Rates in Garff are set to rise by almost three times the rate of inflation.
At its last board meeting, the local authority rejected a proposal to raise rates by 7.5 per cent this year.
Replacing older streetlights, hosting an election and rising waste costs were all discussed as potential problems in the coming year.
Members voted unanimously to raise rates by seven per cent - December's inflation figure for the Island stood at 2.4 per cent.
Commissioners turn down stadium gym proposals
Onchan Commissioners say they're not interested in a proposal to open a gym in Onchan Pleasure Park's stadium.
Reused items from tip raise £31,000 for good causes
The Southern Civic Amenity Site says it will be giving £31,000 to good causes this year.
Angling club disbands after 75 years
An Island angling club says it's disbanding after more than 75 years.
Ned scores A* in Manx, Island's highest exam mark - and a year early!
A student at QEII High School in Peel is celebrating - after getting the highest grade in his Manx exam, which he took a year early!
DEFA won't reveal Silverdale rent cost
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it won't reveal how much a café in the south of the Island costs to rent - because it's commercially sensitive.
Weed spraying to get underway in Onchan
Onchan commissioners say they'll start weed spraying around the district soon.
Minister 'confident' about reaching settlement with bus drivers
The Infrastructure Minister says he's confident common ground and a settlement can be found with bus drivers over the ongoing strike.
Post Office sees profits jump almost 50 per cent
The Island's Post Office says its profits jumped by almost 50 per cent last year.
