A campaigner leading the public fight to re-open Doncaster Sheffield Airport has called on the city’s Labour, Conservative and Reform UK politicians to work together and back funding for its take off.

A discussion on public funding for the re-opening of DSA is set to come before a full meeting of City of Doncaster Council on November 27 – and local business leaders have already called on the three parties to unite to get the deal over the line.

Business owner Mark Chadwick, who was among the signatories of the original letter, has also written privately to Mayor Ros Jones (Labour), Coun Steve Cox (Conservative group leader) and Coun Guy Aston (Reform UK leader) to support the plans.

In a letter, he told them: “It’s quite simple - 130,000 people signed petitions to help save our airport

Airport campaigner Mark Chadwick has called on Doncaster's Labour, Conservative and Reform UK politicians to unite behind the take-off of the airport.

placeholder image — Airport campaigner Mark Chadwick has called on Doncaster's Labour, Conservative and Reform UK politicians to unite behind the take-off of the airport.

“Is it possible to ignore this never-ending support for our airport here in Doncaster? I suggest it is not.

“I think our community support has proved that.

“On 27 November, you, our political leaders and your colleagues will vote on funding to continue with the work ongoing to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

“The local community want our airport reopened, our local business community want our airport reopened, our local and regional mayors want our airport reopened.

“With all of the above, can I encourage you and your colleagues and councillors to vote in favour of the funding and financials for the future of our airport.

“With the benefits this project will bring not only to help save/reopen our airport but with the benefit of the new well-paid jobs and the financial boost that goes with it for our region and the connectivity we all want.

“The members, followers, and participants of the campaign are aware of this communication and are expecting a vote in support of a reopened DSA.”

Earlier this month, the five-strong council cabinet, led by Mayor Jones, approved the £175million in grant funding from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).

The decision now has to go before a full council meeting on November 27, with Reform UK holding a majority in the council chamber.