Draft Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 18 February 2021 are available here.

The 2021 Census – The Office for National Statistics has asked for the following  information to be passed on to residents

Households across Doncaster will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021.  The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941.

Census day is Sunday 21 March 2021 and it will be the first to be run predominantly online, with households receiving a letter with a unique access code allowing them to complete the questionnaire on their computers, phones or tablets from early March.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) say:

• “A successful census will ensure everyone from central and local government to charities can put services and funding in the places where they are most needed.”
• “This could help with locating new doctors’ surgeries, schools and transport routes. That is why it is so important everyone takes part.”
• “That is why we have made it easier for people to do so online, using a range of devices, or with optional paper questionnaires for those who prefer or need them.”

The census will include questions about your sex, age, work, health, education, household size and ethnicity.  For the first time, there will be a question asking people whether they have served in the armed forces, as well as voluntary questions for those aged 16 and over on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Results will be available within 12 months, and personal records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe for future generations.  For more information on how the census works and it can benefit our community visit www.census.gov.uk.

There are also full and part time job opportunities available in Doncaster, please see https://www.censusjobs.co.uk/ for more information and how to apply.

COVID-19 VIRUS SUPPORT

If you are self-isolating you can register with DMBC using the link below to provide your details and your support needs.

DMBC link to Support Form if you are self-isolating.

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2019-2020

The External Audit of the Council's financial activities for the year ending 31 March 2020 has been completed and the Notice of conclusion can be found here.

DRONES

Doncaster Council is currently offering advice notices, at a cost, to post in open spaces throughout the Borough detailing the rules governing the use of drones in these areas.

Irrespective of whether notices are displayed, everyone should note that since July 2018, “You must not fly a Drone above 400 feet (120 metres) or within five kilometres (3 miles) of any airport or airport boundary” which means that drones should not be flown anywhere in Blaxton because of its proximity to the airport.  If you do fly a drone you risk a fine or prosecution.  If challenged, it is unlikely that compliance with all of the other rules governing drones would be a defence against a fine or prosecution.  Please exercise care.

Report an Incident Online to South Yorkshire Police

This link will take you to the non-urgent Online Reporting facility of the South Yorkshire Police website - https://www.reportingcrime.uk/

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS MAY 2018

The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) became law on 25 May 2018.

You can find the Council's Data Protection Privacy Notice required by GDPR here.

The Parish Council hopes that you find this site interesting and informative.

If you have any information or photographs relating to Blaxton please contact us.

Planning Applications

DMBC notifies the Council about Planning Applications relating to developments in Blaxton and, if appropriate, the surrounding area.  Brief details are included on the Agenda for Parish Council meetings. 

Full details of Applications can be found on the DMBC 'Public Access' Planning website by using this link.  To view the details of an application you will need to enter the application number eg. 12/34567/FUL in the 'Application Reference' box.  Application numbers can be found on Parish Council Agendas and Minutes.  When you have found the application in which you are interested you will be able to view various details, make comments during the consultation period and view comments submitted by others.

You can also use the DMBC 'Public Access' Planning website to search for applications by Parish, address and various other ways as you will see if you click the link above.