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
Honours Committee comes to Doncaster for first time 14 March 2024 Today (14 March 2024), the Community and Voluntary Service Honours Committee will meet in Doncaster for the first time. 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
Road safety takes centre stage 5 March 2024 School pupils have been transported into road safety role play as part of a programme of theatre in education sessions aimed at saving lives. 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
Iconic Doncaster Leisure Complex, The Dome, set for £14.4 Million Refurbishment 8 February 2024 A multi-million-pound investment to fund significant refurbishment at The Dome has taken a step forward, having been approved by City of Doncaster Council’s Cabinet yesterday (7 February). Read article
Litter heroes assemble. Doncaster is fighting back! 21 February 2024 City of Doncaster Council are inviting volunteers to take part in the country’s biggest environmental clean-up. Read article
Are you a parent of a 2, 3 or 4 year old? 20 February 2024 Do you know about the new childcare funding for 2 year olds? Read article
Local Children Encouraged to Recycle Right 19 February 2024 More than 1,000 school children in Rossington, Doncaster, have been educated about a targeted recycling project in their village as part of the local authority’s efforts to improve its levels of recycled materials. Read article
Rogue scrap men found guilty in court 15 February 2024 Action has been brought against two Doncaster residents who were found guilty of collecting scrap metal without a licence. Read article
Tough action taken on illegal vehicles in local suburb. 9 February 2024 City of Doncaster Council (CDC) and South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have acted upon complaints from residents in the suburb of Hexthorpe to crack down on all types of anti-social behaviour associated with cars and vehicles. Read article
Doncaster foodbanks receive funding from SUEZ 7 February 2024 SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, in partnership with City of Doncaster Council, provided donations to 10 local foodbanks as part of its commitments to the community and the environment. Read article
Global icons, national pride and local independents… How will you see Doncaster in 2024? 6 February 2024 Whether you’re looking for culinary delights, something to do or events in Doncaster, the Visit Doncaster annual visitor guide is your go-to publication. Read article
Butchers handed meaty £20k fine for bodged electrics 24 January 2024 A company operating a butcher’s shop in Doncaster city centre, has been fined £19,879 after the Council’s Health and Safety Inspector and electricians found numerous serious safety concerns regarding the electrical installation. Read article
New round of Environmental Pride open! 19 January 2024 The fourth round of Environmental Pride funding – which could see community groups receive grants of up-to £5000 – is now open for applications. Read article
Local park tennis courts in Doncaster set for renovation 12 January 2024 City of Doncaster Council and the LTA agree partnership to breathe new life into local park tennis courts in Hexthorpe (Hexthorpe Park) and Bessacarr (Haslam Park). Read article
Porter’s Bridge brings new sustainable connections to major South Yorkshire employment site 20 December 2023 Designed with the local community in mind, the new £7m Porter’s Bridge will boost public transport, walking and cycling links to South Yorkshire’s major iPort employment site. Read article
More powers in force to improve Doncaster city centre 21 November 2023 A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which gives the council and police powers to clamp down on anti-social behaviour in Doncaster city centre has been renewed for a further three years and extra police officers will be patrolling the city centre. Read article
Levelling Up announcement 20 November 2023 Today the Government announced that Doncaster will receive funding as part of the Levelling Up fund for Doncaster North, which is set to cover projects in Mexborough and Moorends. Here is what the Mayor of Doncaster and MP Ed Miliband had to say about the announcement: Read article
Local Doncaster Business Expands to Global Network 12 September 2023 Doncaster based RSM Lining Supplies Global Ltd was founded in 2003 by Managing Director Richard Davis, and in 2006 they moved to their first 200 sq. ft unit employing just 2 people. Seventeen years later, the business is now a multinational organisation employing 55 staff (mostly local) at their 35,000 sq. ft Head Office here in Doncaster. Read article
City Centre cycle way improvements move up a gear 12 September 2023 Doncaster residents and visitors will benefit from improved routes to and from the city centre after a £1.6m cash injection from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to boost Active Travel in the city. Read article