News

Don’t forget that Archibald Knox’ Cottage (39 Cronkbourne Village) will be open again tomorrow, 13 December from 10am to 4pm. Mince pies and Christmas cake will be served!

It’s an opportunity to have a look around the cottage and learn more about Knox and the history of the only industrial village on the island.

We’d especially like to hear from anyone who has any stories connected to either Knox or the village. Even if you can’t make it tomorrow, please feel free to contact the Commissioners’ Office.

Also, if you have any photos of the village we’d love to hear from you as we’d like to put together an archive of information.

For more information click here

For the latest list of planning applications please click here

As the IOM Government will  no longer be publishing the weekly planning application list in the papers from 10 October, you can view the latest list of planning applications at the Commissioners’ Office as well as online.

Don’t forget that the Commissioners are also sent a full copy of all applications in Braddan, complete with plans and correspondence which are available for the public to view.

One of the initiatives planned under the ‘No Waste In Braddan’ campaign is a workshop on making ‘Morsbags’ – the wallet-friendly, eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags. we’re planning to organise this early in the New year, so if you’d like to join in, please let us know.

Morsbags are a world-wide phenomenon, and were introduced to the island by Zero Waste Mann. They’re made of waste fabric (from curtains, duvet covers and the like) and are given free by the charity to help people cut their plastic bag useage. This helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels (as plastic is made from oils), and also cuts the incidence of plastic in bins, oceans and the countryside – where every year they cause the deaths of many different types of wildlife, as well as being an eyesore.

– To find out more, see www.morsbags.com.
– To see how well the Isle of Man is doing in promoting and using them, see here
– If you’re interested in joining a Morsbag workshop, let us know and we’ll contact you when the dates are set
– Meanwhile, if you’d like a free Morsbag, you can find them at the Green Centre (though be quick they go fast!)

This Public Notice will be appearing in the local press shortly.

Press Release

Archibald Knox Cottage – 2^nd December 2014

Braddan Commissioners have throughout 2014 taken the opportunity to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Archibald Knox, arguably one of the most famous Braddan residents.

They started the year with a rebranding exercise using the Knox style in their logo, then sending out a Knox stamp issue to its residents and ending in October with opening up the cottage in Cronkbourne Village where he was born.

The cottage was opened for just two Fridays in October which coincided with Manx National Heritages Open Days, and the Commissioners were encouraged by the number of people that took the opportunity to visit.

The staff were astonished to be regaled by stories from past residents about living in the Village but even more so by stories from those who had family members who actually knew or were taught by Knox, and at least one person whose family member still had a school art book personalised by him.

As the anniversary years comes to an end, and given that the cottage was only open during the mid week, the Commissioners have decided to open up the cottage for viewing for one more day.

Colin Whiteway the Clerk stated that his greatest disappointment was that they had missed the opportunity to capture many of the conversations with the public especially about Knox. He looks forward to new visitors to the cottage and if any one has any  personal items, stories  or memories relating to Knox would they bring them along so that we can find some way to record them for posterity.

When visiting the cottage people will be able to gain the essence of living in a former industrial village, and the property itself contains information boards regarding Knox, kindly provided by Manx National Heritage, as well as general information about the village.

The cottage will be open between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 13^th December and all are welcome.

J C Whiteway MBA

Clerk

For the latest list of planning applications please click here

As the IOM Government will  no longer be publishing the weekly planning application list in the papers from 10 October, you can view the latest list of planning applications at the Commissioners’ Office as well as online.

Don’t forget that the Commissioners are also sent a full copy of all applications in Braddan, complete with plans and correspondence which are available for the public to view.

You will start to see these stickers appearing on litter bins around the parish. We want to get the message out that providing it is bagged, any litter bin can be used to dispose of dog poo.

For the latest list of planning applications please click here

As the IOM Government will  no longer be publishing the weekly planning application list in the papers from 10 October, you can view the latest list of planning applications at the Commissioners’ Office as well as online.

Don’t forget that the Commissioners are also sent a full copy of all applications in Braddan, complete with plans and correspondence which are available for the public to view.

The car park at Port Soderick Recreation Hall is moving on quickly. To see how it’s progressing take a look at our gallery.

For the latest list of planning applications please click here

As the IOM Government will  no longer be publishing the weekly planning application list in the papers from 10 October, you can view the latest list of planning applications at the Commissioners’ Office as well as online.

Don’t forget that the Commissioners are also sent a full copy of all applications in Braddan, complete with plans and correspondence which are available for the public to view.