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June 2025
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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...