Councillor Glyn Jones
Email: glyn.jones@doncaster.gov.uk
Council: Doncaster
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Doncaster Council is scheduled to meet on 10 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the procurement of a new library management system, the acceptance of grant funding for improvements to the North Bridge Crossing, and the financial and performance results for the second quarter of the 2025-26 financial year. Also on the agenda is a proposal to approve entering into a lease to enable the option for the freehold transfer of land and assets in the Waterdale area, and to enter into a sublease to support the Health on the High Street initiative.
Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 2.00 pm
The Doncaster Council meeting scheduled for 27 November 2025 included discussion of borrowing approval for the South Yorkshire Airport City project, the adoption of a revised licensing policy, and a review of councillor code of conduct breaches. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss committee seat allocations and the appointment of members to the Independent Remuneration Panel[^2].
Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am
Doncaster Council's Cabinet made several key decisions at its meeting on 5 November 2025, including approving funding for sustainable transport improvements in Mexborough, awarding contracts for leisure centre refurbishments, setting the fee for biodiversity units from Red House Farm Habitat Bank, and finalising approvals to support the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). The Cabinet also addressed a public question regarding the recruitment strategy for DSA.
Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 4.00 pm
The Council of Doncaster Council scheduled an extraordinary meeting to be held on 23 October 2025. The main item on the agenda was a discussion of revisions to the appointment of chairs and vice-chairs of committees and sub-committees for the 2025/26 municipal year. This followed a requisition to convene an extraordinary meeting made by five Reform UK members of the council.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 10.00 am
The Doncaster Council Cabinet met to discuss updates to the Medium-term Financial Strategy and proposed changes to the Secure Tenancy Agreement. The Cabinet noted the report on the Medium-term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and approved the proposed changes to the Secure Tenancy Agreement, including recommendations regarding successions following the death of a tenant. These changes aim to update the agreement with new legislation, increase emphasis on enforcement, and simplify the agreement for tenants.
Decisions from Meetings
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To approve entering into a lease to enable the option for the freehold transfer of land and assets in the Waterdale to CDC for regeneration purposes and enter into a sublease to support the Health on the High Street initiative.
From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 19, 2025
...to approve a lease enabling the option for freehold transfer of land and assets in Waterdale to CDC for regeneration, and a sublease supporting the Health on the High Street initiative.
Implemented
CYP O24251051-Allowance increases for In House Foster carers and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) carers receiving Foster Care allowances.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 13, 2025
...to increase weekly fostering allowances and allowances for Special Guardianship Order carers receiving foster care allowances for the financial year 2025/26 to align with the National Minimum Allowance, while maintaining fostering skills payments at their current levels for the financial year 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
CYP - 25262005 To provide consultancy services by comprising of the provision of a Psychiatrist to work within the MST-CAN team and support MST-CAN Therapists
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 13, 2025
...to direct award a three-year contract to Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) for the provision of a psychiatrist to work within the Multi-Systemic Therapy - Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) team and support MST-CAN therapists, aligning with the existing license for the service.
Recommendations Approved
Receipt of grant for the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer (Pathways to Work) and Shared Prosperity fund across financial years 2024/25 and 2025/26.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 12, 2025
...to accept grants for the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer (Pathways to Work) and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and to delegate authority for spending plans and related decisions to relevant officers in consultation with the Mayor, in order to address economic inactivity, boost the local economy, and support communities in Doncaster.
Implemented
Sport England Place Partnership Investment for Get Doncaster Moving
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 12, 2025
...to accept up to £2.768 million in grant funding from Sport England to continue the Get Doncaster Moving Place Partnership and delegate authority to the Director of Public Health to manage the funds.
Implemented
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 44