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DHSC doesn't have documents which confirms it can restrict access to The Roundhouse

Tuesday, 4 June 2024 11:24

By Local Democracy Reporter - Emma Draper

An FoI revealed it can't provide evidence of legislation to restrict vehicle access

The Department of Health and Social Care doesn't have documents which confirm it can restrict vehicle access to The Roundhouse. 

Through a Freedom of Information request, submitted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the department hasn't been able to provide evidence of the legislation the department is using to stop people from going to the centre. 

In March, Braddan Commissioners was served with a 28 day notice to halt vehicles from going to The Roundhouse, an exception was made for staff, and a dispute has been ongoing about an access road. 

The DHSC says the land is privately owned and there is a 'public record' of the proof of ownership available.

In May the health minister refused to be drawn into legalities of Braddan Commissioner's Roundhouse access issues during a House of Keys sitting - you can find out more HERE

People were urged to use pedestrian access at The Roundhouse over TT by the department and the commissioners.

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