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.
Steam Packet says it would get too many Freedom of Information requests
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Vintage TT trophies on sale for £5,000
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TT merchandise company still owes government over £100k
A failed TT merchandise company still owes the government a total of £124,273.
Manx Care's annual assessment shows £15.6m deficit
The Department of Health and Social Care's published its assessment of how Manx Care performed this year.
House of Keys to sit this morning
The House of Keys is due to sit this morning with 22 questions on the order paper.
Nominate a healthcare worker who's made a difference
Is there a healthcare worker or team who's made a real difference to you?
Police launch winter car checks campaign
The police are launching their annual campaign of winter car checks.
Six new buses to replace 14 year old ones
Bus Vannin's set to introduce six new double-decker buses, as it retires ones which are up to 14 years old.
