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June 2025
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Interim Fleet Replacement
Next week, Cabinet members will discuss the Interim Fleet Replacement Programme. Members will be asked to approve the procurement of 28 replacement vehicles. The Council’s fleet currently comprises of over 440... -
Barnsley’s Pathways to Work trailblazer praised by Sir Charlie Mayfield
Former John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield has praised Barnsley's pioneering approach to employment support during a visit to assess the council's Pathways to Work model. Sir Charlie is leading... -
Carers’ Garden blossoming with helping hand from our Pride of Place grant
A community garden offering a haven for nature near Barnsley town centre is thriving - with a little help from our Pride of Place grants scheme. Green-fingered volunteers at the Carers’... -
More money in pensioners' pockets, as Barnsley Council guarantees winter fuel payments
Barnsley Council will make sure that Barnsley pensioners receive a winter fuel payment this winter. The government is set to announce a revision to the winter fuel allowance, but our support... -
Our Pride of Place grant supports Darfield museum to welcome a wider audience
A popular Barnsley museum is using a grant from our Pride of Place scheme to help attract even more visitors. The Maurice Dobson Museum and Heritage Centre in Darfield plays a key... -
Barnsley welcomes billion-pound investment into South Yorkshire's local transport
Today, the Chancellor has announced a £1.5 billion investment in local transport across the South Yorkshire region, including the Barnsley area. Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council,... -
New murals add a splash of colour to Goldthorpe’s Horse and Groom Square
A celebration event has been held to mark the completion of two inspiring new murals at the Horse and Groom Square, Goldthorpe. The artwork’s design was shaped with the Dearne community... -
Barnsley Museums celebrates record-breaking milestone of two million visitors
Barnsley Museums is thrilled to announce a historic achievement, welcoming two million visitors in 2024-25. This is the first time, in the council’s records, that the Museums service has reached... -
Our latest performance report celebrates record breaking milestone
We’ve exceeded our quarterly and year-end target by welcoming record-breaking numbers of visitors to Barnsley Museums in 2024 to 2025. Our quarter four performance report shows this is the first year...