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Residents encouraged to speak up on safeguarding
In Barnsley, we believe safeguarding is everybody’s business, and that by working together, we can help make our borough a safer place to live, work and grow up.
This week, Barnsley’s Safeguarding Adults Board are launching a new local radio campaign to encourage residents to speak up if they’re worried about someone’s safety.
The campaign features a simple call to action – to speak to our team, someone you trust or a health and care professional if you think someone’s being mistreated, neglected, harmed or is struggling with hoarding.
Thank you for taking part in Barnsley's spring clean
The Great British Spring Clean has concluded for another year after volunteers, our neighbourhoods team, council staff and residents teamed up to clean our borough.
Over 480 bags of litter were collected by those taking part in litter picks across the borough.
In total, over 1.2 tonnes of waste was cleaned up from our parks, green spaces and streets.
Progress made to improve flood resilience across Barnsley
We’ve been working hard with our partners to improve flood resilience and reduce the impact of extreme weather in key areas of our borough.
Across Barnsley, we initiated a comprehensive response strategy which included proactive measures to safeguard communities.
We’re continuing to invest in areas including Lang Avenue and Low Valley Bulling Dyke.