Heritage & Culture
40 FOI requests relate to this topic across 14 authorities. Full disclosure rate: 35.0%.
By Authority
| Authority | Count |
|---|---|
| department-of-infrastructure | Department of Infrastructure |
| manx-national-heritage | Manx National Heritage |
| cabinet-office | Cabinet Office |
| department-of-environment-food-and-agriculture | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture |
| department-of-education-sport-and-culture | Department of Education, Sport and Culture |
| manx-utilities-authority | Manx Utilities Authority |
| treasury | Treasury |
| department-for-enterprise | Department for Enterprise |
| department-of-home-affairs | Department of Home Affairs |
| attorney-general-s-chambers | Attorney General's Chambers |
| department-of-health-and-social-care | Department of Health and Social Care |
| manx-care | Manx Care |
| isle-of-man-constabulary | Isle of Man Constabulary |
| general-registry | General Registry |
By Year
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Outcomes
| Outcome | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| All information sent | 14 | 35.0% |
| Information not held | 11 | 27.5% |
| Some information sent but not all held | 7 | 17.5% |
| Some information sent but part exempt | 5 | 12.5% |
| No information sent - all held but exempt | 2 | 5.0% |
| Request lapsed - requested information not provided | 1 | 2.5% |
Notable Cases (5)
[-] Food Hygiene Inspections & Reports - Selected Castletown Premises 2
2025-05-19 | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture | Some information sent but part exempt
The requester sought food hygiene inspection reports and dates for four Castletown premises since 2019, resulting in a partial disclosure where information for 'Time Out Noodle Bar' was released while other details were exempt.
- The request covered The George Hotel, Kizuna, Time Out Noodle Bar, and The Garrison.
- An inspection of Time Out Noodle Bar occurred on 04/04/2025, revealing issues with hot hold temperatures and defrosting procedures.
- The business was advised to implement a Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) system and ensure allergen training for staff.
Data: 04/04/2025, 20/01/2024, 1st January 2019, 5 people, 37 pages
[+] Closure of Castletown Square Notice PER161
2024-10-18 | Department of Infrastructure | All information sent
The request sought details on the decision-making process and objection statistics regarding the closure of Castletown Square. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the legal authority used, confirmed the Town Clerk's supportive stance, and provided corrected figures on the number of objections and petitions received.
- The consultation period for the closure expired on 18 October 2024.
- The decision to close the square was made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985.
- The Town Clerk of Castletown was supportive of the proposal, though specific influence levels are not recorded.
Data: 18 October 2024, 17 letters/emails, 14 objections, 3 in support, 48 signatures
[~] Castle Jetty Peel
2024-09-25 | Department of Infrastructure | Some information sent but not all held
A request was made regarding the structural stability, public access restrictions, and cleanliness of the Castle Jetty in Peel. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that bottom stabilisation is complete but deck works await Treasury funding, while confirming the jetty is closed for repairs and parking prevention, though they stated they do not hold information regarding the accumulation of detritus.
- Stabilisation works have already been carried out on the bottom of the Castle Jetty.
- Deck works require funding to be secured via a Business Case submission to the Treasury.
- The jetty is currently closed to the public due to ongoing deck repairs.
Data: 2024-09-25, 2024-10-23, 4152925, IM1 2RF, 01624 686785
[+] Use of Donald Collister Bequest
2019-03-18 | Manx National Heritage | All information sent
The request sought details on the consultation steps Manx National Heritage took regarding the Donald Collister Bequest following a 2012 High Bailiff ruling. The authority disclosed that a 10-week consultation occurred in 2012 involving online access, direct invitations to 85 entities, and media coverage, resulting in 112 responses.
- The consultation process ran from 19 April 2012 to 29 June 2012.
- 85 individuals and organisations were directly contacted in writing by the Director of MNH.
- Consultation materials were available online via the Chief Secretary's Consultation website.
Data: 13 January 2012, 19 April 2012, 29 June 2012, 10 week period, 85 individuals and organisations
[~] Feasability of heritage trail closure
2017-09-20 | Manx Utilities Authority | Some information sent but not all held
The requester asked for feasibility studies and financial details regarding a 42-week closure of the Heritage Trail for construction access. Manx Utilities confirmed no formal feasibility report exists, disclosed that alternative private land routes were deemed unsafe or denied, and withheld personal data regarding landowner contacts.
- Manx Utilities does not hold a documented feasibility study regarding the Heritage Trail closure.
- The only viable access for construction is via the Heritage Trail from Glen Darragh Road due to safety concerns.
- An alternative route through a private field was rejected because the gradient was too steep and ground quality unsuitable.
Data: 42 weeks, £100k, 2017-09-20, 2017-10-09, IM103708I
Frequently Mentioned Data
- IM1 3PN (mentioned 2 times)
- 01624 686244 (mentioned 2 times)
- 3 (mentioned 2 times)
- 1 (mentioned 2 times)
- Freedom of Information Act 2015 (mentioned 2 times)
- 18 October 2024 (mentioned 2 times)
Exemptions Cited
| Exemption | Count |
|---|---|
| Section 8(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held) | 1 |
| Section 25(2)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Personal data exemption) | 1 |
| Information not held | 1 |
| FOI Act, section 41 – Information for future publication | 1 |