and replacement of an
existing asbestos cement water main and the rerouting of a Manx Telecom fibre optic
cable.
The contractor for the enabling works, Stephen Christian and Sons Limited has
programmed these works to be completed by the end of February, 2016 however
much of this work is weather dependent in terms particularly of making good once the
excavations have been carried out.
Once the enabling works have been carried out, the main contractor, Auldyn
Construction Ltd will commence works for the construction of the new sewer
pumping station and holding tanks. These works are to be carried during 2016 with
completion programmed to be at the end of 2016. During these works, the new
pipework to connect the pumping station to the new sewer treatment plant at
Balladoole will also be carried out, again with completion at the end of 2016.
Once the new pumping station and associated works are completed and running, decommissioning of the existing pumping station and storage tank infrastructure will be
carried out which is presently programmed for early 2017.
Recommendation: To be noted and further reporting.
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P. S. Harrison.
January, 2016.
Chief Technical Officer.
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RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER' S REPORT
WORKS TO BIRCHAM AVENUE
JANUARY, 2016 —PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
Works have recommenced on the this scheme following the Christmas and New Year
break by the Department of Infrastructure on the reconstruction of the roadway on
Bircham Avenue together with the laying of new below ground services.
The road from Station Road to the junction with Gladstone Avenue is now open with
the road tarmacadam base coated to provide vehicular access in this area.
The works have moved further along Bircham Avenue from the rear of the Fire
Station to a point midway on the Bircham Avenue Close junction to maintain access.
Excavations have taken place down to formation level and new services are being laid
in place. Existing high and low voltage electricity supplies which provide supplies to
the majority of the Town are being renewed as part of the works which will require
the footpath to the East side of the road being closed.
Works have progressed well since commencement of this phase of the works.
Recommendation: To be noted and further reporting.
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January, 2016.
P. S. Harrison.
Chief Technical Officer.
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RAMSEY TOWN COMMISSIONERS
TOWN CLERK' S REPORT
CONSULTATION —MANX INTERNATIONAL CYCLING GP
JANUARY 2016 —PUBLIC
Mr. Chairman and Members,
The Commission has been contacted by the organisers of a proposed Manx
International Cycling GP to be run on Sunday 10`x' April, 2016, around the Mountain
Course. A copy of the correspondence has previously been circulated to Members.
By introducing the Manx International Cycling GP the organisers intend to reestablish the Isle of Man as a respected high level competitive cycle event venue
which will generate positive economic benefits and publicity.
It is a condition of British Cycling that the race route is closed to traffic. This
condition is non -negotiable with British Cycling therefore if the event is to progress
organisers do need to have agreement to close roads to public traffic.
The organisers understand the sensitivity to road closures particularly in respect of the
TT Course which is the intended route; however the road closures will not be the same
as those imposed for the TT Races.
All footpaths will be open to pedestrians.
Pedestrians will be able to cross the roads when safe to do so and whilst in
sight of a marshal.
Spectators will be actively encouraged onto the roadside.
There will be numerous traffic crossing points open during the race period.
Access routes will remain open on some major junctions throughout the race
period.
Organisers will endeavour to assist with special requests for access.
The roads will be opened on a controlled basis commencing at Park Avenue,
Douglas well before the official latest time ( approximately 4 pm).
There will be three separate races on the circuit each with their associated race
convoys. Each race will be strictly managed to ensure that competitors who are
dropped from the peloton' are removed from the race. This means that the races can
pass crossing points relatively quickly. e. g. organisers envisage an individual race
convoy front to rear elapsed time of no more than 10 minutes.
Crossing points will be opened when the Official `tail end' vehicle has passed each
junction and closed again when the lead vehicle of the following race approaches.
Recommendation: for discussion.
T. P. Whiteway
Town Clerk
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Chief Executive