There have been some big developments in Doncaster, where our headquarters is based, with the news that it has achieved city status as part of the Queen's platinum jubilee. Here our group CEO, Stewart Olsen, gives his thoughts on what this means for his home town (now city!).
As someone who is extremely proud to be born and bred in Doncaster and as chief exec of a company with its HQ here, I am absolutely delighted with the news that Doncaster is to become a city. It is a welcome boost to the local economy and really gives us a platform to finally put Doncaster on the map as an entrepreneurial and creative hub and a great place to live and do business.
We have a lot of fantastic things to shout about here, something we aren’t always the best at doing, but I really feel this changes not only how we perceive Doncaster ourselves but also how others perceive us - and this can only be for the better. I am hopeful city status will have a positive impact on business opportunities, investment and tourism which is really exciting.
I can’t think of a more fitting way to acknowledge the people of Doncaster who make this, now city, what it is. It’s definitely onwards and upwards for Donny!