Bob Anderson - Councillor for Doncaster (Rossington and Bawtry)

Councillor Bob Anderson

Labour Rossington and Bawtry

Email: Bob.Anderson@doncaster.gov.uk

Council: Doncaster

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Committee Member) Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Doncaster Council was scheduled to meet on 21 October 2025 to discuss several planning applications and appeal decisions. The meeting was to be held at the Council Chamber, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster. Members were scheduled to discuss outline planning applications for large residential developments near Doncaster Sheffield Airport, as well as a full planning application for a detached garage with rooms in the roof space.

October 21, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 2.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions at the Doncaster Council Planning Committee meeting on 23 September 2025.

September 23, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 6.00 pm

The Doncaster Council meeting on 18 September 2025 included discussion of a motion of no confidence in Mayor Ros Jones, which was not passed, as well as the approval of the Youth Justice Plan 2025/26 and noting the Health and Wellbeing Board's Annual Report 2024/25. Councillors also addressed public questions about flags on lampposts, the closure of Warmsworth Library, and IVF treatment availability.

September 18, 2025
Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Thursday 11th September 2025 to discuss the Doncaster Youth Council work plans, the statutory duties and priorities for children, young people and families, the Families First Partnership Programme, and the Overview and Scrutiny Work Plan and Council's Forward Plan of Key Decisions. The Panel noted the information presented on the Doncaster Youth Council and the statutory responsibilities and priorities for children, young people, and families. The Panel also noted the vision and plan of the Doncaster Family Model, and that the Families First Partnership Programme Board will be accountable for delivery of the programme. Finally, the Panel noted the Overview and Scrutiny Work Plan and Council's Forward Plan of Key Decisions.

September 11, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 2.00 pm

The Doncaster Council Planning Committee met on 26 August 2025, and approved the acquisition of land for an active travel scheme, a mental health support service contract, and an increase to weekly living allowances for young people in care. The committee also approved a planning application for residential units, deferred a decision on an extension to a bloodstock sales complex, and approved reserved matters for a detached dwelling and garage.

August 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

3 decisions

AWC.006.2025 Mental Health Floating Support Service Contract

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 2.00 pm - August 26, 2025

...to tender and award a contract for a borough-wide Mental Health Floating Support Service for Doncaster, with a maximum annual value of £505,812 for the first year, procured for a three-year term with the option to extend for two further 12-month periods, potentially reaching a total value of £2,529,060.

Recommendations Approved

PLACE25 0058 - Acquisition of a strip of land off Great North Road for an Active Travel Scheme.

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 2.00 pm - August 26, 2025

...to facilitate an Active Travel Scheme, the freehold interest of 1.75 acres of land on Great North Road, Highfields Farm, was approved for acquisition to construct a cycle lane and path.

Recommendations Approved

CYP O25262001-Weekly Living Allowances increase

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 2.00 pm - August 26, 2025

...to increase the weekly living allowance for young people in care from £72.00 to £73.00 per week, aligning with government recommendations and addressing practical barriers for those accessing funds through bank accounts.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 3