Council Wards

The City of Kingston upon Hull is divided into twenty three wards for electoral purposes. Each ward elects two or three Councillors, giving a total of fifty nine.

Council Elections are held in the Spring, in three out of four years. Normally, one Councillor from each ward is elected in a year. Once elected, a Councillor usually serves for four years before standing for re-election.

Membership of the Council as at 16 September 2004 currently comprises:

• Labour Group (27)
  
• Liberal Democrat Group (21)
  
• Hull Independents (3)
  
• Liberal Group (3)
  
• Conservative & Unionist Group (2)
  
• Independent Members (2)
  

Political Make-Up Of Kingston Upon Hull City Council 2004/05

If you are not sure which ward you live in, contact the Electoral Registration Service on 01482 613069, or consult the online ward map.