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:
- Storm Claudia Update
- This Saturday: Doncaster Light Switch-On
- Mayor Ros Jones is asking for the views of residents on Doncaster Sheffield Airport
- Vigil to be held in support of ending Violence Against Women and Girls
- Fly-Tipping Fortnight
- Find out your rights and join us on Carers Rights Day
Storm Claudia Update
Due to the wet weather we’ve seen today (Friday), and forecast for tonight and into the weekend, we are currently working with partners and closely monitoring the situation across the city to ensure we’re ready to respond to any issues which may arise.
Our teams have been out this afternoon proactively targeting some of the known areas of risk with support and reassurance. Our colleagues will also be on the ground into the evening and weekend to continually assess any potential impacts for residents and communities.
At the time of sending there is one Flood Warning in place, for the River Idle in Nottinghamshire, which could impact Bawtry, Austerfield and Finningley.
We will keep you up to date if we receive any further Flood Warnings or Alerts from the Environment Agency.
As well as potential flooding risks, we are also expecting a lot of surface water on our roads, so please drive carefully and avoid driving through any flood waters.
To stay up to date follow us on our social media channels or visit our dedicated webpage.
This Saturday: Doncaster Light Switch-On
Join us TOMORROW (Saturday 15 November) for Doncaster's Christmas Lights Switch On!
Head to Market Square, from 4pm-9pm for bags of entertainment, children's rides, Father Christmas, music, Doncaster Radio, fireworks and more!
Light switch-on will be from 7.30pm.
For full details of the day, head to Visit Doncaster:
We have all the plans in place and we are monitoring the weather carefully. You may need to wrap up warm and you may need a hood... but as of the time of this email being sent the event will go ahead.
We have lots planned and we are ensuring that we remain safe for you all so hope to see you there.
Mayor Ros Jones is asking for the views of residents on Doncaster Sheffield Airport
This week a consultation was launched to gauge views on how often residents would like to use the airport and what destinations they’d like to see served.
The consultation also asks for any interesting stories of when residents have used the airport previously.
A number of key decisions will be made in the coming weeks in relation to plans to fully reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport, with the views of those who plan to use seen as crucial to it’s ultimate success.
Vigil to be held in support of ending Violence Against Women and Girls
The Doncaster Violence Against Women and Girls community group will be holding their annual vigil marking the International Day of Eliminating Violence Towards Women and Girls on Friday 21 November at the Unitarian Church, Hall Gate, Doncaster from 6pm.
16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence is national campaign which runs from 25 November – 10 December and creates an opportunity to come together to raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence towards women and girls. This year the theme is: 'UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls'.
Fly-Tipping Fortnight
As part of national Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight, we’d like to remind the public that waste crime is an offence that we take very seriously in Doncaster and that we thoroughly investigate.
With the help of comprehensive CCTV and other equipment, our dedicated officers will catch those responsible for fly-tipping in our city.
Over the past year alone, they have issued 89 fines, served 153 legal notices and secured 24 successful prosecutions for fly-tipping related offences. Depending on how severe the case is, offenders could potentially even be given a prison sentence. So, it’s definitely not worth taking the risk!
Find out your rights and join us on Carers Rights Day!
If you are a carer, you are entitiled to help and support. Join us at our event to find out what local help is available to you.
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When: Thursday 20 November
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Where: Eco Power Stadium, Stadium Way DN4 5JW
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