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South Yorkshire LSIP Annual Report 2025 Published Doncaster Chamber is proud to announce the publication of the South Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) Annual Report 2025. This new report captures the progress made across South Yorkshire to reshape the post-16 skills system around the needs of employers. Developed in partnership with Sheffield Chamber of…

South Yorkshire Businesses Highlight Growth Ambitions Amid Challenging Conditions Today we’ve released the latest findings from our Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), offering a timely snapshot of business sentiment and economic conditions across the region. Covering the period from April to June, the survey captures the views of businesses across Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Sheffield. Feeding…

UK Infrastructure Strategy: Doncaster Chamber Responds Since the Government published its Infrastructure Strategy last week, we’ve taken a bit of time to get to grips with the details. Here’s what we think are some of the main takeaways for Doncaster.   Why This Matters… It might not seem like this is where the adrenaline is,…

Doncaster Chamber Responds to South Yorkshire Mayor’s Airport Update Doncaster Chamber responds to the latest update from South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, on the future of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), shared during the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) Board AGM. SYMCA has confirmed that further progress has been made on the Doncaster Sheffield Airport…

Dan Fell, Chief Executive of Doncaster Chamber, Awarded MBE for Services to South Yorkshire’s Economy and Communities Doncaster Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that its Chief Executive, Dan Fell, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours list.  This national honour has been…

TwentyFour IT Services Announced as Headline Sponsors for the 2025 Doncaster Business Awards  Doncaster Chamber is proud to announce TwentyFour IT Services as the headline sponsor for the Doncaster Business Awards 2025, the most prestigious business celebration in the region. Taking place on Thursday 11th December 2025 at Doncaster Racecourse, the event will once again…

2025 Spending Review: Doncaster Chamber of Commerce Responds Following the first Spending Review from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, we at Doncaster Chamber respond to the headline measures with cautious optimism. Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s explicit mention in the Chancellor’s speech is a significant step forward and a firm indication that the airport’s reopening continues to resonate at…

South Yorkshire Businesses Invited to Share Growth Ambitions in Latest Quarterly Economic Survey Businesses across South Yorkshire are being invited to take part in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), which this quarter focuses on the theme of “Business Growth.” Run by the region’s three Chambers of Commerce—Doncaster, Sheffield, and Barnsley & Rotherham—the survey aims…

£30 Million Government Backing Propels Doncaster Sheffield Airport Towards Reopening, as Prime Minister Visits Site 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…

South Yorkshire Chambers Urge Government To Give Firms a Reason To Be Optimistic Again, Following Another Drop in Business Confidence Levels 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.…