Doncaster MP calls upon council to bring Boeing company to Gateway East

Don Valley MP Nick Fletcher revealed on Tuesday that he has been working with officials to try to bring aviation and manufacturing company Boeing to Doncaster’s Gateway East.

Situated near the now-closed Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Gateway East is a large-scale logistics park.

Mr Fletcher said: “You may have heard of Gateway East. It is a huge piece of land adjacent to Doncaster Sheffield Airport. And I am trying to get Boeing here.

“Can you imagine that? Boeing would bring a huge number of good quality jobs. This would transform Doncaster. This is why it’s so important that Gateway East has the right power supply laid on. I am pressing [Doncaster Council] to ensure this happens.

“If we want to change things for the better for Doncaster, then we need to start being proactive. Take the lead. Take control. Let’s bring Boeing to Doncaster. Why not!”

The MP did not clarify what actions had been taken to bring the aviation company to the city, only that he was liaising with Doncaster Council.

If successful, the move could formulate part of the council’s “South Yorkshire Airport City” scheme.

The scheme aims to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport as well as create a hub of industry in the nearby area.

Its next step was approved last Wednesday, as councillors agreed to allow negotiations to take place to find an investor to lease the site.