Braddan Parish Commissioners has kept its rates increase to a “minimum” with a 1.7% increase.
The Commissioners has agreed to set its rate for the 2025-2026 financial year at 357p, which is a 6p increase on the previous year.
Last year, the commissioners increased its rates by over 30%.
In 2024, the increase of 351 pence in the pound was due ‘very difficult challenges’ it faced including paying off loans for The Roundhouse.
Minimum Increase
However, it says that a “strong performance in the previous year has allowed the increase to be kept to a minimum despite the challenges caused by an increase in matters”.
That matters the commissioners have faced include: Audit Fees, Rate System software, HR fees, Health and Safety, Insurance, tree management, pay increases, public lighting and highway services.
Braddan Rates
The increase in costs of the refuse disposal charges at the Energy from Waste Plant, a new refuse contract, and the contribution toward the Eastern Civic Amenity Site has seen the need to increase the Domestic Refuse Charge to £92 per year.
However, the Commissioners remain committed to the weekly waste collection and the fortnightly kerbside recycling collection.
Despite challenges the Commissioners felt that they had maintained their normal high levels of general performance which they intend to continue in future years.
Roundhouse
The Roundhouse having now been open for 12 months and has exceeded income expectations in the sports hall, soft play and conference/meeting facility.
The Commissioners agree that the building has not reached its full potential and plans are being made to build on the solid foundation that has been laid.
They were delighted to see the fantastic services provided to children and families most noticeably over the recent festive period where events were quickly sold out indicating a demand in the market.
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