Garff Commissioners is increasing its rate by 14 percent to be able to maintain a ‘robust fiscal position’.
It will be set at 191.5 pence in the pound and the local authority says the decision was made after ‘careful discussion’.
The cost of legal representation, lower commercial rate income and an increase in waste management charges are some of the factors that led to the increase.
The commissioners say it has lower rates than some of the other ‘middle sized’ local authorities.
Vandals were flung poo fighting in Jurby
Jurby commissioners are hunting those behind anti-social behaviour that saw dog mess thrown about.
Don't give seals raw deals, says Wildlife Trust
The Manx Wildlife Trust is asking people to take extra care as baby seals start making an appearance around the Island's coast.
School issues traffic plea to parents as summer holidays end
A school's appealing to parents to help avoid traffic carnage on the first day of the new academic year this week.
Digital display planned for airport approaches
A company's applied to build a digital billboard at the entrance to the Island's airport.
16 harbour dredgings for Douglas so far this year
The Department of Infrastructure says Douglas Harbour has been dredged 16 times so far this year.
Candidate hits back at trolls targeting would-be MHKs
An election candidate says he's frustrated by online trolls on social media.
Commissioners tell candidates where they can't stick their signs
A local authority in the south of the Island is warning election candidates about their signs.
August fourth-warmest on record
August was the Island's fourth warmest on record, according to Ronaldsway Met Office.
