New councillor wants to helps the 'most vulnerable'

Charlotte Traynor joined Douglas Council's Central Ward last month

A new councillor in the Isle of Man capital has said she wants to support the most vulnerable residents in her new role.

Charlotte Traynor joined Douglas Council's Central Ward following an uncontested by-election last month following the resignation of Mark Wheeler in September.

Traynor has a background working with homelessness charities and the bail and probation service, which she said she hoped would assist with the council's operations.

"I have seen a different side of the island that I wasn't privy to before, and have become quite passionate about being an advocate for the most vulnerable and at-risk people that we have on the island," she said.

'Enhance community'

"I think I'm just excited to be a slightly different voice and perspective for Douglas City," she continued.

There was a part of the community whose "basic needs aren't being met," she said.

"The cost of living and the cost of rent is causing a lot of problems, so that would be my major focus to start with," Traynor continued.

She also has experience in education, which she said included a lot of community engagement and improving systems to make them work for people.

She said it was important to make sure small businesses and producers were "supported" and she was keen to "enhance the sense of community".

Traynor joins Natalie Byron-Teare and Arwid Hall in the council's Central Ward.