Peel Commissioner at centre of row would 'welcome' external investigation

Katryna Baptist issues update on social media a week on

The Peel Town Commissioner at the centre of an ongoing public row at the local authority says a number of further issues have been raised and highlighted to her by ratepayers over the past week.

Last weekend, Katryna Baptist took to social media to raise a series of concerns about governance, transparency and accountability within the town hall.

In the days since, a war of words has unfurled, largely centred on whether or not a vote regarding a beach stage took place at the February meeting of the commissioners - something which was reported on at the time, but that the board now disputes.

You can read a full analysis of everything that's been happening HERE.

In an update on social media, Ms Baptist confirmed she would welcome an externally led investigation, 'where evidence can be shared and both sides fairly heard':

Manx Radio has approached Peel Town Commissioners for interview.