Tributes paid to former Lord Mayor Councillor Anita Harrison 11th May 2026 Hull City Council has paid tribute to Councillor Anita Harrison, former Lord Mayor of the city, who has died following a short illness. She served as a Hull City Councillor for 24 years, having first been elected in 2002 to the Bransholme East ward, and latterly representing the North Carr ward. Her time as Lord […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Anita HarrisonCllr Daren HaleCllr Gary WareingCllr Mike RossCouncillor Cheryl PayneLord MayorMatt Jukes
Local Elections 2026: As it happened 7th May 2026 Follow the 2026 Local Elections with our live blog from the Guildhall. Read more Council Government and Democracy News Local Elections
Polls now open for Hull’s local elections 7th May 2026 Residents across Hull have the opportunity to go to the polls today in the city council local elections. Elections are taking place in 19 of Hull’s 21 wards today. Kingswood and Ings wards do not have local elections. Details on all candidates for each ward can be found here. Polling stations are open until 10pm […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News What's on Hull electionsLocal Elections 2026
Candidates announced for 2026 Local Elections 10th April 2026 Nominations have been published for this year’s local elections. Read more Council Government and Democracy News Local Elections 2026
Countdown begins to Hull local elections 23rd March 2026 Local Elections are taking place on Thursday 7 May. Read more Council Government and Democracy News election 2026Hull local electionsMatt JukesNotice of Election
Cabinet to consider future funding for free school meals in Hull during holiday periods 19th March 2026 Senior councillors in Hull are to be asked to consider a recommendation that would continue the provision of free school meals during holiday periods for eligible children. Around 14,000 free school meal recipients in the city are currently supplied with food vouchers to cover the Easter, summer and Christmas breaks, along with half-terms. Funding for […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Cllr Mike RossCrisis and Resilience FundFree school mealsHousehold Support Fund
Hull City Council sets budget for 2026-27 27th February 2026 Hull City Council has confirmed its budget for 2026-27, following a meeting of Full Council. Measures to make Hull cleaner, safer and more welcoming will include investments to fix more potholes, clean more streets, and better tackle crime. Councillors agreed to a Council Tax rise of 4.99% – a 2.99% increase for General Fund Services […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News BudgetCllr Mike Ross
Budget proposals: Council Leader Mike Ross sets out plans for “delivering a better city for the people of Hull.” 6th February 2026 Hull City Council has published the Leader’s proposed budget for 2026/27. The proposals are to be discussed at the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee on 13 February, before they go to Full Council on 26 February – where a final decision will be made. Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross, said: “2026 is a landmark […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News BudgetCllr Mike Ross
Tributes paid to former Hull City Council Leader 24th November 2025 Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman Simone Butterworth, the first female Leader of Hull City Council, who has died at the age of 77 following a short illness. She was first elected as a councillor in the Avenue ward in 1994, and went on to lead the council from 2002 until 2003. Current Leader, […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossSimone Butterworth
Hull CC News – Read the Autumn / Winter edition 12th November 2025 The Hull CC News Autumn/Winter 2025/2026 edition has reached homes across Hull, delivering the latest updates, news stories, and ideas for things to do in the city. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Read the Autumn/Winter 2025/2026 of Hull CC News below. You can also stay up to date with the latest council news by signing […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Hull CC NewsHull City Council
Postal voters urged to reapply 6th November 2025 Electors who applied for a postal vote in or before January 2024, now have to reapply to receive their ballot paper through the post. Due to the implementation of The Elections Act, all electors can now only have a postal vote for a maximum of three years, at which point a full reapplication must be […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News applicationPostal votersre-application
Hull’s Young MPs help set direction for UK Youth Parliament 7th August 2025 Two young people from Hull have represented the city at the annual conference of the UK Youth Parliament. The event at Sussex University in Brighton brought together Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) from across the UK to discuss issues related to young people, as they seek to shape public policy. It provided an opportunity for […] Read more Children and families Civic Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentUK Youth Parliament
