Welcome from the Mayor

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your mayor.
Together, let’s keep the momentum going.

Best regards,
Jake Keeble

Askern is a historical spa town situated north of Doncaster in South Yorkshire. With an approximate population of 5,400 people. Askern is a medium sized town run by Askern Town Council, which is based at Alexander House, situated opposite Askern Lake on the A19.

 

Askern Town Council currently comprises of nine councillors, all of whom meet regularly to serve the community on a voluntary basis for a minimum term of three years.

 

We are developing this new website to assist citizens with information about local government, active citizenship and current issues affecting your community.

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Local Hero’s Support Historic Event

Thank you to our local hero's from Askern Fire Station for popping by to support our event - Photographed outside Alexander House with Paul Elder & Teresa...

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Askern Music Festival – Statement 5th June 2024

We are deeply saddened to share that Askern Music Festival will not be taking place at Askern Lake this year. Despite our full support for the application made...

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Upcoming Meetings

Annual Parish Meeting

March 10, 2026

An annual meeting for all the parishioners to attend and raise any concerns, feedback or ideas.

Extraordinary Meeting

March 10, 2026

A meeting arranged beyond the normal meetings calendar to discuss an urgent or sensitive topic.

Full Council Meeting

February 24, 2026

A meeting with all councillors to discuss topics raised by the public or councillors and matters of business.

Extraordinary Meeting

February 20, 2026

A meeting arranged beyond the normal meetings calendar to discuss an urgent or sensitive topic.

Our Town in Numbers

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Public Works
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Chamber of Commerce
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A vibrant destination where innovations
in design and technology are born.
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As a resident, 311 is your one stop shop for all non-emergency City services.

The City collects trash from households to pick up and empty collection containers.

Provides a way to identify charges on services provided to a specific property.

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View how to apply for a permit to build a new home or expand your existing home.

A wide range of recreation needs based on the surrounding community.

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Upcoming events in and around Askern.

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