The Hull City Council Podcast

In Conversation with Hull's Youth Parliament

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

This episode, join Jordan Milnes from our Youth & Influence service who speaks to Young Lord Mayor Eunice, and members of Hull's Youth Parliament.

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Cllr Charles Quinn: Introducing Simpler Recycling!

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Starting in March 2026, we are introducing weekly food and garden waste collections as part of the new Simpler Recycling system nationwide. We speak to Councillor Charles Quinn, the council portfolio holder for the environment, to give you all the details.

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Gill Osgerby: What’s Ahead in 2026 with Hull Maritime

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Gill Osgerby, Programme Director of the Hull Maritime project, provides an update on the project and what to look forward to in 2026.

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Jenny Wright: Talk Money Week 2025

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Jenny Wright, Regional Partnership Manager from the Money and Pension Service, joins us tell you how to start the conversation and take the first step towards financial action during Talk Money Week 2025.

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Cllr Mark Ieronimo: Drypool Bridge Update

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Councillor Mark Ieronimo, the Hull City Council Portfolio Holder for Transportation, Roads, and Highways, provides an update on Drypool Bridge.

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Humber Street Sesh 2025: What You Need To Know!

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Festival Director Mark Page joins us to share everything you need to know about this year’s Humber Street Sesh.

Buy tickets for Humber Street Sesh 2025: https://www.humberstreetsesh.co.uk/

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Cllr Mike Ross: How Hull is Investing in Infrastructure

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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

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What is the HEY Combined Authority?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:15:49 GMT

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

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Kath Wynne-Hague: Launching Hull's Culture & Heritage Strategy!

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Find out more about Hull’s Culture and Heritage Strategy

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Professor Mark Lorch: Introducing Colliderfest!

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:17:04 GMT

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.

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Visit Hull: What to Look Forward to in 2025!

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:15 GMT

Dan Wheeler from Visit Hull joins us to talk about everything happening next year, including ColliderFest, Coldplay and more!

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Hull Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024 Highlights

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:51 GMT

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.

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Making Changes For Careers: Mentoring Hull's Entrepreneurs

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:13 GMT

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.uk

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Local Offer: SEND Services for Local Children

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:00:40 GMT

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.

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Update on Spurn Lightship, Queens Gardens & More

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:56 GMT

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.

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Nick Butler: TravelWise Week 2024

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:00:02 GMT

Nick Butler, Business Director of Modeshift, talks about TravelWise Week, a yearly, global, week-long travel challenge organised by Modeshift, the UK’s leading sustainable travel organisation.

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Freedom Festival 2024 Preview

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:24 GMT

Jo Hawkes from the Freedom Festival teams drops in to reveal all the details about this year's world-class festival programme.

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Restoring Hull's National Picture Theatre

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:52:42 GMT

Rebecca Parker, Assistant Capital Programme Manager at Hull City Council and Hilary Bryers from the National Civilian World War II Memorial Trust provide all the details about the restoration of The National Picture Theatre and what you can expect to see once it’s complete.

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Introducing: Making Changes For Careers

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:00:43 GMT

This week, Dan, Paul, and Phoebe from the Making Changes for Careers team take over the Hull City Council Podcast to discuss their services for aspiring entrepreneurs in Hull.

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Healthy Holidays: Free Activities This Summer Holidays!

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:00:14 GMT

We sit down with the council's Healthy Holidays team to talk about their upcoming summer programme for children throughout the summer holidays.

Learn more about Healthy Holidays Hull: https://www.healthyholidayshull.org/

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Sam Larter: Meet Hull's Latest Artist In Residence

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:00:21 GMT

We sit down with Sam Larter, the Ferens Art Gallery’s latest artist in residence, to talk about the work she's created during her residency.

Learn more about Ferens Art Gallery: Ferens Art Gallery – Hull Museums and Galleries

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Take Part in Hull's Culture Strategy

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:00:56 GMT

The councils Head of Culture, Place & City Centre, Kath Wynne-Hague, join us on the podcast again to talk about how you can give your views to develop Hull’s culture strategy.

Complete the survey here: A New Culture Strategy for Hull | Yoursay Hull

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General Election 2024: What You Need To Know

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:00:51 GMT

The General Election will take place on Thursday 4 July and gives residents the chance to vote on who represents their area in Parliament. Today, we’ll be quickly going through what you need to know, how to vote, and where to find all the information you need.

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HullBid: For a Positively Thriving Hull City Centre

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:52:19 GMT

Kathryn Shillito, Executive Director at HullBid, talks about the work they do to support local business and some exciting events coming up this year.

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Local Elections 2024 Preview

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:45 GMT

Today we provide a short preview into the upcoming local elections in Hull on Thursday 2 May 2024, with all the information you need to know.

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Middle Child: Theatre That Makes a Noise

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:04 GMT

We sit down with Middle Child's Jamie Potter, to talk about their latest show, "Baby, He Loves You", their upcoming Writers Festival and all things theatre.

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The Unknown Story of Ravenser Odd

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:48 GMT

A brand-new exhibition will go on display at Hull History Centre to tell the unknown story of Ravenser Odd, a short-lived medieval town on an island in the Humber.

We asked Martin Taylor, City Archivist from Hull History Centre, to join us again on the podcast to dive into the history of Ravenser Odd and find out more about the exhibition.

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Healthy Holidays: Family Fun This Half Term!

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:24:28 GMT

Kirsty Leake from the Healthy Holidays Hull team joins us to talk about their upcoming Easter programme for children and young people in Hull.

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Marianne Lewsley-Stier: You & Me In HU3 at Humber Street Gallery

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:32:04 GMT

Marianne Lewsley-Stier, the creative director at Humber Street Gallery, drops in to tell us all about what's happening at the gallery, their latest exhibition "You & Me in HU3", and everything to look forward to in 2024.

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Sam Wright: Hull Maritime Guided Walking Tours

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:58 GMT

In today’s episode we give you a small insight into the Hull Maritime Guided Tours, and why you should explore Hull's maritime history right on your doorstep.

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Time To Talk Day: The Nation's Biggest Mental Health Conversation

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:00:03 GMT

Taking place on the first Thursday of February every year, Time To Talk Day is chance to come together, sit down and change lives. In today’s episode, we talk about why it’s important to look after your mental health.

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Martin Taylor: About Hull History Centre

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:00:42 GMT

Hull History Centre is a partnership between Hull City Council and the University of Hull. We sit down with City Archivist, Martin Taylor, to give you all the details.

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Councillor Mike Ross: Have Your Say on Devolution

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 10:51:13 GMT

Hull City Council has launched a public consultation on the devolution deal between Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. We sit down with Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, to talk about how you can have your say on devolution.

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Kath Wynne-Hague: Supporting Local Culture

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:02:02 GMT

In this episode, we speak to Kath Wynne-Hague, Head of Culture, Place & City Centre at Hull City Council, about what the council is doing to support local culture and engage residents.

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HEY! Volunteering: Hull's Iconic Volunteers

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:00:45 GMT

In this episode, we speak to HEY Volunteering, the team behind Hull's iconic blue coated volunteers, about the work that they do across the region and what it's really like being a volunteer in the city.

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Devolution Update with Councillor Mike Ross

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:39:18 GMT

In this episode, we speak to Councillor Mike Ross, the Leader of Hull City Council, to give an update on the the proposed devolution deal between Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

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Active Travel: Changing the Way the City Travels

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:46 GMT

In this episode, we speak to Caitlynne Picot, Travel Planning Officer for Hull City Council, to talk about plans to improve active travel in the city, and how the Modeshift STARS programme is making a difference to local businesses and organisations.

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Gill Osgerby: Telling the Story of Hull's Maritime History

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:23:56 GMT

In this episode, we speak to Gill Osgerby, Programme Director of the Hull Maritime project, to talk about the project in detail and what the future holds for Yorkshire's Maritime City.

The project continues to tell Hull’s stories through a variety of ways – such as exhibitions, tours and displays, public and community engagement.

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