The Ayre & Michael MHKs have written to their constituency’s local authorities wanting to discuss their recent rate increases.
Andreas and Michael announced some of the largest percentage increases on the island at 30.5% and 23% respectively.
Acting with their constituency hats on, Chief Minister Alf Cannan and Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston have sought talks with both boards.
In a joint statement, they said: “We recognise that our local authorities are committed to maintaining local infrastructure and can have significant cost commitments.
“We also recognise that local commissioners undertake their duties without recompense and commit substantial time in the interests of the local community.
“However, both local authorities have announced significant and concerning rate increases of 30% and 23.6% respectively.
“We have asked to meet both sets of Commissioners as soon as practicable to understand further their financial commitments for next year and beyond and the likely impact on our constituents”.
Despite the increases, the rates in those areas are among the lowest on the island.