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'Robbing Peter to pay Paul' - rate rises inevitable

by isleofman.com 20th December 2012

Scrapping a government subsidy for waste disposal will mean higher rates, according to a commissioner.

This week, the government announced it could phase out its ?5.7 million support for waste disposal over the next six years.

But John Kennaugh of German Commissioners says that’s robbing Peter to pay Paul – with a saving for taxpayers but a hike in bills for ratepayers.

And he says the proposals are something local authorities across the Island will be examining closely:

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Thursday 20th, December 2012 09:51pm.

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