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Council of Ministers to host Community Meeting 19 October 2012 CHIEF Minister Allan Bell MHK says he is looking forward to a lively public debate at the community meeting being hosted by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday evening (October 23). The event, which takes place at the Erin Arts Centre, will provide a further opportunity for Island residents to engage with Ministers on matters of national importance. It is the third in a series of regional meetings and will follow a similar format to events held at the Manx Museum in March and Peel Centenary Centre in June. Treasury Minister Eddie Teare MHK and Social Care Minister Chris Robertshaw MHK will deliver brief presentations, while members of the public can ask Government Ministers about key issues and challenges facing the Isle of Man during an open question and answer session. Mr Bell, who will chair the session, said: ‘The community meeting in Port Erin is now just a few days away and I expect there will be robust exchanges and some strong opinions expressed. These events are an important part of my promise to promote open and transparent Government and to work with the public in the best interests of the Isle of Man. They are extremely valuable in terms of generating direct and honest dialogue with local people and we take on board the ideas, comments and concerns that are voiced.’ The community meeting at the Erin Arts Centre will start at 7.30pm on October 23, with doors opening at 7pm. The event is free and open to all members of the public. There is a limit on the number of people the venue can accommodate and seats will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. No bookings will be taken. Looking further ahead, the community meeting in the north of the Island will be held in Ramsey on January 30, 2013. More stories >>>
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