Douglas Council says it is simply not the case that its tenants don’t pay rates.
It says recent statements suggesting they are exempt are misleading and potentially inflammatory.
The council says no such exemption exists and tenants are required to pay rent and borough and water rates.
Councillor David Ashford has also rubbished suggestions that the level of rates charged to council tenants is lower than that paid by householders in the private sector.
Over £21,000 raised for mum-to-Be facing urgent radiotherapy
A fundraising page has raised more than £21,000 for a mum-to-be who underwent emergency brain surgery.
Ferry crossings at risk from incoming bad weather
Four Steam Packet sailings could be at risk of being cancelled.
Fundraiser for team who rescued dog
A man's launched an online fundraiser for the people who helped save a dog after it had to be rescued from a cliff.
Summer jobs up for grabs at Onchan’s Pleasure Park
Onchan Pleasure Park is prepping for the busy season and is looking for park attendants to join the team.
Budget Day at Tynwald
Tynwald sits this morning - with Treasury Minister Chris Thomas due to give his first budget speech.
Balladoole's re-use sheds on the agenda in Tynwald
The Northern Civic Amenity Site's re-use shed will be under the spotlight in Tynwald this week.
Yellow weather warning issued over snow and ice tonight
Ronaldsway Met Office has put out a yellow weather warning about freezing conditions tonight.
Steam Packet carried 680,000 passengers last year
The Steam Packet Company says it carried more than 680,000 passengers on its vessels last year - up more than eight per cent on 2024's tally.
