Braddan Commissioners are bucking the trend of economic doom and gloom – with the board announcing a rates cut this year.
The local authority says it has set its rate at 225p in the pound, a reduction of 2p.
Chairman Margaret Hodge says the reduction comes despite major increases in the cost of waste disposal.
But she adds the board is still fighting a legal case with jailed election fraudster and former clerk Charles Lewin – which she says involves considerable on-going legal costs.
Crime on the Island continues to fall while serious incidents create 'exceptional demand'
Chief Constable Russ Foster's Annual Report published
As heatwave heads our way, how do we stay safe in the sun?
Island could reach 27 Celsius on Thursday
Castletown Commissioners celebrating 130 years of Poulsom Park
Event has been organised to commemorate anniversary
Cost of a passport set to increase this summer
Treasury says higher fees will mirror fees introduced in the UK earlier this year
Manx Telecom to fund groundwork for fibre customers
Company says it's removing 'practical barrier'