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July 2017

Looking for family fun on Friday? Head to the Barnsley Town Centre Races
Barnsley town centre is set to have an air of excitement about it on Friday 28 July, as hordes of people are expected to head to the town centre to...
Temporary night time closure of A61 Sheffield Road
The final phases of resurfacing works for the A61 Birdwell junction improvement scheme will take place in the coming weeks. A temporary night time road closure will be in place from...
Fairer charging policy for Adult Social Care goes before Cabinet
Barnsley Council’s Cabinet members will be updated on the findings of a recent consultation on proposed changes to the Council’s policy concerning financial contributions for Adult Social Care Services, at...
Darton College students' ideas to be prototyped
Students were challenged to come up with innovative solutions to everyday problems at TechTown Lab, held last Wednesday 12 July at Barnsley’s Digital Media Centre. Fifteen students from Darton College took...
Response to HS2 route announcement
Responding to the Secretary of State's announcement regarding the route for Phase 2B of HS2, Cllr Stephen Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council, said: “This announcement confirms the Government’s commitment to a significant...
Courses and qualifications for everyone
Barnsley's Adult Skills and Community Learning service will be holding an open day for new learners on Wednesday 26 July. The day will provide the chance to look around Wellington House...
The Mayor welcomes the British All Winners Drama Festival to Barnsley
The Mayor of Barnsley was delighted to host a civic reception this week to welcome some of the country's very best amateur groups to Barnsley as they take part in...
New light cast on 19th century mining disaster
Over the last year numerous commemorative events have taken place to mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks explosion in Barnsley, which remains the worst pit disaster in English history....
Perfect ten for Elsecar Park and Nature Reserve
Elsecar Park and Nature Reserve is a Green Flag Award winner the tenth year in a row. The park and nature reserve takes the mark of a quality park or green...
Kendray Street road closure and taxi rank relocation in Barnsley town centre
Kendray Street in Barnsley town centre will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 19 July to allow the remaining part of the Kendray Street bridge and Groggers Rest canopy to be...
Young people's jobs boost
Young people in Barnsley are learning more about the construction industry to help them get ready for work. Two key initiatives, ‘ Building My Skills’ and ‘Get Into STEM’ help young...
Barnsley’s Safer Neighbourhood Service temporarily close house due to antisocial behaviour
Barnsley Council officers and Police from Barnsley’s Safer Neighbourhood Service (SNS) have successfully had an order granted by the courts to ‘close’ a house following drug use and persistent antisocial...
Recycled bikes find new lease of life at Elsecar Park
More of Barnsley’s unwanted bikes have been saved from landfill and brought back to use for an innovative new scheme at Elsecar Park. From Friday 14 July, visitors to the...
Worsbrough Mill Country Fair makes a welcome return
The Worsbrough Mill Country Fair makes a welcome return this weekend. Taking place on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July the fun family event is the perfect way to start the...
Council urge businesses to take part in counter-terrorism workshops
Barnsley Council is encouraging local businesses to take part in a counter-terrorism initiative and become better equipped to deal with security challenges. The free-to-attend training is based on the government’s...
Heritage Mews housing development is underway
The launch of the new Heritage Mews housing development took place today at Cobcar Lane, Elsecar, with representatives in attendance from Barnsley Council, NPS Barnsley and Berneslai Homes. Cllr Roy Miller,...
Temporary closure of Dearne Valley Parkway northbound
Work to resurface the Dearne Valley Parkway, northbound between Birdwell roundabout and Rockingham roundabout, will mean that a stretch of the parkway will be temporarily closed week commencing 10 July...
Review of the council’s pledge to children in care and care leavers
Barnsley Council’s Cabinet members will be informed of the progress, development and promotion of the Barnsley pledge to children and young people in care and care leavers, at their next...
Family Centres providing access to early help for children, young people and families
Cabinet members are due to be provided with an update on the services accessed and progress achieved by Barnsley’s children, young people, and their families, since the launch of the...
Barnsley launches Neglect Strategy
Barnsley Council’s Safeguarding Children’s Board has developed a multi-agency neglect strategy to tackle the cause and effects of neglect on children and young people in the Barnsley borough. Called ‘Neglect Matters”...
Join Barnsley Libraries and celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge
Barnsley Libraries are inviting children to join in with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The challenge kicks off on Saturday 15 July, paving the way for a summer full of fun...
Work starts to make homes warmer in Barnsley central ward
Work has started to improve the energy efficiency of homes on Cemetery Road as part of £339,000 of funding. The grant was awarded to Barnsley’s central ward from the Leeds...
Priorities for carers outlined in new strategy
A strategy to help deliver improved outcomes for carers is set to be put forward to Barnsley’s Cabinet next week. A 'carer' is someone who looks after a person; a family...
Hands on History – Investigate Barnsley’s criminal past
As part of Experience Barnsley’s latest exhibition ‘Changing Crimes’, the museums’ Archives and Discovery Centre will host a very special event on Tuesday, 18 July. The hands on history session, which...
Barnsley hopes for homegrown winners in this year's Yorkshire in Bloom
This week marks the start of judging of Barnsley’s entries in the Yorkshire In Bloom campaign. Barnsley scooped a huge 21 awards last year including joint category winner for town or...
Landlord licensing consultation begins
A consultation to gather views on a proposed housing licensing scheme in areas of Barnsley will begin this week. The introduction of a Selective Licensing Scheme is being explored as an...

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