The Cabinet of Doncaster Council met on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, to approve the Doncaster Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-2030 and the South Yorkshire Tobacco Control Alliance partnership agreement. They also endorsed and recommended the Community Safety Strategy 2026-2029 for approval by Full Council.

Doncaster Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-2030 Approved

Cabinet approved the new Doncaster Domestic Abuse Strategy for 2026-2030, a legally required plan developed through extensive consultation with partner agencies, community groups, residents, and survivors of abuse. Councillor David Nevett, Cabinet Member for Adults Wellbeing and Culture, introduced the report, highlighting that the strategy aims to prevent domestic abuse, support victims and families, hold abusers to account, and ensure strong leadership and governance. The strategy builds on previous successes, including improved survivor involvement, workforce training, and increased accommodation options for those fleeing abuse. It will also focus on better support for individuals with multiple disadvantages and enhanced coordination for managing perpetrators. The Community and Environment Scrutiny Panel reviewed the strategy and made recommendations regarding annual feedback, a list of partners, and a link to explore the Charter, all of which have been noted. Cabinet members welcomed the strategy, emphasising its focus on safety, dignity, compassion, and justice, and acknowledged that while incidents of domestic abuse have fallen, further reduction is necessary. The strategy is available to view in full at Doncaster Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-2030.

Community Safety Strategy 2026-2029 Recommended for Approval

The Cabinet endorsed and recommended the Community Safety Strategy 2026-2029 for approval by Full Council. Deputy Mayor Councillor Glyn Jones presented the strategy, which is a statutory plan owned by the multi-agency Safer Stronger Doncaster Partnership (SSDP). The SSDP has a legal duty to tackle crime and disorder, reduce re-offending, address anti-social behaviour, and combat alcohol and substance misuse. The strategy, developed through extensive engagement with residents, communities, and businesses, focuses on six key priorities: reducing anti-social behaviour, tackling substance and alcohol misuse, reducing crime and reoffending, combating serious and organised crime, reducing violence, and addressing domestic and sexual abuse. Cabinet members expressed their full support for the strategy, recognising its clear, coordinated approach to keeping residents safe and building resilient communities. The strategy is aligned with the Doncaster Delivering Together Borough Strategy and employs a prevention-led, public health approach. Further details can be found in the Community Safety Strategy 2026-29 report.

Continued Participation in South Yorkshire Tobacco Control Alliance Approved

Cabinet agreed to Doncaster's continued participation in the South Yorkshire Tobacco Control Alliance, including a three-year commitment of ring-fenced smoking cessation grant funding. Councillor James Church, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Public Health, introduced the proposal, highlighting that smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and illness in the UK. He emphasised the importance of quitting and the need for wider promotion to encourage engagement. By collaborating with Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield, and the South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, Doncaster benefits from a coordinated approach, economies of scale, consistent messaging, and access to regional expertise. The Alliance's future work will focus on building system capacity for campaigns, advocating for tobacco legislation, and introducing more consistent smokefree environments. Cabinet members acknowledged their continued support for the Alliance's work in accelerating progress towards a healthier, smokefree city. The partnership agreement is detailed in the SYTCA Partnership Agreement Key Decision cabinet document.