Following a meeting with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive/Clerk of Onchan District Commissioners, Board Member Oliver Lockwood has issued the following statement:
"In light of the current legal proceedings, I have taken the decision to step away temporarily from active involvement in the business of Onchan District Commissioners while the matter is ongoing.
Whilst I will remain a duly elected member of the Board, I will not be taking an active role in Authority matters until the legal process has concluded.
This decision is intended to allow the legal proceedings to run their course without unnecessary distraction from the work of the Authority.
I remain committed to serving the residents of Onchan and will make no further public comment on the matter whilst the proceedings remain ongoing."