Local Elections 2024

Hull local elections 2024 – as it happened

The results for Hull’s local elections were declared in the early hours of Friday 3 May at the Guildhall.

The Liberal Democrat group held control of Hull City Council, with 31 seats out of a total of 57.

The political make-up of the council is now:

  • Liberal Democrat Group 31
  • Labour Group 26

You can find a full breakdown of the results here.

You can watch last night’s results here –

Hull’s local elections, as it happened –


4:00

Goodnight from Hull City Council

And that concludes our live blog from the Local Elections 2024. Thanks for joining us and don’t forget to stay connected with Hull City Council the latest council news and updates.


3:58

Local Election results

The results for Hull’s local elections have now been finalised. The Liberal Democrats have held control of Hull City Council, with 31 seats out of a total of 57.

The political make-up of the council is now:

Liberal Democrats – 31 seats

Labour Group – 26 seats


3:56

Avenue ward result

Labour Party gain (Karen Wood)


3:53

Boothferry ward result

Liberal Democrats hold (Alison Collinson)


3:47

St Andrew’s & Docklands ward result

Labour Party hold (Daren Hale)


3:40

Bricknell ward result

Labour Party hold (Peter North)


3:39

Derringham ward result

Labour Party gain (George Grozav)


3:31

Newington & Gypsyville ward result

Labour Party hold (Tracey Dearing)


3:26

North Carr ward result

Labour Party gain (Paul Harper)


3:23

Orchard Park ward result

Labour Party hold (Rosie Nicola)


3:16

University ward result

Liberal Democrats gain (Mark Collinson)


3:14

West Carr ward result

Liberal Democrats hold (Tracey Neal)


3:10

Kingswood ward result

Liberal Democrats hold (Ted Dolman)


3:06

Beverley & Newland ward result

Liberal Democrats hold (Michael Ross)


3:05

Holderness ward result

Liberal Democrats hold (Linda Tock)


3:00

Southcoates ward result

Labour party hold (Hester Bridges)


2:55

Ings ward result

Labour Party hold (Alan Gardiner)


2:52

Marfleet ward result

Labour Party hold (Sharon Belcher)


2:45

Drypool ward result

Liberal Democrats hold (Scott Preston)


2:40

Sutton ward result

Liberal Democrats hold (Jonathan Cahill)


2:38

Longhill & Bilton Grange ward result

Liberal Democrats hold (Julia Conner)


2:35

Local Election results

The first ward results are now being announced…


2:12

Hull Local Elections official turnout announced


2:05

Watch live on our YouTube Channel

Our live stream is now up and running as we await the first ward election results. You can tune in now here (This link will take you to YouTube in a new tab.)


1:25

Stay tuned for the local election results

We’re now getting close to announcing the first ward election results, so stay tuned!


1:15

Live updates from the Guildhall


1:05

Check out our live interactive map

Don’t forget, you can also follow the local election tonight with Hull City Council’s live interactive map, which will show all the results across the city.


00:45

Local Election declarations

The votes are still being counted and we hope to bring you the results very soon. Once the results start to be announced, the declarations will take place in the Guildhall’s council chamber.

Our live stream on YouTube will start once the first result is confirmed.

The Guildhall in Hull.

00:20

Hull City Council as it stands

A reminder of the current political make-up of the council ahead of tonight’s local election:

  • Liberal Democrats on 33 seats
  • Labour Party on 24 seats

19 out of Hull’s 21 seats are up for election this evening.


00:00

Counting is back underway!


23:30

Latest news from Hull City Council

We’ll bring you the results as soon as they’re announced, but in the meantime why not check out at some of the latest news from Hull City Council:

  • The Ferens Art Gallery has announced its next artist in residence as Sam Larter, an artist who makes sculptures, drawings and prints. (Read more)
  • Hull City Council has been chosen to take part in a new pilot scheme that offers a cash incentive to newly qualified or returning childcare practitioners. (Read more)
  • The critically acclaimed 4-piece Hull band, bdrmm, will headline the Main Stage at Humber Street Sesh this year. (Read more)
  • Drypool Bridge has reopened following the completion of detailed investigations and surveys, which have concluded that the bridge is safe for use whilst major repair works are being planned. (Read more)

23:20

Waiting for the votes to be counted

Whilst we wait for the votes to be counted, let’s look back at some of the latest news from Hull City Council…


22:45

The ballot boxes have arrived at the Guildhall


22:42

Votes are now being counted

The ballot boxes are currently being counted and we hope to share the first updates very soon. Make sure to stay tuned for the Local Election results in Hull.


22:40

Police & Crime Commissioner election

Residents in all wards also had the opportunity to vote in the Police & Crime Commissioner election. 

You can see who’s up for election and more information by clicking here (This link will take you to www.hull.gov.uk in a new tab.)

The result will be announced on Friday 3 May by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.


22:30

Where the results will be announced


22:25

A reminder of Hull’s wards

The 2024 local elections took place yesterday, with 19 of Hull’s 21 wards up for election. Central and Pickering wards did not have a local election. 

You can see the wards in Hull with our map below:


22:15

Looking back at last year’s Local Elections

If you want to refresh your memory on last year’s results, you can read our live blog and the result in each ward from last year.

Read the 2023 Local Elections Live Blog.


22:10

How to follow the local election results with Hull City Council

As well as this live blog, you can follow the Local Election results on the following channels:

Social media: Follow our X & Instagram pages for live updates and coverage.

Live Stream: Watch our live stream from the Guildhall on Facebook or YouTube.

Online: Follow the live interactive map for the local elections. This will be updated as soon as results are confirmed.


22:00

Where the ballot votes will be counted


22:00

Local Elections in Hull 2024

Welcome to our Local Elections 2024 live blog! We’ll be updating this page to keep you up-to-date with the local elections in Hull as they happen.

Make sure to refresh this page regularly – we’ll be publishing the ward results as they’re announced from the Guildhall and provide key updates throughout the night.

Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE, pictured during his time as Lord Mayor in 2010-11
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