# Council relationships ‘badly eroded’, says review

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/council-relationships-badly-eroded-says-review/
- Published: 2026-11-03T06:24:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T07:40:26+00:00
- Original publisher: feeds.bbci.co.uk (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5rmyrzwvxn1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sheffield

## Key points

- Review says relationships and trust at Doncaster Council have been badly eroded.
- It recommends a shadow cabinet and cross-party budget planning.
- All party leaders say they accept the recommendations.

## Summary

An independent review has found that relationships and trust within Doncaster Council have been badly eroded, and called for changes to its culture and decision-making. It said governance had been significantly tested since Reform UK won an overall majority in the May 2025 elections, while the directly elected Labour mayor retains key decision-making powers.

The review described tensions between councillors and senior officers, who had become cautious about sharing information, and recommended clearer protocols, training, a shadow cabinet and cross-party work on the budget. Reform group infighting over Doncaster Sheffield Airport has also caused upheaval. Leaders from all parties, including Mayor Ros Jones and Reform leader Howard Rimmer, said they accepted the recommendations and would work to implement them.

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