Douglas Borough Council is taking steps to secure the income it receives from around a dozen commercial premises it owns in the town.
The tenants have been in occupation for between six and 20 years, and it's been decided to offer them longer agreements.
Member of the Policy and Resources Committee Councillor David Ashford explains:

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