Press Releases

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January 2010

• 29/01/2010 - Online access to council services to be disrupted
• 29/01/2010 - Wombwell Oscars recognises stars of the community
• 28/01/2010 - Residents warned over bogus phone caller who seeks bank details
• 28/01/2010 - Feeling the pressure? Get checked out at Barnsley Central Library
• 27/01/2010 - Have a floral February with Barnsley libraries
• 27/01/2010 - Borough libraries celebrate National Storytelling Week
• 25/01/2010 - Emergency carriageway resurfacing works planned for the A629
• 25/01/2010 - Barnsley libraries show they are all heart
• 25/01/2010 - Get three for two on CD and DVD loans at Barnsley libraries
• 22/01/2010 - Who let the dog out?
• 22/01/2010 - Web access disruption postponed
• 19/01/2010 - Darfield hosts fun and informative older people’s conference
• 19/01/2010 - Missing millions could help to pay winter fuel bills
• 19/01/2010 - Celebration of crime writing day cancelled
• 18/01/2010 - Cudworth members’ street surgery
• 15/01/2010 - Web access to council services to be disrupted over next two weekends
• 13/01/2010 - Spanish classes available
• 13/01/2010 - Flash freeze causes travel problems
• 12/01/2010 - Standards Committee reports on its first year of handling complaints about councillors
• 12/01/2010 - Barnsley leading the way in blood donation
• 12/01/2010 - A chance for the whole family to take part in the Cooper Gallery's new project
• 12/01/2010 - New build bonanza for Barnsley
• 11/01/2010 - Urgent warning over public safety near frozen ponds, rivers and canals
• 05/01/2010 - Weather conditions mean bin collections suspended
• 05/01/2010 - Gritting update for snowy condtions
• 05/01/2010 - Early years courses available
• 05/01/2010 - Historic records shed new light on the history of the Co-Op in Barnsley
• 05/01/2010 - Coffee, buns and Agatha Raisin at Barnsley library

December

• 24/12/2009 - Museum work given go-ahead
• 22/12/2009 - Gritting teams continue hard work on Barnsley’s roads and footpaths
• 21/12/2009 - Christmas purchases – know your rights
• 17/12/2009 - Eco Stars fleet recognition scheme aims to improve air quality
• 17/12/2009 - Christmas recycling tips for Barnsley residents
• 17/12/2009 - Wellgate Primary School at Mapplewell gets good report from Ofsted
• 16/12/2009 - Barnsley Council warns 'Benefits advice is free, don't pay for it'
• 15/12/2009 - Reflections in Glass exhibition at Cooper Gallery, Barnsley
• 15/12/2009 - It’s murder in the library!
• 15/12/2009 - Festive entertainment for Barnsley Christmas shoppers
• 15/12/2009 - Appearance of 13 Barnsley homes transformed through environmental works
• 14/12/2009 - Seasonal pressure getting to you? Get checked out at Barnsley central library
• 14/12/2009 - Christmas in writing at Barnsley Central Library
• 14/12/2009 - Park with ease for free in Barnsley and beat the final Christmas rush
• 10/12/2009 - Who am I and where do I begin?
• 10/12/2009 - More support for housing in the Dearne
• 10/12/2009 - Additional support for disabled people provided by Barnsley Council
• 09/12/2009 - More cash for energy in Barnsley’s council homes
• 09/12/2009 - Penistone Market 'A New Beginning'
• 09/12/2009 - Stickers delivered for Christmas waste collection
• 09/12/2009 - Elsecar’s Christmas Fair and Reflections weekend
• 09/12/2009 - Partners working hard to improve future of the borough
• 09/12/2009 - 3-star thumbs up for Barnsley Council in new assessment
• 08/12/2009 - St Helen’s ward residents invited to join the party!
• 08/12/2009 - Count down to Christmas with Barnsley libraries
• 08/12/2009 - Brass amid the books at Barnsley central library
• 08/12/2009 - Partnership working ensures taxi marshals will be on duty over Christmas holidays
• 08/12/2009 - Cudworth Ward street surgery
• 07/12/2009 - Unique access guide launched in Barnsley
• 03/12/2009 - Light Dragoons regiment homecoming and freedom parade
• 03/12/2009 - Landlord jailed following Barnsley Council prosecution for illegal eviction
• 02/12/2009 - Primary school children join in tree planting at Mapplewell Park
• 02/12/2009 - Unveiling of Reflections art work and Christmas fair at Cannon Hall
• 02/12/2009 - An entertaining treat for Barnsley's late-night Christmas shoppers
• 02/12/2009 - Warning to residents over Council Tax phone con
• 02/12/2009 - Cabinet supports funding bids for more council homes
• 01/12/2009 - Senors and senoritas invited to Spanish taster class
• 01/12/2009 - Barnsley residents make sure that they keep their right to vote

November

• 30/11/2009 - New online booking system for pest control service in Barnsley
• 25/11/2009 - German and UK Guggen bands set to illuminate Barnsley's Christkindlmarkt
• 25/11/2009 - Barnsley event puts carers at the heart of the community (November 2009)
• 25/11/2009 - Bid to boost home energy efficiency
• 25/11/2009 - New rogue trading practice – don’t get caught out
• 19/11/2009 - Minor gas leak in Barnsley town centre
• 19/11/2009 - Emergency road closure at Barnsley Road, Goldthorpe
• 19/11/2009 - Private sector property improvement works for Carlton Village
• 19/11/2009 - Private sector property improvement works for Royston
• 18/11/2009 - Free guided walk of Silkstone
• 18/11/2009 - Minibus operator fined by magistrates
• 17/11/2009 - Discover Fool’s Gold at Barnsley Central Library
• 17/11/2009 - Foodies wanted for deli-ghtful business opportunity at Elsecar Heritage Centre
• 17/11/2009 - Town Hall Coffee Morning 27th November, 2009
• 17/11/2009 - Restoration work starts at School Street allotments Darton
• 17/11/2009 - Barnsley Christmas lights switch on event a safe night for all
• 13/11/2009 - Essential maintenance to Council website payment facilities
• 12/11/2009 - Barnsley's Christmas lights switched on by the X Factor girl group
• 12/11/2009 - Children who walk to school win fun prizes dated 12/11/2009
• 12/11/2009 - Town centre opens for late-night Christmas shopping
• 10/11/2009 - Remembrance Day is marked in Barnsley
• 06/11/2009 - Council watchdog asks how the recession has affected Barnsley residents
• 04/11/2009 - Large print book chat at Barnsley library
• 04/11/2009 - Aiming high to add spark to young people's bonfire activities in Barnsley
• 03/11/2009 - Spanish language taster courses available
• 03/11/2009 - Meet Hopes Vengeance author Ricki Thomas at Thurnscoe library
• 03/11/2009 - We will remember them - Remembrance Day marked in Barnsley

October

• 30/10/2009 - Cudworth ward councillors announce next street surgery date
• 29/10/2009 - Christmas shoppers eagerly anticipate Barnsley's light entertainment
• 29/10/2009 - Reflections exhibition launched at Cooper Gallery
• 27/10/2009 - Get on the trail for the Silkstone waggonway walk
• 26/10/2009 - Fines for Barnsley benefits cheats
• 22/10/2009 - Digital conference delegates celebrate achievements of pioneering IT partnership
• 21/10/2009 - Seasonal flu - protect yourself and others
• 21/10/2009 - Local initiative on verge of national recognition
• 21/10/2009 - Free advice for parents and carers on children's safety in cyberspace
• 20/10/2009 - Conference delegates discuss how Barnsley businesses can benefit from digital technology
• 20/10/2009 - Mayor supports Barnsley launch of annual Poppy Appeal
• 20/10/2009 - Celebration of Achievement Awards showcase the talents of Barnsley learners
• 19/10/2009 - Credit Crunch Coffee Mornings
• 16/10/2009 - Labour retains seat in St Helen’s by election
• 15/10/2009 - Works to improve footpaths begin
• 12/10/2009 - Sporting heroes sought for annual awards
• 09/10/2009 - Designated Public Place Order passed
• 07/10/2009 - Go wild at Barnsley museums for the Big Draw
• 07/10/2009 - Help yourself day at Worsbrough Library
• 07/10/2009 - Worsbrough Mill Museum Halloween walks
• 06/10/2009 - Celebrate the rhyme of your life with National Bookstart Day
• 06/10/2009 - Cudworth street surgery
• 06/10/2009 - Public invited to investigate matters under scrutiny
• 06/10/2009 - Energy saving sessions at Priory information and resource centre
• 06/10/2009 - Future Jobs Fund employees welcomed to Barnsley Council and partners
• 06/10/2009 - Barnsley seeks Town Centre Ambassadors
• 02/10/2009 - Short-term lease for old 'Littlewoods'
• 01/10/2009 - Phase two of Wombwell Park’s makeover begins
• 01/10/2009 - Town Hall goes pretty in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• 01/10/2009 - Essential work will see systems down

September

• 25/09/2009 - Antiques expert returns to Cannon Hall Museum
• 24/09/2009 - Council invites feedback on travel routes to new Advanced Learning Centre
• 23/09/2009 - Partnership invites Newham theatre company to showcase history of Olympics in seven minutes
• 23/09/2009 - Launch of Ardsley, Kendray, Stairfoot and Worsbrough Community Safety Agreement
• 23/09/2009 - Crime and passion – a free meet-the-authors event at Barnsley Library
• 16/09/2009 - Pear Day at Cannon Hall Museum
• 16/09/2009 - Meet Sharpe's infantry regiment at Cannon Hall living history encampment
• 16/09/2009 - Blooming Well Done!
• 16/09/2009 - Private hire driver found guilty of flagging and no insurance
• 16/09/2009 - £50,000 Heritage Lottery Fund boost for Cooper Gallery Project
• 16/09/2009 - Window improvement works at Wombwell library
• 16/09/2009 - Barnsley schools records give an insight into Britain's past
• 16/09/2009 - Short courses launched for teachers and carers of young children
• 16/09/2009 - Server maintenance
• 15/09/2009 - Cudworth councillors' street surgery
• 09/09/2009 - Trading Standards helps businesses stay on the right side of the law
• 09/09/2009 - Dearne Valley residents invited to have their say at Town Team meeting
• 09/09/2009 - Applications invited for grants from the Captain Allott's Charity
• 03/09/2009 - High speed broadband provides focus of prestigious lecture
• 02/09/2009 - Young people urged to apply to Youth Opportunities Fund
• 02/09/2009 - The world of the Ancient Egyptians comes to Cannon Hall Museum
• 02/09/2009 - This journey is really necessary
• 02/09/2009 - Barnsley Council selects new partner Keepmoat Ltd to deliver new Thurnscoe homes
• 01/09/2009 - Maintenance could mean websites unavailable
• 01/09/2009 - Barnsley supports national social work recruitment campaign
• 01/09/2009 - Adult learning service offers nursery employment qualification 

August

• 27/08/2009 - Congratulations to Barnsley's young people - best ever GCSE results
• 24/08/2009 - Web server maintenance
• 21/08/2009 - Annual conference to address ways of reducing road traffic emissions
• 20/08/2009 - Motorists advised of carriageway resurfacing at Old Mill Lane, Barnsley
• 19/08/2009 - Young people from Barnsley share their care experiences at Ministerial Stocktake
• 18/08/2009 - Darfield families invited to enjoy a picnic in the park
• 18/08/2009 - Win, lose or draw – Barnsley’s kids share their Olympic dreams
• 18/08/2009 - Web server maintenance Wednesday 19 August
• 18/08/2009 - Guided walk from Worsbrough Country Park
• 18/08/2009 - Public can give their views on flooding to council watchdog
• 17/08/2009 - Glassware from Cannon Hall Museum loaned to major Lake District exhibition
• 17/08/2009 - Playaway MP3 language courses are new to borrow at Barnsley Central Library
• 17/08/2009 - Meet Brian Elliott at Barnsley Central Library
• 13/08/2009 - MyBarnsleyToo - aiming to make Barnsley the most accessible market town in Britain
• 13/08/2009 - Young people in Kendray and Worsbrough Bank End set to benefit from Inspiring Communities scheme
• 13/08/2009 - Emergence promotes art and culture within the heart of the community
• 10/08/2009 - Royston residents benefit from new generation of street lighting
• 10/08/2009 - Cudworth members hold street surgery on 10/08/2009
• 06/08/2009 - Overwhelming support for houses to rent in Millhouse Green
• 05/08/2009 - Restored allotments at Cudworth create 27 new plots for local residents
• 05/08/2009 - Wombwell families invited to enjoy a picnic in the park
• 05/08/2009 - Authors discuss their work at Barnsley Library
• 03/08/2009 - Locke Park celebrates National Play Day and opening of railway-themed playground
• 03/08/2009 - Plug in and switch off with Barnsley libraries 

July

• 31/07/2009 - Illegal private hire drivers and operator prosecuted
• 31/07/2009 - Elsecar Park and Reservoir local nature reserve keeps its Green Flag status
• 30/07/2009 - Jobs boost for unemployed as Barnsley receives £4.2million
• 28/07/2009 - Be fit and enjoy life with Barnsley libraries
• 28/07/2009 - Guided walk around Worsbrough Village and Country Park
• 23/07/2009 - Do your bit for Love Parks Week
• 22/07/2009 - Flamenco dance and music comes to Cannon Hall Museum this summer
• 22/07/2009 - Councillor David Bostwick, Cabinet spokesperson for Adult Social Services and Health
• 20/07/2009 - Closure of Roundabout Childcare Development Centre, Bolton-upon-Dearne
• 20/07/2009 - Barnsley woman fraudulently claimed housing and council tax benefit by failing to declare her husband working
• 20/07/2009 - Barnsley man failed to inform his son had started work
• 20/07/2009 - Barnsley man given suspended prison sentence for fraudulently claiming housing benefit
• 20/07/2009 - Steamy romance in a cool climate - Love Lies at Barnsley Central Library
• 20/07/2009 - Middlecliff families invited to enjoy a picnic in the park
• 20/07/2009 - Barnsley Archives acquires National Index to births, marriages and deaths thanks to generosity of its customers
• 17/07/2009 - Culture managers in Barnsley already planning 2010 attractions
• 16/07/2009 - Huge environmental and money saving opportunity as Stagecoach become first bus company to join local scheme
• 15/07/2009 - Grand Tour with a difference
• 15/07/2009 - Have a sit down me old flower! – Charlie Williams’ memorial bench now in place
• 15/07/2009 - A taste of Cantonese
• 15/07/2009 - Do you know your pancetta from your panettone? Find out at Cannon Hall
• 15/07/2009 - Would you like to join a focus group obtaining people’s views on IVF?
• 09/07/2009 - Residents’ views sought on tall buildings draft guidance
• 09/07/2009 - Arts Council England announces major funding award for arts in Barnsley
• 09/07/2009 - Uplifting news Mayoress encourages council employees to bag up their bras in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance
• 08/07/2009 - Sheffield City Opera comes to Cannon Hall
• 08/07/2009 - Guided walk around Worsbrough reservoir
• 08/07/2009 - Mortimer Road embankment to be reconstructed
• 08/07/2009 - Here comes the summer - and the next round of Yorkshire in Bloom judging
• 06/07/2009 - Cudworth councillors hold street surgery 06/07/2009
• 06/07/2009 - Construction work begins on Barnsley’s transformational Advanced Learning Centres
• 06/07/2009 - Worsbrough’s Powder Mill bridge to be replaced
• 06/07/2009 - Carriageway resurfacing works planned for two roundabouts on Wombwell bypass
• 06/07/2009 - Mayor’s Charity funding boost for Barnsley Riding for the Disabled
• 06/07/2009 - Triple attraction for weekend fun-seekers in Barnsley
• 02/07/2009 - Step into a kaleidoscope of light and colour at Locke Park
• 02/07/2009 - Banner exhibition marks 25th anniversary of the Miners Strike
• 02/07/2009 - Families invited to picnic in the park events
• 02/07/2009 - Hoyland Nether library - closed for health and safety work

June

• 26/06/2009 - Free reading adventure at local libraries
• 26/06/2009 - Town heroes acknowledged
• 25/06/2009 - Thingstodoin team seeks views of Barnsley’s young people
• 25/06/2009 - Further funding confirmed for the green corridor initiative
• 24/06/2009 - More work to take place using flood risk improvement funds
• 24/06/2009 - Just One Canaletto! Inspirational Italian art comes to Barnsley
• 24/06/2009 - £100m to build new homes in Barnsley
• 24/06/2009 - Howzat?! Dickie Bird statute to be unveiled in Barnsley
• 23/06/2009 - National survey on the road to better customer feedback
• 22/06/2009 - Barnsley town centre transformed into one big art gallery
• 18/06/2009 - Stuck in a reading rut? Join a readers group
• 17/06/2009 - Mayor welcomes Global Xchange team to Barnsley
• 17/06/2009 - Meet author Fiona Mountain at Barnsley Central Library
• 17/06/2009 - Language Taster Courses
• 17/06/2009 - Chief Executive represents local government on Digital Inclusion Taskforce
• 17/06/2009 - Council closes down illegal car wash
• 16/06/2009 - Thousands of miners and ex-miners in line for new compensation
• 16/06/2009 - Barnsley Council joins the campaign for a poop-free summer
• 16/06/2009 - Barnsley Celebrate success with top gongs at air quality awards ceremony
• 15/06/2009 - Barnsley in Bloom poster competition winner is pick of the bunch
• 15/06/2009 - 3 for 2 offer on CD and DVD loans at Barnsley libraries
• 15/06/2009 - Long live Viva!
• 11/06/2009 - Children who walk to school win fun prizes dated 11/06/2009
• 05/06/2009 - Cudworth councillors announce date of next street surgery
• 04/06/2009 - Cooper Gallery promises collectable artwork at affordable prices
• 04/06/2009 - Barnsley Mayor extends invitation to annual Civic Service
• 03/06/2009 - A gentle approach to exercise
• 02/06/2009 - Success for Barnsley pair in 2009 Apprenticeship Awards
• 02/06/2009 - Building a better Barnsley – your views wanted on LDF Core Strategy
• 02/06/2009 - Get an early years qualification for free with Barnsley Adult Learning service
• 02/06/2009 - Warm weather cause sticky situation on some Barnsley roads

May

• 28/05/2009 - Do your bit for World Environment Day
• 28/05/2009 - Employers to learn more about carer’s rights
• 27/05/2009 - Dickie Bird gives his backing to Active Health Week
• 27/05/2009 - Saffron brings a bit of spice to Springboard Sunday
• 27/05/2009 - Fascinating pictures and documents of bygone Barnsley at Central Library
• 26/05/2009 - South Yorkshire Trading Standards rev up for Motor Trade Partnership seminar
• 26/05/2009 - Wentworth Castle, Park and Gardens goes all Oogly Boogly!
• 20/05/2009 - Enable Barnsley showcases ways to make daily living easier
• 20/05/2009 - Three more environmental offenders pay the price
• 20/05/2009 - Young people rise to Willowgarth Community Challenge
• 20/05/2009 - Barnsley families invited to snuggle down for Bedtime Stories
• 20/05/2009 - By gum! Barnsley Council solves sticky situation in town centre
• 20/05/2009 - Bone Collector author visits Barnsley
• 20/05/2009 - Barnsley joins together to celebrate launch of People’s Museum project
• 19/05/2009 - Noddy celebrates 60 years at the Elsecar Heritage Centre
• 18/05/2009 - Summer carnival visitors set to enjoy Luminarium experience
• 18/05/2009 - Learn a new language – three free introductory courses available
• 18/05/2009 - Yorkshire in Bloom judges impressed with Barnsley’s outstanding recycling efforts
• 18/05/2009 - The Crow Lands at Barnsley Central Library
• 18/05/2009 - Rome comes to Grimethorpe
• 14/05/2009 - Primary schools urged to get involved in Noise Action Week
• 13/05/2009 - Spend a night at the museum!
• 13/05/2009 - Child carers raise the quality of care
• 13/05/2009 - Concrete plant paves the way to saving money and the environment
• 13/05/2009 - Statement re: Smoking research at the Cutting Edge, Worsbrough
• 12/05/2009 - Barnsley councillors welcome new Mayor and Mayoress
• 12/05/2009 - Taxi checks continue at East Midlands Airport
• 12/05/2009 - Can you give a hopper a home?
• 11/05/2009 - Public drop-in event at The Core kicks off Tackling Drugs Week
• 11/05/2009 - Council property protected by Smartwater
• 11/05/2009 - Opening and consecration of Cudworth Cemetery extension
• 11/05/2009 - Balloon launch will raise awareness of Barnsley Foster Care Fortnight
• 08/05/2009 - Family activities planned for official opening of Royston Lifelong Learning Centre
• 08/05/2009 - Registrars service extended to Royston
• 07/05/2009 - Learn something new with Adult Learning taster sessions
• 07/05/2009 - Barnsley man imprisoned for fraudulently claiming over £10,000 housing benefit
• 07/05/2009 - Hopping craze continues at Cannon Hall
• 07/05/2009 - Monk Bretton Priory launches new learning resources and interpretation
• 07/05/2009 - Burton Road Primary following the road to success
• 06/05/2009 - Young litterer pays the price for littering Barnsley
• 06/05/2009 - Willowgarth pupils spring clean their local environment
• 06/05/2009 - Volunteer flower-pickers needed for Big Balsam Bash
• 06/05/2009 - Smart meters available at Barnsley libraries
• 06/05/2009 - Over 55’s silver surfer’s day at Barnsley libraries
• 06/05/2009 - Barnsley Local History Fair
• 06/05/2009 - Barnsley Council adopts Barnsley education sites development plan document

April

• 30/04/2009 - Totally Online Barnsley vision of all borough residents online by 2012
• 29/04/2009 - Distinguished cornet player opens PADS concert at new-look Civic
• 29/04/2009 - Compost giveaway at Locke Park
• 29/04/2009 - East Thurnscoe and Reema Junior Warden Launch Event
• 28/04/2009 - Viva Espana with Barnsley Adult and Family Learning
• 28/04/2009 - A novel promotion from Barnsley libraries and New Books magazine
• 23/04/2009 - Millhouse Green resident receives caution for dumping rubbish
• 20/04/2009 - Cudworth members hold street surgery on 20/04/2009
• 20/04/2009 - Under-18s free their lives with mi card
• 20/04/2009 - Spacehoppers let loose at Cannon Hall, Barnsley
• 20/04/2009 - Darfield children enjoy new play facility
• 20/04/2009 - Animal welfare warning to ‘DIY’ farmers
• 17/04/2009 - Barnsley springs into action for first Yorkshire in Bloom judging dated 17/04/2009
• 15/04/2009 - Barnsley Central Library welcomes tiny tots
• 15/04/2009 - Find out about the new Kirk Balk Advanced Learning Centre
• 15/04/2009 - Marry in style at Cannon Hall
• 14/04/2009 - Cooper Gallery celebrates winning £50,000 Heritage Lottery Award
• 14/04/2009 - Private hire operator found guilty of driving unlicensed vehicle
• 14/04/2009 - Prepare to drool! Continental market returns to Barnsley
• 14/04/2009 - Butterfields friends reunited at Barnsley Town Hall
• 09/04/2009 - 34 young people elected to serve on Barnsley Youth Council
• 09/04/2009 - New road leads to new play area for Cudworth children
• 08/04/2009 - Darton river bridge strengthening works on B6131 Church Street
• 08/04/2009 - First recipients of Barnsley mi card
• 07/04/2009 - Reopening of Worsbrough branch library
• 07/04/2009 - Barnsley springs into action for first Yorkshire in Bloom judging dated 07/04/2009
• 07/04/2009 - Barnsley women urged to take part in cervical cancer screening programme
• 07/04/2009 - Credit Crunch biting? Bite back with Barnsley Libraries
• 07/04/2009 - Eggstatic weekend at Elsecar
• 06/04/2009 - BBC’s Costing the Earth team visit Barnsley to examine wood-burning heating
• 01/04/2009 - Work with young people earns regional award for Barnsley Community Liaison Wardens
• 01/04/2009 - Horse fair returns to Wombwell
• 01/04/2009 - Spacehoppers launch Springboard season of cultural events
• 01/04/2009 - Cudworth members hold street surgery on 01/04/2009
• 01/04/2009 - Thurgoland stretch of Trans Pennine Trail reopens
• 01/04/2009 - Worsbrough Mill’s new residents’ every move captured on camera  

 March

• 31/03/2009 - New addition to Barnsley town centre shopping experience
• 31/03/2009 - Springboard: fresh, new music and dance events throughout spring
• 31/03/2009 - Police and council renew their bogus caller alert
• 31/03/2009 - Kingstone area children look forward to a brighter, safer playtime
• 30/03/2009 - Mi card ok with 7.5K
• 30/03/2009 - Heritage Lottery Fund gives green light for museum and archive centre in Barnsley Town Hall
• 26/03/2009 - Barnsley Council’s Chief Executive pledges Skills for Life for whole organisation
• 26/03/2009 - Public safety pledge after private hire driver is convicted plying for hire and no insurance
• 24/03/2009 - “Justice seen and Justice done” campaign on forum agenda
• 24/03/2009 - Improvements to taxi and private hire services leads to licence fee increase
• 24/03/2009 - Exhibition allows Darton residents to have their say on LIFT Centre designs and find out more about the project
• 23/03/2009 - Seventies craze reborn to launch Springboard season of cultural events
• 23/03/2009 - Carlton Community College and Local Policing on Area Forum Agenda
• 23/03/2009 - “Justice seen and Justice done” campaign on forum agenda
• 19/03/2009 - Mortgage rescue scheme offered to Barnsley householders facing repossession
• 18/03/2009 - Dog walkers asked to avoid children’s play areas
• 18/03/2009 - Further effort by council and school to resolve industrial dispute
• 18/03/2009 - Exhibitions allow New Lodge and Athersley residents to have their say on new LIFT Health Centre proposals
• 18/03/2009 - Mayor congratulates more than 300 adult and family learners
• 18/03/2009 - Asylum-seeker children embrace learning and achievement in Barnsley
• 18/03/2009 - Message of reassurance to Barnsley residents over falling crime levels
• 17/03/2009 - Kendray youngsters invited to join in fun day
• 17/03/2009 - Exhibitions allow Hoyland residents to have say on LIFT Centre designs and find out about Renaissance Project
• 17/03/2009 - Peel Square mine cars given a blooming new home
• 16/03/2009 - Barnsley Council working hard to secure 900 new homes in Thurnscoe
• 16/03/2009 - Cudworth residents invited to councillors’ street surgery
• 16/03/2009 - Barnsley Libraries and the Civic say ‘Ole!’ to Spanish themed quiz
• 11/03/2009 - Have a “Spring Affair” with Milly Johnson at Barnsley Central Library
• 11/03/2009 - Cannon Hall Museum opens up its history wardrobe
• 11/03/2009 - Worsbrough library closed for re-wiring
• 11/03/2009 - Great Houghton residents invited to have their say on LIFT Centre proposals
• 11/03/2009 - Council corrects misunderstanding and rumour about future of PADS
• 11/03/2009 - Dorothy takes a dip to promote free swimming for the over 60’s
• 10/03/2009 - More areas of Barnsley say no to uninvited doorstep callers
• 09/03/2009 - Barnsley’s black and ethnic minority citizens urged to give their views on public services
• 09/03/2009 - Children and grandparents join forces to learn about the Second World War
• 09/03/2009 - Couple recognised for outstanding environmental contribution
• 05/03/2009 - Praise from Ofsted for Barnsley children’s homes
• 05/03/2009 - Barnsley Council: a three-star authority, improving well – Audit Commission
• 04/03/2009 - East Thurnscoe residents asked for views on regeneration
• 04/03/2009 - Spaces for Conversation visits Barnsley
• 03/03/2009 - Mayor congratulates achievers at adult learning awards ceremony
• 03/03/2009 - Grimethorpe resident arrested and fined after her old furniture was found dumped
• 03/03/2009 - Cannon Hall Museum loans Constable to the National Portrait Gallery

February

• 26/02/2009 - Below average Council Tax rise for Barnsley
• 25/02/2009 - Under fives and families can celebrate World Book Day at Wombwell Library
• 24/02/2009 - Edward Sheerien pupils and teachers thrilled at achieving Specialist School status
• 24/02/2009 - Grimethorpe Colliery Band strike up to support Mayor’s Charity
• 23/02/2009 - Cudworth ward councillors hold street surgery
• 20/02/2009 - Trial road closures act as working model for proposed Town Hall Square area
• 19/02/2009 - Young people get active with mi card
• 19/02/2009 - Barnsley Libraries help people crack the credit crunch
• 18/02/2009 - Windows replaced at Wombwell library
• 18/02/2009 - Three’s company for World Book Day at Barnsley Central Library
• 18/02/2009 - Shops welcome improvements on Market Hill
• 18/02/2009 - Tiny tots welcome at Barnsley Central Library
• 17/02/2009 - Mayors Charity donates more than £3000 to two good causes
• 17/02/2009 - Taxi and private hire licence rise set to fund increased enforcement work
• 16/02/2009 - Mayoress keen to share her memories of Butterfield’s
• 16/02/2009 - Free taster courses from Barnsley Adult and Family Learning
• 16/02/2009 - Ministry of Defence recognition for Barnsley Council
• 16/02/2009 - Free half-term activities for young people in Barnsley
• 13/02/2009 - Unveiling ceremony marks culmination of Fuelling a Revolution project
• 11/02/2009 - Take part in Elsecar’s Victorian classroom experience
• 11/02/2009 - Special guests attend opening of Holy Rood Primary’s arts and science classroom
• 11/02/2009 - 2009/10 council budget and local policing on Athersley Forum agenda
• 11/02/2009 - Cooper Gallery hosts a retrospective exhibition of Malcolm Whittaker’s artwork
• 11/02/2009 - Places still available for certificate in pre-school practice course
• 11/02/2009 - New traffic order will enforce disabled parking bay use in Penistone
• 10/02/2009 - Love is in the air at Cannon Hall
• 10/02/2009 - Dodworth Primary pupils visit Dil Raj restaurant for a spicy learning experience
• 10/02/2009 - Iris microfilm reveals Barnsley life and news in the 18th century dated 10/02/2009
• 09/02/2009 - Three’s company for World Book Day at Barnsley Central Library
• 09/02/2009 - Resident pays dearly for dumping rubbish
• 09/02/2009 - Barnsley libraries get boys reading!
• 05/02/2009 - Special guests attend opening of Holy Rood Primary’s arts and science classroom
• 05/02/2009 - Cudworth councillors hold street surgery 05/02/2009
• 04/02/2009 - Teacher Assistant training available from Barnsley Adult learning service
• 04/02/2009 - Unveiling ceremony marks culmination of Fuelling a Revolutation project
• 03/02/2009 - A635 resurfacing work set to begin at Wilthorpe
• 03/02/2009 - Public invited to comment on counci'ls efforts to keep roads and footways clear in winter
• 02/02/2009 - Council works to keep roads and footpath clear as winter bites
• 02/02/2009 - Iris microfilm reveals Barnsley life and news in the 18th century dated 02/02/2009
• 02/02/2009 - Kingstone ward councillors hold street surgery
• 02/02/2009 - Read all about it with Barnsley libraries and Dearne FM
• 02/02/2009 - Three for two offer on CD and DVD loans at Barnsley libraries  

January

• 29/01/2009 - Penistone family fun and feelgood event
• 28/01/2009 - Barnsley horse riders urged to saddle up for bridleway open evening
• 27/01/2009 - Council tax discount for Barnsley’s 65’s and over
• 27/01/2009 - Council clamps down on businesses who illegally dispose of their waste
• 27/01/2009 - Darton High students help the environment and the community
• 26/01/2009 - Secretaries of State visit Barnsley to see at first hand how Local Area Agreement targets are being delivered
• 23/01/2009 - Loan sharks warned – we will bite back
• 21/01/2009 - Carriageway resurfacing works planned for Wombwell Lane and Barnsley Road, Wombwell
• 21/01/2009 - Car park to be built on former Pogmoor club site
• 20/01/2000 - Cancellation of football matches
• 20/01/2009 - All aboard! Locke Park gets a railway themed play area
• 20/01/2009 - Opportunist waste carriers lead to day in court for Barnsley resident
• 20/01/2009 - Barnsley Library Service supports Holocaust Memorial Day
• 19/01/2009 - Penistone family fun and feel good event
• 19/01/2009 - Hard work of drug and alcohol workers recognised at awards ceremony
• 19/01/2009 - Man’s bravery recognised with award
• 15/01/2009 - Burns Night Supper at Cannon Hall Museum
• 14/01/2009 - Former Land Army and Timber Corps girls celebrate at Barnsley Town Hall
• 14/01/2009 - Viva Espana! Learn Spanish with Barnsley Adult Learning Service
• 14/01/2009 - Motorists advised of closures on the A633 at Wombwell and Stairfoot
• 13/01/2009 - Local artists show off their Creative Connections
• 13/01/2009 - Grimethorpe Colliery Band raises brass for Mayor’s charity
• 13/01/2009 - Barnsley vulnerable residents helped to claim £7 million in social security benefits thanks to Welfare Rights Service
• 13/01/2009 - Woman’s dumped waste leads to the Magistrate’s Court
• 13/01/2009 - Cudworth members hold street surgery on 13/01/2009
• 12/01/2009 - Barnsley continues pursuit of environmental criminals
• 12/01/2009 - Hoyland Springwood Primary is a happy school with outstanding behaviour, Ofsted inspectors say
• 12/01/2009 - Barnsley’s museums, galleries and heritage attractions register with Screen Yorkshire
• 08/01/2009 - Visit to Barnsley by Floods Recovery Minister John Healey MP
• 08/01/2009 - Road closure in Wombwell
• 07/01/2009 - Cabinet gives go ahead for expansion in town centre car parking
• 07/01/2009 - Rome comes to Grimethorpe Acorn Centre
• 07/01/2009 - Goldthorpe masterplan ready for delivery
• 06/01/2009 - Private sector property improvement works for Carlton village
• 06/01/2009 - Story telling stone circle moves to Elsecar Park
• 05/01/2009 - Barnsley residents urged to stand up to hatred at Holocaust Memorial Day event
• 05/01/2009 - Meet local author Brian Elliott at Barnsley Central Library
• 05/01/2009 - New Elsecar business WoWHow makes learning fun

December

• 30/12/2008 - Athersley South Primary is 'a good, improving school' - Ofsted
• 30/12/2008 - Moorcroft donates two exceptional new pieces to Cannon Hall
• 30/12/2008 - Gramophone's top concerts - Chicago, Barcelona ...Barnsley!
• 30/12/2008 - Walking to school wins Toby a bike
• 30/12/2008 - Barnsley-Newham Partnership highlighted in FA Cup clash
• 23/12/2008 - Dreaming of a green Christmas?
• 23/12/2008 - Fair share spending and Cudworth bypass on Monk Bretton forum agenda
• 22/12/2008 - Barnsley’s Magical Winter Events finale seen from miles around
• 22/12/2008 - Are you concerned about debt? Help is available
• 18/12/2008 - Sponsor a tree at Cannon Hall
• 18/12/2008 - Meet Father Christmas at Cannon Hall
• 17/12/2008 - Over-sixties in Barnsley look forward to free swimming in 2009
• 17/12/2008 - Learn a new skill for the New Year
• 17/12/2008 - Motorists advised of new year closure of A629 at Wortley, Barnsley
• 16/12/2008 - Worsbrough Common Primary judged ‘good’ by Ofsted
• 16/12/2008 - Cannon Hall sets the night on fire with spectacular winter events finale
• 15/12/2008 - Moorcroft company donates two exceptional new pieces to the Museum collection at Cannon Hall
• 15/12/2008 - Waste collection dates for Christmas and 2009 distributed to households
• 15/12/2008 - Street theatre in Barnsley contemplates The Night Before the Morning After
• 11/12/2008 - Public and operators asked not use unofficial taxi ranks
• 11/12/2008 - Debris clearance work set to improve flow of the River Dove
• 10/12/2008 - Get home safely over Christmas when using taxis or private hire vehicles
• 10/12/2008 - Kexbrough resident fined for allowing Travellers to take his waste
• 10/12/2008 - Magical Winter Events continue across the borough
• 10/12/2008 - Do not open your door to a stranger, Barnsley residents urged
• 10/12/2008 - Athersley South Primary is 'a good, improving school with several outstanding features' - Ofsted
• 10/12/2008 - Debris clearance work set to improve flow of the Rover Dove
• 10/12/2008 - Boost to Barnsley town centre as a welcoming shopping destination
• 09/12/2008 - Residents use innovative ways to secure their right to vote
• 09/12/2008 - Mayor extends an invitation to Barnsley’s civic carol service
• 04/12/2008 - Animated fire sculpture brings a glow to Barnsley town centre
• 04/12/2008 - Steve Houghton recognised in LGC’s top 50 influential figures list
• 03/12/2008 - Festive evening planned at Cannon Hall Museum
• 03/12/2008 - Barnsley residents invited to Town Hall tours and concert
• 03/12/2008 - Introduction of free Saturday parking reveals some ‘hidden gems'
• 03/12/2008 - Gramophone's recommended worldwide concerts - Chicago, Barcelona, New Jersey ...Barnsley!
• 03/12/2008 - Barnsley event puts carers at the heart of the community
• 02/12/2008 - Planners seek public’s views sought on Elsecar Conservation Area appraisal
• 02/12/2008 - Cudworth councillors hold street surgery 02/12/2008
• 02/12/2008 - South Yorkshire Police 'Take Away menu'
• 01/12/2008 - Walking to school wins Toby a bike
• 01/12/2008 - Teaching assistant and childcare courses places available

November

• 27/11/2008 - Young Barnsley resident pays price for dumping rubbish
• 27/11/2008 - Barnsley sees high level of underage sale test-purchase failures
• 27/11/2008 - Specialist traders at Cooper Gallery Christmas fair
• 27/11/2008 - Barnsley Council’s Homecare Services wins prestigious national award
• 27/11/2008 - Barnsley Council awarded maximum rating for Adult Social Care
• 27/11/2008 - Children's Christmas concert strikes the right note
• 26/11/2008 - Get your skates on at Elsecar Heritage Centre
• 26/11/2008 - Feel the temperature at Fire and Ice Wednesdays
• 26/11/2008 - Children’s Services Scrutiny Commission Request for Information/Evidence
• 26/11/2008 - Count down to Christmas with Cannon Hall’s Advent Calendar Workshop
• 26/11/2008 - Council issues registration scheme reminder to monumental masons
• 25/11/2008 - Dodworth library closed for re-carpeting
• 25/11/2008 - Barnsley disability access conference
• 25/11/2008 - Food, fireworks and inspirational gift ideas at Barnsley Christkindlmarkt
• 24/11/2008 - Ambitious Barnsley pupils discover learning opportunities at Diploma roadshow
• 24/11/2008 - Regulatory Services give 12 tips for a very merry Christmas
• 21/11/2008 - Help wish Barnsley Town Hall a happy 75th birthday
• 21/11/2008 - Preferred bidder selected for £1.1 billion schools redevelopment contract
• 20/11/2008 - Christmas lights switch on goes with a bang
• 19/11/2008 - Welfare Rights team urges residents to check their benefits entitlement
• 19/11/2008 - Bookworm Ruby reads her way to gold
• 18/11/2008 - Sexual health of teenagers examined by Scrutiny Commission in new report
• 18/11/2008 - Cooper Gallery strikes gold with metal design festival
• 18/11/2008 - Children who walk to school win fun prizes
• 18/11/2008 - Trading Standards help Barnsley people become savvy shoppers
• 17/11/2008 - Christkindlmarkt returns to Barnsley with plenty of Christmas gift ideas
• 17/11/2008 - Barnsley gets “greened up” for national tree week
• 17/11/2008 - Operation Brilliant hailed a success by youth workers and police
• 17/11/2008 - BARNSLEY PUBLIC SPACES STRATEGY - ‘Give us your views’
• 12/11/2008 - Have your say on waste in the borough
• 12/11/2008 - Free Saturday parking unwrapped in time for Christmas
• 11/11/2008 - Galaxy FM’s Hirsty gets his Christmas wish
• 11/11/2008 - Turf-cutting ceremony marks start of work on £21m Cudworth bypass
• 11/11/2008 - Kendray celebrates the achievements of a decade
• 10/11/2008 - Future of waste for Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham announced
• 10/11/2008 - Remembrance Day 2008
• 10/11/2008 - New crime and justice co-ordinator comes to Barnsley
• 10/11/2008 - Housing and Community Scrutiny Commission’s report on Gypsy and Traveller sites
• 10/11/2008 - Highway Maintenance scheme begins at Huddersfield Road, Ingbirchworth
• 10/11/2008 - Remembrance Day 2008
• 05/11/2008 - Darton residents and councillors petition government over floodwater measures
• 05/11/2008 - Four legged friends welcome at Elsecar Heritage Centre
• 05/11/2008 - Caterers offered food safety qualification with Barnsley Adult Learning
• 05/11/2008 - Worsbrough Bank End Primary receives good report from Ofsted
• 04/11/2008 - Magical Christmas lights switch-on will set the town alight
• 04/11/2008 - Barnsley’s first ever continental market will tickle the tastebuds
• 04/11/2008 - Public Spaces Strategy - An opportunity to review progress
• 04/11/2008 - Remembrance Day marked in Barnsley
• 04/11/2008 - Residents invited to join in Barnsley Town Hall birthday celebrations
• 04/11/2008 - Meet author and explorer Tim Severin at Barnsley Central Library
• 03/11/2008 - Mayor opens town’s first Religious Education Resources Fair
• 03/11/2008 - Council plans to honour Barnsley's Land Girls and Lumber Jills
• 03/11/2008 - Barnsley Council offers property management service to private landlords   

Past months:

• October 2008
• September 2008
• August 2008
• July 2008
• June 2008
• May 2008
• April 2008

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