Sarah Maltby MHK expands political remit to include Manx National Heritage

Sarah Maltby MHK, Political Member for the Department for Enterprise, has taken on additional responsibility and oversight of Manx National Heritage, complementing her existing portfolio comprising Tourism and Motorsport.

Tim Johnston MHK, Minister for Enterprise, commented:

‘Since joining the Department last year, Sarah has demonstrated the value she brings to the work of both Visit Isle of Man and the Motorsport division in her role as part of the Department. I am pleased she has agreed to extend her remit to now also include Manx National Heritage, enabling her to further champion our Island's unique cultural assets, promote the Island’s visitor proposition and drive initiatives aligned with our economic ambitions.

‘I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Peter Greenhill for his valuable contributions as Political Member, most recently within Manx National Heritage and the Finance Agency. With over 40 years of international business experience, he provided sound advice and guidance that significantly impacted the progression of initiatives within both divisions, and the wider Department over the years.’

Sarah Maltby MHK was elected to the House of Keys in 2021. In addition to her role as Political Member for the Department for Enterprise, she also serves as a Political Member for the Department of Education, Sport and Culture with delegation for the Culture division, and is Chair of the Isle of Man Arts Council.

Sarah Maltby MHK, Political Member for Tourism, Motorsport and Manx National Heritage, commented:

‘Throughout my time working with Visit Isle of Man and the Motorsport team, I have seen first-hand how integral our Island's heritage is to the experiences we offer both visitors and residents alike. National heritage naturally complements these areas, as it forms the very foundation of our cultural identity and visitor appeal.

‘Looking ahead to this year, there are already several collaborations taking place across the three divisions, including the return of the Classic TT Races, the ‘Knox: Order and Beauty’ exhibition and activations to celebrate Railway 200 in the Isle of Man, to name a few.

‘I look forward to taking on this additional role and working closely with the Manx National Heritage team to build on their important work to ensure that the Isle of Man's rich history and traditions are celebrated and preserved for future generations, while further enhancing our proposition as must-see destination for visitors.’