Douglas council has announced a 12.5 per cent rates rise this year.
At the annual rate-setting meeting, councillors voted to set rates at 573 pence in the pound, a rise of 64p on last year's figure.
Council Leader Claire Wells said the rate had been as "responsible and economical as possible".
She also called for the government to come up with long-term strategies for pay and rent to make planning easier.
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Dog wash plans for Ramsey promenade
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Plans unveiled for Castletown restaurant's revamp
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Sam Barks to present radio show
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Hospital sees nearly 300,000 calls over past year
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Police tackle school parking offender on first day back
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Middle gets pre-election requisition meeting
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Anyone can make parking discs - but only the DOI's are legal
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