Good planning leads to rent cap

The chairman of Onchan Commissioners believes good planning has enabled them to introduce a rent cap.

Urban Onchan is the Island’s second-largest settlement behind Douglas with a population of nearly 10,000.

Some residents would have seen a 22 per cent hike in rent under new plans by the Department of Social Care.

Robin Turton says the authority had enjoyed a good relationship with its residents and he doesn't want this to change:

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Robin Turton

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