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.
Mountain Road faces evening closures for TT work
Last-minute work to get the Mountain Road ready for TT means evening closures this week.
Do schools have enough technology for students?
Computer equipment for the Island's schools will be raised by a Rushen MHK.
New policy on hospital visiting times, says minister
Health Minister Claire Christian says the Island's hospitals have opened up their visiting times.
Music service funding rises just 16% in 15 years
Education Minister Daphne Caine says funding for the Island's music service has risen by just 16 per cent in the last 15 years.
Keep drones away from racing, says government
The government's reminding people they can be fined for using drones to film the Southern 100 or TT.
Asia Fresh applies for dissolution
The company behind a well-known food outlet in Douglas has applied to be dissolved.
Mountain Road crash meant closure for repairs
Police say a crash on the Mountain Road meant it had to close last night.
Payment cards may not work on buses this weekend
Bus Vannin's warning people their card payments may not work this weekend.
