News

February 2023

Latest data shows our stop smoking services are the second-best nationally for helping people to quit
According to the latest NHS data, Barnsley’s stop smoking services are the second-best nationally for helping people to successfully quit. From April 2021 to March 2022, NHS Yorkshire Smokefree Barnsley…
Additional road closures in place for Barnsley v Derby County this weekend
Additional road closures will be in place for Barnsley FC’s home game against Derby County on Saturday 25 February 2023. They will take place from 3.45pm until approximately 6.30pm, subject…
Event to support private-sector landlords
Landlords are invited to attend a free event to find out about the help and support available to them in Barnsley. We support private landlords and letting agents in a…
Share your views on major Trans Pennine Trail upgrade
A public consultation on plans to widen and improve the Trans Pennine Trail between Worsbrough and Wombwell begins next week. The proposals aim to improve walking and cycling links in…
Expansion of support for pupils with additional needs
Cabinet has approved the expansion of provision for children and young people with SEND (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs located at Kendray Resource Centre which will see 16 extra…
One year since the Ukraine war
This Friday marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. Many of us were touched and deeply saddened by the situation as a war that nobody expected played…
Barnsley Libraries shortlisted for prestigious national award
We’re delighted to announce that Barnsley Libraries are one of the 26 public library services to be shortlisted for this year’s Libraries Connected Awards. Two librarians have been shortlisted for…
Celebration event in new-look Hoyland Town Square
The transformation of Hoyland Town Square is almost complete and local people are invited to a celebration event next week. Works began in January to transform the look of the…
Stanton Logistics giving back to Horizon Community College students
A local businessman has been giving students from Horizon Community College an insight into the world of work at Stanton Logistics in Goldthorpe. Chris McGinley, co-founder and Managing Director, was…
Celebrating 10 years of working together
This year marks a decade since we launched our area arrangements way of working to support communities, including Area Councils, Ward Alliances and our Area Teams. Barnsley is split into…
Stories of the Elsecar Valley history shared through new signage
New history boards sharing the rich stories of the Elsecar Valley have been installed as part of a series of improvements to the Trans Pennine Trail. The boards, found on…
Barnsley Council shortlisted for Council of the Year and Health and Social Care award
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for two Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards. The LGC Awards celebrate excellence in local government and recognise the most exceptional talent, dedication,…
Barnsley - the picture perfect backdrop for your wedding day
Barnsley has something for everyone. With picturesque countryside, historic parks and gardens, and stately homes, Barnsley is home to some of Yorkshire’s hidden gems. Whether it's a grand affair or…
Adopt with One Adoption South Yorkshire and help make it a reality for local children
One Adoption South Yorkshire is encouraging all potential parents in South Yorkshire to adopt with their local council and make a child's dream a reality. Launched in 2021, One Adoption…
Barnsley Museums support local families with art packs
Barnsley Museums have sent out 500 art and craft packs to children and families in the Dearne Valley. ‘Museum Makes’ boxes contain a range of art equipment and craft activities…
Share of £300m government funding to support our Family Centres secured
We will receive a share of £300m in funding from the government's Family Hubs and Start for Life programme, which will support our Family Centres to help local families. The…
Top five date ideas in Barnsley town centre this Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is on the way and if you’re looking for the perfect date night, Barnsley town centre has you covered. Whether you’re nervous about that first date, celebrating an…
Mark’s mountain mission to raise funds for children in care
Mark Slater, a foster carer for over 14 years has once again reached new heights – this time, by climbing Mount Toubkal for a local cause. Sporting his green fostering…
Enjoy a host of free family activities in Barnsley Town Centre this month
With half-term and Valentine's Day fast approaching, we are putting on an array of exciting activities in Barnsley Town Centre this February – helping you keep your loved ones and…
Yorkshire landscapes celebrated at Cannon Hall Museum
Yorkshire’s stunning landscapes are being celebrated in Cannon Hall Museums' latest exhibition ‘Landscape! Textiles, Painting, Printing Opening on Saturday, 11 February, following the Museums' short winter closure, the display showcases…
Purple Flag status retained for a fourth consecutive year
We’re thrilled to announce that Barnsley town centre has been awarded a coveted Purple Flag for the fourth consecutive year in recognition of our outstanding evening and night-time economy. Purple…
Barnsley Council is proud to support National Apprenticeship Week 2023
We’re delighted to be supporting the 16th National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which is a week dedicated to the celebration of apprentices. It’s an opportunity to promote the positive impact that…
Westdale Group on board in Wombwell
Westdale North Ltd, a regional division of the Westdale Group, has recently opened a new premises in Wombwell after securing a contract with the council to deliver external wall insulation…
Barnsley Council proudly raises pride flag for LGBTQ+ History Month
This week marks the start of LGBTQ+ History Month and we’re incredibly proud to once again be supporting this annual celebration across our borough and within our communities. To kickstart…
Eldon Street alleyway gets a new lease of life
Improvement work continues on Eldon Street, as part of the Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ). The next stage of the project will see repairs to a historic…
Enjoy the great outdoors and stay active this Febru-welly
Febru-welly is returning to Barnsley for the third year to encourage families across the borough to stay active this month, no matter the weather. The initiative started in 2021 and…
New lettings policy to be presented to Cabinet
A new policy to help make sure we can make the best use of our council housing stock to meet the borough’s housing needs is to be presented to our…
Investing in Barnsley’s future - budget proposals for 2023-24
Statement from Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council The budget proposals invest money directly into the frontline, helping us to deliver essential services to our communities. It’s…

Search

News

February 2023

A - Z Directory

About your privacy and cookies

February 2023

A - Z Directory