February 2026 – In Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
February has been another busy month both in the constituency and in Parliament. As always, my focus has been on listening to residents, supporting people who need help, and making sure our area has a strong voice nationally.
Out and about in the constituency
This month I hosted a round-table discussion with residents and community groups in Rossington to talk about how Pride in Place funding could help grow and improve the area.
The Pride in Place programme brings £2 million a year for ten years into selected communities, with local residents helping decide how the funding is spent on projects that strengthen neighbourhoods and create thriving places. Hearing directly from people who live and work in Rossington is the best way to ensure the investment goes where it will make the biggest difference.
Our third community clean-up litter picking session took place in Rossington this month as well. It was great to see residents getting involved and taking pride in their community. If you’d like us to bring the next clean-up to your area, please do let me know.
In February, I had the pleasure of meeting the new CEO of the Vulcan Trust at their home of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. We discussed their vision for the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558 and how it can continue to inspire a new generation with its incredible engineering history.
I also held constituency surgeries in Finningley and Epworth, speaking with residents about a wide range of issues and how my office can support them.
In Parliament
In Westminster, I hosted a Parliamentary reception for the Canal & River Trust, where I spoke with their new CEO about some of the beautiful waterways back home, including the canals in Keadby and Thorne, and the role they play in our heritage, environment and local economy.
I also spoke up in Parliament about student loans, an issue that I know has been making headlines. I have called on the Government to ensure the cost of education never becomes a barrier for ambitious young people who want to get ahead.
It was also fantastic to welcome students from Hill House School to Westminster as part of my Pitcher’s Parliament Programme, giving them the chance to see Parliament first-hand and learn how democracy works.
Policy wise, the Government announced new SEND reform plans this month, aimed at ensuring that children with additional needs can access education in the right environment for them, without families having to fight for support early on.
Another important step forward this month was the Government trialling a financial allowance for eligible kinship carers, backed by £126 million to support around 5,000 children. Kinship carers play a vital role in giving vulnerable children stability and a loving home, and it is something I have previously raised in Parliament.
Casework highlights
My team and I resolved 436 cases this month, helping residents across the constituency navigate issues with public services and organisations.
Two examples include:
Successfully helping a constituent take a complaint to HMRC, securing two separate payments acknowledging their mistake
Supporting a resident whose driving licence renewal had been delayed, helping resolve the issue so they could get back on the road
Helping people through difficult or frustrating situations like these is a core part of my role, and I’m proud of the work my team does every day.
If you need help with an issue, or think I might be able to support you, please get in touch at lee.pitcher.mp@parliament.uk.