MHK dismisses electioneering claim

An MHK attempting to reform the Island's planning system has dismissed claims his move is 'electioneering'.

Graham Cregeen wants communities to have more of a say in planning for their area.

He thinks ratepayers' views often aren't heard, when it comes to decisions which affect them.

Chief Minister Allan Bell has described the plans as a step too far which would clog up the planning system, but Mr Cregeen believes some opponents of his idea have got the wrong end of the stick: