Easter Staycation is back in Doncaster with activities for every child. 25 March 2025 Easter Staycation, happening this year from March 31 to April 11, ensures all children from primary school up to secondary school age have access to a wide range of activities they might not ordinarily be able to access. Read article
Additional police patrols for Doncaster city centre 21 March 2025 Mayor Ros Jones has announced £100,000 of city centre allocated funding will be put towards increasing policing in the city centre, with South Yorkshire Police announcing they will match the figure to step up police presence in the city. Read article
Council strengthens its commitment to care leavers through guaranteed interview scheme 21 March 2025 The City of Doncaster Council is reinforcing its commitment to recognise those with care experience as a protected characteristic by launching its dedicated guaranteed interview scheme. Read article
Remake Learning Days Festival returns to Doncaster for a third year! 21 March 2025 Doncaster organisations and businesses are coming together to welcome Remake Learning Days back to Doncaster this May. Read article
‘Digital Arena’ and film studio planned for Doncaster Waterfront 20 March 2025 City of Doncaster Council have been working with a developer for over a year to design plans for what the Waterfront area could look like in the future , under proposals to make it a pivotal new part of Doncaster city centre, with potential investment estimated at up to £400m. Read article
Doncaster Unveils Exciting Programme for Railway 200 Celebrations 20 March 2025 The City of Doncaster is set to join in on the national Railway 200 celebrations with an exciting programme of events that showcase the city’s rich rail heritage and its role in shaping the future of the industry. Read article
New link road for Stainforth takes step closer to completion. 19 March 2025 Work to complete a new £1.73m link road in Doncaster will be completed this summer. Read article
New investment secured for children and young people 19 March 2025 As part of Mayor Ros Jones’ recent budget proposals, £1 million has been committed to further fund youth provision for the next three years across Doncaster. Read article
Doncaster Children’s Services rated ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted following return to Council control 18 March 2025 City of Doncaster Council has achieved a milestone ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in its first ILACS (Inspecting Local Authority Children’s Services) inspection since the return of social care services to council control. Read article
Doncaster residents will soon be able to recycle more plastic items in their blue bins 17 March 2025 From 1st April 2025, residents in Doncaster will be able to recycle plastic pots, tubs, trays, and liquid cartons in their blue bin. Read article
Beds for babies 17 March 2025 Do you know someone who is struggling to get a bed for their baby? Read article
Work set to begin on Doncaster’s flagship digital tech hub 13 March 2025 Construction work will soon begin on Doncaster’s Gateway One development, a new 52,000 sq. ft Grade A office building on Trafford Way which is set to become Doncaster’s new digital tech hub. Read article
Mayor presents new vision for Doncaster city centre 4 March 2025 City of Doncaster Council’s Cabinet have approved a new 25-year city centre strategy. Read article
Council Invests in Improved CCTV network 12 March 2025 Ensuring the safety and well-being of our community is a top priority for the City of Doncaster. Read article
Transforming Hall Gate to Wood Street Alleyway: A Community-Driven Project 27 February 2025 City of Doncaster Council has successfully transformed the Hall Gate to Wood Street Alleyway, turning it from an uninviting space into a vibrant and engaging public art installation. Read article
Doncaster Invests in Parks and Open Spaces to Enhance Community Wellbeing 26 February 2025 Continued investment in Doncaster’s parks and open spaces remains a top priority as part of the Get Doncaster Moving strategy to develop active environments. Read article
Together Housing and partners to celebrate progression of 57 energy efficient new homes in Doncaster 25 February 2025 Work is well underway at an affordable housing development in Doncaster which is set to see over 50 high-quality homes built in the area. Read article
Work begins to prepare Doncaster Waterfront for future development 24 February 2025 Work has begun to transform an area of Doncaster City Centre into an open space ready to be used for future development. Read article
International Airport Operator ready and waiting in the wings, Mayor confirms 23 January 2025 Mayor Ros Jones has today confirmed at City of Doncaster Council’s Full Council meeting that there is an international airport operator ready to run the airport. Read article
Second Doncaster Council children’s home to be rated as outstanding by Ofsted 19 November 2024 A second children’s home run by City of Doncaster Council has been rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Read article
Mayor unveils revamped Corn Exchange building following £5m regeneration 15 November 2024 Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones today officially unveiled the Corn Exchange building at Doncaster Market, following the completion of a £5m Government-funded revamp. Read article
New investment to make Doncaster a Safer City 8 October 2024 The council has today launched new measures to help make Doncaster city centre safer, including extra funding and resources under a new city-wide safety initiative. Read article