Doncaster Local Guide
Practical information for living in Doncaster — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Doncaster Gazette, alongside our daily local news.
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Council & local services
- City of Doncaster Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. City of Doncaster Council website
- Bin collections — see our Doncaster bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
- Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications.
- Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Doncaster.
- Roadworks and traffic — check Doncaster roadworks, traffic and road closures.
- New shops and openings — follow businesses and venues opening, moving or closing in Doncaster.
- School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Doncaster schools.
- Local events — what's on in Doncaster this week.
- Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Doncaster.
- Your MP — who represents Doncaster in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
- FAQ — quick answers on Doncaster's population, council and postcodes.
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