2026 Hull City Council election

The 2026 Hull City Council election will be held on 7 May 2026, alongside the other local elections across the United Kingdom being held on the same day, to elect 19 of 57 members of Hull City Council.

Background

In 2024, the Liberal Democrats retained control of the council.

Council composition

Changes 2024–2026:

June 2024: Gary Wareing leaves party to sit as an independent
April 2025: Julia Conner and Sherilee Jepmond leave party to sit as independents
May 2025: Hester Bridges leaves party to sit as an independent
September 2025: Peter North leaves party to sit as an independent