South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

We’ve reached another key milestone in building The People’s Network.

Bus operators have now been shortlisted to bid for services running from Olive Grove (Sheffield) and Leger Way (Doncaster) - the first areas moving to public control from September 2027.

Over the coming months, operators will submit detailed proposals on how they’ll run bus services day-to-day and the social value they’ll deliver for our communities.

Successful operators will be announced in early 2027.

We're proud to be the leading authority on the South Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy - an ambitious plan to restore and protect nature across our region. 🌿

Public consultation on the draft strategy opens today. Share your views and help shape the future of nature in South Yorkshire.

Have your say by Friday 31st July.

https://southyorkshirenaturerecovery.co.uk

Right - it's 5pm - plenty of time to get a taxi booked for after the game later against

Get your tactics right (let's hope Thomas Tuchel does too).

In fact, if you're watching any of the matches over the coming days and weeks - why not give 0% options a try?

Now come on

Barnsley Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

South Yorkshire Police
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Doncaster Council

🚶‍♂️ Men’s Health Week 2026 – Walk & Talk Event

Join us this Men’s Health Week as we bring men together for a relaxed Walk & Talk along one of the Peak District’s most scenic routes.
Take time out for your wellbeing - whether that’s through fresh air, gentle movement, good conversation… or simply enjoying the peace of nature.

🌿 What to expect:

• Return train travel from Sheffield included
• A guided walk from Hathersage → Bamford
• A friendly, informal space to chat, connect, or just listen
• A supportive environment — no pressure, just good company.

📅 Friday 12 June
👣 Limited spaces available
⚠️ Good mobility required
🐶 Well-behaved dogs welcome

This is about making space - for yourself and for others.

📩 Places are still available! To join us, email: [email protected]

Today sees the launch of The Pride of Yorkshire 🦁

From 8th June to 6th September, 150 sculptures of lions and lionesses, marking 150 years of Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS and Charity will be displayed across South Yorkshire, alongside 150 lion cubs designed by schools and community groups.

This major sculpture trail is helping to fund the redevelopment of the hospital’s Emergency Department, with every penny raised through sponsorship, and the final auction, set to be reinvested into the project. SYMCA has supported this work with a £24,000 contribution, sponsoring four lions, one in each local authority.

SYMCA’s four sponsored lions can be found at:

📍 Elsecar Park, Barnsley
📍 Doncaster Dome, Doncaster
📍 Clifton Park, Rotherham
📍 English Institute of Sport, Sheffield

Learn more at www.prideofyorkshire.org

Whitestone Solar Farm - Have your say with South Yorkshire's Mayor Oliver Coppard.

This is your opportunity to discuss the proposed Whitestone Solar Farm development with South Yorkshire's Mayor.

This public meeting will be held at the Ivanhoe Centre (Main Hall) in Conisbrough. Light refreshments will be available from 5:30pm for a small donation to the Ivanhoe Centre.

The event will start at 6pm with a short update from South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard. The audience will then be invited to ask questions, provide their feedback and share their experiences and thoughts around the planned development.

Sign up for your place at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whitestone-solar-farm-have-your-say-with-south-yorkshires-mayor-tickets-1987607665031?aff=oddtdtcreator

On behalf of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, we extend our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Eid al-Adha.

May this important occasion bring peace, reflection, and unity to communities across our region.