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Parks ban reduces vandalism

by isleofman.com 12th December 2007
Dog owners who have complained about the overnight closure of Victorian parks and gardens in Douglas are being told the policy isn't going to change.

Five parks and squares have been declared 'out of bounds' for a trial period, and the Town Hall says it's had the desired effect, reducing cases of vandalism.

Leisure Services Committee Chairman Doreen Kinrade (pictured) says it's 'so far, so good', although police are investigating a case in which one person went to extreme lengths to get inside:
Posted by isleofman.com
Wednesday 12th, December 2007 01:13pm.

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