In the March edition of Borough Cast (our last one!) we report on the final meeting of our cabinet when councillors agreed our Vision for Filey and the 2022 annual report of achievements in the last 12 months. Our focus on our regeneration and transformative Towns Deal projects continues. David Kerfoot speaks to us about Scarborough’s station gateway scheme and we learn about plans for a maritime training hub in Whitby. And, as a near half-century of Scarborough Borough Council comes to an end, we speak to someone who was here 49 years ago when the last chapter of local government in the borough was just beginning. Borough Cast is presented by Gabrielle and Andy.

In episode 10 of In Conversation With – the final one - we speak to the leader of the council, Councillor Steve Siddons about his thoughts as 49 years of the borough council comes to an end and what he hopes his administration’s legacy will be. We also reflect on honours presented to England footballer Beth Mead and England rugby player Zoe Aldcroft who were awarded Freedom of the Borough at the final, special, meeting of the full council. Here's the link to the annual report video Steve refers to: https://youtu.be/Q0iectodmQ8. As this series of podcasts come to an end, we’d like to say thank you for being a listener.

In the February edition of Borough Cast we preview a Vision for Filey which will come before our senior councillors next month and we ask why our transformative plans for West Pier in Scarborough means bullying and intimidation for some people. We speak to the man in charge of the scheme to improve rented homes in the borough to find out why he wants to extend it, our Mayor dishes out £20,000 to good causes and we have an update on a certain walrus! Borough Cast is presented by Gabrielle and Andy. You can reach them via email: podcasts@scarborough.gov.ukThese are the various links we mention in this episode:The February edition of our sister podcast, In Conversation With can be streamed or downloaded from here (or via your favourite podcast provider): https://soundcloud.com/scarboroughbc/in-conversation-with-episode-9Here's a link to the West Pier regeneration scheme: www.scarborough.gov.uk/node/9157Here’s the link to the Whitby schools merger consultation: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/proposal-amalgamate-caedmon-college-whitby-and-eskdale-school-1-september-2024Here’s the link to the cost of living information: https://www.scarborough.gov.uk/home/community-and-living/cost-living-crisis-help-offerHere’s the link to our garden waste collection service page: https://www.scarborough.gov.uk/gardenwasteHere’s the link to the North Yorkshire Council corporate plan: https://edemocracy.northyorks.gov.uk/documents/s16234/Council%20Plan%20-%20Report%20to%20Executive%2024.01.23.pdf

In episode nine of In Conversation With, we speak to the leader of the council, Councillor Steve Siddons about criticism of our plans for West Pier in Scarborough, the success of a scheme to improve the quality of homes in our borough and why we want to extend it, the future of independent accommodation providers for visitors, why enforcing speed limits is better than a blanket 20 miles an hour in towns and villages and a reflection on a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. If you’d like to ask the council leader a question in the March edition of the podcast (the last in this series), please send an email to podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk. The link to the West Pier project is: https://tinyurl.com/2p9drf8n

In the January edition of Borough Cast we reflect on our disappointment at missing out on a grant of £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund and we set the record straight on gull proofing measures on Spa Bridge. With household bills still stubbornly high we speak to the councillor who’s been leading an inquiry into the impact of the cost of living crisis on families on the Yorkshire coast. Our ‘sounds of the borough’ feature comes from near Whitby and we reflect on the New Year’s Eve arrival of a rather heavyweight visitor to Scarborough! Borough Cast is presented by Gabrielle and Andy. You can reach them via email: podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk

In episode eight of In Conversation With, we speak to the leader of the council, Councillor Steve Siddons about his disappointment as our application for £20 million from the government’s Levelling Up Fund is rejected. Our questions for the leader cover the topics of civic awards, an increase in allowances for councillors and whether Scarborough will still secure its fair share of investment and money when we (the borough council) are abolished and replaced with a single council for North Yorkshire. On a lighter note, Steve reflects on how his New Year’s fireworks were called off because of a walrus! If you’d like to ask the council leader a question in the February edition of the podcast, please send an email to podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk and we’ll make sure it is included.

In the December edition of Borough Cast we focus on the cost of living crisis as we speak to colleagues from Citizens Advice North Yorkshire for their top tips on how to cope right now. We also ask for your help to identify extra warm spaces across the borough. In the second part of our look at the Towns Deal projects we feature Whitby’s Old Town Hall and Market Place and the Green Construction Skills village in Scarborough. We also hear from news correspondent Carl Gavaghan who is in the podcast booth to tell us about what we found when inspected taxis and private hire vehicles. Our guest is Mark Jackson who explains plans to bring a cinema to the centre of Scarborough. Borough Cast is presented by Gabrielle and Andy. You can reach them via email: podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk

In episode seven of In Conversation With, we speak to the leader of the council, Councillor Steve Siddons about the idea of community networks across North Yorkshire as proposed by the people setting up the new unitary council, whether current industrial action is justified and should senior public servants be paid off. We also talk all things Christmas and find out what the leader’s favourite festive tune is. If you’d like to ask Steve a question in the January edition of the podcast, please send an email to podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk and we’ll make sure it is included.

In the November edition of Borough Cast we bring you an update on the network of warm spaces across the borough, some of which are now open and available. We also report on how we’re tackling the lack of affordable homes across the borough, how Whitby Boxing Club has moved into its new home and we have news about our investment in new changing places toilets in Filey, Whitby and Scarborough. For this month’s ‘Sounds of the Borough’ recording we go to space.

In episode six of In Conversation With, we speak to the leader of the council, Councillor Steve Siddons about the closure of the Star Inn the Harbour at Whitby and claims the owner made about the council, the withdrawal of plans for a new hotel on the site of the former indoor pool in Scarborough’s North Bay and the brand for the new unitary council which takes over in April next year. If you’d like to ask Steve a question in the December edition of the podcast, please send an email to podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk along with your name and where you live.

In the October edition of Borough Cast we bring news of plans for a network of warm spaces across the borough this winter. We also set the record straight on some rather disappointing stories about us in the national press. Our colleague Steve explains about proposals to develop a new ‘cyber cluster’ on the Yorkshire coast, and we find out about the devastating potential impact of drugs on our teenage children. Finally, as Halloween approaches, we raid the sound effects cupboard to tell you about a new way to explore Whitby and Scarborough.Borough Cast is presented by Gabrielle and Andy. You can reach them via email: podcasts@scarborough.gov.ukHere are the various links we mention in this episode.Our main website is www.scarborough.gov.ukYou can contact our bereavement services team via: bereavement.services@scarborough.gov.ukInformation about our gull proofing grants can be found here: https://www.scarborough.gov.uk/environment/seagulls-advice-and-informationThe Let’s Talk consultation portal can be found here: https://letstalkny.commonplace.isThe Not My Child campaign page is here: https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/notmychild/ Love Exploring on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sprytar.android&hl=enLove Exploring on the Apple app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/love-exploring/id1291889815The Love Exploring website: https://loveexploring.co.uk/#downloadThe Discover Yorkshire Coast website is here: https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/discover/whats-on/seasonal/halloween

In episode five of In Conversation With, we speak to the leader of the council, Councillor Steve Siddons about how we’re learning from other authorities as he joins a ‘peer review’, the importance of supporting borough businesses this Christmas, the latest on a devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire and he pays tribute to a long-serving councillor who has passed away. If you’d like to ask Steve a question in the November edition of the podcast, please send an email to podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk along with your name and where you live.

In the September edition of Borough Cast we reflect on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and hear from two people who met her on a visit to Scarborough. We also tackle the cost of living crisis with information about help on offer in our borough. If you drive – or you’re thinking of buying – an electric vehicle we have news of a roll out of charging points and we hear from the team setting up the new single council for North Yorkshire who want to talk to you.

In this special edition of Borough Cast, dedicated to the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we hear from the borough Mayor and look back to 2010 when the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh came to Scarborough to open the refurbished Open Air Theatre. Borough Cast is presented by Gabrielle Jandzio and Andy Carter.

In the August edition of Borough Cast we tell you about a devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire, how you can have your say – if you live in Scarborough – on plans for a new town council and we update you on our investment plans for the borough. We also hear from the man in charge of rubbish collections, we get boozy with this month’s Sounds of the Borough feature and learn more about Whitby Fish and Ships Festival. Borough Cast is presented by Gabrielle and Andy. You can reach them via email: podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk

In episode four of In Conversation With, we speak to the leader of the council, Councillor Steve Siddons about a devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire, the potential for a new town council for Scarborough, a vote of no confidence in the DBID and what he wants to do when he steps down from politics next year. If you’d like to ask Steve a question in the September edition of the podcast, please send an email to podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk

In the July edition of Borough Cast we look at the issue of second home ownership in the borough in light of a parish poll in Whitby, we consider the issue of climate change with more on what we’re doing to reduce our carbon emissions and we have updates on investment projects in Whitby, Filey and Scarborough. This edition of Borough Cast is presented by Carl Gavaghan and Andy Carter. You can reach them via email: podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk

In this episode of In Conversation With, we speak to the leader of the council, Councillor Steve Siddons about his thoughts on the Armed Forces Day national event, the issue of second and holiday homes in Whitby and why we’re using our powers to improve the quality of housing. If you’d like to ask Steve a question in the August edition of the podcast, please send an email to podcasts@scarborough.gov.uk

This is the second of two special podcasts - presented by Carl Gavaghan - about the Armed Forces Day national event which takes place in Scarborough on Saturday 25 June. In this episode, we hear from the man in charge of ensuring the event runs safely and smoothly, meet four veterans as they recall their military service, learn more about a charity which supports former servicemen and women and find out why Tesco wanted to be involved in the event as platinum sponsor.

This is the first of two special podcasts - presented by Carl Gavaghan - about the Armed Forces Day national event which takes place in Scarborough on Saturday 25 June. In this episode, we hear from the Royal Navy chief in overall command of the event, chat to our own Armed Forces champion meet an army veteran to find out what he’s looking forward to.