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2012 Douglas horse tram service begins May 14

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 10:49
2012 Douglas horse tram service begins May 14

The 2012 Douglas horse tram service will begin on Monday 14 and operate daily from 9am to 6pm until Sunday September 16.

Selection of Mayor elect approved. Members' responsibilities allocated

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 10:45
Selection of Mayor elect approved. Members' responsibilities allocated

At a meeting of the Council of the Borough of Douglas, held on Wednesday 2nd May, 2012, it was agreed unanimously that the selection of Mr. Councillor D.J. Ashford to serve as Mayor of the Borough for the year commencing 9th May 2012, as originally approved at a private meeting on Friday 30th March, be confirmed subject to election at the Annual Council meeting on 9th May.

Events and Party Recycling

Thursday, 10 May 2012 13:07
Events and Party Recycling

Public events and private parties often create a huge amount of waste. Whether it’s a sports game, school festival ora simple private party, when people come together waste tends to be left in their wake – these materials can be a valuable resource when recycled.

 

Council Leader congratulates Honorary Freeman of the Borough

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:51
Council Leader congratulates Honorary Freeman of the Borough

The Leader of Douglas Borough Council Councillor David Christian JP spoke for all Members of the Council and staff when he expressed his delight at learning that Mark Cavendish, Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Douglas and acknowledged as ‘the world’s fastest man on two wheels’ had become a father.

Blooming great Easter activities at Henry Bloom Noble Library

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:48
Blooming great Easter activities at Henry Bloom Noble Library

Spring sprang with a host of daffodils at the Henry Bloom Noble Library when it held a children’s Easter creative activity session led by senior library assistant Shirley Moore. 

Easter Saturday sees town centre "choc-full"

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:34
Easter Saturday sees town centre "choc-full"

Douglas town centre was ‘choc-full’ of children on Easter Saturday tracking down clues in a treasure hunt that would earn them a chocolate bunny and a face-painting session.

Council introduces Borough wardens

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:32
Council introduces Borough wardens

In support of its commitment to improve quality of life standards in the town Douglas Borough Council has restructured and strengthened its enforcement operation.

Local author to speak on home turf at Henry Bloom Noble Library

Monday, 30 April 2012 16:30
Local author to speak on home turf at Henry Bloom Noble Library

Local author Rakie Keig will be speaking about her third full-length novel to be published, Home Ground, at the Henry Bloom Noble Library on Wednesday May 9th.