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.
Multiple riders stopped for offences on Mountain Road
Police say they stopped a rider for going the wrong way on the Mountain Road today.
More childcare support available for next school year
Parents and carers can now get more money in Childcare Credit for the next school year.
Superstock race to be rescheduled to tomorrow
TT organisers have announced Saturday's cancelled Superstock race will instead take place tomorrow evening.
Former infrastructure minister to defend seat
The Island's former infrastructure minister has declared she'll defend her seat in this year's general election.
Fundraiser launched for paralysed TT star
A fundraiser to help a TT sidecar rider who was badly injured in a crash last week has reached over £13,000 - a total that's been going up by thousands each hour.
Keep jet skis out of swimming areas, says Coastguard
The Coastguard is urging people using jet skis and pleasure craft to stay out of swimming areas.
Peel's first live beach gig called off
Peel's new beach attraction says the bad weather means it won't be able to go ahead this evening as planned.
40 arrests over Mad Sunday weekend
Police say they've had a very busy weekend, with around 40 people through the cells.
Comments
Add a comment