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.
Vote which could end bus strike today
After months of industrial action, the bus strike could be set to end today.
Please park considerately for bin wagons, plead commissioners
A local authority in the north of the Island is pleading with residents to park more considerately after problems emptying bins.
Lieutenant Governor to bungee jump for charity
Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer will be getting into the spirit of the Southern Agricultural Show this year - with a fundraising bungee jump!
Five sets of roadworks on one estate in six months
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says an estate in Onchan has seen five sets of roadworks in the last six months.
Weather postpones council's Easter fun day
Douglas Council says it's had to postpone an event in one of its parks this week because of bad weather.
Seven ferry crossings hit by water levels and dredging issues in Douglas
The Steam Packet company has rescheduled seven ferry sailings this week.
Sam Barks returns to Les Mis in transatlatic tour
Manx actress Samantha Barks is returning to the stage to reprise one of her most famous film roles.
DHSC commissioning rapid review of Noble's bed capacity
The Department of Health and Social Care is commissioning a rapid review of bed capacity at Noble's Hospital.
