Chamber News
£30 Million Government Backing Propels Doncaster Sheffield Airport Towards Reopening, as Prime Minister Visits Site
Chamber News Celebrating yet another encouraging development in the campaign to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), local business leaders are today applauding Westminster for making a real show of confidence in the site and its promising future. National politicians have indicated their support for this strategic asset before; with the most recent example being when Chancellor…
South Yorkshire Chambers Highlight Need For Greater Capacity In The Planning System, Following New Survey Results
Chamber News In light of recent survey findings, the three South Yorkshire Chambers are highlighting the need for greater capacity and resource in the planning system. Back in February, the business organisations launched a new poll asking firms across the region to share their experiences when it comes to submitting planning applications. Over 200 respondents gave their views here, articulating how…
South Yorkshire Chambers Urge Government To Give Firms a Reason To Be Optimistic Again, Following Another Drop in Business Confidence Levels
Chamber News As economic conditions in South Yorkshire continue to worsen and business confidence levels remain dispiritingly low, the three regional Chambers of Commerce are urging Government to give firms a reason to be optimistic again. This appeal follows the publication of South Yorkshire’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey results, which paint a concerning picture of how…
Doncaster Chamber Emphasises the Need for Light at the End of the Tunnel, in Response to Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Chamber News Responding to the Spring Statement, Doncaster Chamber of Commerce is urging Government to think about how it can ease the mounting pressures that are facing both businesses and those who are sure to be impacted by yesterday’s welfare reforms. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, set out her latest plans for the…
Local Business Community To Come Together For Large Scale Litter Pick That Will Help Keep Doncaster Tidy
Chamber News Doncaster’s business community will be coming together next month for a large-scale litter pick, during which they aim to tidy up our city centre. Convened by the local Chamber of Commerce – in partnership with City of Doncaster Council – this corporate volunteering day will take place on the 2nd of April and will…
Doncaster Sets Out Ambitions To Become Artificial Intelligence Growth Zone
Chamber News City of Doncaster Council has firmly set sights on becoming a regional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Zone in two ambitious expressions of interest made to Government. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has submitted an expression of interest, which has been backed by a second industry led submission from global AI firm,…
Jill Wood Returns as Vice President of Doncaster Chamber of Commerce
Chamber News Doncaster Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the appointment of Jill Wood as Vice President, bringing her extensive experience, passion, and leadership back to this important role. Jill is no stranger to the Chamber, having previously served as President during one of the most challenging periods in recent history. Her tenure coincided…
South Yorkshire Businesses Asked To Share Their Views On The Planning System
Chamber News Businesses across South Yorkshire are being asked to share their experiences with the local planning systems – and to articulate what they think works well and where they believe there is room for improvement – as part of a new poll that is being conducted by the region’s three Chambers of Commerce. With the ultimate goal…
Chancellor of the Exchequer Visits Doncaster For Roundtable Event Organised By The Local Chamber of Commerce
Chamber News Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, has today met with a group of Doncaster’s anchor employers, SMEs and local government representatives at a roundtable session that was convened by the city’s Chamber of Commerce. Taking place at Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Hex Connect Conference Centre, the event was an opportunity for the Chancellor to hear…
Local Business Community Celebrates Reveal of Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s New Operator
Chamber News Leaders from across the local business community are today celebrating the announcement that Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI) has been appointed as the operating partner that will soon be running Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and, in the process, working closely with the City of Doncaster Council (CDC) to ensure its successful reboot. Speaking…
South Yorkshire Chambers Respond To Chancellor’s Pledge to Support Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Chamber News Reacting to the Chancellor’s recent pledge to support the development of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), as that key asset looks to reopen by Spring 2026, the three South Yorkshire Chambers have issued a cautiously optimistic statement, whilst also emphasising the need for warm words to translate into tangible action. During a major speech…
South Yorkshire Chambers Welcome Expansion Plans For London Airports, But Emphasise That Doncaster Sheffield Airport Also Needs Government Support
Chamber News The three South Yorkshire Chambers have cautiously welcomed the recent news that government is considering expansion plans for a number of London airports, recognising the significance that these hubs have for both the UK economy and businesses on the ground. However, they are also stressing that regional assets like the soon-to-be-reopened Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) are important for…