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Traffic, tourism and economy among election concerns
Sally Hellwich has lived in Onchan for 30 years and runs a family business
Residents and business owners in Onchan have said traffic, tourism and the cost of living are among their key concerns ahead of the 2026 House of Keys election.
The constituency has the second largest population on the Isle of Man after Douglas, and sits along the east coast.
Sally Hellwich, who runs a family travel business, has lived in Onchan for 30 years. She said she had 'lived, worked, and breathed Onchan" and was "sad" no candidates had considered tourism as a priority.
She said: "I truly believe that tourism underpins the Isle of Man. And if we don't have tourists, we're not generating income for the economy."
As a mother, she added that housing was another big concern for younger generations.
She said: "There's not enough access to housing," adding: "Trying to get on the housing ladder now is just ridiculous."
Onchan is the second largest populated constituency on the island
For Onchan mum Lara, speeding traffic through the town is a big worry, especially with children walking to school on their own.
A rollout of more 20mph zones around the island, including near schools and residential areas, began under the previous administration.