Central Locality Plans

Your Community Plan

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Here you’ll find the Locality Plan for the Central area – this plan has been developed in conjunction with residents and sets out what we will be doing to improve your community over the next 12 months.

The plan outlines what the priorities are across the Central area.

 If you want to feedback on the plan select the ‘Take part in the latest locality survey’ button below. To discuss further you can do so by emailing localitiessupport@doncaster.gov.uk.

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 What have we achieved so far?

The Central Locality Plan has now reached its first year milestone. Over the last 12 months local people, businesses, partners, Voluntary Community and Faith Sector have come together to co-design, co-produce and co-deliver against our local priorities in order to make a positive difference across our communities.

Here's what's happened so far to help make the improvements in the East area as identified by your community:

Environment, Sustainability and Green Spaces

  • Sandall, Hexthorpe and Elmfield parks were awarded with 'Green Flag' status (2022)
  • Our schools have planted 3,457 trees as part of the Tiny Forest Programme & Queens Green Canopy and a Memorial tree was planted in Elmfield Park (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • A 'Refill campaign' launched during 'Delicious Doncaster Food Festival' and the Rugby League World Cup (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • 350 homes in Intake are being improved through the Thermal Efficiency Programme (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Hexthorpe Selective Licensing Scheme' launched to address ASB, improve property conditions and promote inclusivity; 546 applications received, 259 final licences & 480 draft licences issued, 63 compliance inspections carried out to date (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Council Tax reductions introduced for bands A-D, along with the 'Fuel Bank Foundation' voucher scheme, supported by a targeted media campaign by the energy team (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Community Groups supported the Great British Spring Clean campaign and Love Doncaster litter picking and clean-up campaign throughout spring and summer (Ongoing)
  • The Community Renewal Fund has been used to support energy audits in local schools (Ongoing)
  • Infrastructure improvements completed on Duke Street & St Sepulchre Gate, -carriageway resurfacing, new road markings, new paving on all footways and new planting/landscape area (2022)

Community Safety

  • Youth ASB Action Plan and 'Youth Charter' developed with young advisors, businesses, South Yorkshire Police and EPIC to combat youth ASB in the City centre (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • 'Youth Zone' launched in Frenchgate to offer a safe space & fun activities for young people (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • A series of 'Partnership Days of Action' have taken place to reduce ASB, support behaviour change, increase visibility, engage residents/businesses and improve safety (Ongoing)
  • Ward Councillors have founded a new 'Home CCTV project' in Balby & Hexthorpe to support vulnerable victims (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • A 'Report IT' campaign launched to improve confidence in reporting local issues, which are impacting communities (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • A 'Thorpe Road Improvement Plan' was developed by local residents & partners to tackle ASB associated with sex work, ensuring a supportive, proportionate & graduated response (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • 80 drugs warrants executed across communities leading to the recovery of 7000 cannabis plants (2022)
  • Health and community partners published harm reduction campaigns; 'Rethink Your Drink', 'Stoptober', and 'Nitrous Oxide' to raise awareness (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Road safety presentations have been delivered in Primary schools, 41 'Speedwatch' operations have been carried out across local communities, 2157 cars were checked, and 183 were found speeding (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Relaunched 'Real Help Doncaster' diverted giving scheme with a focus on helping people off the streets & ending rough sleeping (Ongoing)

Support for Business

  • Visitor Guide launched to promote the City of Doncaster (2022)
  • Successful events - Delicious Doncaster Food and Drink Festival, Steampunk, Armed Forces Day, Halloween and Christmas. (2022)
  • Awareness days to promote Doncaster City centre venues and businesses (2022)
  • Climate Day of Action - 66 people attended Carbon Literacy Training and City of Doncaster Council awarded the Local Authority with 'Carbon Literacy Action Day Catalyst Award' (2022)
  • Successfully delivered 'Business Doncaster Showcase 2023' and 'Advance Recruitment Showcase' events etc (2022)
  • Supported 'Buy Local' campaign (Christmas & Valentine's Day) (2022)
  • Shop front improvement scheme launched for Scot Lane, Goose Hill and Sunny Bar with grant funding available (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Mapping of city centre ownership complete, filling of void properties ongoing through Business Doncaster & St Leger Home (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Hospitality Forum launched promoting collaboration and a unified voice (Launched 2022 and ongoing)

Community Spirit and Pride

  • Local community groups & stakeholders have delivered events and activities for all ages across Central; Hexthorpe Health Fair, Wheatley Carribean Fun Day, Princess & Hero's fun day, Doncaster 'Lions' disabled fun & sports day, Bessacarr summer fayre, St Hugh's Church Family Fun Day, Delicious Doncaster, DN Festival of Light etc (2022)
  • '15559' people accessed free activities, groups & support at our Central, Balby & Wheatley Family Hubs and through outreach venues in Hexthorpe, Intake & Flourish, Balby (2022)
  • Operation Anticipate funding supported 'Junior Rangers' to deliver an exotic animal session at Sandalwood Communal Hall; 20+ young people & parents attended & some joined the 'Junior Rangers' (2022)
  • Royal Visit to mark city status - HRH King Charles visited the city centre and Mansion House (2022)
  • 'Right up our Street' brought 'Mystery Birds' to Hexthorpe & Balby to brighten up the dark nights and bring arts into the community (2023) 
  • 'Party in the Park' family events were hosted in Westfield, Hexthorpe, Townfields, Cantley & Elmfield parks over the summer (2022)
  • Launched 'Your Life Doncaster' community pages and a new Central Locality newsletter to keep residents informed about what is happening in their local community with 4351 subscribers so far (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • A new 'South Yorkshire Talking Together' speech, language and communication pathway has been launched for 0-5 year olds at the Central Family Hub (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • '19' voluntary, community and faith sector organisations have been awarded grants to deliver a range of activities across the Central to promote and support financial security, positive lifestyle, community spirit and mental health and wellbeing (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Local community groups, stronger community's team and stakeholders have established 'Community Conversation Points' across all communities to promote wellbeing and independence (Launched 2022 and ongoing) 
  • 'Cost of Living' newsletter launched and 'Winter Booklet' issued to local residents, to provide information and contact details for local support service (Launched 2022 and ongoing)

Amenities and Services

  • 'Active Travel Hub' launched at the Railway Station (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Inclusive cycling offer 'Wheels 4 all' at the cycle track (weekly) and 'Bikeability' offered to years 5/6 in Primary schools (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Network of 'Positive Activities Groups' have been established across Central building community capacity and local leadership (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Launch of 'Your Place' hub at the Civic Office and mobilisation of 'Your Families' Triage Team (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • 'Welcome Spaces' have been opened across Central to provide a safe, supportive, warm space to help relieve the pressure on residents to heat their homes (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • 'Kooth' app and toolkit launched in all secondary schools and 'TogetherALL' adult mental health support website launched. 'Zero suicide alliance' training facilitated for practitioners and the community (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • 'Fibromyalgia peer group' established in Wheatley and a 'Long Covid peer group' established in Balby to support residents with their health and wellbeing (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • ESOL provision supported at Doncaster Minster and Doncaster Colleague delivery languages skills in Hexthorpe (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Household support fund used to provide additional monies for foodbanks across winter (2022)
  • Citizens Advice & Age UK Doncaster providing working age/65+ benefits information and advice through Civic hub, telephone helpline, email, virtual sessions and in community venues (Ongoing)
  • Launched 'Domestic Abuse' awareness campaigns 'Survivor', 'Ask for Angela', No More' and 'Pin Badge Army' initiatives (Launched 2022 and ongoing)
  • Community Safety partners have supported the re-establishment of 'Best Bar None' for licensed premises and conducted 'Spiking', 'Domestic Abuse' and 'Sexual Abuse' awareness training for venues (Launched 2022 and ongoing)

Community Investment Fund

Have you got a project that seeks to support your local community? The Community Investment Fund, funded by the Better Care Fund, can support your local project. Grants of up to £2000 are available for grassroots and smaller groups. The grants are managed by voluntary organisations within your community, and the funds can be used for lots of different projects, including those that focus on your communities priorities, as highlighted in our new Locality Plans.

To find out more about accessing the grant, you can contact Voluntary Action Doncaster at: Email: cifcentral@voluntaryactiondoncaster.org.uk Phone: 01302 965459