Doncaster
Introduction
Doncaster Borough has a population of around 290,000 (2006 estimate) and covers some 224 square miles. The borough includes the town of Doncaster (population 129,000), and a number of former mining settlements such as Thorne, Bentley and Rossington.
The area was hard hit by the decline of coal mining, which resulted in pockets of unemployment and derelict land. However in April 2007 Hatfield colliery near Thorne reopened after 13 years, creating some 250 jobs.
Traditional manufacturing industries such as heavy engineering and textiles, once large employers, have declined significantly. This has been partly offset by the creation of a substantial number of jobs in new call centres in the town and in the Dearne Valley. The opening of the new Robin Hood Doncaster/Sheffield Airport at Finningley in April 2005 has also brought new jobs.
Road links are good; Doncaster is on the AI (M), the M18 and M180 pass through the borough and the M1 and M62 are close by. Intercity rail links are excellent; Doncaster is on the East Coast main line and there is a 24-hour rail service to Manchester Airport.
Recent visits
Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP (DoH), 3 October 2008 - visit to Doncaster
Rt Hon Rosie Winterton MP (Regional Minister, Yorkshire and The Humber), 20 October 2008 - visited "Dial Doncaster" Lottery funded project
Rt Hon Rosie Winterton MP (Regional Minister, Yorkshire and The Humber), 12 December 2008 - attended Association of Colleges Y&H Principals and Chairs Forum
Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP (DCSF), 30 January 2009 - visit to Doncaster
Rt Hon Rosie Winterton MP (Regional Minister, Yorkshire and The Humber), 6 February 2009 - attended the "Delisiously Yorkshire" event
Rt Hon Caroline Flint MP (FCO), 5 March 2009 - visit to Doncaster
* See Audit Commission web site for more. Council Tax bands were averaged from Parish Precepts.
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Doncaster City Council |
MPs |
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Address: 2 Priory Place, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. DN1 1BN
Telephone: 01302 734444
Email: general.enquiries@doncaster.gov.uk
Website: www.doncaster.gov.uk
Managing Director: Paul Hart
Elected Mayor: Peter Davies (English Democrats)
Regional Minister for Yorkshire and The Humber: Rt Hon Rosie Winterton MP
Council - Political Control: No overall control |
Jeff Ennis – Barnsley East and Mexborough (Labour)
Caroline Flint – Don Valley (Labour)
Rosie Winterton – Doncaster Central (Labour)
Ed Miliband – Doncaster North (Labour) |
Demographics for Doncaster
Mid-2007 Population Estimates
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Population
All ages
2007
(Thousands) |
Percentage of
Children 0-15
2007 |
Percentage of
Working Age
16-64 Males / 60 Females
2007 |
Percentage of
Older People
65 Males / 60 Females and over 2007 |
Live births
(Thousands)
2007 |
Deaths
(Thousands)
2006 |
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Doncaster |
291.1 |
19.3 |
60.9 |
19.8 |
3.7 |
3.0 |
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Yorkshire and The Humber |
5,177.2 |
18.8 |
62.3 |
18.9 |
64.2 |
50.4 |
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England |
51,092.0 |
18.9 |
62.2 |
18.9 |
655.4 |
470.7 |
Figures updated annually. Last update February 2009. Source: Office for National Statistics.
Children and Learners
Over £1.1m has been allocated for the development of extended schools for 2009-10
Health and Well Being
As part of a £30m investment by Doncaster Primary Care Trust and Doncaster Council under new partnership arrangements with the private sector, the £5m Vermuyden Centre opened in 2007 at Thorne near Doncaster. The Centre serves 15,000 patients, has its own pharmacy and out patient suites as well as a customer service department and a library.
Crime
• Doncaster has been named as one of 40 priority Respect Action Areas in England, for being a council who has a strong record in tackling anti-social behaviour.
• in June 2007, the Safer Doncaster Partnership launched the country’s largest ever SmartWater initiative. SmartWater is a colourless and odourless liquid with a unique DNA style chemical formula which can be applied to all types of household items. The liquid glows under an ultra violet light, identifying stolen items and the handlers of the stolen goods
• over £221,000 has been allocated for Doncaster for 2008-09 from the Basic Command Unit Fund. This will provide resources which can be targeted locally to most effectively tackle crime and its causes, such as drug abuse
Transport
• £7.8m has been allocated for Integrated Transport and Maintenance in the 2009-10 Local Transport Plan settlement, announced in November 2007
• construction of a new park and ride site at Parrot’s Corner, Doncaster commenced at the end of July 2007 and opened in September 2008. The park and ride site forms part of the A638 Quality Bus Corridor which is to receive Government funding of £15.3m. The Bus Corridor scheme is due for completion in April 2009
Regeneration
• nearly £11.1m has been allocated for 2009-10 under the Supporting People programme which offers vulnerable people the opportunity to improve their quality of life by delivering high quality and strategically planned housing-related services which complement existing care services
• £1.1m has been allocated to Doncaster’s Children’s fund for 2009-10 to help support five to thirteen year olds at risk of social exclusion, with a further £1.1m for 2010-11
• 22 Sure Start Childrens' Centres from phase 1 & 2 with enhancements planned for those centres in phase 3. The total childrens' centre capital and revenue funding for 2009-10 is just under £5.0m
European Funding
• nearly £7.4m has been awarded to the Doncaster Waterfront Regeneration Project
• £800,000 has been allocated to the central Doncaster Environmental Improvement Programme.
• nearly £1.4m was awarded to the £4m Leading Edge Technology Solutions Programme (LETS), which enables businesses to use 3D and 4D technology in all areas of their operation from product development to sales and marketing
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Doncaster |
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Labour market |
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Employment |
Jan 2008/Mar 08 |
Jan 2009/Mar 09 |
% Change |
Claimant Unemployment |
May 2008 |
May 2009 |
% Change |
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Doncaster |
122,837 |
120,333 |
-2.0 |
Doncaster |
5,188 |
10,274 |
+98.0 |
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Yorkshire and The Humber |
2,363,210 |
2,293,476 |
-3.0 |
Yorkshire and The Humber |
80,263 |
153,582 |
+91.3 |
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England |
23,652,971 |
23,398,015 |
-1.1 |
England |
693,870 |
1,311,683 |
+89.0 |
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Youth Unemployment |
May 2008 |
May 2009 |
% Change |
Long-term Unemployment |
May 2008 |
May 2009 |
% Change |
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Doncaster |
280 |
720 |
+157.1 |
Doncaster |
800 |
1,185 |
+48.1 |
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Yorkshire and The Humber |
3,590 |
8,260 |
+130.1 |
Yorkshire and The Humber |
8,495 |
11,905 |
+40.1 |
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England |
33,470 |
65,290 |
+95.1 |
England |
87,690 |
107,155 |
+22.2 |
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Education |
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Average Funding Per Pupil |
2004/ 05(£) |
2005/ 06(£) |
% Change |
Number of Teachers |
Jan 2007 |
Jan 2008 |
% Change |
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Doncaster |
4,270 |
4,500 |
+5.4 |
Doncaster |
2,680 |
2,770 |
+3.4 |
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Yorkshire and The Humber |
4,160 |
4,390 |
+5.5 |
Yorkshire and The Humber |
44,600 |
44,300 |
-0.7 |
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England |
4,270 |
4,480 |
+4.9 |
England |
435,200 |
434,900 |
-0.1 |
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% of 11yr olds achieving required standard in English |
Sep 2006/Aug 07(%) |
Sep 2007/Aug 08(%) |
Change |
% of 11yr olds achieving required standard in Maths |
Sep 2006/Aug 07 |
Sep 2007/Aug 08 |
% Change |
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Doncaster |
79 |
80 |
+1.3 |
Doncaster |
77 |
80 |
+3.9 |
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Yorkshire and The Humber |
79 |
80 |
+1.3 |
Yorkshire and The Humber |
76 |
78 |
+2.6 |
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England |
80 |
81 |
+1.3 |
England |
77 |
79 |
+2.6 |
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% of 15yr olds achieving 5 or more GCSEs A-C (or equivalent) |
Sep 2006/Aug 07(%) |
Sep 2007/Aug 08(%) |
Change |
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Doncaster |
58 |
63 |
+9.4 |
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Yorkshire and The Humber |
58 |
62 |
+7.5 |
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England |
61 |
65 |
+6.6 |
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Crime |
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Recorded Crime for Six Key Offences |
Apr 2006/Mar 07 |
Apr 2007/Mar 08 |
% Change |
Robbery |
Apr 2006/Mar 07 |
Apr 2007/Mar 08 |
% Change |
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Doncaster |
17,124 |
14,556 |
-15.0 |
Doncaster |
287 |
241 |
-16.0 |
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South Yorkshire |
65,867 |
56,731 |
-13.9 |
South Yorkshire |
1,594 |
1,283 |
-19.5 |
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Yorkshire and The Humber |
233,210 |
203,565 |
-12.7 |
Yorkshire and The Humber |
6,215 |
5,526 |
-11.1 |
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Domestic Burglary |
Apr 2006/Mar 07 |
Apr 2007/Mar 08 |
% Change |
Theft of and from a Motor Vehicle |
Apr 2006/Mar 07 |
Apr 2007/Mar 08 |
% Change |
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Doncaster |
2,754 |
2,331 |
-15.4 |
Doncaster |
5,219 |
5,081 |
-2.6 |
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South Yorkshire |
9,814 |
8,958 |
-8.7 |
South Yorkshire |
25,185 |
20,846 |
-17.2 |
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Yorkshire and The Humber |
36,993 |
35,504 |
-4.0 |
Yorkshire and The Humber |
79,201 |
65,208 |
-17.7 |
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Police Officers |
Sep 2007 |
Sep 2008 |
% Change |
Community Support Officers |
Sep 2007 |
Sep 2008 |
% Change |
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South Yorkshire |
3,238 |
3,120 |
-3.6 |
South Yorkshire |
332 |
347 |
+4.5 |
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Yorkshire and The Humber |
12,792 |
12,666 |
-1.0 |
Yorkshire and The Humber |
1,463 |
1,573 |
+7.5 |
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England |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
England |
14,703 |
15,062 |
+2.4 |
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Health |
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No. Waiting for Inpatients Treatment |
Apr 2008 |
Apr 2009 |
% Change |
GPs |
Sep 2006 |
Sep 2008 |
% Change |
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Doncaster |
2,581 |
2,854 |
+10.6 |
Doncaster |
186 |
201 |
+8.1 |
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Nurses |
Sep 2006 |
Sep 2008 |
% Change |
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Yorkshire and the Humber SHA |
32,163 |
32,836 |
+2.1 |
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Source: Office for National Statistics. Last updated 23 June 2009
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