The Executive Committee of Douglas Borough Council meets this Friday to discuss rates for the capital for the coming financial year.
Local authorities around the Isle of Man are under even greater pressure in 2013/14, as they face a 64% cut in their waste disposal subsidy from the government.
Douglas Council Leader David Christian says Friday's meeting will be the culmination of months of work:
Investigation underway into fire station blaze
At the height of the incident nine fire appliances were on scene
Thompson 'confident' in MGP/Classic TT adaptability
Clerk of the Course says there's 'wriggle room' in the event of disruption
Island on 'right track' to retaining biosphere status
However, chair of UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man stresses no decision is made yet
Nominations open for Douglas Council's Community Award scheme
Mayor says it 'brings out the best' of the people of the city