Agenda - Manx Radio
234 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -A weekly look at the Manx political scene in which Phil Gawne talks to the politicians who are raising the issues and asking the questions in Tynwald and the House of Keys, ex-politicians about their time in power and exploring the wider world of politics and the workings of Government.
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Agenda 19 August
August 19, 2019 10:03 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBCommissioners in Castletown feel planners are frustrating efforts by developers to build new homes in the ancient capital. Those behind plans for glamping in Groudle explain more about the project, and we speak to the MHK, turned Health Minister, who promised to bring the issue of local authority reform to Tynwald every year unless 'sufficient progress is made'.
Agenda 12 August
August 12, 2019 10:18 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBThe roll out of Bus Vannin’s 'dial-a-ride' minibus service has caused a stir in the north, where Jurby residents are unhappy with the loss of regular, timetabled buses, and a taxi driver leaves Kirk Michael due to ‘unfair competition’. And should the Tynwald ombudsman be able to investigate complaints against local authorities and statutory boards?
Agenda 5 August
August 05, 2019 10:47 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBA local authority merger special, as Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners investigate a possible union. We look at the experience of Laxey Lonan and Maughold which merged to form Garff in 2015. And are local authority mergers a sign of government led reform, or complete inaction? We hear the opposing views of Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer, and Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper.
Agenda 29 July
July 26, 2019 16:30 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBWho should compensate businesses suffering from works along Douglas promenade? Onchan Commissioners are wary of major development under the Eastern Area Plan, and a play park revamp in Port Erin has come at an unfortunate time.
Agenda 22 July
July 23, 2019 05:42 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB'Unparliamentary language' and 'institutional bullying' - criticism for the education minister. And why is the Douglas promenade refurbishment scheme costing an extra £6.5 million?
Agenda 15 July
July 15, 2019 14:01 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBThe Treasury Minister discusses the £3.7m airport trading deficit
Agenda 8 July
July 05, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBOn this episode – new data on how many homes are needed in Douglas, Onchan, Braddan, Marown, and Laxey has sparked debate among politicians, It's ahead of the pre-inquiry meeting into the Eastern Area Plan, a document which once complete, will set out how land is zoned in the most populated part of the Island. Middle MHK Bill Shimmins is at odds with Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas on the issue of housing need, we hear from both of them.
Agenda 1 July
June 30, 2019 22:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBA commemoration of the voyage of the Odin's Raven will be held this Tynwald Day ( 5 July). It's the 40th anniversary of the expedition, where a Manx and Norwegian crew sailed the replica Viking long-ship between Trondheim and Peel to celebrate the millennium year of the Manx Parliament. We speak to the man behind the voyage, Robin Bigland, and President of Tynwald Steve Rodan.
Agenda 24 June
June 21, 2019 15:29 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBThe Manx government has promised to make more information available on who owns the companies registered here, in a bid to improve transparency. But a critics say the commitment is vague. Ramsey Courthouse appears to have a clearer future, and we speak to the politician of the year.
Agenda 17 June
June 17, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBThe Cabinet Office is developing an area plan for the North and West of the Island. Patrick Commissioners can't support Manx Utilities chosen site for a sewage treatment plant in the parish, and Onchan MHK Rob Callister weighs in on the residents' 'boundary confusion'.
Agenda 10 June
June 06, 2019 16:36 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBOn the programme – we speak to the Island’s two homelessness charities, Graih and Housing Matters, about grassroots work to tackle the issue. They tell me of a lack of suitable accommodation on the Island and what can be done to improve the situation for those without a home.
Agenda 3 June
June 01, 2019 05:30 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBA finance watchdog has labelled the Isle of Man one of the top 20 most aggressive tax havens, but the chief minister has dismissed the findings as irrelevant. We hear from both Howard Quayle and the Tax Justice Network.
Agenda 20 May
May 20, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBAn NGO calls on the Manx government to ban Saudi Pilots from using Ronaldsway Airport. We hear from the One World Centre and the Celtic League. A councilor is concerned there’s not enough people recycling, and an MHK explains her experience of standing for elections in Douglas.
AGENDA 13 May
May 11, 2019 12:20 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBIs planning enforcement improving? A committee hears evidence from the DEFA Minister, Douglas Council and MHKs on the subject – and a report which could lead to fundamental reforms of the Manx NHS is published. We hear from Sir Jonathan Michael.
Agenda 29 April
April 29, 2019 11:39 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBBride and Ramsey Commissioners weigh in on the rates reform debate. Are council tenants given support before evictions? And a local politician questions whether the DEFA Minister should have so much planning power.
Agenda 15 April
April 15, 2019 11:02 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBAn all-Island business rate; a good idea or bad idea? We hear from both Chris Thomas, and David Christian. And could the public buy shares in the nationalised Steam Packet? LibVann say it’s a way of ensuring taxpayers have a direct stake in the £124 million investment.
Agenda 8 April
April 08, 2019 10:59 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBDoes government allow local authorities to spend enough on housing maintenance? Should a 25% cap be lifted? We hear from those who think so. The Mayor of Douglas says he’s here to stay and worth every penny, and two local authorities express their climate commitments.
Agenda April 1
April 01, 2019 13:09 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBOn the programme tonight, getting doctors to prescribe medicinal cannabis is a problem, according to one UK medical expert,tram lines are laid as the promenade scheme inches forward and we hear from the organisers of the community push against development plans in Peel.
Agenda 25 March
April 01, 2019 13:06 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBA new push by government to address climate change, with a sixty-nine question consultation launched to gauge public opinion - we hear from those behind the drive, a planning application irks residents Peel, and does the collection of business rates need to change?
Agenda 18 March
April 01, 2019 13:04 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBA Jurby special - we look at the changes to bus services in the area, and investigate the allocation of £1.8 million in the Pink Book for the 'Jurby Development Initiative'.
Agenda 11 March
March 11, 2019 11:41 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBTim Baker is confident plans to move contaminated silt from Peel Marina are up to scratch, Mec Vannin receives a spike interest, and Manx Utilities is keen to address Douglas Bay water quality.
Agenda 4 March
March 04, 2019 12:30 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBCould domestic rates be based on the size of your home, rather than its rent-able value? A consultation is launched on this proposal by the Policy and Reform Minster Chris Thomas. And a local authority embarks on a £4.5 million social housing project.
AGENDA 25 February
February 21, 2019 15:05 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBGreens criticize the latest budget for failing to address the issue of climate change, a charity wants the environment to have an equal footing in the planning process, and we hear from the Manx Gas boss about a new user agreement.
Agenda 18 February
February 18, 2019 12:53 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBInterested party status, a membership reduction for Port Erin Commissioners, and how to improve our democracy.
Agenda 11 February
February 11, 2019 12:10 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBGarff Commissioners have a new member following a by-election, the DEFA minister stands by his department’s interested party policy change, and we look at the Ramsey Marina plans.
AGENDA 28 JAN
January 28, 2019 11:03 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBIt’s rate setting season for the Island’s local authorities, with stories to tell behind each rise, freeze or drop as commissioners look to balance budgets and plan for the year ahead. And we discuss government efforts to get to grips with mental health issues with Director of Community Care at the Department of Health and Social Care, Angela Murray.
Agenda 21 January
January 21, 2019 11:50 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBMiddle MHK Bill Shimmins defends his decision to vote against endorsing the Road Safety Strategy in Tynwald, and there’s more to this than meets the eye says one MHK about the rise in gate fees at the energy from waste plant.
AGENDA 14 January
January 14, 2019 13:37 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBA loss of planning status has left some in Crosby angry, as a development continues in the center of the village, and a proposal to link Onchan and Douglas with a new active travel route has put forward by the government as part of its active travel strategy.
Agenda 7 January 2019
January 07, 2019 11:35 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBOn Agenda this evening, Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas on delays to the Eastern Area Plan, a Ramsey commissioner talks on voter turnout, and MHK Julie Edge speaks out on 2.1% public sector rent rise.
Agenda 17 December
December 17, 2018 17:04 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBDouglas Council and government clash on Peel Road congestion issue, a preview of the last of this year's sittings of the House of Keys, and a look at Dandara's plans for a Ballasalla bypass.
Agenda 10 December
December 12, 2018 11:57 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBWe hear from Peel Commissioners' deputy chairman Alan Jones on an electoral blunder and Braddan Commissioners chairman Andrew Jessop on youth involvement local politics.
Agenda 3 December
December 03, 2018 13:17 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBGlamping and a revamped Cosy Nook set for Port Erin, Great Meadow plans threaten heritage site, and why the TT access road isn't fit for purpose.
Agenda 26 Monday
November 26, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBDouglas Council's housing plans for Willaston, the DEFA Minister on the Climate Change Coalition, and why excessive hedge cutting comes at a cost.