Council gives Grandstand entertainment the go-ahead

How do you feel about late-night entertainment during TT week?

Despite opposition Douglas Borough Council has agreed to allow night-time entertainment to proceed in Noble's Park as part of this year's festival.

So many of us look forward to enjoying the traditional TT beer, burgers and bands but is it time people found a new venue for evening celebrations?

This year, as in 2019, live music in Noble's Park will be allowed until 11pm and background music until 12am.

The subject was debated at the council's most recent sitting where councillor Ian Clague shared some of the concerns raised by residents local to the venue:



Lead councillor for regeneration and communities Andrew Bentley says he can understand why issues have been raised however believes problems are not unique to the location: