Anything less than a nine per cent rate rise in Onchan would have had serious consequences.
That’s according to an Onchan commissioner after the local authority announced the hike, which comes into effect from April 1.
Last year Brian Stowell warned rate hikes were on the way, and while he is aware of the hardship the increase will cause some ratepayers, he says there was little alternative:
Government plans to withdraw interest from reserve fund no longer required
Higher than expected income tax receipts mean it's not necessary
Medical cannabis should be 'holistic', says pharmacistÂ
Drug has 'useful benefits' but isn't 'the be-all and end-all'
Peel Commissioners not adding 'discretionary' one percent increase to social housing rents
It reviewed rent arrear levels and 'escalating' food costs when making the decision
New organ donation laws set to come into force in coming weeks
It follows Tynwald approval of new measures earlier this year
