Candidate for Arbory, Castletown & Malew · Announced 1 June 2026
Commissioner declares intention to stand in Arbory, Castletown and Malew; Kirrie Jenkins will be standing as an independent candidate.
AI-generated summary from all available evidence sources
Kirrie Jenkins is standing as an independent candidate for Arbory, Castletown & Malew, bringing experience as a parish commissioner and a background in the financial sector. Her campaign focuses on three core pillars: building a strong economy, ensuring honest government, and protecting the Island for future generations.
Jenkins positions herself as a pragmatic reformer, focused on fairness, community, and long-term stewardship, but her manifesto leaves open questions about the specifics and deliverability of her proposals.
Jenkins calls for 'a strong economy' and highlights the need for long-term planning and support for business. She references GDP decline (citing Treasury figures) and stresses the importance of prosperity for future generations, but does not advocate for radical intervention or deregulation. [website-policy, Chamber of Commerce briefing]
While Jenkins identifies economic challenges and the need for growth, her proposals lack specifics about policy levers, funding, or how she would address structural weaknesses in the Manx economy.
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She frequently cites housing costs as a top concern, linking it to quality of life and the need for planning reform. Her experience on the Commissioners board informs her criticism of the current planning process, which she says fails to deliver enough affordable homes. [website-policy, planning statements]
Jenkins does not provide concrete proposals for increasing affordable supply or explain how she would overcome resistance to development in rural areas.
Jenkins highlights practical issues such as school traffic and infrastructure, referencing long-standing problems at Arbory School. She calls for better investment and planning for school facilities, but does not articulate a vision for curriculum or funding. [website-policy, local campaigning]
Her focus is on facilities and logistics rather than educational outcomes or teacher recruitment, leaving gaps on core education policy.
Jenkins is personally invested in rural and environmental issues, supporting nature conservation and expressing concern about large-scale wind farm developments. She advocates for robust scrutiny of renewable projects, emphasizing local voices and environmental protection. [Manx Wildlife Trust interview, wind farm inquiry involvement]
While she supports scrutiny and local input, Jenkins avoids a clear stance on the Mooir Vannin wind farm, potentially alienating both pro-renewables and anti-development voters.
Jenkins has led local consultation on 20mph limits and highlights persistent traffic and parking issues near schools. She supports lower speed limits in residential areas and improved planning for road safety. [Manx.News, Commissioners' statements]
Her transport focus is hyper-local; she does not address wider issues such as public transport, Steam Packet monopoly, or TT infrastructure.
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She identifies rising household bills, childcare expenses, and housing costs as key pressures on families, arguing that economic policy must address these issues directly. [website-policy, economy statements]
Jenkins highlights the problem but does not propose targeted interventions or funding sources to mitigate the cost-of-living crisis.
Jenkins calls for 'honest government' and greater transparency, referencing UK models for tracking votes and committee work. She supports platforms like keydecisions.im and criticizes last-minute legislative changes without consultation. [website-policy, Clause 5 comments]
Jenkins champions transparency but does not specify what reforms she would push for in Tynwald or how she would increase accountability beyond digital platforms.
AI-generated questions based on the candidate's manifesto, policy positions, public statements, and gaps in their platform — grounded in Isle of Man data.
You highlight the Island's recent 7.4% GDP decline and call for economic renewal, but what specific policies would you support to drive growth, and how would you fund them given current Treasury constraints?
You cite housing affordability as a top concern and call for planning reform. What concrete steps would you take to increase affordable housing supply, and how would you address local opposition to new development in rural areas like Arbory and Malew?
You stress the need for transparency and reference UK models for parliamentary accountability. What practical reforms would you introduce in Tynwald to make government more open, and how would you ensure these go beyond digital platforms?
You mention the cost-of-living crisis, including rising bills and childcare expenses. Do you support direct government intervention (such as subsidies or tax credits), and if so, where would the funding come from?
Your stance on the Mooir Vannin offshore wind farm is to call for scrutiny and local input, but do you ultimately support or oppose the project? How would you balance renewable energy targets with community concerns?
You focus on local transport issues such as school traffic and speed limits, but what is your position on wider Island transport challenges, including the Steam Packet monopoly and public transport provision?
Given your background in the financial sector and local government, what lessons have you learned about the limits of local authority power, and how would you ensure you can deliver on your promises if elected to the House of Keys?
You highlight the importance of education infrastructure, but what are your views on teacher recruitment, retention, and curriculum reform—areas that are also critical for Island schools?
All scores, summaries, and questions are AI-generated from public evidence.They do not imply wrongdoing.
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We must do better for future generationsI believe the Isle of Man needs a new kind of leadership – responsible, experienced and prepared to challenge the way things have always been done.Register To VoteSTRONG ECONOMY. HONEST GOVERNMENT. PROTECTED ISLAND.Latest UpdatesElectioneering around Colby and Castletown.It’s been another rewarding day door knocking in our constituency, both in Colby and Castletown, the weather certainly played its part with Castletown resembling the Riviera. While every area has its own character the same issues keep coming up. Take our schools for example, school drop-off and pick-up at Arbory School has been a problem for as long as I can remember – certainly since my own children attended the school. Despite years passing, the parking and traffic situatioKirrie Jenkins5 hours ago1 min read Striving for a Stronger Economy!This morning I attended the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce breakfast briefing. It was an insightful opportunity to hear directly from one of the Island’s leading business organisations about how they view the current state of our economy and the challenges facing businesses, and it gave me an opportunity to reconnect with key business stakeholders. Their presentation contained some sobering statistics: 🎯Treasury figures show the Island’s GDP fell by 7.4% in the two years toKirrie Jenkins2 days ago1 min read This is a democracy.This morning I took the time to chat with the protestors outside Tynwald. These are ordinary people - although many would say extraordinary - who have had their lives turned upside down by the proposed offshore wind farm, much like the residents at Earystane facing the proposed onshore development. They have devoted countless hours to researching the proposals, attending meetings, reading reports, and standing up for what they genuinely believe in. Too often those who raise Kirrie Jenkins2 days ago1 min read My Manx Radio interview is now available!If you are interested in knowing a bit more about my approach the interview with Manx Radio is now available to view. https://youtu.be/1CCwIKWzHc4?si=_-1b8XZWQMDoQRYgKirrie Jenkins3 days ago1 min read This is a major election issue and one that will matter to voters across the island not just those on the east coast!The in-person hearings for the Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm application came to a close today. It has been a long and demanding week, but one that has brought significant issues surrounding the proposal into the open. The inquiries provided an important opportunity to scrutinise the evidence question the applicant, and ensure that local voices have been heard. Although the in-person hearings have now finished the inquiry itself is not over. There is still an opportunity toKirrie Jenkins6 days ago1 min read Transparency and Accountability In the UK transparency is spread across several platforms the ‘Theyworkforyou’ website helps people track how their MPs voted in Parliament while ‘ThePublicWhip’ provides detailed records of parliamentary votes; and the official UK Parliament website also allows the public to view MP’s voting records, speeches, and committee work. Together these services make it relatively easy to hold elected representatives to account. The new Isle of Man website ‘keydecisions.im’ althoughKirrie JenkinsJul 141 min read Mooir Vannin’s “Alternative Layout”: What the Developer’s Own Evidence Tells UsOne of the most interesting documents submitted during the latest Mooir Vannin examination is the “Without Prejudice Indicative Alternative Layout, which has appeared ahead of next weeks round of hearings. This is effectively the developer’s Plan B. The company makes it clear that it still wants approval for its original 1.4 GW proposal. However, recognising the strength of concerns raised during the examination, it has produced a smaller alternative that it says could be appKirrie JenkinsJul 113 min read Local Authorities Unite Against GovernmentMore than 5 years on Arbory & Rushen Parish Commissioners, including two terms as Chair, has taught me that good representation is about more than attending meetings or making promises. It is about doing the work: reading reports, analysing legislation, understanding the detail, listening to people and standing up for your community when it matters. A good example was the Local Government (Amendment) Bill. As Chair, I was concerned that a Clause inserted at the eleventh hour Kirrie JenkinsJul 91 min read Your voice. Your Island. Your FutureTynwald day is a reminder of who we are as a nation and the values that have shaped the Isle of Man for generations - community, fairness, openness and the belief that people should have a voice in the decisions that effect their lives. As someone born and raised in the south of the island, I’ve always felt strongly that our landscapes, our heritage and our communities are not things we simply inherit - we hold them in trust for future generations. Today was a powerful remindKirrie JenkinsJul 61 min read Planning For The FutureI’ve had a lot of conversations on the doorstep recently about planning, and I completely understand why people care so much about it. Planning affects where homes are built, roads, infrastructure, landscapes, local services and the places people care about. Decisions made today can change communities for generations. I’ve spent six years on the Board of Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners dealing with local planning issues and seeing first-hand how planning decisions affeKirrie JenkinsJun 302 min read Have Your Say!The Mooir Vannin offshore windfarm proposal is one of the headline topics facing the Isle of Man right now and it will almost certainly still be one of the biggest issues during the general election. Whatever side people sit on, support it, oppose it or are somewhere in the middle, it deserves proper scrutiny. I registered as a stakeholder in the MIMA process back at the beginning of the public Inquiry and I’ve been involved in it from the start. I haven’t built my views fromKirrie JenkinsJun 302 min read Building a Stronger EconomyThe Isle of Man has always been a place of opportunity. We have strong foundations - a mature finance sector, an entrepreneurial culture and a resilient community that has adapted and succeeded through change. But many people are asking - are we building an economy that will give the next generation the same opportunities we had, and for many families, life feels harder than it did a few years ago. People see it in rising household bills, childcare expenses, housing costs andKirrie JenkinsJun 203 min read Environmental CredentialsThis week I was interviewed by Manx Wildlife Trust as part of their General Election candidate series, discussing my views on nature, conservation and the environment ahead of the election. Environmental issues have been an important part of my life for many years. Growing up on Moorhouse Farm gave me a deep appreciation of the countryside and the natural world, while later living in Hong Kong exposed me to the challenges of pollution, overdevelopment and habitat loss. My envKirrie JenkinsJun 122 min read Was it truly OUR Island Plan?Was it truly OUR Island Plan?Kirrie JenkinsJun 121 min read Feeding the Nation“I am pleased to confirm my support for the MNFU Manifesto and the positive vision it sets out for the future of farming and rural communities.” Ariculture is not simply a policy area for me – it is part of my life and my family’s history. I grew up on Moorhouse Farm in the south of the Island and have spent most of my life around farming. From an early age, I understood the dedication and hard work required to produce food and sustain rural communities. My commitment to agriKirrie JenkinsJun 43 min read KIRRIE JENKINS standing for Arbory, Castletown and MalewI am proud to announce that I will be standing as an independent candidate in the forthcoming House of Keys General Election for Arbory, Castletown & Malew because I believe the Is
Stated policy positions (research pack)
candidate-research-pack## Stated policy positions Primary source: [Manx Radio 2026 candidate profile](https://www.manxradio.com/election-2026/election-candidates/kirrie-jenkins/). The following is candidate-supplied profile material published by Manx Radio; it should not be treated as independent verification. - Kirrie Jenkins - Kirrie Jenkins is an independent candidate standing in the constituency of Arbory, Castletown and Malew. - She works in the financial sector as a company secretarial and has also served as a commissioner for Arbory and Rushen since 2021, but this is her first time standing for the House of Keys. - Kirrie has two children and two elderly cats. - In her spare time she enjoys exploring the Island's countryside and coastline, wildlife photography and spending time on the water boating. - Kirrie says she's contesting for a seat in the House of Keys because she believes the Isle of Man needs 'a new kind of leadership'. - " The Island has enormous potential, but we need fresh thinking and long-term planning to deliver real improvement for us all ." - We asked each candidate to tell us what their priorities would be if elected. - Kirrie chose a strong economy, including prosperity and housing, an honest government and a Isle of Man that's protected for future generations. - Manx Radio has given all candidates the opportunity to take part in a candidate interview, as well as features called 'Two Minutes to Tell Us' and 'Candid Candidate'. - Kirrie has accepted our invitation to take part in the candidate interview, but declined our offer to participate in the other features.
News coverage and public record
candidate-research-pack## News coverage and public record - **Manx.News:** [Jenkins Announces Bid For Southern Seat](https://www.manx.news/jenkins-announces-bid-for-southern-seat/) — Kirrie Jenkins has announced she will stand in the forthcoming House of Keys General Election for Arbory, Castletown & Malew. #isleofman - **Manx.News:** [Jenkins to Lead Authority](https://www.manx.news/jenkins-to-lead-authority/) — Kirrie Jenkins has been elected as Chair of Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners for the 2025–2026 Municipal Year #isleofman - **Manx.News:** [Local Authorities Dig In: Clause 5 Showdown Looms](https://www.manx.news/local-authorities-dig-in-clause-5-showdown-looms/) — 🚨 Power grab or protection? All 2025, local authorities stood shoulder‑to‑shoulder against the DOI’s Clause 5. Now, as the bill heads back to the House of Keys, Kirrie Jenkins warns: “Consultation is not consent.” 👉 Is this reform - **Manx.News:** [Commissioners Want Opinions on 20mph Limits](https://www.manx.news/commissioners-want-opinions-on-20mph-limits/) — Chair Kirrie Jenkins says the board would especially like to hear from those living on the main road in Arbory because there are planned changes. #isleofman
Interviews and media
candidate-research-pack## Interviews, videos and transcripts - [Candidate Interview](https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fe1e90fa-cf8e-4d7f-b1d9-a57cd5c5d3d2/) - [Candidate Interview Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/1CCwIKWzHc4?rel=0)
Candidacy reported by Manx Radio
Manx RadioCommissioner declares intention to stand in Arbory, Castletown and Malew; Kirrie Jenkins will be standing as an independent candidate.
