Transport & Roads

1,230 FOI requests relate to this topic across 22 authorities. Full disclosure rate: 42.3%.

By Authority

By Year

Outcomes

Notable Cases (390)

[+] Cancellation of flights

2026-02-17 | Department of Infrastructure | All information sent

A request was made to verify easyJet's claim that ground operations were suspended at Isle of Man Airport on 27 January 2026 due to strong winds. The Department of Infrastructure responded by providing detailed METAR weather reports showing wind speeds and conditions during the incident.

• The request concerned an easyJet flight disruption from Isle of Man to London Gatwick on 27 January 2026.
• easyJet attributed the overnight delay to strong winds preventing ground crew from working safely.
• The authority provided raw METAR weather data instead of a direct confirmation of operational suspension.

Data: 27/01/26, 11041G54KT, 4000, Q0977, 05/04

[-] AIC Record Preservation Policies

2026-02-17 | Department of Infrastructure | Some information sent but part exempt

The requester sought policies regarding record preservation and deletion authority for Airport Identity Card (AIC) applications, specifically concerning disputes and legal proceedings. The Department of Infrastructure partially disclosed the 'Pass Office Programme' document (Version 7.0) but redacted specific sections citing Section 25 exemptions.

• The response includes the 'Pass Office Programme' document, Version 7.0, issued in April 2025.
• The document has a default review period of 1 year and a retention period of 5 years.
• Multiple sections of the provided document were redacted under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act.

Data: 31-Jan-2020, 10/APR/2025, 10/APR/2026, 5 Years, 1 Year

[-] Repair Exhaust Stack Peel Power Station - Storm Eowyn

2026-02-17 | Manx Utilities Authority | Some information sent but part exempt

A Freedom of Information request was made to the Manx Utilities Authority regarding procurement details for repairing the Peel Power Station exhaust stack damaged by Storm Eowyn. The authority responded with a partial disclosure, providing an Expression of Interest document for mechanical services while redacting specific contract values, tender responses, and exemption justifications.

• The request concerns repairs to the Peel Power Station exhaust stack following damage from Storm Eowyn.
• The Manx Utilities Authority classified the outcome as 'Some information sent but part exempt'.
• An Expression of Interest for mechanical and engineering services was issued via the Isle of Man Government Procurement Portal.

Data: 2026-02-17, 2026-03-16, 222 pages, 36 documents, 26 March 2024

[-] Easyjet, Saturday am flight 14th February 2026

2026-02-17 | Department of Infrastructure | Some information sent but part exempt

The requester sought information regarding the operational status and staffing of Isle of Man Airport on the morning of February 15, 2026, specifically concerning a delayed Easyjet flight. The authority disclosed a partial Fire Service watch room log from February 14, 2026, detailing staffing changes and wildlife vehicle movements, but withheld other requested documents citing partial exemptions.

• The request was submitted on February 17, 2026, and the response was issued on March 16, 2026.
• The disclosed document is an AFS Watch room Log covering the date February 14, 2026.
• The log indicates the Air Traffic Control (ATC) advised the airfield would close at 19:00 for 35 minutes.

Data: 14/02/2026, 15/02/2026, 17/02/2026, 16/03/2026, 19:00

[~] Earystane Forest

2026-02-16 | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture | Information not held

Cair Vie Resistance requested confirmation of any agreements or approvals regarding the sale or transfer of Earystane Forest and Cringle Great Park to Manx Utilities Authority. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that no such agreements, memoranda, or ministerial approvals exist.

• The request concerned potential land transfer negotiations between DEFA, Treasury, and Manx Utilities Authority.
• DEFA confirmed it has not entered into any Memorandum of Understanding or contractual agreement regarding the lands.
• DEFA confirmed there has been no ministerial or interdepartmental approval for the disposal or transfer of the lands.

Data: 5313073, 2026-02-16, 2026-03-11, 1996, s.3

[-] Bus Shelter Costs

2026-02-10 | Department of Infrastructure | Some information sent but part exempt

A request was made for detailed cost breakdowns of bus shelters constructed or replaced by the Department of Infrastructure between September 2021 and March 2026. The authority responded with a list of locations and work types but provided costs only in broad ranges to protect commercial sensitivity, rather than exact figures.

• The Department of Infrastructure provided cost data for bus shelter works from September 2021 to March 2026.
• Exact costs were withheld and replaced with broad monetary ranges to protect commercial sensitivity.
• Work types included new installations, RTC rebuilds, refurbishments, and relocations.

Data: £1,000–£10,000, £8,000–£12,000, £0–£4,000, £200–£2,000, £2,000–£4,000

[+] New Royal Avenue Bus Shelter

2026-02-09 | Department of Infrastructure | All information sent

A requester inquired about the quality and cost of a new bus shelter base on Royal Avenue, which they claimed resembled a paddling pool. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed the works have not been signed off due to quality concerns and disclosed the specific cost of the base installation.

• The concrete base for the new Royal Avenue bus shelter has not been signed off.
• Quality concerns regarding the works are currently being reviewed by the Highways Division.
• The cost for installing the shelter base was £3,450.

Data: £3,450, 2026-02-09, 2026-03-03, 5291898

[~] Patrick Commoners' Allotment Management & Restrictions

2026-02-09 | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture | Some information sent but not all held

A request was made for legal title deeds, byelaw documentation, and environmental surveys regarding the Patrick Commoners' Allotment and motorcycle restrictions. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that some information was sent, but not all requested data is held by the department.

• The request concerns the Patrick Commoners' Allotment defined by the Disafforesting (Commoners) Allotment Act 1866.
• The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) confirmed it does not hold all the requested information.
• The request sought legal advice from the Attorney General's Chambers between 2018 and 2024 regarding land ownership.

Data: 2026-02-09, 2026-02-25, 1866, 2018, 2024

[~] The cost to produce 1 unit of electricity (1 KW) vs 2021

2026-02-03 | Manx Utilities Authority | Some information sent but not all held

The requester asked for the average cost to produce one unit of electricity for 2020 and the most recent year, including a breakdown by generation method. The authority provided links to annual reports for calculating average costs but stated they do not hold full cost-per-kWh data by generation method, offering marginal cost figures instead.

• The average cost per kWh for 2020-21 is derived from the Annual Report and Financial Statements, specifically Note 5 on page 65.
• The most recent full year with published data is 2023-24, with relevant data on page 62 of the annual report.
• Manx Utilities does not hold full cost-per-kWh information by generation method due to unallocated fixed and overhead costs.

Data: 2020-21, 2023-24, 3.3 p/kWh, 8.5 p/kWh, 3.2 p/kWh

[-] Get Online Centre

2026-02-02 | Cabinet Office | Some information sent but part exempt

The request sought comprehensive cost, usage, and governance data for the Isle of Man's Get Online Centre, but the response only disclosed a partial document detailing the project's funding history and revised cost estimates due to pandemic delays.

• The Get Online Centre initiative originated from a £46,000 bid submitted in December 2019, with £44,351 granted.
• Project implementation was paused in March 2020 to repurpose the Welcome Centre as a COVID-19 contact centre.
• Plans resumed in February 2022, but rising hardware and material costs necessitated a budget review.

Data: £46,000, £44,351, 19th December 2019, March 2020, April 2022

[~] Former Minister Comments - Castletown Governance

2026-01-29 | Department of Infrastructure | Information not held

A request for documents regarding governance failures and corruption allegations at Castletown Town Commissioners was largely refused as the Department of Infrastructure stated it does not hold the specific briefing papers, audits, or policy assessments requested.

• The Department of Infrastructure confirmed it holds no briefing papers, emails, or reports claiming corruption or conflicts of interest regarding Castletown.
• Clause 5 of the Local Government (Amendment) Bill was introduced via a Private Members Amendment, not as a primary justification based on specific local authority failures.
• The Local Government Team has been seeking to remain neutral in an ongoing dispute within the Castletown Commissioners.

Data: 29 January 2026, 1st April 2025, 27 January 2026, 26 February 2026, Clause 5

[~] Costs of engaging the off-Island Planning Consultant re silt PAs

2026-01-29 | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture | Some information sent but not all held

A request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture for detailed costs and justification regarding the engagement of off-Island Planning Consultant Mr Andrew Sierakowski for three specific silt management planning applications. The authority responded with a partial disclosure, stating that some information was sent but not all was held, though the provided text cuts off before detailing the specific costs or reasons for withholding data.

• The request concerns costs for off-Island Planning Consultant Mr Andrew Sierakowski.
• Three specific planning applications were cited: 25/90698/B, 22/00287/B, and 24/00301/B.
• The projects involve silt transport from Peel Power Station, restoration of Rockmount German silt store, and a temporary lagoon facility near Peel Marina.

Data: 25/90698/B, 22/00287/B, 24/00301/B, 2026-01-29, 2026-02-25

Frequently Mentioned Data

• IM1 2RF (mentioned 88 times)
• 1 document (mentioned 68 times)
• 2 (mentioned 68 times)
• 1 (mentioned 58 times)
• 2015 (mentioned 46 times)
• Freedom of Information Act 2015 (mentioned 46 times)
• 3 (mentioned 45 times)
• (01624) 686785 (mentioned 45 times)
• 01624 686785 (mentioned 42 times)
• 2019 (mentioned 42 times)

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