Mayor Ros Jones

Council: Doncaster

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Committees: Cabinet (Chair) Council (Mayor) Chief Officers Appointments Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

37 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Cabinet Chair

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).

December 10, 2025
Council Mayor

Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Doncaster Council meeting scheduled for 27 November 2025 included discussion of borrowing approval for the South Yorkshire Airport City project, the adoption of a revised licensing policy, and a review of councillor code of conduct breaches. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss committee seat allocations and the appointment of members to the Independent Remuneration Panel[^2].

November 27, 2025
Cabinet Chair

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.

November 05, 2025
Council Mayor

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 4.00 pm

The Council of Doncaster Council scheduled an extraordinary meeting to be held on 23 October 2025. The main item on the agenda was a discussion of revisions to the appointment of chairs and vice-chairs of committees and sub-committees for the 2025/26 municipal year. This followed a requisition to convene an extraordinary meeting made by five Reform UK members of the council.

October 23, 2025
Cabinet Chair

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.

October 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

44 decisions · Page 5 of 9

2024-25 Quarter 3 Finance and Performance Improvement Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 12, 2025

...to approve and comment on the quarter 3 performance and financial information, including noting virements, allocations of block budgets in the Capital Programme, and approving a payment to St Leger Homes for additional temporary accommodation costs.

Implemented

St Leger Homes Performance Report 2024/25 Quarter 3 (Non-Key Decision)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 12, 2025

...that the Cabinet noted the progress of St Leger Homes of Doncaster Limited's (SLHD) performance, its contribution to the City of Doncaster Council’s strategic priorities, and the annual Value For Money (VFM) Statement for 2023/24.

Implemented

Sport England Place Partnership Investment for Get Doncaster Moving

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 12, 2025

...to accept up to £2.768 million in grant funding from Sport England to continue the Get Doncaster Moving Place Partnership and delegate authority to the Director of Public Health to manage the funds.

Implemented

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 37

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 44