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Doncaster: Local Information

Doncaster is serviced by exceptional communication links, by Road, Rail and Air.


Because of this outstanding infrastructure along with its number one asset, its People, Doncaster has since the year 2000 attracted over £1 Billion of investment, supporting the creation of over 16,000 new jobs.

The £300 million development of the Waterdale area, to include new Civic buildings along with Leisure facilities has started this year! The second major project is the development of the waterfront site to include a 90 berth Marina, which will act as a focal point for future development.


Latest news!


Investment:-

April 2011 - £18million of Government funding “won” by Doncaster for the Region Gateway to link the Robin Hood Airport to the M18 motorway network.
£40million from the private sector will be added to this Government money.
Also approved April 2011, funding from the European Regional Development Fund for further infrastructure improvements. Work to start in July 2011.
Developments that will create many thousands of new jobs!


"The council’s regeneration experts predict both schemes could, in the long term, create one million square metres of business space, 21,000 jobs, 5,000 new homes and the incredible investment value of £1.7 billion.".... A quote from the local Doncaster paper The Star 12th April 2011.


Other Local Doncaster News:-


April 2011 - “Crime in Doncaster is at its lowest for nearly 40 years!” Chief Constable Med Hughes of South Yorkshire Police said “this is great news for Doncaster and a testament to the hard work of the men and women of the county’s force.


Recent Investment in Doncaster:



  • The Robin Hood Airport, re-launched as a Major Regional Airport in April 2005. This £100 million development now employs over 7,000 people and includes a 62 acre business park.


  • The Frenchgate Shopping Centre, now one of the largest Shopping Centre`s in Britain. This £250 million expansion project re-launched in June 2006. The major stores in the Centre are: Argos, BHS, Boots, Costa Coffee, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, HMV, JD Sports, Miss Selfridge, Monsoon, Next, River Island, Sainsbury`s, Starbucks, Waterstones, W H Smith, and Wilkinsons.


  • The KeepMoat Sports and Events Complex, opened in 2006. This sports complex includes the 15,000-seater stadium, bar, restaurant and conference facilities. The stadium totals 36,000 sq. ft., and as well as hosting many high-profile events, it is home to Doncaster Rovers Football Club, Doncaster Belles Ladies Football Club, Doncaster Lakers Rugby League Club, and Doncaster Athletic Club.


  • The Doncaster Race Course, home to the world famous St Leger, the fifth and final Classic of the British Flat racing season. The £55 million re-development includes an Exhibition Centre, Top Class Corporate Hospitality facilities, along with additional Race Day Facilities (Restaurants, Bars & Cafe Areas.) The first stage was completed in August 2007. The second phase will include a four star hotel.


  • Doncaster Education City`s, first stage opened in September 2006. The first campus is the exciting new £65m Waterfront development in the centre of Doncaster. The Hub, as it is known, is home to some of the best educational facilities in the United Kingdom. The Hub includes state-of-the-art IT facilities, a 100-seat lecture theatre, a 200-seat drama studio and a massive Learning Resource Centre.


The following major companies have based their UK Regional or National Distribution Centres in Doncaster:


AMAZON, IKEA, NEXT, B & Q, BMW, TESCO, ASDA Wal-Mart, DFS, Unilever, Excel Group, Wincanton Logistics, MSAS Logistics, and Power Logistics.


Many National companies have set up call centres in Doncaster including, B.T., Direct Line, E.W.S., UKI Partnerships and the R.B.S.


This massive recent development of Doncaster creates many great opportunities!

Including, ....re-locating to Doncaster...or Investing in Property in Doncaster.


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