Progress on resolving the future of the former Castletown police station has been slowed thanks to Covid-19.

Enterprise Minister Laurence Skelly said that the trustees of Manx National Heritage were due to seek expression of interest following a public consultation.

Mr Skelly added: ’The documents for seeking interests are being finalised and will be published shortly.

’The opportunity to seek interest during lockdown would’ve been limited benefit so was delayed.’

He confirmed that MNH wants to find a sustainable use for the building.

After a second question from Jason Moorhouse (Arbory, Castletown and Malew), Mr Skelly confirmed he would ask the trustees to confirm its timetable for this.

The unique building, famed for its conical roof, was designed by the world-renowned Arts & Crafts master, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, between 1899 and 1901 and was one of his last works to be completed in the island before he left for the UK.