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:
86% think Island politicians don't represent us well
Almost four out of five people on the Island think things here are going badly, according to a new survey.
Leave two hours to get through airport during TT
Ronaldsway airport is asking passengers to arrive two hours before their flights make sure they're on time.
Joe Locke up for Emmy award!
Manx actor Joe Locke could be up for one of TV's biggest honours.
DOI doing emergency repairs on TT course
The Department of Infrastructure says it has two sets of emergency roadworks on the TT course this morning.
April saw rise in unemployment
New figures from the government show unemployment fell very slightly in April, but is still above last year's levels.
Wheelie Konni arrives for 36th Island visit!
Get your selfies at the ready - one of the TT's best-known fans has arrived on the Island.
Evening TT practice scheduled for later
Roads are due to start closing at 4.45pm today for more TT action around the course.
More variety at Port Erin's Tesco after MHK intervenes
A southern MHK is claiming victory after Tesco agreed to increase the variety of goods it sells in Port Erin.
