A NUMBER of projects which aim to help regenerate Laxey are under consideration.
They include the creation of a village square at Whitehouse Close, the installation of new 'street furniture', lighting and public art, the provisions of signs and information and improvements to the coach park.
The ideas are being progressed as part of the Town and Village Regeneration Scheme, an initiative established by Chief Minister Tony Brown.
The first phase of work within the Laxey Regeneration Zone will focus on the village's shopping area and commercial property owners and lease owners have been invited to apply for funding to improve the appearance of their buildings.
The overall proposals have been developed by the Laxey Regeneration Committee, a partnership between the Isle of Man Government, Laxey Commissioners and private enterprise.
A project team is being put in place to prepare detailed designs for items on the Laxey Master Plan which have been approved by the Chief Minister's Regeneration Steering Group.
Members of the local community, who have helped to shape the current proposals via public consultations, will have further opportunities to comment and get involved as the regeneration progresses.
Chairman of the Laxey Regeneration Committee Steve Rodan said: "I am absolutely delighted that the Chief Minister's Steering Group has backed the Laxey regeneration proposals. It is terrific news for Laxey.
"We will be working hard now to make sure that the designs are developed so that we get a welcoming, smarter, lively Laxey which is what the public wanted when they were asked in the consultations.
"This is an excellent example of the community working together to achieve positive results."
