The leaders of the political groups on Hull City Council have written to the Prime Minister to raise their concerns around funding for the authority.
They have requested an urgent meeting about the amount of funding allocated to the council, which has led to substantial reductions in the money available to the city against those expected.
They have contacted Andy Burnham and other senior Cabinet ministers to ask for talks in relation to the imminent Local Government Financial Settlement update for 2027/28 and ahead of the upcoming budget.
In the letter, they have detailed that last minute changes to the Fair Funding 2.0 methodology mean that Hull saw a £10m reduction in funding compared to the original indications.
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “People in Hull deserve a fair deal from the Government, and the council is determined to make sure our city gets the funding it needs.
“For too long, Hull has been underfunded while other parts of the country have received more support.
“The Government promised a new system that would give more money to areas with the greatest need.
“Under the original plans, Hull would have been one of the biggest winners.
“But changes made at the last minute mean our city is now set to miss out and we are seeing the effect of that.
“This simply isn’t fair.
“Since 2010, Hull City Council has made over £170 million in savings.
“The council has always worked hard to protect vital services and get the basics right, but rising demand for adult and children’s social care is putting huge pressure on our finances.
“We’ve asked the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Secretary of State for an urgent meeting.
“We need the Government to understand the challenges facing Hull and deliver the fair funding our city was promised.
“I will keep fighting to make sure Hull gets its fair share and to protect basic services for local people but we need more support from the Government.”
The letter from Councillor Mike Ross, Councillor Daren Hale and Councillor Richard Kelly to the Prime Minister can be seen here.