25 July 2026
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Regional Hubs to be Established

The government has set out plans to establish a regional presence in Ramsey, Peel and Port Erin, led by the Welcome Centre.

Initial services will be embedded by September 2026 at an anticipated annual cost of approximately £200,000.

Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford said: “Public services are, in most cases, not a choice: people cannot go elsewhere to get the service they need. This means these services must work for everybody.”

The model will offer face-to-face support, access to free Wi-Fi, devices and printing, alongside bookable appointments for social security and employment support.

Mr Ashford added: “We do not want anyone to be left behind, and Tynwald has rightly been clear on the continued importance of face-to-face engagement.”

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