Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is Consulting on its Council Tax Precept for 2026/27

Dear Resident

As we prepare for the 2026/27 financial year, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is asking for your views on changes to the portion of Council Tax that helps fund fire and rescue services across the Humber region (East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull, North and North East Lincolnshire). This funding is alongside government grants.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service faces uncertainty as the government is changing how grants are allocated nationally through the Fair Funding Review. From 2026/27, a new Local Government Fair Funding Formula will apply. This could mean the Service has less funding and would need to make savings over the next three years.

Even if the government’s assumption of a £5 annual increase happens (based on a Band D property) the Service’s budget could still reduce by up to £3 million, which is around 5% of the budget. Without that increase, the reduction could be as much as £5 million. These changes may require the Service to review how fire and rescue services are provided in the community.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service recognises that any change to Council Tax impacts households.

Chief Fire Officer, Phil Shillito said: “We want to hear from our communities before any decisions are made. Your feedback helps us understand local views and plan for the year ahead.”

We want your feedback on

We are asking for your support by selecting one out of the four options below:

The image at the bottom of this message shows the amounts for the different Council Tax Bands. For context, many homes in the Humber region are in lower Council Tax bands, so any change would depend on your property band.

Take part here

This consultation is open to everyone and we value your input. Please share your feedback before 5pm on Friday 30 January 2026. 

The final recommendation will be considered by the Humberside Fire Authority at its meeting on 13 February 2026. 

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If you have any questions about the consultation or require it in an alternative format, please email: corporatecommunication@humbersidefire.gov.uk

A Word version of the form can be found attached to this message.