Doncaster Chamber and the area’s businesses a prosperous decade ahead for our city according to a new report.
Called Doncaster ‘35: A Manifesto for a Winning City, it’s said to be a forward-thinking plan anticipating what the next ten years will have in store for Doncaster, and outlines the practical steps that must be taken to put it on the best possible trajectory.
Dan Fell, Chief Exec of Doncaster Chamber, said: “Through characteristic Yorkshire grit and determination, Doncaster — and the key partnerships that make it so strong— has accomplished much over the past twenty years.
“From securing City Status to opening a renowned University Technical College and valiantly pulling together to reboot Doncaster Sheffield Airport; we have a lot to be proud of. At the same time as this, we know that we cannot afford to dine out on past glories forever.
“If anything, the assorted hardships of the past couple of years — from the disappointing loss of the former HS2 College to the near miss with our bid to be the home of Great British Railways, and the macroeconomic headwinds that have embattled our urban core — have proven just how important it is that we do not lose momentum. Indeed, those who truly want what’s best for Doncaster know that we must constantly aim higher and always be impatient for progress. That’s where this manifesto comes in.
“Shaped by our member community, and developed in plain sight of our strategic partners, Doncaster ’35 is an ambitious, business-led vision for the future. One in which we candidly address the problems facing our city right now, highlight the exciting opportunities in front of us, call for bold leadership, make some challenging asks, and commit to rolling up our own sleeves to as well.
“The world is changing faster than ever before and yet the current pace of change is the slowest it will ever be. With that said, we want our city to not only keep pace, but to set it. We hope that others share our determination.”
The Chamber says the document explores how the Chamber itself — alongside the private sector it represents, colleagues in the local authority & regional government, as well as other assorted partners — can help Doncaster overcome its greatest challenges, while also seizing the opportunities that are within its grasp. The overarching goal behind all of this is to get to the point where we have a flourishing economic environment that serves as a “gold standard for what small, modern cities with an industrial heritage will look like in the year 2035.”
