The city’s Reform UK councillors have met with the party’s deputy leader as negotiatons regarding the re-opening of Doncaster Sheffied Airport continue - with officials insisting they are backing DSA for take-off.

The city’s Reform UK councillors have met with the party’s deputy leader as negotiatons regarding the re-opening of Doncaster Sheffied Airport continue - with officials insisting they are backing DSA for take-off.

Reform group leader Coun Craig Ward and deputy Coun Jason Charity met with the party’s deputy leader Richard Tice.

A spokesperson for Reform UK Doncaster said: “We outlined the group’s position and the concerns being raised by residents about transparency, borrowing, and the long-term financial implications for Doncaster taxpayers.

“The meeting focussed on ensuring that any deal reached is sustainable, transparent, and delivers genuine value for local people.

“Reform councillors were all agreed that they support the reopening of DSA — but not at any cost, and not without proper scrutiny of the financial and legal arrangements involved.

“Negotiations remain ongoing. Reform says it will continue pressing for openness, accountability, and a solution that secures the airport’s future while protecting the public purse. “

An extraordinary meeting, called by Reform, will take place on May 11, when councillors will revisit a £57 loan deal for the re-opening of the airport, previously voted through in November.

Labour has said if the funding is not agreed it would “kill” the airport project.