The Hull City Council Podcast

Cllr Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, drops by to talk about the five-year programme that will significantly improve the city’s bridges - including major upgrades to bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains.Read about the five-year plan: Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure - Hull CC News

Mark Rogers, Interim Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service of the HEY Combined Authority, explains the role of the mayor and how it will affect you as a resident.Read about the election candidates here: Combined Authority Mayoral Election

We sit down with Kath Wynne-Hague, The Head of Culture and Place at Hull City Council, to talk about the launch of our Culture & Heritage Strategy.The strategy aims to establish Hull as one of the world's most progressive cities in community-led culture and heritage. The city will become a global leader, recognized as a forward-thinking destination where people can create and experience high-quality work.

We sit down with Professor Mark Lorch from the University of Hull to talk about Colliderfest, a four-day science and arts extravaganza bringing together educational events, activities, and shows for visitors combined with a large scale evening spectacle of light installations trailing across the city centre.

Dan Wheeler from Visit Hull joins us to talk about everything happening next year, including ColliderFest, Coldplay and more!Follow Hull City Council on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads & LinkedIn.Or visit our website, hull.gov.uk.

Listen to the highlights from Hull's Christmas Lights switch-on 2024! Hull’s stunning Christmas lights this year were switched by the city’s very own rugby league star and 2024 Steve Prescott Man of Steel, Mikey Lewis. Follow Hull City Council on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads & LinkedIn.Or visit our website, hull.gov.uk.

Amanda and Charlene from the Making Changes for Careers team takeover the Hull City Council Podcast to their mentor programme with special guest Jodie from Brown Sugar.Learn more about Making Changes For Careers: www.mc4c.co.ukFollow Hull City Council on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads & LinkedIn.Or visit our website, hull.gov.uk.

Vicki Pellatt from the Hull City Council Local Offer team talks about the support they provide for children with special education needs or disabilities living in Hull.Follow Hull City Council on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads & LinkedIn.Or visit our website, hull.gov.uk.

Gill Osgerby & Donna Riley from the Hull Maritime project team provide updates on the Spurn Lightship, North End Shipyard, the Maritime Museum and Queens Gardens. Follow Hull City Council on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads & LinkedIn.Or visit our website, hull.gov.uk.