Commissioners' News
04 July 2008
Library competitions
Get your entries in now for the library competitions - there are cash prizes for the best "unusual place to read" photo. See full details on the library website and in the local press.
30 June 2008
Civic Sunday
One of the highlights of the year will take place on Sunday, 13th July 2008 when Peel holds it's annual Civic Sunday Service.
This year Mrs Thelma Birkett, Chairman of Peel Town Commissioners will host her Civic Sunday Service. The day commences with a parade led by Castletown Silver Band at 10:40am from outside the Town Hall down Church Street, Christian Street, across Atholl Place and along Atholl Street to the gated entrance to St German's Cathedral. The actual service will commence at 11:00am and the congregation will be entertained by two songs to be performed by past Cleveland Medal winner Karen Elliott. Refreshments will follow the service and be served in the Corrin Hall. An invitation is extended to all residents to attend the church service.
Beach Improvements
The outdoor workforce have recently been working on certain improvements to Peel Beach. A cold water shower has been installed on the shore near to the Promenade Kiosk. A concrete path has been constructed from the shower to the slipway. The drinking fountain on the Promenade is to be restored and should be operational within a few days.
Finally a beach volley ball net has been erected on the beach (adjacent to the Peel Sailing Club) for use and enjoyment of all.
27 June 2008
Board Agenda - 2 July 2008
The Commissioners public agenda for the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 1 July 2008 at 7:00pm is as follows:-
1. Minutes- To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 June 2008.
2. Matters Arising.
3. Western Partnership - To consider Mr Jones proposal to compile a list of local organisations to be held at the Town Hall for public use and arrange for local organisations to advertise their aims and contact details.
4. Atholl Buildings Flats - To consider a request from Mr Foot to provide two large wheelie bins in Christian Street car park.
5. MSPCA - Request for a street collection on 5 July 2008.
6. Creek Inn - To note letter from a visitor concerning outside tables and to note recent discussion in Tynwald on this subject. Mr Gimbert to report.
7.Request to park camper van on former Brickworks site.
8. Oak Road - Mr Skidmore's enquiry as to the Department of Transport's classification of Oak Road.
9. Onchan Civic Sunday.
10. Planning Applications - for comment.
11. Planning Decisions Notified.
12. Housing (Flats) Regulatons 1982- To consider registration of flats 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 and 33 Bluebell Close, Reayrt ny Keylley, Peel.
13. Rent and Rating Appeal - To note temporary reduction in respect of 1 Mount Morrison, Peel.
14. Standing Orders - To approve draft standing orders
15. Any other business.
25 June 2008
Hiring the Philip Christian Centre
Details of how to hire space in the recently renovated Philip Christian Centre, and a booking form, can now be found on the Services page.
Latest minutes
Minutes of the Commissioners' public board meeting held on 20 May are now published on the Minutes and Accounts page.
20 June 2008
Refuse Collection - Tynwald day
Residents whose bins are emptied on a Monday are advised that the Commissioners refuse contractor will operate the normal bin collection on the Tynwald Day holiday, ie Monday, 7th July 2008. Please ensure your bin is available for emptying in the usual manner.
16 June 2008
Latest books at the Library
New books received by the library over the last month are now listed on the Library's homepage.
10 June 2008
Minutes and new member
Minutes of the first meeting of the new Board held on 1st May are now published on the Minutes and Accounts page. Also, details of the final member of the Board, Alan Jones, following the recent election, can be found on the "Who are we?" page.
04 June 2008
National Year of Reading - Reading escapes
The Ward library is waiting to see and hear your ideas for "Reading Escapes", the theme for June in the National Year of Reading. See the Library Website for details...
29 May 2008
Peel Day - 1st June 2008
The Commissioners have worked hard to ensure Peel has a great day's entertainment on "Mad Sunday", 1st June 2008.
In previous years the Commissioners have worked in conjunction with Honda UK to provide our visiting bikers with a full day of fun, stunts and entertainment. With the absence of Honda this year the Commissioners have worked hard to provide a fun filled day packed with entertainment for visitors and locals alike.
We are pleased to welcome the TV stars Dave Myers and Si King better known as the "Two Hairy Bikers" who will ride out to Peel in the morning and kick off the day's entertainment at 12 noon. They will be available for autographs and photo opportunities. In addition they will cook a BBQ on the beach.
Turning to two wheeled entertainment we have the stars under the Straightliners banner performing various stunts at the Creg Malin car park. In addition there will be the ever popular "Purple Helmets" and Manx born Trials Star Steve Colley entertaining the crowds at the Creg Malin.
On the open air stage erected at the other end of the promenade five rock groups/bands will provide live music throughout the afternoon and early evening.
The timetable of events is as follows :-
Creg Malin IRIS Pump Station
12:00 Neil Porter (Solo stunts) 12:00 Hairy Bikers
12:30 Steve Colley 12:30 Maldune (Indie rock band)
13:00 Freestyle Crew 14:00 Immigration (rock cover band)
13:45 Purple Helmets 15:30 Uniting the Elements (UK band)
14:30 Steve Colley 17:00 Uber Room (Indie rock band)
15:00 Russ Swift (Mini car stunts) 18:30 Same Irritating Cartoon
15:30 Dave Coates Solo/quad bike stunts) (Classic rock band)
16:00 Chris Downey (Mountain Biker stunts)
16:30 Ashley Mark (Solo stunts)
Come to Peel and enjoy the day.
19 May 2008
Commissioners Election
The result of the election held on 15 May 2008 for one member to stand as a Commissioner for a four year term was as follows:-
Ian Greig DAVISON 6 votes
Raymond Karl HARMER 78 votes
Alan Glyn JONES 566 votes
09 May 2008
Who are the new Commissioners?
Photographs and brief details of the three new Commissioners can now be found on "Who are we?" page.
30 April 2008
Annual General Meeting
The Commissioners Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, 1st May 2008 at 7:00pm in the Boardroom, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel. The Agenda is as follows:-
1. Certificate of Uncontested Election- To be read out by the Town Clerk
2. Declaration Book to be signed by successful candidates.
3. Appointment of Chairman for the municipal year commencing May 2008.
4. Appointment of Vice Chairman for the municipal year commencing May 2008.
5. Appointment of Lead Members and Members to outside bodies.
6. Approval as a correct record of the Minutes of the meeting held on 2 April 2008.
7. Matters Arising.
8. Employment Bill 2008- Dept of Trade & Industry consultation exercise.
9. Street Traders Licence- Request from Mr & Mrs Hill-Venning
10. Planning Applications for comment.
11. Planning Decisions notified
12. PA07/01985/B On Appeal- To note appeal hearing in respect of appeal against approval for the erection of a replacement dwelling , 10 Station Road, Peel.
13. PA07/01465/B On Appeal- To note appeal hearing in respect of appeal against refusal for residential development of 21 dwellings on land adjacent to Brickworks entrance, Glenfaba Road, Peel.
14. Appeal Decisions- To note Planning Appeal Inspector's decisions in respect of :-
a) PA 07/1179 - Mr E Wood, Installation of four replacement windows to front elevation, Beach House, Crown Street, Peel
b) PA/07/490 - Mr & Mrs Vickers, Erection of two town houses to replace existing garage, office and yard, Gawne's Court, Douglas Street, Peel.
15. Any othr business.
24 April 2008
Local Authority Election - 15 May 2008
Notice has just been received of one more withdrawal from the local authority election to be held in Peel on Thursday, 15 May 2008. Mr Davison has withdrawn his nomination which leaves an election between Mr Raymond Karl Harmer of 6 Oak Road, Peel and Alan Glyn Jones of 16 Derby Road, Peel. The Polling Station will be open for voters from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
23 April 2008
National Year of Reading
On Saturday 26th April libraries across the Island will be gearing up to receive new library joiners as part of the National Year of Reading's ground-breaking national initiative "Join a Library Day". This is part of the scheme organized by the Isle of Man Libraries Group, under the banner "Island Libraries - working together", and "Love your Local Library". The aim is to encourage as many people as possible to join their local library and just see what is on offer. Residents and non residents are welcome to join the Ward Library.
The Library has the latest best-selling books, classic books, audio books and Internet access. There is a very popular junior section, and in the Sophia Morrison Reference Room, an excellent local history collection. Local libraries are the anchor points for community life, and if you are new to an area, job seeking or just wanting to find out more about local issues, then the Ward Library is the place to start.
Please support your local Library. Visit the library website to find out how to join. Or print this Joining Form
18 April 2008
Latest accounts and budgets
Accounts for Peel Town Commissioners up to 31 March 2007 and budget for 2008/09 are now posted on the Minutes and Accounts page.
04 April 2008
Hotel survey results
Results from the recent survey about the proposed hotel development can now be viewed online. Click on Minutes & Accounts, then, under Other Documents, choose to view the presentation on screen, or download as a printable PDF.
