Elections for local authorities are to take place next month.

There are big changes for Douglas, which has redrawn the ward boundaries and is cutting the number of councillors from 18 to 12.

The council is now giving information for potential candidates.

Nomination papers and information packs for candidates seeking election on April 23 are now available at the town hall.

Together with the nomination paper, the pack provides background and information about the work of the council, including a member’s code of conduct, the committee structure and schedule of meetings.

Council officers will be available at the town hall to offer further insight into the structure and working of the council to potential candidates on the following dates:

Tuesday, March 17, between 4pm and 8pm

Tuesday, March 24, between noon and 2pm. and between 4pm and 8pmm.

The deadline for submitting completed nomination papers to the chief executive’s department at Douglas town hall is 5pm. on Tuesday, March 31.

For further information contact the assistant town clerk Paul Cowin, 696310, [email protected].