Today I am extremely disappointed to learn that Edlington has been unsuccessful in the 'levelling up bid' that Doncaster Council submitted to the Government for the improvements to our town and for a new Leisure Centre.

All of the Town Councillors and I am sure all of you, are very unhappy to hear this news today, we all had high hopes of getting the funding to work on the many planned improvements... Read More »

The Town Council's Christmas "Carol's in the Park" concert takes place next Monday 12th at 6.30pm in the Miner's Memorial Garden on Edlington Lane next to the Yorkshire Main Community Centre. There will be performances from our local Primary Schools, St Mary's RC, Victoria & Hill Top Academies as well as from the Edling-tones community choir. In addition, there will be a couple of generic carol's... Read More »

This years' Remembrance Sunday commemorations will include the usual parade starting from the Helping Hands Community Centre leaving at 10.10am, supported by the Sheffield Pipe Band and involving local Cadet groups. The Act of Remembrance service will be led by Fr Richard Hume at the Cenotaph garden commencing at 10.55am where we once again pay tribute to the Fallen. Deputy Lieutenant, Major Adrian... Read More »

The Town Council have some availability for anyone wanting to hire the Grainger Centre for either one-off party bookings or regular weekly slots for any club/society or local community organisation that may be interested. Saturday's are largely available as are weekday evening's on a Monday or Tuesday. In addition, we have some weekday/daytime availability as well. For further enquiries or to check... Read More »

Just one week to go for the local community to give their views on proposals for Government levelling up monies to be spent on a new Leisure Centre for Edlington as well as wider regeneration proposals for Edlington Lane shopping area and of the Royal estate. So please take the time to respond to the consultation and let your views be known ahead of the bid being submitted by Doncaster Council to the... Read More »

The Town Council have submitted it's draft annual return to the external auditor (PKF Littlejohn) - the annual governance statement and accounting statements for the year ending 31/3/22.

The public have the right to inspect the Council's financial records during the period 13/6/22 to 22/7/22 by contacting the Town Clerk.

At yesterday afternoon's annual Town Council meeting, Councillor Steve Reardon was elected as Town Mayor for the year ahead (2022/23). Steve is pictured being congratulated by the outgoing Mayor Joan Briggs, also been appointed as Deputy Mayor for the year ahead.Steve thanked his fellow Councillors in appointing him as Mayor and undertook to endeavour to try to secure/lobby for noticeable improvements... Read More »

This year marks the centenary since the first interment in 1922 in Edlington Cemetery. To mark the occasion, the Town Mayor, Joan Briggs planted an oak tree, also marked with a commemorative plaque. The oak tree also being formally registered as part of the Queen's Jubilee canopy scheme. The planting event was also attended by Town Councillors Rob Reid, Jan Devanney and Victoria Whittemore.

At an extraordinary meeting of the Town Council yesterday, Cllr Rob Reid was awarded the honorary title of Freeman of the Parish of Edlington. The Town Mayor, Joan Briggs presented Rob with a freedom scroll and the occasion was marked with the attendance of family and friends as well as DMBC Elected Mayor Ros Jones to mark this honour and memorable occasion.

On Thursday 21st April, 2022 Edlington Deputy Mayor Steve Reardon, Ward Councillor & Edlington Town Councillor Rob Reid along with Edlington Town Councillor Linda Smith conducted a walk round visit of all of the parks and green spaces across Edlington, this follows a number of complaints and issues raised about the poor condition and overall lack of pleasant parks in the area.

We visited all of... Read More »