Parliament Street Update

Friday 22 May

We would like to thank everyone for the co-operation which has been received following the temporary pedestrianisation of Parliament Street which was introduced at the behest of Government on Monday 18th May 2020 to allow the re-opening of non-essential retail. As a result of our analysis of the effectiveness of the operation and the impact on our ratepayers and visitors we are proposing to implement some changes on Monday 25th May 2020 which also take account of some of the feedback...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Tuesday 19 May

We will provide updates below should there be any change to the way we deliver our services:

Parliament Street Temporary Pedestrianisation

Saturday 16 May

Following the announcement by the Chief Minister on Thursday 14th May 2020 that “non-essential” retail can open from Monday 18th May 2020 Ramsey Town Commissioners have been requested by DfE to implement the temporary  pedestrianisation   of Parliament Street during core business hours.  This has been requested to allow social distancing to be maintained by pedestrians.

Ramsey Town Commissioners Issue Update Letter to Households

Thursday 23 April

Ramsey Town Commissioners have released details of an additional refuse household collection service in the town and the arrangements for the reopening of the Northern Civic Amenity Site.

Letter to Households

Wednesday 01 April

Ramsey Town Commissioners is delivering a letter to all householders with an update on the services we provide and some useful contact information during current COVID-19 pandemic.

Delivery Services

Wednesday 01 April

The follwoing is a list of companies or organisations offering delivery services of food, groceries and other goods/services during the current pandemic:

Additional Telephone Number for Ramsey and Districts Housing Committee

Tuesday 24 March

Mooragh Park Boathouse Café to be rejuvenated

Monday 09 March

Ramsey Town Commissioners are delighted to announce the awarding of leases to operate the Mooragh Park Lake and Boathouse Café.

Ramsey Rates 2020-21

Thursday 30 January

Ramsey Town Commissioners have set the rate for the 2020-21 financial year at 411p, a 3 per cent rise over the 2019-20 financial year and broadly in line with the Isle of Man rate of inflation. The new rate will represent an increase of approximately 28p per week for a typical three-bedroom property within the town.

Refuse Vehicle

Monday 13 January

Ramsey Town Commissioners can confirm that one of its refuse vehicles left the carriageway at Governors Dip this afternoon Monday 13th January 2020.

Christmas 2019 / New Year 2020 Opening Hours

Monday 23 December

Please download the attached leaflet for details on opening hours and refuse collection days for the Christmas 2019 and New Year 2020 period - click here.

Ramsey Festival of Christmas Trees 2019

Thursday 07 November

Ramsey Town Commissioners are inviting organisations to take part in the Ramsey Festival of Christmas Trees being staged at Ramsey Town Hall between 30th November 2019 and 3rd January 2020.  We would particularly welcome entries from schools, charities, community groups, sporting groups and businesses.

Ramsey Town Branding

Thursday 22 August

Business Isle of Man, supported by Ramsey Town Commissioners, is undertaking a branding project in order to promote Ramsey’s unique identity among residents and visitors to the Island.

Mooragh Park wins Green Flag Award

Thursday 18 July

Mooragh Park wins Green Flag Award

Ramsey Town Commissioners reach agreement for Ramsey Courthouse

Monday 17 June

Ramsey Town Commissioners are delighted to announce they have reached agreement with The Heart of Ramsey (THOR) Limited, a not-for-profit charitable organisation, to bring forward the next stage of development for Ramsey Courthouse.  Following the Expressions of Interest process started last year the Commission has signed Heads of Agreement and granted THOR a 12-month period of exclusivity to allow the trustees to finalise their plans and secure funding for the proposed alterations to the bui...

Ramsey gearing up for SprintFest TT weekend

Tuesday 07 May

Ramsey is gearing up for its first SprintFest TT weekend – three evenings of top-class live entertainment in the heart of the town.   The festival come about by a desire to extend the TT festival atmosphere into the evening and attract locals and visitors to stay in Ramsey.

North Shore Road Temporary Closure

Monday 06 May

The Department of Infrastructure has advised that under section 3 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985, it will prohibit through vehicular traffic from proceeding on that section of North Shore Road, Ramsey, between its junction with Bowring Road and its junction with Hanley Villas.  Parking will also be suspended.

Andy Cowie re-elected as Chairman of Ramsey Town Commissioners

Wednesday 01 May

At the Annual General Meeting of Ramsey Town Commissioners held on 1st May 2019 Andy Cowie was re-elected as Chairman for Municipal Year 2019-2020.  Mr Luke Parker was re-elected to serve as Deputy Chairman.

Tenants Newsletter and Questionnaire Published

Friday 19 April

Ramsey Town Commissioners have issued the 2019 Tenant Questionnaire.  Copies of the questionnaire are being delivered to all tenants along with the latest Tenants Newsletter. The questionnaire allows tenants to give the Commission feedback on the services which it provides.

Bowring Road closure from 29th April 2019

Friday 19 April

Bowring Road will be closed from its junction with North Shore Road to its junction with Windsort Road from 6am on 29th April 2019 until 6pm on 4th Mary 2019 or until the telephone duct work is completed.