Hull City Council Sets Budget for 2026-27
Hull City Council has approved its budget for 2026-27, setting out spending plans that prioritise making the city cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for residents and visitors.
The budget, approved at a full council meeting, includes a 4.99% increase in council tax — comprising a 2.99% general increase and a 2% adult social care precept.
Key Investments
The budget includes significant new spending in several priority areas:
- £4.2 million additional for pothole repairs and road maintenance
- £2.8 million for enhanced street cleaning services
- £1.5 million for parks and green spaces improvements
- £3.1 million for children's social care
- £2.3 million for adult social care
What It Means for Residents
For a Band D property, the council tax increase equates to approximately £1.42 per week. Council leader Councillor Mike Ross said the increase was necessary to protect frontline services.
"Nobody wants to pay more council tax, but the alternative is cutting the services that residents rely on," he said. "This budget invests in the things people tell us matter most — clean streets, fixed roads, and support for the most vulnerable."
Savings
The council must also find £12 million in savings, achieved through:
- Digital transformation of council services
- Restructuring of management layers
- Energy efficiency measures across council buildings
- Renegotiation of contracts with suppliers