Castletown Election: Colin Leather

A candidate standing for re-election in Castletown says he would push government for an all Island leisure rate to support the southern swimming pool. Colin Leather, who is a current commissioner, believes the new fire station car park will resolve the majority of the parking issues and would also like a handrail installed in Barracks Square to help people with disabilities. Residents in Castletown who are on the electoral roll will be able to vote at Castletown Town Hall from 8am until 8pm on Thursday 24 April.   The other candidates standing are Tony Brown, Beth Cannan, John Cringle, William Galley, Alan Leonard, Mahendrakumar Patel, Carol Quine and Laurence Watterson.   Mr Leather also claims he would lobby the government for support with Farrants Park housing estate which are is 'desperate need' of refurbishment. Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him.