This page contains a list of some of the current (time limited) consultation being undertaken by the Council. It also contains details of consultation activities that have happened during this year but which have now ended.
Wherever possible, links to the results of these consultation exercises will also be provided on this web page.
Online consultation exercises are not frequent, however many council services ask for people to give their views via an online e-form. To receive e-mails when new consultations are added to this list please complete the form available via the following link Consult Doncaster
There are other ways that citizens can have their say, for example via on-going forums, or about planning applications and some of these are listed on the following webpage:
The aim is to ensure that plans for services for people with learning disabilities are consulted on as widely as possible. For more information and the results, when available, e-mail Keith Adamson or telephone 01302 736691
This consultation will end on: 22nd January 2010
This consultation will ask for views on the development of two new Youth Centres in Bentley and Denaby/Conisbrough. For more information and the results (when available) contact Susan Borrington on (01302) 736736 or e-mail sue.borrington@doncaster.gov.uk
This consultation will end on: 30th July 2010
The Council is required to consult annually on the school admission arrangements. For more information and the results of the consultation, when available, visit the Admission policies webpages or telephone Neil McAllister on 01302 737202 or e-mail admissions@doncaster.gov.uk
This consultation ends on 27th January 2010
This consultation aims to assess satisfaction with Children's Centres and the views of non-clients. For more information telephone 01302 862110 or e-mail early.years@doncaster.gov.uk. Further information and the results, when available, can be found on the Early Years webpages
This consultation will end on 26th February 2010
This consultation will focus on assessing the housing needs of older people, identifying a strategic partner to manage residential care and reviewing the warden service. The survey can be accessed via the following link Peter Fletcher associates.
For further details and the results of the consultation contact Lilian.Kennedy@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone (01302) 736922.
This consultation ends on: 3rd March 2010
This survey aims to collect information on the usage of the park which will help plan improvements around visitor needs. The information will be gathered from postal, on line and face to face surveys. For more information and the results visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/cusworthhall
The consultation ends on: 31st May 2010
This consultation will allow local homeowners to decide on the level of work to be carried out under the 6 Streets external refurbishment scheme. For more information and the results contact Dean.Leggott@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone 01302 341271.
This consultation ended on 4th January 2010
This survey will ask young people aged 13-19 about the positive activities they would like to be made available. For more information and the results of the survey contact sarah.holmes@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone 01302 737598
This consultation ended on: 18th December 2009
As part of the Council's programme to review all 46 conservation areas the character of the William Nuttall Cottage homes conservation area has been assessed for the first time and a draft appraisal, including management proposals, has been compiled. The appraisal sets out what is special about the area and will be used to guide planning decisions. The appraisal also includes proposals that recommend measures that could be used to help preserve or enhance the special character and appearance of the conservation area.
For more information and the results of the consultation, when available, telephone 01302 735199 or e-mail Malcolm Thomas.
This consultation ended on 21st December 2009
This survey asks customers for their views on free swimming in leisure centres. For more information and the results when available telephone 01302 737616 or e-mail clare.henry@doncaster.gov.uk
This consultation ended on: 20th December 2009
The Council is inviting residents to learn more and have their say on early outline planning proposals to transform the existing Balby Carr Community sports and science college into a world class teaching and learning campus for the entire community. For more information and the results of the consultation, when available, telephone Andrew Mowforth on 01302 736928 or e-mail bsf.team@doncaster.gov.uk
This consultation ended on 17th December 2009
The events will show residents and stakeholders the revised bids from the Council's preferred developer partners. For more information and the results of the consultation, when available, telephone 01302 341271 or e-mail dean.leggott@doncaster.gov.uk
The consultation ended on 4th December 2009
This consultation is being undertaken by Golders(UK) Ltd and includes a postal and on-line survey. The aim of the consultation is to assess the landscape character of a number of sites in Doncaster and the capacity of these to accommodate either housing or employment development without significant effect on the character of the landscape. The results will be used as part of the evidence base for the Local Development Framework.
For more information and the results of the consultation you can access the web pages Landscape character and capacity assessment
e-mail chris.tinker@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone 01302 734861.
This consultation ended on 6th November 2009
Residents in Prices/Kings sand Duke Crescent will be consulted on the plan to install alley gates to reduce anti-social behaviour. For more information and the contact details for the results visit the Pathfinder webpages
The consultation ended on 16th October 2009
This consultation aimed to gather the views of residents on environmental improvements to properties in the Woodlands model village conservation area. The results will inform the design of square 8. For more information and the results of the consultation contact Becky.Swift@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone 01302 737922.
This consultation ended on: 12th October 2009
The centre of Conisbrough was made a conservation area in 1974. A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character of which is desirable to preserve or enhanced. As part of the review of all 46 conservation areas in the Borough Conisbrough Conservation area has been assessed and a draft appraisal, including management proposals, has been compiled. The proposals give suggestions on how the uniqueness can be preserved and/or enhanced.
For more information and details of the results when published contact Peter Lamb on (01302) 734922 or e-mail peter.lamb@doncaster.gov.uk
This consultation ended on: 25th September 2009
This consultation seeks views on the draft local wildlife and geological sites supplementary planning document. For more information and the results of the consultation telephone 01302 862896 or e-mail bio.diversity@doncaster.gov.uk
This consultation ended on: 21st September 2009
This consultation asked older people (50+) how they prefer to receive information about services available to them. For more information about the events that took place and the results of the consultation contact Bridget Booth on 01302 862450.
The consultation ended on: 30th September 2009
The Council has been awarded £1.1 million from the Department for Children, Schools and Families to provide or refurbish 22 play areas across the borough over the next 2 years. There will be up to 5 consultations carried out about each of the 22 sites.
For more information about the consultation or details of the results please contact ann.sims@doncaster.gov.uk
The consultation ends on 31st December 2010
The aim of the consultation is to find out what people living in Thorne, Moorends, Hatfield, Stainforth, Armthorpe, Rossington, Cantley, Bessaccarr, Bawtry and Tickhill like and dislike about their Neighbourhood. The results of the consultation will influence the service priorities in these areas. For more information contact EastAST@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone 01405 746968.
If you would like to give your views via an on line form follow the appropriate link for your area from the list below:
The consultation ends on: 31st March 2010
Results should be sought from the service named above.
The aim of this consultation was to engage with the local community and discuss the proposed design options for the area. Consultation activities included events and surveys. For more information contact neil.hayes@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone Neil Hayes on 01709 869452.
The consultation ended on 30th June 2009.
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
Following the restoration of Cusworth lakes, a flourishing ecology has built up both in and around the lakes, including Water Vole colonies, which are a protected species. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was commissioned to assist in informing whether or not angling should be re-introduced at the Lakes. The consultation is on the findings of the EIA and the question of angling resumption.
For more information and the results contact malcolm.beal@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone (01302) 737580
The consultation ended on 31st July2009
This consultation sought the views of local residents on what should be done to improve public open space on Goodison Boulevard. For more information please contact David Wynn on (01302) 538438 or e-mail david.wynn@doncaster.gov.uk
This consultation ended on 18th May 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
This consultation gave the public the opportunity to vote on which of 5 possible Community Payback schemes, undertaken by offenders, they would like to see carried out first. This consultation was part of a national campaign led by the Ministry of Justice called "Justice Seen, Justice Done". For more information contact simon.riley@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone 01302 737470.
The consultation ended 24th April 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
This consultation focused on areas in Doncaster which will be identified as future employment land. This was part of the wider consultation relating to the Local Development Framework(LDF). For more information contact jeremy.johnson@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone 01302 734933. More information is also available on the LDF webpages.
The consultation ended on 27th April 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
Plans have been drawn up to refurbish the play area at Osberton Street in Wadworth. Consultation methods included face to face interviews and a specific event aimed at local children which took place on 15th April 2009. For more information contact Debbie.john-lewis@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone 01302 539739
The consultation ended on 19th April 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
The aim of the consultation was to discuss the environmental proposals for the area with residents. For more information contact Neil Hayes on 01709 869452.
The consultation ended on 31st March 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
The town centre forum will be concerned with the content of the Borough's new Local Development Framework and the associated town centre action plan. After this, the forum may consider a wider range of live issues affecting the town centre and act as a sounding board for the Neighbourhood team and other Council departments.
For more information contact roy.dean@doncaster.gov.uk
This consultation ended on: 24th March 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
This consultation aimed to establish how effective the marketing campaign to promote participation in sport and physical activities has been, and in particular the 'fit into your routine' campaign. This will also enable the communications team to review plans to meet community needs. For more information contact andy.maddox@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone Andy Maddox on 01302 737377
This consultation ended on: 16th March 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
This consultation aimed to establish the demands for childcare in Doncaster and the results will be used to aid decision-making regarding future childcare services in the town. For more information contact helen.clarke@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone Helen Clarke on 01302 862113
The consultation ended on: 6th February 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
This consultation aimed to find out which service people feel we should be providing for people with learning disabilities in the future. Service users and their families were able to tell us what they though through meetings and drama and music activities.
The consultation ended on: 31st January 2009
Results should be sought from the Learning Disability Service, Telephone: 01302 796835
This consultation aimed to involve vulnerable people, their carers, health professionals and the general public in the review of policies and procedures relating to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse. For more information contact Anne.Graves@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone Anne Graves on 01302 737236.
The consultation ended on: 31st January 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
This consultation focused on the future of the college and plans to replace it with a new Academy school on the same site from 1st September 2009. Pupils, parents and the local community were consulted by post and through Public events. For more information telephone 01302 737124 or e-mail bsf.team@doncaster.gov.uk
The consultation ended on: 23rd January 2009
Results should be sought from the service named above.
This consultation focused on the future of the school and plans to replace it with a new Academy school on the same site from 1st September 2009. Pupils, parents and the local community were consulted by post and through Public events. For more information telephone 01302 737124 or e-mail bsf.team@doncaster.gov.uk
The consultation ended on: 23rd January 2009
Results should be sought from the service named above.
The consultation informed the development and implementation of waste management services. Consultation took place through public meetings, exhibitions and on line. Details of the consultation can be found at www.doncaster.gov.uk/waste strategy
For more information e-mail resource.recovery@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone 01302 735175
This consultation ended on: 23rd January 2009
Results should be sought from the service named above.
As part of the Council's programme to review all 46 conservation areas that lie in the Borough, Newton Conservation area has been assessed and a draft appraisal, including management proposals, has been compiled. The results of the consultation will help to inform how this unique area of the Borough can be preserved and enhanced. Consultation activities included public meetings, postal and on line surveys as well as engagement with land owners, the Civic Trust and the public in the discussions.
For more information visit the Conservation webpages or contact Peter Lamb on 01302 734922 or e-mail peter.lamb@doncaster.gov.uk
This consultation ended on: 19th January 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
The consultation aimed to ensure that children in care in Doncaster and those placed out of the area could have their say on the content of the 'Pledge'. For more information contact Sarah Swinburne or telephone Sarah on 01302 736682
The consultation ended on: 18th January 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
The aim of the Supplementary Planning document (SPD) is to provide robust, up-to date design policy guidance for applicants, agents, developers and designers. It will be used for Development Control purposes, clearly setting out the Council's expectations for backland and infill development types. It will promote high quality design and development, which is sensitive to the context in which it is located.
The SPD will help to protect and enhance the qualities of existing urban areas, ensure residents amenity is protected, and help to meet the Council's priorities for attractive, safe and prosperous neighbourhoods.
For more information telephone 01302 734892 or e-mail jordan.butler@doncaster.gov.uk
The consultation ended on 16th January 2009
Results should be sought from the officer named above.
