Salford Voices l Salfordians l Episode 5 A Mayor reflects

Paul Dennett, 46, Pendleton

Paul Dennett says he has always had a “fire” in his belly for social justice, fairness and equality, with Sunday school developing his moral compass. In this special episode, the Salford Mayor takes listeners on a journey from his family background, to his political awakening at university in Salford, to becoming the proud voice for Salfordians on a national stage. Paul details why he’s proud of the city's advancements and the historic importance of this 100 year anniversary.

Salfordians: The people make the city

2026 marks 100 years since Salford was officially granted city status, and Art with Heart on a mission to capture what it truly means to be from Salford, putting Salfordians firmly at the heart of the centenary celebrations. To celebrate Salford’s big birthday, we teamed up with local artists and communities across the city to create a brand-new podcast. Salfordians is a mini-series highlighting 10 people who have provided a fascinating snapshot into their lives, detailing Salford's past, present and hopes for the future, capturing a unique audio archive for future generations. 

Presenters: Rachel Moorhouse and Sarah Emmott

Executive Producer: Art with Heart and Reform Radio

Series Producer: Aisha Williams for Reform Radio

Assistant Producer: Mia Vines Booth for Reform Radio

Art with Heart Producing team: Rachel Moorhouse, Rose Sergent and Sarah Emmott.

This project has been made possible by the generous support of the GMCA and The Booth Charities. It has been funded by UK Government with support from Salford CVS.

www.artwithheart.org.uk