Bradddan Commissioners are delighted to be able to share the news that the Manx Lottery Trust have funded the installation of a playground at their new community centre at the Roundhouse. The grant of £50,000 will go towards the costs of purchasing and installing an inclusive play area for children aged 4 – 12 years of age and of all physical and cognitive abilities.
For full details of the generous donation, please see the link below to the Manx Lottery Trust website.
Beach Buddies volunteers at Port Soderick beach and glen
Braddan Commissioners would like to say a huge thank you to Beach Buddies Isle of Man and their fantastic volunteers for another excellent effort on Sunday. In total they cleared away a bulk bag’s worth of rubbish from the beach and glen at Port Soderick.
Braddan Commissioners were delighted to welcome His Excellency Sir John Lorimer and Lady Philippa Lorimer to Union Mills on Wednesday 10 August to formally open the new apartments at Mullen Doway.
The property includes a full size sports hall, suitable for sports such as five-a-side, badminton, netball and basketball and will be managed by the Commissioners.
The Units available lend themselves to a number of businesses but discussions could be held with those not on the list but meet their intended purpose of family centred or health related.
These areas would suit:
There is sufficient time to discuss the internal layouts to meet the needs of the prospective tenants.
Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 15th October 2021.
Phone: 852808
The Notice of Election for the forthcoming Local Authority Elections is now available to view online by following the link below:-
Nomination Forms are also available from the Commissioners’ Office.
For more information about the Local Authority Elections, please contact us.
Why stand as a candidate in Braddan?
· Braddan is no longer “just” a rural parish
· It is strategically sited just outside the island’s capital
· Many businesses have relocated their headquarters to Braddan in recent years
· Braddan is the centre of a recent expansion of retail, light industry and technology
companies, attracted by the additional space and close proximity to Douglas, all of
which provide jobs, hugely benefitting the economy of the island as a whole
· Your decisions will be seen by a large proportion of the island’s population
· In the recently completed Area Plan for the East, more areas of the parish have been
earmarked for housing and commercial development, thereby increasing the population
and business opportunities even further
Forthcoming events:-
Mullen Doway
Opening of the 30 new local authority apartments for social housing at Mullen Doway, Union Mills in September 2021.
Strang Corner Field
Scheduled Opening in January 2023 – the new £6.8m Community Centre at Strang Corner Field, will include:-
· Pharmacist
· Dentist
· Coffee shop
· Multi-use sports hall
· Event venue
· Gym
· Indoor soft play area
· Nursery
· Public playground
· Exercise track
You will have input into many aspects of the finished design and operation of the building.
Basic qualifications to be a Commissioner
· There are no qualifications required to be a Commissioner but we would like Commissioners to bring with them enthusiasm, their own unique perspective and knowledge and an interest in the community, whilst being aware of the bigger political picture.
· Being a Commissioner, although not a full time position, does still require a commitment to give your time freely to deal with the business of the authority, by preparing for and attending regular meetings, and to engage with the local community.
· All ages and backgrounds are welcome
· You do not have to live in Braddan to be a candidate, but to be eligible to stand for election you must be on an electoral register for a voting district on the island.
Remember, your nominator, seconder and assenters must be on the voters list for the area you are nominated in.
What could you gain from becoming a Commissioner?
We asked our existing Board members how they have found the role of Commissioner over the last 5 years:
“Being a Commissioner is a bit like doing Jury duty, with an unusual mixture of people trying to come together in agreement, as representatives of society”.
“I found it rewarding and stimulating. Enjoying my time spent and the debates and activities involved. I have learnt considerably about areas of the Island and Manx concerns. Overall, I found the whole experience both Cathartic and inspiring”.
“I did not have a clear understanding of the scope of activity that involved Commissioners and was pleased by the variety”.
“It’s not boring. You get to meet interesting people and see what they are doing to develop the Island.”
“Being a Commissioner can make a difference to your local area and the services you receive by your involvement in the decisions made by the Board.”
