Garff Commissioners say completed projects were helped by rates increase

Authority hoping for more progress on MU's sewage works in 2025

Garff Commissioners say despite 'unexpected' challenges - including a landslide and floods - it's been a 'good' year for the local authority.

An increase in rates meant a number of projects were completed including showers on the promenade and a new skate park.

Garff Commissioners increased its rate by 14 percent, in February, to be able to maintain a 'robust fiscal position'.

The lack of sewage treatment works is still said to be a 'problem' for the parish but a compromise has now been reached with a proposed location for a new facility in Axnfell Plantation.

Commissioner Melanie Christian says rising inflation, and the fallout from Covid, have impacted on the local authority's costs.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her: