This consultation seeks views on the Draft Isle of Man Animal Welfare code of practice for dogs. The objective of this proposal is to ensure that guidance on how owners/keepers comply with the new animal welfare act (if the bill gains Royal Assent), is up to date, reflecting the latest scientific and veterinary knowledge whilst being presented in the most relevant way for owners/keepers. Once the content of the codes is agreed they will be formatted to be more appealing for the...
Closes 2 November 2023
This consultation seeks views on the Draft Isle of Man Animal Welfare code of practice for cats. The objective of this proposal is to ensure that guidance on how owners/keepers comply with the new animal welfare act (if the bill gains Royal Assent), is up to date, reflecting the latest scientific and veterinary knowledge whilst being presented in the most relevant way for owners/keepers. Once the content of the codes is agreed they will be formatted to be more appealing for the...
Closes 2 November 2023
This consultation seeks views on the Draft Isle of Man Animal Welfare code of practice for rabbits. The objective of this proposal is to ensure that guidance on how owners/keepers comply with the new animal welfare act (if the bill gains Royal Assent), is up to date, reflecting the latest scientific and veterinary knowledge whilst being presented in the most relevant way for owners/keepers. Once the content of the codes is agreed they will be formatted to be more appealing for...
Closes 2 November 2023
This consultation seeks views on the Draft Isle of Man Animal Welfare code of practice for horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids. The objective of this proposal is to ensure that guidance on how owners/keepers comply with the new animal welfare act, is up to date, reflecting the latest scientific and veterinary knowledge whilst being presented in the most relevant way for owners/keepers. Once the content of the codes is agreed they will be formatted to be more appealing for...
Closes 2 November 2023
As part of our commitment to responding to the Access to Cash Report 2022 findings , the Department for Enterprise (DfE) is seeking information through a survey in regards to how individuals make...
This consultation is about developing an understanding of who uses the heritage rail network and why, and what is considered the most important factor in their operation.
Ramsey Town Commissioners have made an application to the Department of Infrastructure for an Order under Section 6 of the Local Government Act 1985 seeking to extend by Order, the boundary of the...
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 ('the Act') as applied to the Isle of Man by the Health and Safety at Work Order 1998 (the 1998 Order) is the primary piece of health and safety...
An Electoral Commission for the Isle of Man has been appointed and tasked to report to Tynwald by March 2024 about a series of matters. This includes a review of the number and boundaries of...
The Treasury is considering the removal of 1p, 2p and 5p coins from general circulation at a date in the future (yet to be decided). From this date these coins (and their UK equivalent denominations)...
Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes. See all outcomes
The Department of Infrastructure received two petitions from local residents in 2020, identifying problems and seeking the implementation of traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures in the area, including 20mph restrictions. A feasibility study was carried out with a number of options suggested. Feedback was sought from key stakeholders, the general public particularly residents and businesses in the scheme area about the proposals and any other issues that are affecting the area regarding making our streets suitable for all residents, pedestrians and road users.
592 responses were received by the Consultation Hub. Responses were also received by email, paper copies and from the drop in sessions. These are reported on in a separate section in the consultation response document which is available as a downloadable document on this page.
To what extent do you support the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within the area?
77% of respondents said they supported the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within the area in some form.
The scheme proposes traffic calming measures on Alexander Drive and Mount Bradda. To what extent do you support the use of traffic calming in these areas?
To what extent do you support the addition of new road crossings, including zebra-like side road crossings, in the area?
Please indicate below the extent to which you support the improvements to popular walking and cycling routes in the area:
Please indicate below the extent to which you support the one-way road and no entry treatments:
The Department would like to thank the public, particularly the residents in the scheme area, for their engagement and welcomes all the free form comments giving their reasons for supporting or not supporting any of the suggested options.
The Department has considered the responses to the engagement carefully and has published a consultation response which is available as a downloadable document on this page. This consultation report summarises the responses received and sets out the next steps the Department intends to take following the engagement.
We will use the feedback given by all stakeholders to help us develop a Living Streets Scheme for the area. It is hoped that the detail design stage will start this year, but this will be dependent on funding.
The Department for Enterprise asked for views on specific proposals to temporarily remove the requirement for Work Permits across all roles, occupations and economic sectors given the ongoing skills shortages and low levels of unemployment. Feedback was also sought on a replacement registration process, the level of fee to be charged for such registration and maintaining the current position on persons with certain criminal convictions being required to still follow the full Work Permit process.
253 responses were received (250 via the consultation Hub and 3 separate written responses). The majority of respondents supported the proposals as set out in the consultation.
Therefore, overall, there was a significant majority of respondents in support of further reform to the Work Permit system, with the specific proposals of the Department also receiving majority support.
The Department has considered the responses to the consultation carefully and has published a consultation response which is available as a downloadable document on this page. This consultation report summarises the responses received and sets out the next steps the Department intends to take following the consultation which concluded with a significant majority of respondents expressing the view that further reforms to the work permit system were required, with the specific proposals set out by the Department also receiving majority support.
The required legislative amendments will now be prepared and the Department intends to bring these forward at the October 2023 sitting of Tynwald.
Subject to the will of Tynwald, the Department intends to implement the revised process as soon as practicable following approval and clear guidance will be made available for both employers and employees, with the changes widely publicised ahead of implementation, if ultimately approved.
We asked for your opinions on the principles of secondary schools uniforms in Isle of Man schools to inform a review of the current uniform policies that are in place.
School uniform is a key element in promoting the ethos of a school, providing a sense of belonging and identity and setting an appropriate tone for an education setting. It is acknowledged to deliver important benefits to students, schools, families and the wider community.
By creating a common identity amongst all pupils, regardless of background, a uniform can offer many benefits, some of which include:
Schools work hard to maintain high standards in compliance with their published uniform requirements, helping all stakeholders understand what is expected from students and as a result encouraging and supporting the benefits a uniform offers.
A public consultation was open for four weeks in January and February 2023. A total of 1,162 responses were received, with 1,044 identified as key stakeholders. Included in the respondents were teachers, students, parents and uniform providers.
50% of respondents stated that uniform ‘could be made more cost effective’.
50% of respondents stated that uniforms ensure students are not singled out because of what they are wearing.
In answering the question ‘what role does school uniform have in the ethos and culture of schools’:
When considering costs, 60% of respondents stated that the number of branded items in a school PE kit should be minimised. The full consultation results have been uploaded and can be viewed on the 'files' section below.
Following review of the consultation results, no change to the existing Department’s School Uniform Policy Guidance from July 2021 are considered necessary.
Individual schools set their own Uniform Policy, in line with the guidance issued by the Department.
The consultation results have been reviewed and considered by all Secondary School Headteachers. Please find in the 'files' section below a summary of planned changes to the school uniform, to be implemented in the academic year commencing in September 2024 (subject to approval by the schools’ Governing Body).
Opinions on school uniform and the appropriateness of the questions to be asked as part of the consultation were sought from school leaders and student focus groups. The points below came out as part of this research and may be of benefit to interested parties: