Local authorities across the north and the west of the Isle of Man have increased rates for residents, except for Bride.
Michael Commissioners has increased its rates for the next financial year by 13 pence.
The new rate is 161 pence in the pound and the local authority says higher charges at the Western Civic Amenity Site as well election costs and a Japanese Knotweed removal programme are behind the increase.
In a statement Michael Commissioners said: “The previous three years increases (0%, 1.4% and 1.4%) were kept low as the commissioners have been mindful of rate increases, especially in the years coming out of the pandemic, and made use of reserves to alleviate the high inflation rates.
“This increase is based on sound financial provision and will ensure a sustainable budget for the future MDC Board to take forward.”
Northern Rates
Bride Commissioners has confirmed its rate will be kept at 70 pence for residents, saying it’s been ‘prudent’ while budgeting.
For residents of Lezayre, the commissioners have announced a 3.7 percent increase for the next year.
It will now be set at 114 pence in the pound due to ‘increased running costs’.
Whilst German Commissioners has set its rate at 97 pence in the pound and has a £165 fixed charge for refuse.
Andreas Commissioners has also increased its rate to 144 pence in the pound.
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