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 5 of 7
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
Corporate Plan 2025 - 2026
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025
...to recommend forwarding the Corporate Plan 2025-2026 to the Council.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief Scheme for Business Rates 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025
...to support local businesses, the Cabinet approved the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief Scheme for Business Rates for 2025/26, providing eligible businesses with a 40% relief up to £110,000, potentially benefiting around 996 businesses with relief totalling around £5,092,641.
Awaiting Implementation
Approval of the Council Tax Base for 2025/26.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 15, 2025
...to approve the Council Tax Base for 2025/26 as 88,084 band D equivalent dwellings for the City of Doncaster and to approve the tax base for each parish within the area.
Implemented
Admission arrangements for the 2026/27 Academic Year
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 15, 2025
...to approve the community school and nursery admission arrangements, as well as the primary and secondary coordinated admission arrangements, for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Implemented
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 33