Onchan MHK says housing system needs to change

Friday, 3 July 2015 00:00

Health and Social Care exceeded its budget for local authority housing by around £1.6 million over the last three years.

The DHSC spent an extra £368,450 in 2012/13 and the following year a further £2 million was dished out.

It's an issue inherited by the Department of Infrastructure when responsibility was handed over on 1st April.

Last year £2.2 million was spent on kitchen units in over 230 council houses.

Onchan MHK Peter Karran says it's just another example of why the current system is in need of change:

More from Isle of Man News

Council to elect new leader

Douglas Council will hold a special meeting today following last month's elections.
Appeal to put sheep back behind baas

A Peel woman’s appealing for help with surprise visitors to her home.
Tynwald set to honour two Manx women

Two women are set to be honoured by Tynwald this summer.
Manx Utilities looking for water meter supplier

Manx Utilities says it's looking for a company to supply water meters.
Government wants news DEFA head for up to £110k a year

Fancy doing the top job at the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture? You could earn up to £110,000 per year.
Rugby club wants better facilities

Port St Mary rugby club Southern Nomads could be getting a new headquarters.
Former chief minister becomes chair of Castletown commissioners

Former chief minister Tony Brown has taken up the reins at Castletown Commissioners.
Witness appeal after Ramsey fly-tipping

Ramsey commissioners are warning if you're caught fly-tipping it could cost you £2,500.