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    New DOI charter could cost ratepayers more money, says commissioner

    Wednesday, 26 July 2023 08:20

    By Emma Draper - Local Democracy Reporter

    Residents in Peel could be required to pay higher rates to fund functions that were previously carried out by the Department of Infrastructure.

    Updates to the highway maintenance charter means local authorities could be forced to provide snow clearing services on top of gully and street sweeping.

    The proposals would be introduced by early 2024 but government hasn’t revealed who will front the cost.

    Clerk of Peel Commissioners Derek Sewell is worried the move could cause issues for all local authorities across the Island:

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