Member of the House of Keys for Douglas Central · Independent
Manifesto · 2026 to 2031 House
The 17 promises below are quoted from this document.
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Manifesto
Grouped by policy area. Each promise is quoted exactly as it appears in the manifesto, with a one-line summary written by us (not the member) and a link to the source. A promise is tested once a recorded division bears on it; until then it is marked as having no recorded vote yet, not scored.
6 promises
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“I will support development that makes better use of empty public land, brownfield sites and abandoned buildings.”
Our summaryCandidate will support development on brownfield sites and empty public land to increase housing supply.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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“I will push for reform that gives local resident first-time buyers a fairer chance. This includes ensuring affordable homes are offered first to people with a clear local connection.”
Our summaryCandidate will push for housing reform to give local first-time buyers priority access to affordable homes.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
No recorded division bears on this promise yet.
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“I would also support trialling rent-to-buy schemes, to help those who struggle to raise a deposit.”
Our summaryCandidate would support trialling rent-to-buy schemes to help people who cannot raise a deposit.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
No recorded division bears on this promise yet.
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“We need clear public reporting on how much has been paid, where it went and what homes it helped deliver.”
Our summaryCandidate will push for clear public reporting on commuted sums paid by developers and the homes they fund.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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“I will call for tougher action against landlords who exploit vulnerable people for profit.”
Our summaryCandidate will call for tougher action against rogue landlords exploiting tenants.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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“Government should also help bring empty homes back into use. This could be achieved by charging rates where properties are left vacant for years without good reason.”
Our summaryCandidate will support charging rates on long-term vacant properties to bring empty homes back into use.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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1 promise
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“I will push for that promise to be delivered, especially for people with complex needs and children in crisis.”
Our summaryCandidate will push for delivery of the independent patient advocacy service, especially for complex needs and children in crisis.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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3 promises
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“I support extending the scheme or introducing other help that enables parents to stay in work.”
Our summaryCandidate supports extending the Pre-School Credit Scheme or introducing equivalent earlier childcare support for working families.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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“I will push for improvements to apprenticeship schemes where businesses are left carrying too much of the risk.”
Our summaryCandidate will push for improvements to apprenticeship schemes to reduce the burden on businesses.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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“Government already offers loan cancellation for returning teachers. I will push for that scheme to be expanded, starting with other shortage professions, including health, social care and engineering.”
Our summaryCandidate will push to expand the student loan cancellation scheme to shortage professions beyond teaching.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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1 promise
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“I will actively protect and promote our culture and heritage. I will also speak up for the Island's creative industries, which have been largely overlooked in recent economic strategies.”
Our summaryCandidate will actively protect Manx culture and heritage and advocate for the Island's creative industries.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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2 promises
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“The Agreement for Lease should be published with limited redaction. Independent scrutiny of the claimed economic benefits is also needed.”
Our summaryCandidate will push for the Mooir Vannin Agreement for Lease to be published with limited redaction and subjected to independent scrutiny.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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“I will push for more investment in maintenance services, with problems addressed before they become more serious and expensive.”
Our summaryCandidate will push for more investment in road and infrastructure maintenance in Douglas.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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4 promises
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“I would support releasing Government-owned city-centre land at reduced cost to help create a vibrant central hub.”
Our summaryCandidate would support releasing government-owned city-centre land at reduced cost to stimulate a vibrant Douglas hub.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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“If elected, I would support updating and implementing the Residence Act 2001 to help manage population growth properly, without harming recruitment of the skills we need.”
Our summaryCandidate would support updating and implementing the Residence Act 2001 to manage population growth while protecting skills recruitment.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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“I will champion their work, listen to their experience and push for stronger partnerships.”
Our summaryCandidate will champion charities and voluntary groups and push for stronger government partnerships with them.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
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“I will push to ensure it strengthens security rather than creating more bureaucracy. I will also call for the agreed Immigration Health Surcharge to be introduced.”
Our summaryCandidate will push for the border agency to strengthen security and call for the Immigration Health Surcharge to be introduced.
Source: Peter Shimmin, 2026 election manifesto
No recorded division bears on this promise yet.
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