25 July 2026
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Isle of Man News

Rates Rise by More than 30%

Andreas Parish Commissioners has set a rate of 188p/£, a rise of 30.56%.

It said it is needed “in order to meet expenditure during the financial year commencing April 1 2026”.

The board added: “This increase takes into account anticipated increases in the operational costs for the Northern Civic Amenity Site; increases in contributions to Ramsey Swimming Pool; the on-going upgrade of Parish street lighting and extensive refurbishment work at the Parish War Memorial for which the Local Authority is responsible.”

The Northern Parishes Refuse Collection Board has set its rates 76p/£ and the fixed Household fee at £54.

You can see more on rates elsewhere on the island here.

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