Road safety takes centre stage in Doncaster

School pupils have been transported into road safety role play as part of a programme of theatre in education sessions aimed at saving lives. The performances – entitled ‘What Went Down’ – focus on issues including mobile phone distraction, peer pressure and responsible behaviour. The script has been written specifically for South Yorkshire students with […]

Doncaster supports safe speeds campaign

City of Doncaster Councill is backing a national campaign to promote everyone’s right to safe and healthy journeys.  Road Safety Week, organised by the charity Brake, aims to reduce the number of people killed or injured as the result of a collision.  The theme for 2023 is speed and members of the South Yorkshire Safer […]

Doncaster Council looking for contractors for £155m highways construction work

Doncaster Council is looking to appoint contractors for highways construction work worth £155m. The contract is split into five lots with all lots due to start on 7 November and be in place for five years, reports New Civil Engineer. Lot 1 is for minor highway construction schemes and associated works, lots 2 and 3 […]

Doncaster Council submits plans for school streets and active travel projects

Doncaster Council has submitted plans which could result in schemes aimed to increase cycling and low-traffic neighbourhoods around schools. The council, in partnership with Sheffield City Region (SCR), has been allocated a funding opportunity of £1.38 million subject to submission and approval of an outline business case and a full business case. The Department for […]

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