Port St Mary Commissioners increase rates by eight percent

It says there were 'multiple factors' driving the rise

Port St Mary Commissioners says its decision to increase the rates was 'driven' by multiple factors including increased refuse costs and replacing 'essential' equipment. 

The local authority has set it at 456 pence in the pound - an eight percent increase and equates to 85p more per week compared to 2025.

It says the village doesn't have the 'benefit' of large commercial premises to 'bolster' rate income and so is more reliant on domestic rates. 

Other issues affecting the rates include maintaining the play park and other amenities, repairs to the town hall and workshop following water ingress as well as the need for a new fence at the Pavillion to comply with equality laws. 

It also says it doesn't have 'large cash reserves' to 'mitigate' any rates increases. 

The commissioners added it has £18,315 in rate arrears and is urging residents who have outstanding payments to contact Treasury.