Group to examine youth activities

The think tank will suggest activities that appeal to youngsters

Young people in the Isle of Man could have a greater variety of activities to look forward to in the future, according to a new think tank.

The group, made up of MHKs, Douglas councillors and an Onchan commissioner, has come up with 14 recommendations to improve the island's youth provision.

Ideas put forward include using the old prison and hospital as meeting places.

Rushen MHK Juan Watterson said it was important to involve young people in the discussions.

He added: "Our recommendations include the creation of a central point of contact so young people can find out what's going on, and the expansion of a youth bus network around the Isle of Man.

"We would also like to see more focused key performance indicators for the Department of Tourism and Leisure and the Department of Education.

"We would like to make sure they consult properly with various groups of young people around the island so that what they provide is what the young people want."