The Manx government wants to hear from anybody with views on how to breathe new life into Ramsey.

The people of the town and businesses in the area are to be asked for their input, as part of the government’s regeneration initiative.

Local committee chairman is Ramsey MHK and Treasury Minister Allan Bell, who says he's delighted money is being provided for the consultation and the work itself.

Ramsey-based design consultancy firm Dalrymples has been appointed to oversee things and gather information for a design brief to improve the town centre.

Views or ideas about the regeneration of Ramsey can be emailed to caroline@chrysalis.co.im or to david.millar@dal.co.im