You are here: Home News News February 2022 Statement from Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council, Cllr Hannah Kitching, Leader of the Liberal Democrats and Cllr John Wilson, Leader of the Conservative Group in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine “We’re deeply saddened by what’s happening in Ukraine. Our sympathy goes out to the people of Ukraine, and our thoughts are with the community representatives in Horlivka with whom we… Message from Julia Burrows, Barnsley Director of Public Health – Friday 25 February I’m sure you’ve heard the most recent announcement from the Prime Minister this week about the governments new ‘living with COVID-19’ plan. While this plan outlines how we move through… Barnsley Council reminds all food businesses in Barnsley that they must register with them 28 days before opening We’re supporting a new campaign from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), calling for all new food businesses to register with us. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in food… Consultation into the 2023 Boundary Review for Barnsley The Boundary Commission for England has launched a public consultation from Tuesday 22 February to Monday 4 April, asking residents to provide their views on proposed changes to constituencies in… New Executive Director announced for Barnsley Council We’re pleased to announce that Matt O’Neill will be joining the council in early summer as Executive Director of Place (Now Growth and Sustainability). Matt joins us from North Yorkshire… Landlords urged to seek support to insulate homes Private sector landlords are invited to attend an event to find out about the help and support available to help better insulate their properties ahead of changes in the… A new centre opens at Library @ the Lightbox to support local entrepreneurs, inventors, and small businesses On Friday 18 February, BIPC South Yorkshire has opened its new centre at Library @ the Lightbox. BIPC South Yorkshire supports entrepreneurs, inventors, and small businesses from the first spark… The Botanist to join impressive collection of brands at The Glass Works Barnsley Council has today announced that The Botanist – one of the UK’s most celebrated bar-and-restaurant brands – has signed up to The Glass Works, giving town centre visitors and… Voting now open for Best Bar None People’s Choice Award We're looking to find your favourite town centre venue as part of our Best Bar None People's Choice Award for 2021/22. Best Bar None is a voluntary accreditation scheme supported… A new exhibition is rolling into the Cooper Gallery A new extra{ordinary} exhibition is rolling into the Cooper Gallery on Saturday, 19 February and is set to raise smiles with visitors. The national touring exhibition of over 100 colour… Hundreds of local businesses to benefit from additional COVID-19 financial support Under a new scheme, businesses across Barnsley who could not access previous rounds of COVID-19 financial support are set to benefit from automatic business rates relief. The COVID-19 Additional Relief… Assessment of bus franchising option for South Yorkshire Our Cabinet will be asked next week to give their approval to enter the first stages of assessing options for delivering bus services through a South Yorkshire-wide franchise arrangement. If… Fit out begins on Barnsley’s new 13-screen Cineworld Interior fit out work has started on Barnsley town centre’s new Cineworld, with the cinema giant planning to open the 13-screen multiplex in late summer. The venue’s core structural work… Barnsley Museums needs you! Barnsley Museums is looking for volunteers to support the work of their six attractions and people can get involved in lots of different ways. The new volunteers will join a… £1.7m secured to upgrade energy efficiency of council housing stock Barnsley Council has secured £1.7m to upgrade the energy efficiency of council houses in Barnsley. The investment from the UK Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund follows a successful bid from… Leading supplier of fan merchandise moves to Barnsley and creates new jobs A global supplier of posters and pop culture merchandise has moved to Barnsley in a bid to dramatically increase sales within the UK market. GB eye, part of the Abysse… Barnsley Council celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2022 We are excited to be supporting National Apprenticeship Week (7 to 13 February). This annual celebration is a brilliant opportunity to recognise the many benefits that apprenticeships bring to employers,… Captivating science & art project announced for Cooper Gallery Thanks to a £15,000 funding boost from Alzheimer’s Research UK’s flagship public outreach scheme, the Inspire Fund, a new science-art project and exhibition is planned for the Cooper Gallery in… Celebrating more music programmes in our schools across Barnsley! Barnsley Music Education Hub released their annual report and are pleased to announce that over the last year, more schools have engaged with music services than ever before. Over the… Fall in love with Barnsley this month An explosion of colourful art installations coming to town There are more reasons than ever to love Barnsley this February as the town gears up for a vibrant, art-infused celebration.… Soaring footfall by day, flying the Purple Flag by night Barnsley has been awarded a coveted Purple Flag for the third consecutive year in recognition of its outstanding evening and night-time economy. Purple Flag is a national accreditation similar to… Barnsley's innovative Click and Collect service to launch this month A new online shopping initiative, which marries convenience with supporting local businesses, launches this month in Barnsley. Click & Collect Barnsley is a new project aimed at encouraging the people… Barnsley Council’s proposed budget boosts investment in communities Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council, said: “We present this budget after another year of uncertainty. A year where we’ve continued to support our borough’s response to… Work begins on development of 35 homes Work has started on a new development of 35 homes providing a mix of houses, bungalows and apartments in Barnsley. The development, off St Michaels Avenue in Monk Bretton, will… Words from Poet Laureate bring derelict Barnsley alleyway back to life Words by the poet laureate have been immortalised in neon lights in a project to restore part of the centre of Barnsley. The Sunset Neon artwork features a line from… Public views sought on new green development in heart of town centre Barnsley people are being asked for their views on innovative plans to develop an eco-friendly business and community district in the heart of the town centre. New plans for The… Renewi corporate social responsibility fund deadline extended The deadline for applications for funding to help with local environmental projects has been extended to February 18 February. This is to give more people a chance to benefit from… No matter what the weather is – stay active this Febru-welly Febru-welly is coming back for the second year, and it’s here to encourage families across the borough to stay active this month, no matter what the weather is. This is…
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