Sarah Maxfield
Council: Doncaster
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
20 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Doncaster Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of financial and performance reports, alongside strategic initiatives for the borough. Key topics included the allocation of grant funding for economic development and skills, the refresh of the council's culture strategy, plans for expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and a comprehensive review of the council's financial performance and operational delivery for the third quarter of the 2025-26 financial year. Updates were also provided on the performance of St. Leger Homes of Doncaster Limited (SLHD).
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Doncaster Council met on Wednesday, 11th February 2026, to discuss and approve several key financial and strategic documents for the upcoming years. Major decisions included the approval of the Corporate Plan for 2026/27, the Housing Revenue Account Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, the Capital Strategy and Budget for 2026/27 to 2029/30, the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, and the Revenue Budget for 2026/27 to 2028/29. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the Discretionary Supporting Small Business Relief scheme for Business Rates 2026/27 and accepted a SEND Capital Grant of £4.1m.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
33 decisions · Page 4 of 7
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
Revenue Budget 2025/26 - 2027/28
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025
...to recommend forwarding the Revenue Budget for 2025/26 - 2027/28 to the Council for approval, including the Medium-term Financial Strategy, a gross revenue expenditure budget of £708.1m, a net revenue expenditure budget of £271.2m, a 3.99% Council Tax increase, and various revenue budget proposals, grants, and fees.
Recommmend Forward to Council
South Yorkshire Airport City - Approvals Required to Support the Reopening of the Airport
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025
...to support the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, the Cabinet approved the allocation of £10m of Council resources and accepted £10m of grant funding from SYMCA, delegated approval of the funding agreement and spend plan, and received an update on the subsidy referral.
Awaiting Implementation
The Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 - 2028/29
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025
...to recommend forwarding the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 – 2028/29 to the Full Council for approval, along with the included Prudential Indicators and the Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) policy.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Capital Strategy and Capital Budget 2025/26 - 2028/29
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025
...to recommend forwarding the Capital Strategy and Capital Budget for 2025/26 to 2028/29 to the Council for approval, which includes a £502.3m capital investment plan focusing on core services, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 33