Port Erin will not be staging a fireworks display this November, as commissioners plan a summer of events aimed at bringing more people into the village.

The local authority said that with the impact of Covid-19 hitting local businesses, the cost of the fireworks display scheduled for November 5 could be better spent elsewhere.

A spokesman said: ’Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and with the borders remaining closed, the board has agreed that the budget allocation would be better spent this year on bringing people into Port Erin for a greater number of events over the summer period rather than just one event in November.

’The move is aimed to increase footfall to Port Erin and further support the shops and businesses within the village.

’The Commissioners’ staff have already been supporting local businesses since the Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted and will continue to work on encouraging visitors to Port Erin.’

A variety of events are planned for Port Erin throughout the summer months which the local authority will release more details of soon.

The fireworks display costs about £6,000.