Hello there,
Welcome to this week's 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:
- The City of Doncaster
- Weather Warnings
- DN Festival of Light
- Cost of Living
- Environmental Pride
- Violence Against Women & Girls
- Health & Wellbeing
We built this City!
It’s official – our new name is the City of Doncaster!
Yesterday, Full Council supported the recommendation for Doncaster’s new name hot on the heels of His Majesty The King visiting last week to confer city status.
In May, we were granted the prestigious honour of City status as part of the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Last week saw Their Majesties The King and Queen Consort visit Doncaster to confer the status.
Thanks to everyone who helped to make this happen.
Weather Warnings
Due to the amount of rain yesterday & forecast over the weekend, please be aware of surface water & flooding on the roads.
Please leave extra time when leaving the house as journey times may be extended. Please DO NOT attempt to drive through any surface water or flooded roads - you don't know what lies beneath!
An image taken on Thursday night by our Flood Liaison Officers - Thankfully no properties were affected.
DN Festival of Light 2022
Today marks the start of DN Festival of Light. It's Right Up Our Street's 10 year anniversay, celebrating with the festival running across the full weekend at TWO different venues, St. George's Minster & The Corn Exchange.
Money Management & Debt Prevention Webinars
Citizens Advice Doncaster are offering FREE webinars about money management, budgeting and debt prevention, including a Q&A session, all available on Facebook Live.
Dates & times are all listed in the image below & you can find their Facebook here.
Green Community Group Funding
Is your community group looking to start an environmental project?
Did you know they could be eligable for Environmental Pride funding?
Project examples could include community litter picks as well as community tree planting and food growing initiatives. For full information on how to apply and what projects can be funded, follow the button below.
The deadline for Environmental Pride funding applications is 30th - so act fast!
Violence Against Women & Girls
A vigil will be held on Thursday 24th November, from 6pm at Sir Nigel Gresley Square in support of women and girls who have been subject to violence, intimidation or threats.
There will be speakers including Cllr. Rachael Blake followed by a minute’s silence. Warm refreshments will be available at Taste Café.
Christmas Toy and Winter Supply Appeals
We know that this Winter is going to be especially challenging for many families across our borough.
To help families and residents know what support is available in the run up to Christmas, we are asking for you to tell us about any local winter supply and toy appeals that you are aware of in your area and how residents can access and donate to them if they wish to.
What matters to you about your health and wellbeing?
Tell us what matters to you about your health and wellbeing to shape an Integrated Care Strategy for South Yorkshire.
Your answer can be long or short, it can be in words or pictures, it can cover all of the things that contribute to your health and wellbeing, even things that you might think are outside of health, like employment or housing, or be very specific. It’s up to you.
Find out more information on how you can get involved on the South Yorkshire Integrated Care System Website.
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