Douglas Council says having more than £70,000 in social housing rent arrears isn’t a ‘huge issue’.
Housing and Property Committee Chair Devon Watson admits the number is high, but insists ‘people are continuing to pay their rent’.
Despite a cost of living crisis, the council says it hasn’t seen ‘a large increase’ from previous months.
Councillor Watson added that it’s ‘important’ residents pay as the money covers issues like mould and building new homes:
Celtic League: minimum wage objections 'greed over need'
A nationalist organisation has accused the Island's Chamber of Commerce of 'plumbing an all-time low' with attacks on a minimum wage rise.
Minister hits out at meeting's 'rude and disrespectful' 20mph comments
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says her department is listening to all views on proposed 20mph limits.
Airport warns of disruption as flights cancelled
The airport's warning of travel disruption today.
Mountain Road will close this afternoon
The Mountain Road will close this afternoon as conditions are expected to deteriorate later.
Ewe've been warned - sheep on the road at Tholt-y-Will!
Police are warning motorists on the Mountain to be wary of sheep this morning.
Four rescued after car trapped in flood water
Firefighters were called to rescue four people from a car trapped in floods earlier.
Consultation launched over first-time buyer scheme
The government's launched a consultation as it considers changing a scheme to help first-time buyers.
Warning to avoid road as river bursts banks
Police are warning people to avoid Garey Road in Ramsey, as the river's burst its banks.
