Proposed council tax rise of 4.99% for Hull residents
The council has published their proposed budget for 2026/7
Plans for a 'cleaner, safer and welcoming' Hull have been set out in Hull City Council's proposed budget for next year.
The plans would see council tax rise by 4.99% for residents, except from those that are terminally ill; care leavers; and veterans.
For the first time, the council are proposing a 100% discount to residents with less than a year to live.
Care leavers and veterans are hoped to receive discounts, too.
Some of the proposals
Some of the proposals for the 2026/7 budget include:
- Almost £1million to improve Hull’s parks
- Investment for the historic Victoria Pier
- Funding to get the Chapman Street bridge repairs moved forward
- The development of a brand-new ‘community volunteer support fund’ - to support cultural offers designed to bring people together
- The creation of a new Hull innovation fund, so the council can fund projects throughout the year
- An extra £1.5million going into Adult Social Care
- New funding to support the establishment of a mental health support hub
- A new fund to support homeless people across the city
"...focused on making Hull cleaner, safer and welcoming.”
Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross, said: “2026 is a landmark year for delivering a better city for the people of Hull.
“We’ve set out a proposed budget which includes investment to fix more potholes, clean more streets and better tackle crime.
“People in the city will benefit from the completion of major projects, whilst we’ll also continue to concentrate on delivering the everyday services that residents rely on to feel proud of where they live.
“We’re proposing huge investments focused on making Hull cleaner, safer and welcoming.”
The final decision will be made by councillors on 26th February.