A huge thank you to everyone who has helped last few months of my campaign, and of course, all 18,982 of you that placed your confidence in me.Thank you to all those who delivered my leaflets, displayed my manifesto, appeared in my…
This is it folks!Today is polling day (7am to 10pm) and you have a chance to give Doncaster and its surrounding towns and villages a fresh start by lending me your support. Throughout the campaign and as seen by my manifesto and key…
Tomorrow is polling day (7am to 10pm) and you have a chance to give Doncaster and its surrounding towns and villages a fresh start by lending me your support.Throughout the campaign and as seen by my manifesto and key pledges (see below) –…
I have been speaking to residents and businesses across the whole of Doncaster - from Mexborough to Thorne, Tickhill to Askern and everywhere in-between - and of course, Doncaster itself.I am told the same message time and again. We need…
On the campaign trail, I hear time and time again the need to put party politics aside and people know that is true with me - all I care is about is doing right for Doncaster and its surrounding towns and villages. My manifesto makes that…
EVER VOTED FOR A TORY?This Tory was born in a council house on Mercel Avenue in Armthorpe a mining village in Doncaster.This Tory went to Armthorpe Comp.This Tory left school just before his 16th birthday.This Tory did an apprenticeship at…
A few days ago, I was interviewed by Jordan Smith from the excellent Seven Studios, Yorkshire's leading podcast & content studio - based right here in DoncasterThe in-depth conversation covered my vision for Doncaster, what drives me,and…
Doncaster is famous for many things: the oldest flat race in the world, the St Leger; one of only three mansion houses in the UK; the once-thriving Doncaster Market; and the birthplace of the Flying Scotsman, to name a few. The surrounding…
IT'S OFFICIAL - LETS GET IT ON!I have now been accepted as a candidate. Thank you Cllr Jane Cox from Finningley Ward for coming with me to the Council Offices this week. I hope you agree with me that it’s time for a change. We will turn…
My manifesto (please click link) to Make Doncaster Great Again is based on bringing hope and delivering real change for the great people of Doncaster and its surrounding towns and villages.We need a new approach, a new start and a new…
STEEL, SOLAR FARMS & LABOURYou may have wondered why we are seeing a lot of applications to put solar farms on thousands of acres of our fields and farmland? Whitestone at Conisbrough Parks, Swallowsnest, Crowle, Thorne, Kiveton.STEEL. The…
WHAT I WOULD DO AS MAYOR - DONCASTER FIRSTI would be a completely different Mayor to our current Mayor. Let me explain.I really don’t know what our current Mayor does. She may work very hard but how would we know? We know she doesn’t go…
Last week, I attended the Doncaster Business Showcase at the Racecourse, just as I do every year (picture taken last week): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F87Jpi1PY/It is a brilliant event showing the richness of the great businesses we…
Car park fees are a tax on shoppers and a barrier to businesses thriving. They help no one except socialist Mayors. Not on my watch. If I am elected Mayor, I will bring in two hours free parking in all council car parks in Doncaster.Why…
We are all careful with our own money. It’s important. It’s hard earned and easily spent. I intend to ensure that approach applies to all the money that the Mayor spends.Take Thorne & Moorends. Labour controlled until the elections on May…
We were told by the Mayor on 23rd January that the next milestone would be achieved on 27th February. She said that the full Business Case for the Airport would be put by her before the full Council that day for approval. This was minuted…
I am sickened to the stomach by the revelation in the Yorkshire Post that our Labour Mayor has not once asked for regional funding of our regional airport. Not once since this all blew up in July 2022. Not once! Apparently she doesn’t want…
AIRPORT UPDATETwo very important developments to let you know about. A financial alert and a parliamentary debate. Be aware that this is a fairly long update. I have also a video I did in October 2022 on the day of the last TUI flight. Our…
THE BEST CABINET FOR DONCASTERIf I am elected Mayor, I will want my Cabinet to be the best people available. This is regardless of party affiliation. Party politics has held Doncaster back for too long.So whether they are Conservative,…
Should I be elected Mayor, I would want to see traffic moving freely in Doncaster once again. It’s critical for our local economy.There are lots of temporary traffic lights springing up everywhere across the Borough. I want the roads…
Like everyone I am always delighted when positive progress is being made to reopen our airport. It is critical to the future of Doncaster that the airport reopens. I have said this many times.The announcement about the operator yesterday…
EXTENDED HOURS FOR DONCASTER‘S TIPSAs Mayor I would want to clamp down on flytipping which we currently spend £0.5 million clearing up every year.One immediate step should be to extend opening hours of all the tips (household waste…
This has been a big week for the airport. Lots of local and national media coverage. Even mentioned by the CEO of Ryanair who could be persuaded to return to Doncaster.The Government have said they will back the airport but have not told…
At first sight, it’s great news that the Government has declared its support for the reopening of the Airport.However what does that mean exactly? The Conservative Government gave South Yorkshire a whopping £900 million for economic growth…
I've adopted the slogan "Make Doncaster Great Again," which obviously echoes President Trump's successful campaign in the U.S. This has stirred some discontent among those on the left, as reflected in the comments on my social media posts.…
BANKS & POST OFFICESWe need them in our communities. Whether it be the Nat West Bank closing in Mexborough or the Post Office closing in Branton, we will feel the impact.I don’t hear any challenge from any of our elected representatives to…
It’s great that the BBC News have covered this issue now: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jn14vzveeo...Please sign the petition from Save Tickhill's Trees. It can be found here:https://chng.it/6F5qdHCFGcIt’s now at 1987 up from 1550…
I dislike bad language. If individuals have been blocked on my social media pages, 9 times out of 10 it will be because of bad language. I also despise hearing my Lord's name taken in vain, and when they use the man who died on the cross…
Nick Fletcher is the Conservative candidate for Mayor of Doncaster. He is the former MP for Don Valley.Experiencing the loss of my position as the MP for Don Valley in July 2024 was undoubtedly tough.However, returning to my business after…
Socialism, Net Zero, and Social Care. You might think this title is too broad; allow me to elaborate.In the 1970s and 1980s, Wheatley Hall Road in Doncaster was bustling with industry. It was home to everything from nylon spinners and…