Mayor chooses not to add precept to council tax

The mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire has opted not to add a mayoral precept to council tax bills for the next financial year.

Mayors have the ability to raise residents' council tax bills by adding an additional charge to help fund projects and services within the region.

A council tax rise of 4.99% has been approved by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and Hull City Council is expected to approve a rise of the same amount at an upcoming full council meeting.

Regional mayor Luke Campbell, of Reform UK, said: "I don't think it's right to ask taxpayers across Hull and East Yorkshire for more on top of that."

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority's executive board approved a council tax precept of £0 for 2026/2027 on Thursday.

"People are already paying more for almost everything," Campbell said.

"I want to do the right thing for residents now and make sure they get value for money while still getting on with the job."

The combined authority's plans for the year ahead were already funded, he added.

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