The amount of building work on Douglas promenade this summer is unacceptable.
So says Council Leader David Christian, who feels it gives visitors a bad impression of the Island.
In the past it was believed a bylaw existed, restricting activity between May and September, or there was at least an unwritten rule.
Mr Christian thinks it's time for such legislation to be introduced:
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