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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Surface Access Statement – What Businesses Need to Know By Sian Booth, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Doncaster Chamber The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and City of Doncaster Council have recently published a 43-page Surface Access Statement for Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and Gateway East. I’ve read it in detail…

All Roads Lead to Transport: What We Learned at the Patrons’ Dinner Last night we welcomed our patrons and guests to the latest Chamber Patrons’ Dinner at the Mount Pleasant Hotel – always a special moment in our calendar to break bread together, share ideas and perspectives, and hear from thought-provoking speakers. We were delighted…

REOPENING DSA: AN ECONOMIC PRIZE FOR BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES AND SECTORS Doncaster Sheffield Airport is set to reopen, marking the first major airport revival in a generation and delivering a transformative boost for South Yorkshire’s economy. Yesterday, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority committed up to £159.5 million to the project, building on £16 million…

Doncaster Chamber Reveals 2025 Finalists for Region’s Premier Business Awards The finalists for the Doncaster Business Awards 2025 were officially unveiled this morning live on Doncaster Radio’s Breakfast Show with Bruce Edwards, following a significant number of entries, highlighting the talent and ambition within Doncaster’s business community  Organised by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce, the awards…

Doncaster Chamber Welcomes Breakthrough On Doncaster Sheffield Airport Doncaster Chamber has warmly welcomed the news that Mayor Oliver Coppard has confirmed he will vote in favour of approving funding to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). Responding to the announcement, Doncaster Chamber stressed that this is a major breakthrough moment in the long campaign to unlock…

South Yorkshire Businesses Meet Mayor to Discuss Future of Doncaster Sheffield Airport Over 70 business leaders from across South Yorkshire gathered yesterday (Tuesday 26 August) to meet with South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, to discuss the future of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). The event, organised by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) at the Mayor’s…

King Asia Foods celebrates 40 years by sponsoring Medium Business of the Year at the Doncaster Business Awards King Asia Foods Ltd, a long-standing member of Doncaster Chamber and a cornerstone of the UK’s oriental and world foods sector, is marking its 40th anniversary by sponsoring the Medium Business of the Year category at the…

South Yorkshire QES: Have Your Say on AI Business Readiness South Yorkshire businesses: tell us how ready you are for AI By Sian Booth, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Doncaster Chamber sbooth@doncaster-chamber.co.uk Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t the future – it’s here now, transforming businesses across South Yorkshire. From automating routine tasks to unlocking new growth…

City Centre Safety: Updates and Partnership Efforts We welcome the visible improvements in policing across Doncaster, while recognising there’s more to do to make our city centre safe, welcoming, and thriving for everyone By Sian Booth, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Doncaster Chamber sbooth@doncaster-chamber.co.uk Visible Policing in Action It’s really encouraging to see the continued…

Get Britain Working: Why Businesses Must Be Partners, Not Participants A business perspective on why inclusive employment strategies must be co-designed, coordinated, and clearly resourced. By Sian Booth, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Doncaster Chamber sbooth@doncaster-chamber.co.uk When the Government launched its Get Britain Working White Paper in November 2024, it set out a powerful ambition:…