Doncaster Council

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and his friends are packing their trunks for new adventures in Doncaster on 13 November to mark World Kindness Day...and not only that, they'll be staying with us until the end of January.   Elmer’s Christmas Art Parade, based on the books by David McKee, will see 12 elephants bringing oodles of kindness, colour and festive cheer as part of this year’s sculpture trail. City of Doncaster Council is working with Wild in Art, creative producers of public art events and Andersen Press, publishers of the Elmer books, to bring the stunning sculptures to Doncaster. Six of the sculptures will feature new designs unveiled for the first time in the city.   The arrival of the Elmer’s Christmas Art Parade on World Kindness Day is also poignant as the story promotes kind acts, friendship and inclusivity, key themes of Doncaster’s Choose Kindness movement which will be sponsoring Elmer.   For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eK93RZxN

📢MAJOR AIRPORT NEWS✈️ Today Mayor Ros Jones announced that a bidder has been identified to reopen and run Doncaster's airport, with the aspiration of passenger flights taking off from Spring 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekuM5aq3

Exciting news! 🎉 We’ve been selected as the first international partner to receive a 2024 National Moonshot Grant provided by Remake Learning, the leading free peer network for educators and innovators. The Grant will help us meet our Thriving People, Places and Planet mission and to drive forward inclusive learning where all residents have equitable access to a range of high-quality learning opportunities. The funding will be used to deliver a creative programme entitled ‘Food for Thought’ and will empower people to address community-level challenges through strengths-based, intergenerational, cross-cultural learning. By receiving this grant, we join a wide-ranging community of changemakers imagining the future of education. Watch this space for more information on this fantastic initiative including the local schools involved. Learn more here⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g8t2EKi9 This project is supported in part by a National Moonshot Grant from Remake Learning.

You could help young people like Will and Zara achieve their potential by fostering. Receive up to £516 a week to be there and care for a Doncaster child. Watch the film in full and find out how you can make a difference when you Foster for Doncaster visit: https://lnkd.in/eDF22dSu

Join our team to help make Doncaster city centre a safer place! There are now 20 newly created job opportunities as part of the Mayor’s £1m investment. Find out more about each role and apply now, through the link: https://lnkd.in/eZNBW2sx

Don't miss out on our FREE webinar this week about our Skills Innovation Accelerator Programme & learn how to secure funding for your projects! 📅Wednesday 16 October ⏰3pm - 3:45pm Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gvf3qBAv

📣Calling all Community Groups 📣 There’s still time to apply for £300 funding for activities as part of November’s Great Doncaster LESStival! The month-long event aims to provide communities across the city with practical skills to reduce consumption. Activities could include hosting story-telling sessions, fashion repair workshops, walking and cycling events, grass roots sports providing refillable water cups to keep plastic off our pitches. The list is endless - but remember to apply by 31 October! 💚 Find out more:tps://https://lnkd.in/eEyhHNEP

Join our FREE webinar on Wednesday 16th October at 3pm to learn about the Skills Innovation Accelerator Programme & how to secure funding for your projects! During this webinar, you’ll learn: • Best practices to maximise your chances of securing funding • Suggestions on the types of activities you could run • Insights into how you can use this funding for your activities • The application process for the programme – step by step • Eligibility criteria and application deadlines You'll also get chance to speak to the organisers and hear how the programme has benefitted others. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gvf3qBAv

On World Homelessness Day, we would like to announce two new contracts have been signed with Changing Lives and Target Housing, for the next decade in a bid to try and end rough sleeping and address homelessness across the city. This latest investment supports the ongoing work happening in Doncaster. 📰Read on: https://lnkd.in/eGYssAxn

City of Doncaster Council has today launched new measures to help make Doncaster city centre safer. We’re working with South Yorkshire Police and other partners on a range of initiatives to ensure Doncaster is a safer place for everyone to enjoy. Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones has pledged to spend £1m on new safety measures including state-of-the-art CCTV and increased patrols in the city centre. Read on: https://lnkd.in/ePEiy9QN