Kitchens a matter of 'social responsibility' says Chief

Sat, 18 Jan 2014

The Chief Minister says he understands both sides of the argument with regards to new kitchen refurbishments for council houses in Douglas.

Government lent Douglas Council £2.2 million for the refurbishment project, with it to be paid back over 15 years.

The scheme has been met with derision from the public who are questioning the timing of the costly project.

Allan Bell says it boils down to the social responsibility Douglas Corporation has to its tenants: