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
Domestic Abuse Awareness Month 7 October 2024 Domestic abuse can happen to anyone regardless of profession, gender, sexual orientation as well as children living in a domestic abuse households. Read article
Network Rail unveiled as new user of former Doncaster rail college 4 October 2024 The country’s foremost rail infrastructure provider, Network Rail, has been revealed as the new tenant of the former National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure. Read article
Land art to mark the 40th anniversary of the year long Miners’ Strike 27 September 2024 Heritage Doncaster is working with a team of land artists who are creating three very special art installations around Doncaster to mark the 40th anniversary of the year long Miners’ Strike. Read article
Happy Anniversary Choose Kindness 26 September 2024 This week marks the first anniversary of the launch of Choose Kindness, the city-wide movement which champions the power of being kind. Read article
Judge delivers short shrift to ‘professional fly-tipper’ 26 September 2024 A man described by a sentencing judge as a “professional fly-tipper” was ordered to undergo 100 hours of unpaid work (to be completed over 12 months) and required to pay full prosecution costs of £847.81 plus a £114 surcharge. Read article
Doncaster company set to revolutionise the future of AI 17 September 2024 Doncaster based company Automated Analytics has set out a ‘Unlocking Data, Unlocking People’ White Paper at Scale Space White City, London, explaining how and why UK businesses should harness Artificial Intelligence for their competitive advantage to boost productivity, identify efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase profits. Read article
Community groups offered chance to put on activities as part of Doncaster festival 13 September 2024 Organisations and communities across Doncaster are being invited to consider steps to reduce consumption, reduce household expenditure, and provide people with practical skills this November. Read article
Hybrid Air Vehicles and the City of Doncaster Council agree terms on flagship production site for Airlander 10 25 March 2024 City of Doncaster Council and Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd have reached an agreement for a major new Airlander 10 production centre at Carcroft Common site, for production, testing and certification operations. Read article
End of Summer events blaze on in Doncaster 23 August 2024 ‘Summer isn’t over yet in Doncaster’ – that’s the message from the City of Doncaster Council’s Visit Doncaster team as an action-packed calendar of late summer events is launched. Read article
South Yorkshire wants your views on the future of our local nature 20 August 2024 South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is seeking the views of residents, businesses, and community organisations on the development of its Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Read article
Views sought on making Air Quality improvements in Doncaster 14 August 2024 Doncaster residents are being asked to give their views on draft proposals to improve the air quality in the local area. Read article
Update of Mexborough regeneration plans 18 July 2024 A major regeneration of Mexborough is planned, with approximately £24m earmarked to bring significant improvements to its town centre. Read article
Cabinet approves the creation of a new Doncaster city centre 25-year masterplan 17 July 2024 Cabinet members at City of Doncaster Council have today approved the creation of a new city centre masterplan and the submission of proposals to Government for the first three years of Long-Term Plan for Towns (LTPT) funding. Read article
Doncaster Park tennis courts reopen after renovation 24 May 2024 Park tennis courts in Hexthorpe Park and Haslam Park officially reopened after renovations managed by the LTA and funded by UK Government, LTA Tennis Foundation and City of Doncaster Council. Read article
Recycle it right! Residents urged to check recycling bins 18 March 2024 Doncaster residents are being asked to recycle right to reduce the amount of waste collected at the kerbside which cannot be recycled. Read article
New home set to help young people leaving care 9 May 2024 Young people are preparing to move into a newly refurbished supported accommodation created by the City of Doncaster Council to help them transition from living in care to independent living. Read article
Doncaster College student designs new seating area for Hexthorpe Park 7 May 2024 A new and unique seating area, designed by a local Doncaster College student, has been installed at Hexthorpe Park, Doncaster. Read article
Doncaster named a Tree City of the World 22 April 2024 Doncaster is one of only 200 cities worldwide to be given the title of Tree City of the World. The recognition acknowledges the commitment made across the city to plant new trees. Read article
Measures taken to improve Tickhill's flood management 17 April 2024 A flood protection scheme in the village of Tickhill, near Doncaster, has seen the remodelling of a weir to protect local properties at risk of flooding. Read article
Further affordable homes delivered as part of diverse development in Doncaster 10 April 2024 Together Housing is set to launch its latest development in Doncaster to provide new and affordable housing in the area. Read article
Grand Theatre celebrates 125th anniversary – and reaches another milestone 4 April 2024 Members of the Friends of the Grand Theatre group, as well as guests from across Doncaster, came together this week to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Grand Theatre. Read article
Digital passes for Household Waste Recycling Centres launched 11 March 2024 Passes to visit our Household Waste Recycling Centres will be available digitally from today (11 March). Read article
Work to begin to revamp part of Waterdale in Doncaster city centre 4 March 2024 Visitors to Doncaster city centre will soon notice works taking place in the Waterdale area of the city with the old Central Library being removed and replaced with an open and inviting public space, preparing the area for future investment opportunities. Read article
Six-figure cash injection boosts flood defences of Bentley 28 February 2024 City of Doncaster Council has been successful in its bid to secure £600,000 worth of government funding to reduce the risk of flooding in Bentley. Read article
Neurological Rehabilitation specialist expands into Doncaster 26 February 2024 MOTIONrehab, which helps improve the lives of adults and children with neurological impairments or disabilities, is expanding to meet a growing demand for its services. Read article