Ros Jones - Mayor for Doncaster

Mayor Ros Jones

Labour Mayor of Doncaster, leading on Budget, Policy and Economic Development

Email: ros.jones@doncaster.gov.uk

Council: Doncaster

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Chair) Council (Mayor) Chief Officers Appointments Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

40 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 11, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Mayor

Council - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 22 January 2026, was set to cover a wide range of strategic and operational matters for Doncaster. Key discussions were planned around the refresh of the Doncaster Delivering Together (DDT) City Borough Strategy, the annual report from the Director of Public Health focusing on LGBTQ+ communities, and the proposed diary of meetings for the next two years. Additionally, the appointment of committee chairs and vice-chairs, and an update on the work of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee were on the agenda.

January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Doncaster Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including support for carers, adult social care, school admissions, council tax, the borough strategy, regeneration projects in Mexborough and Waterdale, and the disposal of council assets. Key decisions included the approval of Doncaster's Carers' Journey 2026, the adoption of Your Care and Support: Doncaster's Adult Social Care Local Account 2026, and the setting of the Council Tax Base for 2026/2027.

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Doncaster Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the town's financial performance, housing, and infrastructure improvements. Councillors approved a new library management system, accepted grant funding for improvements to the North Bridge Crossing, and discussed measures to address a projected budget overspend. They also agreed to enter a lease to enable the regeneration of the Waterdale area.

December 10, 2025
Council Mayor

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].

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

50 decisions · Page 6 of 10

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

Safe, Prosperous and Vibrant: Doncaster City Centre Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 12, 2025

...to approve the Safe, Prosperous and Vibrant: Doncaster City Centre Strategy, including its vision, ambitions, objectives, and initial twelve-month implementation plan, and to delegate authority for approving the spend plan for an additional £0.5m for the City Centre in 2025/26.

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

St Leger Homes Performance Report 2024/25 Quarter 3 (Non-Key Decision)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 12, 2025

...that the Cabinet noted the progress of St Leger Homes of Doncaster Limited's (SLHD) performance, its contribution to the City of Doncaster Council’s strategic priorities, and the annual Value For Money (VFM) Statement for 2023/24.

Implemented

Housing Revenue Account Budget 2025/26 - 2028/29

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025

...to recommend forward to Council the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2025/26 to 2028/29, detailing expenditure, income, and management fee adjustments, including provisions for pay awards, inflation, efficiencies, and growth items like disrepair and additional apprentices.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Summary

Meetings Attended: 40

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 50