We’re excited to launch our refreshed Council Plan which sets out what we aim to achieve over the next three years and how we'll get there. 

Ambition and determination is at the very heart of what we do in Barnsley. As we move forward and make things happen, we’ll continue to invest and provide the best possible services to support our residents, communities, businesses and partners. 

A celebration of Family Hubs and Start for Life services will be coming to Barnsley Town Centre for the first time in August. 

The Family Hubs Festival will take place on Saturday 31 August from 10am to 4pm in the Glass Works Square. 

There will be family-fun entertainment aplenty throughout the day, with headlining performances from local singer, Viva la Vintage, and entertainment for the children with Hippochondriac, Daft as a Brush, Football Crazy and Shed of Stories. 

You’ll be able to find out what Family Hubs and Start for Life services have to offer in Barnsley. Chat with professionals from over 20 local family support services attending to give their expert advice and guidance for families who need support.   

More details about the event will be released as we approach the day of the event. 

As part of our Great Childhood Ambition, we’re delighted to announce that 126 children from local schools in Barnsley have successfully completed our Children's University pilot. To celebrate this brilliant achievement, the children, their schools, and their families were invited to a prestigious graduation ceremony at Barnsley Civic to receive their award. 

Developed by the Children's University Trust, the national program has been running for over 20 years in partnership with local schools and learning providers. 

In Barnsley, the Children's University has been piloted as part of our Great Childhood Ambition, which encourages support across the council, our partners, and communities to be ambitious for children at all ages and stages of their lives. From early years to adolescence, we want to provide every child in Barnsley with the best possible start and the chance to thrive.