spock Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Prediction from former Cllr Corkish in today's Examiner looks entirely reasonable - that the existing Councillors wil try to "buy" their re-elecion by this year agreeing a lower than previous rate rise. Surely just as DOLGE can investigate high rate rises they should be able to impose a minimum rate rise because otherwise all that will happen is next year there will be a swinging rise. Why can't Douglas and other Council bugets be set for say a rolling three / five year term? Surely the costs and plans are known in advance and all that needs to be allowed for are increase variances due to costs increaseing outside of a Council's control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanxfella Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Prediction from former Cllr Corkish in today's Examiner looks entirely reasonable - that the existing Councillors wil try to "buy" their re-elecion by this year agreeing a lower than previous rate rise. Why don't they just do a Braddan - ignore the deficit and publish accounts saying its a breakeven and peg the rates to that instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gags Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yes, well said 'Spock'. I did see that very interesting letter in the examiner (PS I did not buy it - read it in the library) I am actually moving out of Douglas next month, as paying GBP300 for my bin to be emptied most weeks is a ludicrous waste of my money. I only have a flat at the moment, but the rate charge for an 'average' house will soon be over the grand mark in a year or two.... Of course Rates never go down, even if an area of inefficiency has been addressed and is no longer costing as much..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gonzo Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 existing Councillors wil try to "buy" their re-elecion by this year agreeing a lower than previous rate rise Politicians try to make themselves popular in an election year. In other news: water wet, sky up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Ayres Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 This happens the world over, quit being suprised and enjoy the small rise, you'll pay for it next year. If you really believe that's what they do, don't vote for them and teach them a lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spock Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Dougals rates to rise by 3.9% Douglas rates are going up - but below the rate of inflation. A 3.9 per cent increase has been announced, taking the capital's rate to 373 pence in the pound. It's within the maximum rate set by the local government department and comes into force on April the first. Council Leader David Christian believes the new rate will secure savings, without compromising the level of services provided to the rate payer. And reflecting on the past four years ahead of April’s election, he said much had been achieved (audio file attached): Clip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gags Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Well, what a shock! Even more money to have my bin emptied..... Luckily I am moving out of Douglas, one major reason is because of the ludicrous rates - the only thing I get for my money is getting my never full bin emptied, and er streetlights I guess..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ai_Droid Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Well, what a shock! Even more money to have my bin emptied.....Luckily I am moving out of Douglas, one major reason is because of the ludicrous rates - the only thing I get for my money is getting my never full bin emptied, and er streetlights I guess..... ..and the library where you read the Examiner, eh? Oh and ta for paying for the fireworks on douglas prom for us all to enjoy, cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Ah well, another rate rise doesn't shock me these days, as someone has to pay for the little luxuries for all these councilors and MHK's, what with all their mileage allowances and other expenditures at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blixo Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 and the horse trams Support YOUR local Horse Trams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gags Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 It was actually the library in the IOM College..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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