Commissioners' News
24 February 2012
Latest minutes
Minutes from the Commissioners' meeting held on 7th February are now posted on the Minutes and Accounts page.
17 February 2012
Commissioners Meeting-21 February 2012
The next meeting of Peel Town Commissioners will take place on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 at 7:00pm. The public agenda is appended below and members of the public are welcome to attend.
1. Minutes – To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 7th February 2012.
2. Matters arising:
a. 11/604 – Reayrt Ny Cronk Play Area – Town Clerk to report.
b. 11/605 – Ramsey Road Development – Proposed meeting with the Minister, Mr. D Cretney, MHK – Town Clerk to report.
c. 11/608 – Local Government Pension Scheme – To note current position (enclosure).
d. 11/609 – Ballawattleworth Action Group – To receive update from Mr. Beale and Mr. Gimbert regarding land maintained by the Commissioners.
e. 11/629 – Ballaquane Roundabout – Traffic mirror request discussed at recent Western Traffic Management Group meeting.
Works Items
3. Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985 – a) To note Town of Peel (Speed Limits) (Variation) (no.2) Order 2012 – (enclosure) b) To note removal of Reserved Space, Market Place, Peel (enclosure).
4. Street Cleaning Agreement – To consider draft street sweeping agreement. Town Clerk to report (enclosure).
5. Western Traffic Management Meeting – Town Clerk/Mr. Lace to report on outcome of recent meeting.
6. Dog Fouling/Litter – To consider email from Mr. Jones regarding a new dog fouling/litter initiative (enclosure).
Housing Items
7. Planning Applications for Comment (schedule enclosed).
8. Planning Decisions Notified.
9. Recreational Improvements Marine Parade – Chairman to apologise for failure to submit planning application.
Recreation Items
10. Easter Athletics Festival – Visit of Ron Hill (enclosure).
11. Lieutenant Governor’s Visit – To note letter of thanks (enclosure).
Finance & General Items
12. RNLI – Flag Day (enclosure).
13. Trees & High Hedges Act – To discuss provisions of the Act in relation to problem areas in Peel.
14. St. German’s Cathedral – To note electric cabling work from the Cathedral to the Christian Street sub-station and subsequent traffic disruption – Town Clerk to report.
15. Statutory Documents – Government consultation exercise (enclosure).
16. Financial Services Ombudsman Schedule – Government consultation exercise (enclosure).
17. Road Transport Regulations 2012 – Government Consultation exercise (enclosure).
18. Any other business.
10 February 2012
Commissioners Surgery
The Commissioners will hold a public surgery on Saturday, 11 February 2012 from 10:00am to 12 noon at the Town Hall. If you have any questions or queries please call at the Town Hall and talk to a Commissioner.
03 February 2012
PEEL TOWN COMMISSIONERS REVENUE BUDGET 2012/2013
Over the last three months the Commissioners have been examining the revenue budget for the ensuing financial year 2012/2012.
Over the last two years the setting of the Town rate has been difficult due to the economic climate and in particular the continuing need to keep expenditure under tight control following Central Government’s shortfall in funds as a result of the adjustment to the reciprocal VAT agreement with the United Kingdom.
All areas of the Commissioners finances have been examined to identify savings in the day to day operations and service provision. However, the Commissioners have been advised that the cost to dispose waste at the Island incinerator will increase from £30.74 to £35.00 per tonne. This will increase costs by over £8,000 per annum.
To achieve significant savings the current three year grass cutting contract for Ballawattleworth Estate will not be renewed and from April 2012 this work will be undertaken in-house with the Commissioners own staff. First year costs (including purchase of new equipment) are on a par with the cost of the contract but significant savings will accrue from year two onwards.
Whilst the Commissioners continue to exercise restraint some new projects will be undertaken including provision of new play equipment in the sum of £10,000, additional CCTV coverage in the Town Centre at a cost of £10,000, street lighting at the Market Place and Ballaterson Crescent in the sum of £9,000. Over recent years the Town’s public conveniences have been upgraded and improved. This will continue with £6,000 to be spent on the Market Place toilets. Additionally minor Information Technology upgrades have been included for 2012/2013 at the Town Hall.
Having regard to the estimated expenditure required the Board has agreed to set a Town Rate of 242 pence in the £ (increased from 237 pence in 2011/2012 and representing a 1.7% increase and a separate refuse charge per dwelling of £128.50 (increased from £126.50 in 2011/2012 and representing a 1.6% increase).
01 February 2012
Library news
Recent books received are now listed on the: Library homepage
Subscriptions
It was recently agreed by the Peel Town Commissioners that the annual adult subscription rate for the year 2012-2013 will rise by 50p. From 1 April 2012 the Adult membership will be £9.00 and Rural Adults will be £10.00. Junior/Student membership will remain at £2.00.
It was recently agreed by the Peel Town Commissioners that the annual adult subscription rate for the year 2012-2013 will rise by 50p. From 1 April 2012 the Adult membership will be £9.00 and Rural Adults will be £10.00. Junior/Student membership will remain at £2.00.
The
subscriptions for the year 2011-2012 are now due before 31st March
2012, and notices to remind borrowers will be on display in the Library. It only takes a moment to check if your
membership is up to date. The library
cannot issue books if your Library card is out of date, and any outstanding
books will be classed as overdue and charged accordingly.
Book SaleThe
popular Book Sale is still continuing, what started as a temporary sale seems to
have become a permanent fixture; there are plenty of bargain books on offer,
suitable for all ages.
23 January 2012
Leece Museum - volunteers wanted
The Leece Museum is looking for volunteers to cover the staff holidays. If you can help, even for just a few hours, please contact Roy on 845366 or email leecemuseum@manx.net
12 January 2012
Commissioners Surgery
The Commissioners will hold a public surgery at the Town Hall on Saturday, 14 January 2012 from 10:00am to 12 noon. If you have questions or matters you wish to discuss with a Commissioner please come along.
06 January 2012
05 January 2012
Keep Peel Tidy
08 December 2011
Photo winners
Congratulations to the winners of Peel Online's photo competition, and thank you to everyone who sent in entries throughout the year. Thelma Birkett, the Commissioners' lead member on recreation issues has judged the competition and again found it difficult with the large number of excellent photos. In first place was John Bennett's sunrise over Peel harbour, a view that I expect many of us never see as it means a very early wake up in mid summer. Second place this year goes to Mark Nelson who captured the Commissioners' firework display on November the 5th. Peter McEvoy's monochrome view of Stanley Road is awarded third prize. This year there are also 2 highly commended awards for Agnes McKnight and 12 year old George Fisher.
05 December 2011
Christmas Lantern Competition
The Commissioners Christmas Lantern Competition took place on Saturday, 3 December at the House of Manannan. Children were able to spend the day at the House of Manannan making up their lanterns which were then judged by Neil Cushing, Chairman of the Commissioners.
With some 25 entries the quality of lanterns made by the children was very good. The category winners who received book vouchers were as follows:-
Under 5's
1. Ealish Ayres
2. Belinda Dennett
3. Luka Quirk
Under 8's
1. Grace Elliott
2. Laura Ingles
3. Tom Elliott
Over 8's
1. Keila Jones
2. Edie Richardson
3. Sophie Neil
Following the judging the children led a procession up Michael Street to watch the Christmas Lights being switched on by Santa Claus and the Carnival Princess
28 November 2011
Accounts
Audited accounts for Peel Town Commissioners to end March 2011 are now published on the Minutes and Accounts page.
18 November 2011
Firework Display
The Commissioners have received some favourable comments regarding the firework display and bonfire held on 5th November. If any member of the public that saw the display wishes to provide some feedback on the display such as its quality, length, way to improve the display etc., then please forward your comments to the the Commissioners website at www.peelonline.net.
11 November 2011
Tourism awards
Well done to Peel for being in the top three for the Best Town award in the annual tourism awards. Watch out on 30th November to see if we win for a fourth year in a row!
Also well done to Peel Campsite for being in the top three in the Campsite category.
27 October 2011
Christmas and New Year Refuse Collection
The Commissioners refuse collector has indicated that the weekly bin collection arrangements over the Christmas and New Year period will be such that it is put back one day. Bins normally emptied on Monday will be collected on the Tuesday, Tuesday's collection will be on Wednesday and Wednesday's collection on Thursday.
Bonfire Night
As in previous years the Commissioners are organising a bonfire and spectacular firework display on the evening of 5 November 2011. The bonfire will be lit on the beach at 7:00pm and the firework display will start at 7:30pm. This year there will be a lantern parade starting from opposite Cookies and Candy on Peel promenade at 6:30pm. This is being organised in conjunction with Peel Clothworkers School. The Vikings of Mann are also organising a torchlight procession starting from the Castle and finishing at the bonfire.
13 July 2011
Housing list application form
The housing waiting list application form is now available to download and print on the Commissioners' Services page here
15 June 2011
Peel In Motion Feedback
Peel Commissioners are keen to hear your feedback on this year's Peel Day, which was rebranded as Peel In Motion. Please spare a couple of minutes to complete our short survey. You help is appreciated and will assist in planning future events. Take the survey here
06 June 2011
Peel Civic Sunday Service
This year the Chairman, Mr Neil Cushing's, Civic Sunday Service will be held in the Methodist Chapel, Atholl Street, Peel on Sunday, 17 July 2011 at 11:00am. The service will be conducted by Revrend Grace Easthope and preceded by a procession from the Town Hall at 10:45pm. The procession will be led by Castletown Silver Band and will include Church Street, Christian Street, across Atholl Place and along Atholl Street to the Chapel. Invited guests will be welcome to join the Chairman and his fellow Commissioners for refreshments in the Corrin Hall after the service.
27 May 2011
More photos from John Bennett
Peel Online is grateful to John Bennett for allowing use of more of his wonderful photos of Peel in the main banner on our home page. Each time you visit the home page, or refresh the page, one of over 20 of John's photos will appear at the top of the page. Each one is a wonderful advert for Peel, which we are proud to show our visitors from around the world. These photos are the first thing that greets over 50,000 visitors to Peel Online each year. See more of John's photos on his website www.jrbphotos.com
26 May 2011
Vandalism in Peel
The Commissioners are increasingly concerned at the level of vandalism taking place in Peel over the last couple of months. Since April the Skateboard Park and the West View play area have been subject to wanton vandalism including fence panels being destroyed at the Skateboard Park, swings damaged and timber benching broken at West View play area. Over the weekend of 22-23 May the beach shower was attacked and damaged. All these incidents are costing the ratepayers of Peel sums of money that could be better spent on making Peel better for everyone.
These incidents of vandalism have been reported to the Police and the general public are asked to report any further incidents of damage and destruction to Commissioners property by contacting the Police or the Town Hall. The Commissioners will look to prosecute any offender/s that are caught causing damage to Commissioners property.
12 May 2011
04 May 2011
New Chairman and commissioners lead members
At Peel Commissioners' AGM last night, Neil Cushing was elected Chairman to succeed Ray Harmer, and the Vice Chairman is now Eric Beale. The Lead Members were elected as follows: Finance - Ray Harmer; Works - David Lace; Housing – Alan Jones; Recreation – Thelma Birkett.
27 April 2011
Maundy Service
Margery Fargher with Su Collins, and Joe and Irene Graham of Peel waiting to go through the Abbey security and with the Maundy Purses.
26 April 2011
Congratulations to Margery Faragher and Karen Elliot
Congratulations to Margery Fargher from Peel Town Commissioners for being chosen to attend the Maundy service held last week in Westminster Abbey attended by the Queen.
Congratulations also to Karen Elliot who won a record fifth the Cleveland Medal at the Guild.
08 April 2011
Commissioners Garden Competition
As in previous years the Commissioners will be holding it's annual garden competition. There will be categories for best garden, best hanging basket display and best commercial premises. Application forms are available from the Town Hall and the deadline date for completed entry forms is Friday, 15 July 2011.
09 March 2011
Vandalism in St Peter's Church Grounds
It is regretable to report that a number of incidences of vandalism to various flower beds have occured in Peel culminating with plants/shrubs being broken at their bases in St Peter's Church Grounds on the Market Place. This happened overnight, on Tuesday the 8th March. The damaged shrubs will cost around £200 to replace and the matter has been reported to the Police.
The Commissioners ask for any member of the public to report all suspicious activity of this nature to the Town Hall and Police.
07 March 2011
Michael Street
On Saturday, 5 March 2011 the temporary change to the road closure times in Michael Street came to an end.
The Department of Infrastructure will now review the trial period when the street was closed to traffic on Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:30pm. The views of residents and shop keepers will be considered and after liaison with the Commissioners a permanent decision on vehicular access to Michael Street will be made.
18 February 2011
Natural gas conversion project
At a recent meeting the Commissioners met the Project Team responsible for the Isle of Man natural gas conversion project and were advised of the timetable for the work etc. Please see their website for details www.naturalgasiom.com
17 February 2011
Peel Achievers Reception- 24 March 2011
Mr Ray Harmer, Chairman of Peel Town Commissioners has organised a "Peel Achievers" evening to be held at Peel Golf Club on Thursday, 24 March 2011 from 8:00pm.
The evening reception will celebrate local achievers and a special presentation will be made to Zoe Lambie in recognition of her outstanding success at last year's Special Olympics. In addition the winners in the 2010 peelonline photographic competition will be presented with their cheques.
The evening will consist of a buffet and live music. The Chairman will also be holding an auction of items and a prize raffle. Proceeds from the evening will be divided between the Peel Branch of the R.N.L.I. and Western Live at Home Charity. Tickets are available priced at £12.00 from the Town Hall. Please ring 842341 or call in to the Town Hall for your tickets.
