Tech leaders gather for groundbreaking of Doncaster's Digital and Tech Hub Gateway One 18 July 2025 Tech leaders from across the UK - including from organisations such as Automated Analytics and Lord Ranger of Northwood Co-Chair APPG for AI - descended on Doncaster today (Thursday 17th July) for the groundbreaking of Gateway One, the £32m digital tech hub set to transform the City’s AI ecosystem and unlock the Government’s AI ambitions for the UK. Read article
Doncaster Summer staycation is back for 2025! 17 July 2025 For the third year running Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones has made it a priority to provide funding to ensure that all Doncaster families have access to a summer jam-packed full of activities, enabling all children and young people, from primary to post-16 the opportunity to experience activities that families may not ordinarily be able to access. Read article
Eight Doncaster Parks Bestowed With Prestigious Green Flag Award 16 July 2025 For the second consecutive year, eight parks managed by City of Doncaster Council have been recognised by the Green Flag Award scheme. Read article
Doncaster Residents Encouraged To Help Keep City Safe by Reporting Crime and Antisocial Behaviour 15 July 2025 Via a new campaign — run jointly by South Yorkshire Police and City of Doncaster Council— residents are being encouraged to “Report It to Sort It.” Read article
Make a splash this summer with DCLT fast-track swimming courses across Doncaster 14 July 2025 Children in Doncaster can jump into summer with confidence thanks to a new series of intensive swimming courses from Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust (DCLT), designed to fast-track aquatic skills in a fun and supportive environment. Read article
Support for parents with teenage children is available over the Summer. 14 July 2025 In Doncaster we understand that everyone at some point in their parenting journey will need some extra support and advice. Read article
Honour-based abuse is a crime or incident committed to protect or defend the 'honour' of a family or community. 14 July 2025 If your family or community think you've shamed them or refused to conform to traditional or religious expectations, they may punish you for breaking their 'honour' code. Read article
Doncaster City Centre Projects Win Big at South Yorkshire Property Awards 11 July 2025 A pair of council-run projects were recognised this week at a prestigious awards evening (Wednesday 9 July) celebrating the biggest achievements and most exciting developments in the South Yorkshire Property scene. Read article
South Doncaster celebrates VE Day! 10 July 2025 What a turnout of celebrations we had across the South of Doncaster to celebrate VE Day's 80th anniversary. Take a look below to see what happened in each area! Read article
Community Action Day Targets Off-Road Bike Nuisance at Community Open Space in Mexborough 10 July 2025 In response to a surge of community complaints, Neighbourhoods, local police and partners focused their latest Action Day on a park known locally as the Rocket Park in Mexborough, zeroing in on the persistent issue of illegal off-road biking. Read article
Rossington Unites for a Day of Action! 10 July 2025 On Wednesday, June 4, Rossington saw a fantastic Day of Action, bringing together partners and the community for a common goal: safer, cleaner, and more thriving communities. Read article
New plaque unveiled at Doncaster Station to commemorate Sir Nigel Gresley 19 June 2025 Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, has today (19 June) unveiled a plaque at the entrance to Doncaster station to commemorate one of the country’s greatest railway engineers, Sir Nigel Gresley, who was also born on this day in 1876. Read article
New policing base opening in Doncaster's Frenchgate Shopping Centre 27 May 2025 A new policing base has opened within Frenchgate Shopping Centre, allowing neighbourhood officers to further strengthen ties with retailers and respond even quicker to incidents in and around Doncaster's main shopping centre. Read article
Support Available to Victims of Loan Sharks 19 May 2025 As part of national Stop Loan Sharks Week, City of Doncaster Council is highlighting the dangers of using illegal money lenders, while also promoting the trusted forms of assistance that are available to those who have been targeted by them. Read article
Easter opening for new-look Doncaster Corn Exchange 10 April 2025 The operator of Doncaster’s Markets has announced that the historic Corn Exchange will re-open to the public during the Easter weekend. 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
‘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
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
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
National recognition for local park 31 January 2025 Hexthorpe Park has been honoured to at the Keep Britain Tidy Network Awards, winning the ‘Green Space Innovation’ category. Read article
