Jane Poole-Wilson

In the manifesto

“I believe that the approach to housing provision should be informed by this and that the next iteration of the Island's Strategic Plan should not only focus on numbers of dwellings, but also types, such as first time and last time buyer needs.”

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“continue to capture and monitor data regarding purchase of homes for owner occupation or investment as a rental property and use to determine future policy, including the introduction of any restrictions or residency criteria”

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“include monitoring of recently updated help to buy schemes and adjust if needed to enable more people to achieve their ambition of owning their own home”

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“include financial incentives and disincentives to return to use empty and dilapidated properties”

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“I would support giving political responsibility for housing to an individual Minister with a remit to work across Departments, Local Authorities, agencies and private sector stakeholders to drive delivery.”

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“I would support meaningful public engagement through the mechanism of a Citizens' Assembly to assess options for how the Island can best achieve this, in a way that commands public support.”

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“a review of the approach to provision of qualification pathways from 14 plus to support access to suitable vocational, technical and creative as well as academic options”

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“policies to encourage our young people to return to the Island after university or to train and work in areas of recognised need”

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“continued work to support children and young people with additional needs in childcare and education settings to enable them to fulfil their potential”

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“a review of apprenticeship availability, models, funding and delivery to align with identified skills gaps and demand”

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“I would support: continued focus on provision of and access to good quality early years settings.”

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“maintaining the policy on restrictions on mobile phones and devices in schools”

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“a review of 6th form provision across the Island's secondary schools and University College Isle of Man to examine opportunities for increased collaboration and promotion of centres of excellence to increase availability of options and opportunities”

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“public consultation as part of an evidence based approach to how best to protect children and young people from online harms, including social media, and support better education for children and their families regarding online safety”

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“tailor policy and schemes to address identified skills gaps, including vocational training and apprenticeships as well as academic courses”

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“I would support investment in innovation in our food production, to maximise productivity whilst retaining quality, enhanced on Island storage capacity, and ensuring our on-Island food processing infrastructure is fit for purpose to support food security as well as potential economic opportunities.”

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“I believe Government must: have effective partnerships with the private sector to understand opportunities and risks and to ensure Government policy and legislation is relevant and responsive to business needs”

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“focus on facilitating ease of doing business including accessing different Government services and continued digitisation and streamlining of services to meet business needs”

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“implements zero-based budgeting and aligns spending with priorities and defined results”

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“maintain tax policy in line with international standards that facilitates inward investment, economic growth and supports working people”

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“takes appropriate action, informed by the next UK Government Actuary's Department Report, to support the long-term sustainability of the Island's National Insurance Fund”

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“maintain the Island's reputation as a well-regulated jurisdiction and ensure alignment between the approach to regulation and enabling innovation and growth”

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“the current model of ownership of the IOM Steam Packet Company with the underpinning framework (Sea Services Agreement and the Shareholder Agreement) striking the appropriate balance of enabling the Steam Packet to meet its running costs, and financing commitments, including investment in replacement vessels, and the economic and social best interests of the Island”

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“I support the transition to renewable energy sources for the Island as a way of improving affordability, security and reducing carbon emissions, in line with the commitment to achieve net zero by 2050.”

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“maintaining open skies, but with Government close monitoring and intervention and investment as needed to support connectivity in the Island's economic and social best interests”

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“I would support: continued maintenance and investment in infrastructure and necessary staffing at the harbour and airport”

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“I support continued investment into adaptation measures such as flood defences, to protect our communities, and the continuation of schemes to enable households to improve household energy efficiency and enjoy associated costs savings and health benefits of warmer, drier homes.”

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“I also support in principle the development of our territorial seabed but any proposal must be independently and properly examined in line with planning and consenting frameworks and, if recommended to proceed, must also provide demonstrable benefits for the Island in terms of economic benefit, income and, where possible, affordable renewable energy provision.”

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“I would support further work arising from the conclusions of the Tynwald Constitutional Legal Affairs and Justice Committee's 2025-26 Report into the Ministerial System of Government, to seek to further improve the effectiveness of Government.”

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“legislation change and investment in technology to support detection and enforcement activity”

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“I believe it is important to continue to prioritise this work and I will press for implementation of enhanced controls including carrying of ID, as supported by the public consultation.”

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“provision of crossing points where pedestrians still find it difficult to cross busy main roads”

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“resourcing the Prison and Probation Service to appropriately manage offenders and rehabilitation both at the Prison and in the community to maintain safety and confidence in the criminal justice system”

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“I would also support: continuing to fund our police force to attract and retain sufficient officers to meet our needs”

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“work to divert young people away from crime through an effective Youth Justice service”

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“I would continue to support: reviewing speed limits and better action to enforce limits, particularly in residential areas”

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“implementation of the Criminal Justice Strategy 2026-36 to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system, ensure strong protection and support for victims, and with prison reserved for the most serious crimes and offenders, and alternative sentences being used where appropriate”

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“I commit to working hard with others, with tenacity and integrity, to represent you and to work for improvement and value for money.”

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“I would continue to support these groups in their activities and fund-raising and work with local Commissioners to support provision of sustainable funding streams for valued community facilities.”

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“safety measures at Old Church Road where the Heritage Trail crosses the road”

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“highway improvements to meet evidenced safety concerns”