Authority says it is to undertake a series of projects this year
Ratepayers in Ramsey are to see their bills rise by six per cent for the next year.
Ramsey Town Commissioners confirmed the increase of 495 pence in the pound - which equals around 70 pence per week for a typical three-bedroom property within the town.
The local authority says the move reflects the pressures put upon them 'by inflation, increased costs for refuse disposal and the continued requirement placed on the Commission to invest in its infrastructure for the present and the future of the town'.
The 2024-2025 rate also includes a rate contribution of 6.1p for the Northern Swimming Pool.
In a statement, it said a number of projects are to be undertaken this year, including:
- Continuation of the vehicle replacement programme including that of a Refuse Collection Vehicle
- Continuation of the “invest to save” programme of replacing older streetlights with LED lights to reduce energy consumption
- Installation of a grey water discharge drain at the Mooragh Camper Van area
- Installation of a recycling pod
- Continued programme of surveying trees owned by the Commission and associated works
- Further investment in decorative lighting
- Engaging a contractor to undertake certain tasks being proposed under the Government’s Highway Maintenance Charter
Lead Member for Finance and General Purposes, Robert Cowell, said: "After forensic scrutiny of all of our finances and bringing a pragmatic approach to what is achievable in 2024-2025 the Commission set about going through the long list of potential projects that we could deliver for Ramsey based on what is needed and indeed affordable.
"The Commission very much recognise that the cost-of-living crisis is still ongoing and we do not want to push people too far in this uncertain world we currently live in.
"Whilst inflation is stabilising and we can hope that this time next year the macro-economic climate may be more favourable to a more exciting budget 2025-2026, this year is very much about being conservative and the safe delivery of services."
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