MHKs ask for meetings over huge rate rises in Michael and Andreas

Two MHKs say they want to meet commissioners in the north and west about recent rate hikes.

Ayre and Michael members Tim Johnston and Alf Cannan say they've written to Andreas and Michael Commissioners asking to meet them.

Michael announced a 23.6 per cent hike, while days later Andreas said its rates were going up 30.5 per cent.

In a joint statement the MHKs describe the rises as "significant and concerning" and say they'd like to discuss the likely impact on constituents.