Arbory and Rushen Commissioners’ Rate Set for 2021
The Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners have reluctantly agreed to a 6p in the pound rate increase for 2021/22. This decision was made after careful assessment of estimates and scrutinizing of all budget lines several times.
The Commissioners are acutely aware that many ratepayers may be struggling financially due to the impact Covid restrictions have had on their incomes. However, the above inflation rise has been deemed necessary due to a significant shortfall in the income rebate due to the Commissioners from the Southern Civic Amenity Site (SCAS).
Savings have been made in the authority’s administration as hoped following the merger. These cover increases in waste disposal and salaries. They also cover the anticipated loan charges for the major new recreational development at Ballakilley. The significant SCAS shortfall leaves the authority with little alternative but to increase the rate as agreed.
Media Contact: Mrs Jane Glover, Chair of the Authority – j.glover@arbory.gov.im or 492010.
Arbory & Rushen Connect
Community Support across the parishes
In light of the Isle of Government’s announcement of a 21 day “circuit breaker lockdown”, Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners will be reactivating “Arbory & Rushen Connect” – the support network for parishioners.
If you need assistance with shopping or other errands:
If you want a chat to break the monotony of isolation, please call Jane on 835013 or 492010.
If you would like to be a volunteer & can safely offer assistance, please contact as above.
Our volunteers will be visiting every home in Ballabeg, Colby, The Level, Croit e Caley, Ballakillowey, Ballafesson, Surby, the Howe, Glen Chass & Cregneash each Monday & Friday.
If you need assistance please place something red or orange in a prominent place so that our volunteers know you need our help.
If you live outside of these areas, if you’re uncertain whether your property will be covered by our volunteers or if you need immediate assistance please use the contact details above. Also, if you see that one of your neighbours needs help contact us and we’ll help.
We have survived this before and by working together will do again!
Please follow the latest Isle of Man Government guidance which can be found on their Covid website https://covid19.gov.im/news-releases-statements/.
#stayathome #keepsafe #inthistogether
It is important to stress that if you need urgent attention or need advice about Covid 19 please call the coronavirus community information line for non-medical calls and queries on 686262 or 111 if you have coronavirus queries of a medical nature such as symptoms, testing or self-isolation.
Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners
Arbory and Rushen Connect
Community Support across the parishes
In light t of the Isle of Government’s announcements on Tuesday 5th January 2020, Arbory and Rushen Connect will be reactivating their support network for parishioners.
A 21 day circuit breaker lockdown has been announced.
This commences from 1 minute past midnight on Thursday 7th January 2021.
If you need assistance with shopping or other errands, please email clerk@rushen.gov.im as the ideal contact method.
Otherwise message Facebook messenger or phone 834501.
This phone will not be answered immediately so please leave a clear message.
Similarly, if you would like to be a volunteer and can safely offer assistance, please contact as above.
If you simply want a chat to break the monotony of isolation, please call Jane on 835013 or 492010.
We have survived this before and by working together will do again.
Please follow the latest Isle of Man Government guidance which can be found on their Covid website https://covid19.gov.im/news-releases-statements/.
#stayathome #keepsafe #inthistogether
A public consultation on the draft Climate Change Bill opens today on the Consultation Hub:The consultation will run for 6 weeks, closing at 5pm on Tuesday 1 September.To assist with responses, we are offering four drop-in sessions to meet with DEFA officers who will be able to answer questions and provide additional information on the Isle of Man Government’s climate action work.The drop-in sessions are as follows:
North
Ramsey Town Hall: 12-7pm Wednesday 5th August East
Henry Bloom Noble Library: 12-6.45pm Thursday 6th AugustWest
Peel Centenary Centre: 12-7pm Wednesday19th AugustSouth
Port St Mary Hall: 12-7pm: 12-7pm Thursday 20th AugustEveryone is welcome to the sessions and there is no need to pre-book a place. It would be helpful if those with a specific/technical query get in touch in advance, to ensure that the right people on hand to help.
It will also be possible to arrange other times to discuss the consultation and additional online sessions will also be organised.Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.Kind regardsRowan Henthorn
Ecosystem OfficerDepartment of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS.Tel: 01624 695738E-mail: rowan.henthorn@gov.imWeb: https://www.biosphere.im https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/environment-food-and-agriculture/ecosystem-policy-and-energy/plastics/
To mark Tynwald Day, and National Week this year, we have produced a special virtual concert featuring some of the talented performers from across the parishes of Arbory and Rushen.
🇮🇲 From midday today, join commissioners chair Jane Glover as she presents the spoken word of Peter Vernon and Noel Cringle along with the music of Meadowside Choral Society, the King Family, Phil Gawne and Annie Kissack, the Williams Family and the children of Arbory School.
🇮🇲 The virtual concert will be shared to our Facebook pages and a brand new YouTube Channel at 12 noon tomorrow.
Meadowside Choral Society are delighted to announce they are restarting on Monday 13th July 2020.
Sessions take place on Mondays from 7.45pm at Colby Methodist Hall.
Old and new members welcome.
For further information contact the secretary, Nora Lean, by emailing meadowsidesecretary@manx.net