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 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.”
Among details in the Leader’s proposed budget for 2026/27:
A cleaner and safer Hull
*A further £300,000 for CCTV cameras in the city, and another £200,000 into road safety cameras.
*A new £250,000 per year fund, working alongside the Love Your Neighbourhood scheme, for improvements to roads and footpaths.
*Continued investment to maintain free bulky waste collections and Bring Out Your Rubbish days, in addition to the vital work carried out by dedicated tree management and gully cleansing teams.
*A continuation for future years of the Crime Prevention Fund, which has seen over 150 projects awarded funding to make Hull safer.
Regenerating Hull’s infrastructure
*Almost £1million to improve Hull’s parks.
*Investment for the historic Victoria Pier.
*A commitment of funding to develop Calvert Lane, getting the route moving to make it easier for people to go about their lives.
*Funding to get the Chapman Street bridge repairs moved forward.
A caring Hull
*The development of a brand-new ‘community volunteer support fund’, which would support cultural offers designed to bring people together, and connect residents to their communities.
*The creation of a new Hull innovation fund, allowing the council flexibility to fund projects throughout the year as and when opportunities arise to benefit people across the city.
A healthier Hull
*An extra £1.5million going into Adult Social Care, allowing for a transformation of the service, including the building of an occupational therapist team.
*New funding to support the establishment of a mental health support hub.
*A new fund to support homeless people across the city.
The budget proposes a Council Tax rise of 4.99% – a 2.99% increase for General Fund Services plus 2% for the Adult Social Care precept.
For the first time, Hull City Council will provide a 100% Council Tax discount to residents with less than a year to live due to a terminal illness.
Discounts are also proposed for care leavers and veterans.