Hello there,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Your Life Doncaster newsletter, where we round up all of the latest Doncaster news and information from the last week that matters to you.
This week's top stories
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Doncaster Airport Moves Step Closer To Take-Off After Funding Agreed
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Still time to take part in the Big Neighbourhoods Conversation until Sunday 21 September
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Shape the future of Doncaster's Childcare
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Wild-born Atlantic Salmon Found in the River Don
- Do you know about the local offer?
- Give your baby the best start to life this FASD Awareness Day
Doncaster Airport Moves Step Closer To Take-Off After Funding Agreed
This week, Doncaster airport moved a step further to take-off after funding of up to £160 million was agreed.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) voted to unanimously grant City of Doncaster Council (CDC) it’s gainshare funding.
Whilst work has continued behind the scenes, the funding will now enable the council to press ahead and deliver the work needed to fully reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
The potential dates for opening have shifted following the funding decision. The aim is to have freight flights resume in summer 2026 and passenger flights being able to be booked from autumn/winter 2026 for flights towards the end of the following year.
 Recruitment has now begun at Doncaster Airport following the funding decision, with the search on to find three senior managers to help get the airport ready for opening.
Still time to take part in the Big Neighbourhoods Conversation until Sunday 21 September
Have you had your say in the Big Neighbourhoods Conversation yet?
There's still time and we'd love to hear from you!
The deadline for submissions has now been extended for a week until next Sunday (21 September).
Doncaster is made up of many thriving communities who are proud of where they live and care deeply about the future of their neighbourhoods so your contributions can make a big difference.
Watch the video below as Mayor Ros Jones provides a bit more information:
 If you’re under 18 or aged between 18-24, please also get involved.
If you’re a parent with teenagers or work with this age group, please share the survey and encourage them to have their say!
Our younger residents voice's are massively important for helping to shape the communities they’re part of and ensuring that decisions which affect their lives are made with their involvement.
Shape the future of Doncaster's Childcare
Calling all parents and carers, we need your help! We are planning childcare needs across Doncaster to ensure we have enough provision for our families in the future, and we need your input.
Take part in our short survey and tell us about your childcare situation and what your future needs may be. Your feedback will help us plan and support the childcare provision in Doncaster.
The survey closes this Monday, 15th September at 9am. Don't miss your opportunity to have your say!
Wild-born Atlantic Salmon Found in the River Don for the First Time in Over 200 Years
Fin-tastic news!
City of Doncaster Council is celebrating after wild-born Atlantic salmon were found in the River Don for the first time in over 200 years!
It's a heartening sign that the waterway is recovering with cause for optimism that conditions are steadily improving.
Do you know about the local offer?
The Local Offer is Doncaster’s online source of information about the support that is available for children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Our website will tell you what help and support is available from City of Doncaster Council, the local NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) and other partners such as education and social care.
Find out more About the Local Offer.
Give your baby the best start to life this FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder) Awareness Day
All parents want to give their baby the best start in life, which is why it’s important not to drink any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe time, no safe type, no safe amount of alcohol to drink when pregnant. Our short animation highlights the facts about drinking alcohol in pregnancy and how families in Doncaster, and across the region, can seek further information and support.
If you, or someone you know, is trying for a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, no alcohol is the safest choice. For more support and information contact your Midwife or GP, or visit this NHS webpage.
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