Councillor James Church

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.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 9.30 am

The Doncaster Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss creating healthy places, including endorsement of the principles of a draft advertising and sponsorship policy and the five-year Doncaster Food Plan. The board was also scheduled to discuss the Pathways to Work Programme, the Local Plan, and the Future Parks Programme.

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.

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.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.00 am

At a meeting of the Doncaster Council cabinet, members discussed the Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, the 2025-26 Quarter 1 Finance and Performance Improvement Report, and the St. Leger Homes of Doncaster Limited Key Performance Indicators. The cabinet approved a payment of £0.68m to St Leger Homes of Doncaster, and noted the progress of St Leger Homes of Doncaster's performance and contribution to the council's strategic priorities.