Councillor James Church
Email: James.Church@doncaster.gov.uk
Council: Doncaster
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Doncaster Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues, including procuring a new library management system, accepting grant funding for improvements to the North Bridge Crossing, and approving a lease for land in Waterdale. They will also review the Quarter 2 Finance and Performance Report, and an update on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for St. Leger Homes of Doncaster Limited (SLHD).
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Doncaster Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss creating healthy places, including endorsement of the principles of a draft advertising and sponsorship policy and the five-year Doncaster Food Plan. The board was also scheduled to discuss the Pathways to Work Programme, the Local Plan, and the Future Parks Programme.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am
Doncaster Council's Cabinet made several key decisions at its meeting on 5 November 2025, including approving funding for sustainable transport improvements in Mexborough, awarding contracts for leisure centre refurbishments, setting the fee for biodiversity units from Red House Farm Habitat Bank, and finalising approvals to support the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). The Cabinet also addressed a public question regarding the recruitment strategy for DSA.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 10.00 am
The Doncaster Council Cabinet met to discuss updates to the Medium-term Financial Strategy and proposed changes to the Secure Tenancy Agreement. The Cabinet noted the report on the Medium-term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and approved the proposed changes to the Secure Tenancy Agreement, including recommendations regarding successions following the death of a tenant. These changes aim to update the agreement with new legislation, increase emphasis on enforcement, and simplify the agreement for tenants.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.00 am
At a meeting of the Doncaster Council cabinet, members discussed the Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, the 2025-26 Quarter 1 Finance and Performance Improvement Report, and the St. Leger Homes of Doncaster Limited Key Performance Indicators. The cabinet approved a payment of £0.68m to St Leger Homes of Doncaster, and noted the progress of St Leger Homes of Doncaster's performance and contribution to the council's strategic priorities.
Decisions from Meetings
17 decisions · Page 2 of 4
Secure Tenancy Agreement Review 2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 08, 2025
... to approve proposed changes to the Secure Tenancy Agreement, including succession rights and flexible tenancy terms, following tenant consultation, to ensure a legally compliant and effective agreement that meets current housing needs and legislative requirements, with changes taking effect from 1 January 2026.
For Determination
St. Leger Homes of Doncaster Limited (SLHD) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) update for Quarter 1 30 June 2025 (25/26 (Non-Key Decision).
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 10, 2025
...to note the progress of St. Leger Homes of Doncaster Limited's (SLHD) performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) for Quarter 1 of 2025/26, and the contribution SLHD makes to supporting City of Doncaster Council's (CDC) strategic priorities.
For Determination
2025-26 Quarter 1 Finance and Performance Improvement Report.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 10, 2025
For Determination
Doncaster Tenancy Strategy 2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 13, 2025
...to update the Doncaster Tenancy Strategy 2025, including changing fixed-term tenancies for new St Leger Homes of Doncaster (SLHD) tenancies to 5-year terms that continue to renew until the property is no longer needed, and considering amending or removing the express clause allowing succession of non-family members to secure tenancies.
Awaiting Implementation
Youth Justice Plan 2025/26.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 13, 2025
...to be submitted to Full Council, the Cabinet supported the Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, which outlines the Youth Justice Service's strategies for preventing youth offending, re-offending, and reducing custody, while also addressing issues like harmful sexual behavior and child criminal exploitation.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 17