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Welcome to the 'Your Life Doncaster' newsletter!
Each week this email will provide you with all the important updates and news from Doncaster Council and our partners - we hope you enjoy it!
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
It’s almost time to celebrate!
We’ll be joining in with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations – there’ll be loads going on, including...
- Beacon lighting ceremony
- Delicious Doncaster Food and Drink Festival!
- Two-day young people’s music and arts festival
- Exhibitions
- Tree planting
Find out more:
Covid Update
The Government has announced the next step in its COVID strategy:
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Free testing for the general public has now ended. People at risk of serious illness from COVID-19, and eligible for treatments, will continue to get free tests to use if they develop symptoms, along with NHS and adult social care staff and those in other high-risk settings.Find more on testing via the government's testing webpage.
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Spring boosters vaccinations are being offered to the elderly, care home residents and the most vulnerable. Find more on Spring Booster jabs via the government's vaccination webpage .
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While restrictions are now removed, and most testing reduced, the pandemic is not over. We continue to follow the updated public health guidance to protect themselves and others, particularly those who may become seriously ill if infected with COVID-19.
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There is no longer a legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive with an LFD or PCR. However, we strongly advise everybody to stay at home and avoid contact with others if you test positive or have symptoms.
For up to date information head over to our Covid website:
You can also read a letter from Director of Public Health Dr Rupert Suckling sent to residents today (Friday 1 April) reflecting on the changes here:
South Yorkshire Mayoral Election
On 5 May 2022, your vote could have a huge influence on South Yorkshire and Doncaster's future.
If you are already registered to vote in local elections in Doncaster you will be eligible to vote in this election.
If not, you have until Thursday 14 April 2022 to register to vote.
Half Term Free School Meals
Over the 2 week Easter holidays, the Council is making available £15 a week vouchers to each child in Doncaster eligible for free school meals. If this applies to you, please discuss with you school how you can access them.
The Council is also making the same available during the Easter holidays for families in receipt of benefit or council tax reduction who have non-school age children. This will be paid automatically to previous applicants and an application form will be made available for new applicants.
South Yorkshire Police Recruitment
Be the future of South Yorkshire Police
Recruitment is now open for PC's to join us on our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship.
An apprenticeship scheme is a fantastic oppourtunity to learn on the job and get paid for it.
You don't have to be a college leaver to do an apprenticeship, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ages. You just need to meet the eligibility criteria to apply.
If you are interested please visit our website for all the details you need. We have two recruitment events in April, where you can find out more about the role and speak to officers already doing the role.
Youth Council Raises Awareness of Domestic Abuse
Doncaster Youth Council have been campaigning to raise awareness and #ReduceDomesticAbuse.
Domestic Abuse was voted as the top priority by young people in Make Your Mark 2020 from young people across all areas of Doncaster. Through consultation, the Youth Council identified that coercive and controlling behaviour was of key concern to young people. They have been working with professionals to address this issue, and have developed a high-profile campaign film to inform young people of the signs of coercive control, which will be available to view in both of Doncaster’s cinemas across April 2022. These signs will also be projected onto bus stops across Doncaster as posters.
The Youth Council have also collaborated with local Artist, Natasha Clarke, to produce an abstract art piece which will symbolise the emotional repercussions of Domestic Abuse. This will be featured in the Danum, Gallery and Art Museum in the near future, so look out for that!
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