Councillor Steve Cox
Email: steve.cox@doncaster.gov.uk
Council: Doncaster
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 12.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee of Doncaster Council met on 3 November 2025 to discuss several items, including a report on the proposed reopening of South Yorkshire Airport City. The committee was also scheduled to allow public statements.
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.
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.
Regeneration & Housing Overview & Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 12.30 pm
The Regeneration & Housing Overview & Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the 2025 Secure Tenancy Agreement Review, and to review the Overview and Scrutiny Work Plan and the Council's Forward Plan of Key Decisions. The panel supported the report on the tenancy agreement review, and requested that the Executive consider removing the 'express clause' regarding automatic succession rights, so that other family members beyond a spouse or partner could be granted a new tenancy if they qualify, to make the best use of council housing stock. The panel also agreed to add consideration of how supporting infrastructure information is taken into account during planning application reviews to the work plan for future consideration.
Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 9.30 am
The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss key performance indicators from St Leger Homes of Doncaster, the council's financial performance, and the annual report on complaints and compliments. The committee was also expected to review its work plan for the year and the council's forward plan.
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: 68
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 3