Doncaster Council

Happ-Y Yorkshire Day! Recently our Street Scene team restored the giant yellow 'Y' on Great Yorkshire Way to it's dazzling best. It took the crews about 3 hours and 1,500 litres of water to clean the imposing 13 tonne structure. The 'Y' was installed in 2018 as part of the Tour de Yorkshire cycling route and stands at 8.6m in height💛

What a way to kick off Yorkshire Day with the route announcement of the South Yorkshire leg of the Tour of Britain Men Travelling through Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley, you can read all about the route here: https://lnkd.in/ehC5PU4G

A report Ofsted published today (Friday 26 July) has praised City of Doncaster Council children’s services following a recent ‘focus visit’ inspection of the council’s early permanence arrangements for children who come into care. 📰Read on: https://lnkd.in/eqZAf9ap

Do you want to help the city on its journey to net zero? Children and young people in Doncaster frequently express the need for action across the city; City of Doncaster Council are looking for a Sustainability Projects Officer to work directly with schools in Doncaster, to support them in their own decarbonisation process, which will include educational delivery, targeted operational efficiencies and relationships with stakeholders. The role will include the collaboration and co-design of a Net Zero transition for schools – a major initiative which will help contribute to the overall net zero target across the city by 2040. Further details: https://lnkd.in/eNTze9kw

Can you help plant community orchards in your area?🌳 We are looking for local community groups to help plant orchards within their communities. Funding is available on a first-come-first served basis and a minimum of five trees must be planted. https://lnkd.in/eXZqq2vh #climatedoncaster

City of Doncaster Council is proud to announce that eight of its parks have been successful in receiving a Green Flag Award for 2024. Town Field, in the heart of the city, is a new winner and joins seven existing sites across the borough in achieving the coveted accreditation. Cusworth Park, Hexthorpe Park, Elmfield Park, Sandall Park, Quarry Park, Campsall Country Park and Bentley Park have all retained their status. These areas are recognised as well-managed parks and green spaces which set the benchmark for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom. Mayor Ros Jones said: “Congratulations to all of the winners of the Green Flag awards this year, in particular our latest edition at Town Field. It takes a lot of hard work from staff and volunteers year-round to achieve such recognition so a huge well done to all of those involved. Each area of our city has several thriving parks – some now recognised nationally - for local people to enjoy right here on our doorstep.” To find your nearest park, click here: https://lnkd.in/etc8KGcG

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled OD professional to join our team and help drive positive change and enhance the effectiveness of the organisation! The post is based at our Civic Office in Doncaster, DN1 and the chosen postholder will join our busy HR Team, contributing to the delivery of the Council’s Workforce Strategy. Closing date is Sunday 4 August, so act fast and apply now: https://lnkd.in/edY3D-MX

Today, Cabinet members at City of Doncaster Council have 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, which will see an injection of £20m funding to improve Doncaster city centre over the next ten years. Results of the recent consultation survey, the Big City Conversation, saw over 8000 of you respond with what you think about the city centre and the results will feed into the creation of the masterplan which is due to be completed by the end of 2024. 📰Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ef85i3bV

🗳️Don't forget, if you're planning on voting at a Polling Station on Thursday you will have to show an official form of photographic ID before you can be given a ballot paper. Find a list of accepted photo ID here: https://lnkd.in/eABxUUfx

Bin lorries get a 💫glow up💫 Some of our vehicles have updated livery to remind people what goes where when it comes to recycling right in Doncaster. Please only put appropriate materials in your bins when disposing of waste: https://lnkd.in/eef7k2g7