Andreas Commissioners says the decision to increase rates by 30 percent wasn't done lightly.
The local authority announced one of the largest rate hikes this year, to 188 pence in the pound.
Chair Jackie Faragher says facilities provided by the board, including street lighting and public toilets, have to be paid for.
She told Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper a war memorial refurbishment scheme, the Northern Civic Amenity Site and a higher swimming pool contribution also led to the increase:
Another cruise ship visit today
The Island's capital is getting a visit from a cruise ship today.
Airport passenger figures on the rise
The number of people using the airport is almost two percent higher so far this year than in 2025, according to new statistics.
Wildfire risk still extreme despite rainfall, warn firefighters
The Fire and Rescue Service is warning the wildfire risk remains extreme, despite recent rainfall and a slight drop in temperatures.
Further closures for filming of TT movie today
There'll be more TT course road closures today for filming of the upcoming Isle of Man movie.
Last day of the Royal Show
It's the second and final day of the Royal Manx Agricultural Show.
Did you see crash in Sulby?
Police are appealing for information after a crash in the north of the Island last month.
TT film needs extras this weekend
There's a call for more extras to be in the new TT movie.
MV Arrow to spend five days in dry dock
The Steam Packet Company says the MV Arrow will follow the Manxman into dry dock for repairs.
