Hull Council Tax to Rise After Budget Approval by City Council

Hull residents will soon pay more council tax. Councillors approved the budget for 2025/26. They agreed on a 4.99% council tax increase. This includes a 2% charge for adult social care.

The Liberal Democrats’ budget passed, with Labour and Independent councillors abstaining. Band D property owners will pay £1,784.42, which is £84.81 more than last year.

Cllr Jackie Dad called the budget balanced, assured, and focused on residents. She stated that they must raise council tax, as without it, they can’t continue services.

Cllr Mike Ross stated the budget helps Hull. He said voters elected them to do this.

Cllr Daren Hale leads the Labour opposition. He suggested changes to the budget, which were called “brilliant initiatives”. The council rejected Labour’s ideas.

Councillors approved capital spending plans. Hull Maritime Museums get £10 million, while the Guildhall roof receives £2 million. Albion Square Development gets £2 million. That is £16 million over four years.

The budget invests £28 million in bridges over the next four years. The affected bridges include Drypool Bridge, Hessle Road flyover, and Sutton Road flyover.

Other bridges receiving funds are Sutton Road bridge, Priory Drive Flyover, and North Bridge. Further bridges include Boothferry Road Bridge, Scott Street, and Chapman Street Bridge, which will be improved.

The budget also expands the Domestic Abuse Victim Support Team. This expansion will offer more help to abuse survivors.