SHEFFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY WELCOMES BREAKTHROUGH ON DONCASTER SHEFFIELD AIRPORT

2nd September 2025

Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the announcement that Mayor Oliver Coppard intends to back funding proposals to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

The Chamber described this as a pivotal step in the long-running effort to secure the airport’s future and unlock the wider economic opportunities it represents for South Yorkshire. They also emphasised the importance of all four South Yorkshire local authorities voting unanimously in favour, to demonstrate a united front to Government, investors, and airlines that this is a truly regional endeavour with long-term benefits.

Louisa Harrison-Walker, Chief Executive of Sheffield Chamber, and co-chair of Mayor Coppard’s Business Advisory Board said:

“Sheffield’s business community recognises the significance of this decision, not just for Doncaster but for the whole of South Yorkshire. Advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and aviation can combine here to form a globally recognised cluster, creating opportunities for generations to come. The Mayor’s commitment marks an important milestone, and we now need unanimous support to unlock the full potential of this opportunity.”

Only last week, Mayor Coppard addressed Chamber members and explained that, while he supported DSA in principle, he was still carefully considering whether to commit funding. This latest development therefore provides businesses and stakeholders with greater certainty at a critical time for the project.

For further information, interview requests, or images, please contact:
Tracy Viner, Executive Manager (Policy and Public Impact), Sheffield Chamber of Commerce on Tracy.Viner@scci.org.uk