Elections

Local elections

Local elections give people the chance to choose the decision-makers who affect their communities.

Local councillors are involved with issues in their area such as -

They are often the first point of contact for residents to raise issues about their neighbourhood.

The Hull City Council authority area is organised into 21 wards.

Some have 2 Councillors and some have 3, depending on the electorate.

Councillors are elected ‘by thirds’ meaning that only one seat is available for election each year, for 3 years.

Wards that only have 2 Councillors only have one seat available for election each year for 2 years.

Ings and Kingswood wards do not have local elections this year.

The next Local election is scheduled for Thursday 6 May 2027. This will take place in all wards except Central and Pickering.

You can register to vote -

online on the GOV.UK website
over the telephone 01482 613 386
requesting a paper form through email at electoral.services@hullcc.gov.uk or phone as above