Doncaster Council

How can you make a difference?

How do I know what’s going on?

The Council produces a monthly forward plan to tell people of important decisions that it plans to take. Copies are available at libraries and council offices.

Did you know the Council is planning to:

• Carry out consultation to change the school year from a four to six terms, changing the time and length of school holidays.
• Redevelop the racecourse with a new exhibition centre, hotel and golf club, to create opportunities for the Borough. 
• Introduce bus lanes to create quality bus corridors.
• Introduce an Action Plan for the needs of black and minority ethnic communities.
• Make Doncaster the country’s first education city.
• Introduce Customer Service Wardens to respond directly to the needs of the local community.
• Create a diverse performing arts venue for community, leisure, arts and educational use.            

The Council wants to put communities first. It needs the views of local people to do this. If you’ve got something to say or want to know more, contact: 

The Democratic Services Team on 01302 736707 
or by e-mail: democratic.services@doncaster.gov.uk
You can also contact us by post or in person at: 

Copley House,
Waterdale,
Doncaster,
DN1 3EQ.

Are there any other ways I can get involved with things that affect me?

Yes - by taking part in a Community Forum!
A Forum is about bringing people together with public services and businesses who work with the communities they serve. At a Forum what you want will be taken into account, and your problems and concerns listened to. They provide an opportunity for local people to influence services and development in their community. Already people attending Community Forums have worked together to deal with issues that affect their area. They are delivering local action plans, which are being used by the Council and its partners to improve future decisions.

So what does this mean to me?

This means that by becoming involved in Community Forums you can have a say in issues like: 
crime, transport, health services. 
Look out for notices in your area advertising the next meeting - why not go along? If you want to know more about being involved in a Community Forum, please contact the Community Development Team on 01302 736920.

Ever thought of becoming a Ward Councillor?

Doncaster Council has 63 Councillors representing 21 wards, who have been chosen at elections over the past three years. They represent the views of people like you, and come from your local community.

Anyone can be elected a ward Councillor whether or not they belong to a political party.

For more information on being a Candidate, contact:
The Electoral Services Team on (01302) 734685.