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Council to take action against chewing gum litter

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 11:28
Council to take action against chewing gum litter

Douglas Borough Council is teaming up with the UK chewing gum action group and launching a high-profile anti-chewing gum litter campaign.

Street performers urged to pitch up for TT 2012

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 11:07
Street performers urged to pitch up for TT 2012

Performers - from jugglers to magicians, bands to poets - are wanted to help add to the carnival atmosphere in Douglas town centre during this year’s TT festival.

Councillor David John Ashford has been elected Mayor of Douglas

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 10:50
Councillor David John Ashford has been elected Mayor of Douglas

Councillor David John Ashford has been elected Mayor of Douglas for the 2012-2013 municipal year.

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.

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.

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.