Nominations to fill the vacant seat on Peel Commissioners have opened.

People wanting to stand have until 1pm on February 20 to submit a declaration of interests form and a nomination paper to the clerk of the commissioners.

If the election is contested, it will take place on March 21.

The by-election was sparked after Mike Wade, a former photographer with Isle of Man Newspapers who went on to edit the Manx Independent's Island Life pages, resigned from the board last month.

Mr Wade, who is well-known as a member of the Ballaghs band, now runs the Black Dog Oven pizza restaurant in the town.

Read our story about his resignation here.