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January 2020

Bereavement support in Barnsley – help shape future services
Barnsley Council’s Public Health team wants to hear about resident’s experience of losing a loved one, in order to shape future bereavement support services for children, young people and families...
Barnsley Dementia care services celebrated at awards ceremony
Barnsley’s first-ever Dementia awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 30 January; professionals and volunteers in the health and social care sectors will come together at Barnsley Metrodome to celebrate...
Cabinet members to approve a tough stance on Modern Day Slavery
Barnsley Council's cabinet members will be asked to become signatories of the Co-Operative Party's Charter Against Modern Slavery on Wednesday 5 February. If approved, the agreement sets out to announce a...
Cabinet members to discuss proposed changes to council tax support scheme
Barnsley Council's cabinet members will be asked to discuss the proposed changes to the council tax support scheme for working age claimants from April 2020 at their next meeting on...
Barnsley Council budget to propose investments into the borough
The proposals for the 2020-2021 budget provide a fantastic opportunity to take a look at the future investments and services that play an essential role in making Barnsley a better...
NHS Blood and Transplant Careers Day coming to Barnsley Digital Media Centre (1)
With the state of the art NHS Blood and Transplant centre opening at Capitol Park in Barnsley this Summer, a careers event on Saturday 8th February has been arranged at...
Travelling with assistance dogs – know your rights
Following cases that have happened nationally and more locally over the past year, Barnsley Council is highlighting the fact that refusing to transport a guide dog or any assistance dog...
Barnsley Council's stance on fly-tipping enforcement recognised in local awards
Last week Barnsley Council was recognised for their work to reduce waste crime and fly-tipping by the Yorkshire and Humber Environmental Enforcement Group's recognition awards. The council's enforcement activity was praised...
Free dog microchipping event to keep your furry friend safe and sound
Barnsley Council has teamed up with Dogs Trust to offer free microchipping sessions for dogs from 11am to 3pm at Royston Park Pavilion, (S71 4NE) on Friday, 7 February and...
Exciting improvements for the Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre
The Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre on Snydale Road has experienced significant increases of use following the development of new FA accredited all weather football pitches in 2017. The success of...
Barnsley's special educational needs consultation opens
Give us your views on Barnsley’s Special Educational Needs provision for children young people with hearing and visual impairments. Barnsley Council is reviewing the provision for special educational needs (SEN)...
Barnsley’s first prosecutions for misusing blue badges
Barnsley Council has secured its first two prosecutions as it cracks down on blue badge misuse in the area. Andrew Heath Wyatt, aged 54, from Hemingfield, pleaded guilty to fraudulently using...
Young Mayor Alyssa shines bright as a local youth voice star
Barnsley’s first Young Civic Mayor, Alyssa Butler, has been presented an award by the British Youth Council - Young Campaigner of the Year (Yorkshire & Humber Region). The Local Youth Voice...
Holocaust Memorial Exhibition
An exhibition to commemorate the Holocaust will take place in the Library @ the Lightbox from Monday 27 January to Friday 31 January. The display named ‘The Anne Frank Exhibition’ is...
Could you save money on your bills throughout Big Energy Saving Week?
Barnsley Council is celebrating Big Energy Saving Week by reminding households about how they can save money on energy bills. The national campaign aims to help people cut their energy...
Coffee Boy opens in The Glass Works
Latest addition means Barnsley town centre has welcomed 12 new businesses since October 2019 Barnsley town centre continues to rip up the decline of the high street script after another high...
Fostering roadshows are coming to a library near you
Barnsley Council’s fostering team are heading across the borough to help residents begin their fostering journey. The fostering roadshows aim to attract Barnsley carers for Barnsley children, especially for teenagers,...
New Executive Directors announced for Barnsley Council
Barnsley Council has recruited two new Executive Directors, following a rigorous recruitment process involving partners, employees and young people, which ended with a final decision made by Elected Members. The council...
Are you ready for Fizz Free February?
Barnsley Council will be asking residents to sign up to Fizz Free February again this year, and ditch sugary drinks. Saturday 1 February will mark the start of Fizz Free February...
Join the conversation about the future of Barnsley
People are encouraged to ‘think bold’ in their responses when talking about what the future of Barnsley could hold. Barnsley Council together with a range of partners from health, business, education...
Barnsley wins Purple Flag status
Barnsley town centre continues to set itself apart from other high streets having been awarded with prestigious Purple Flag status. This identifies the town centre as offering an entertaining, diverse,...
2020 Barnsley Tour de Yorkshire route announced
The full routes for the 2020 Tour de Yorkshire and Asda Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race have been unveiled at Leeds Civic Hall by Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury...
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens secures funding for a ‘blossoming’ new horticultural project
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens are delighted to announce that they have received £50,000 from the Wolfson Foundation to support a project that will support the fit out of...
Announcement on devolution - follow-up from Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council
Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council, said: "At the Yorkshire Leaders meeting on Friday 10 January 2020 leaders were unanimous in reiterating their desire to secure a...
M1 Junction 37 - Economic growth corridor
Phase 2: Claycliffe Sheffield City Region have awarded Barnsley Council a £10.63 million Local Government Fund (LGF) to contribute to the delivery of new and improved highway infrastructure works - subject...
Cannon Hall, Park and Gardens closes for five weeks as transformational changes take place
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, the well-loved visitor attraction, will be closed for five weeks from immediate effect as spectacular changes take place in the parkland as part of...
A new year brings a new career with the Barnsley Council job fair
Barnsley Council will be hosting a job fair on Friday 24 January to support people looking for work and furthering their careers. The event will run from 10 am to 2...
Council and hospital work together on non-fatal food allergy A&E cases
Food Standards Agency (FSA) representatives have visited Barnsley to see how the council’s Regulatory Services Team is working with Barnsley Hospital as part of a coordinated approach to food allergens,...
Council commits to pushing Barnsley at the forefront of digital connectivity
Cabinet has today approved the South Yorkshire Digital Connectivity Strategy which will improve digital connectivity in Barnsley and the wider city region. The strategy aims to accelerate investment in fibre...
Barnsley Council’s 2020 bin calendars are now available to residents
The updated 2020 bin calendar is now available to residents in Barnsley, providing details of bin schedules running from January 2020 to January 2021, including changes to the Christmas and...
Goldthorpe Library becomes new home to a community mosaic
Barnsley Council’s Goldthorpe Library is pleased to announce that they will be permanently displaying a handmade mosaic created by the local community which will be unveiled at a celebratory community...
Achieve your New Year goals with Adult Skills and Community Learning
The Adult Skills and Community Learning (ASCL) service are having an open day for new learners on Saturday 11 January. Everyone is welcome to come along from 9.30am - 3pm...

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