Port St Mary rates increase by 2.5%

Mon, 27 Jan 2020

Port St Mary Commissioners have announced a 2.5 per cent increase in village rates, up from 338 to 348 pence in the pound.

The authority says external factors have had a significant impact on budgets, such as a rise in gate fees at the energy from waste plant, and a government-imposed pay award.

According to chair Michelle Haywood, staff have been carefully planning and budgeting for the year ahead, and have been tasked with making savings where possible.

Commissioners are also working to develop a capital project with contractors to strengthen and retain the structure at Happy Valley.

Ms Haywood spoke to Local Democracy Reporter Ewan Gawne:

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• Michelle Haywood - PSM Commissioners