The Executive Committee of Douglas Borough Council meets this Friday to discuss rates for the capital for the coming financial year.
Local authorities around the Isle of Man are under even greater pressure in 2013/14, as they face a 64% cut in their waste disposal subsidy from the government.
Douglas Council Leader David Christian says Friday's meeting will be the culmination of months of work:
Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital closure 'inconvenient' but 'significant issues' need to be fixed
Work to tackle problems taking longer than anticipated
Four local authorities looking for by-election candidates
Ballaugh, Bride, Garff and Jurby Commissioners all seeking additional members
Reinstatement of home births 'remains at top of agenda' for Manx Care
Chief Exec insists the situation is 'improving'
Weekend sailings at risk
SPC warns poor weather could lead to disruption or cancellations