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April 2022

Walk more this May as we celebrate Barnsley Walking Festival
Throughout May 2022, we will be celebrating all of the amazing opportunities there are in Barnsley to get up, get out and walk. Barnsley Walking Festival, which will be running from...
Suspended jail sentence for selling counterfeit ‘Wonka Bar’ sends a strong message
A business owner from Huddersfield has appeared at Barnsley Magistrates Court on Tuesday 26 April and has been sentenced, having earlier pleaded guilty for selling counterfeit products with incorrect labelling...
Barnsley launches exciting new project to improve children’s health and wellbeing
Today we’ve launched our Healthier Futures Barnsley project, which has three elements that will work to improve children’s health and wellbeing. Our Children and Young People public health team have...
Barnsley Council to receive funding for Family Hubs
We’re pleased to announce that we’ll receive a share of £302m in government funding to support our fantastic Family Centres in Barnsley. We are one of 75 local authorities eligible for...
Make sure you’re ready to have your say on 5 May
With two weeks left until people in Barnsley go to the polls, we are urging voters to get ready for the upcoming local elections. Voters will be sent a poll card...
Excitement building in Barnsley ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Plans are underway across the borough as we join the rest of the UK to prepare for a Reet Royal Do to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a phenomenal 70...
Barnsley hosts its first-ever Creativity and Wellbeing Week
Being creative is great for your health; it helps you learn new skills and provides a sense of achievement and community connections. That’s why we’re hosting an inspiring schedule of...
A written statement of action for Barnsley services for people aged 0-25 years with SEND
Message from joint local area leaders, Mel John-Ross, Executive Director of Children’s Services at Barnsley Council and Jamie Wike, Chief Operating Officer, Barnsley Clinical Commissioning Group. In September 2021, the Barnsley area...
Over 94 per cent of Barnsley children get their first choice of primary school for September
It's National Offer Day and families across Barnsley have been finding out which primary school their children will start in September. This year, we have been able to offer 2,428 children...
Barnsley Museums at Worsbrough Mill to receive £180,000 in fund to support community volunteering opportunities through UK Government investment
Worsbrough Mill has been awarded £180,000 by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports, delivered by Arts Council England. Worsbrough Mill is an incredible place to volunteer with huge potential...
Barnsley Council receives RoSPA Order of Distinction Award for health and safety achievements
We're celebrating after landing an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards for 21 consecutive years. We have received a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Order...
New Executive Director of Children’s Services announced for Barnsley Council
We’re pleased to announce that Carly Speechley will be joining the council at the end of July as Executive Director of Children’s Services. Carly joins us from Sheffield City Council where...
One week left to register to vote in upcoming elections
With only one week to go until the voter registration deadline for next month’s local elections, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are registered in time. The deadline to...
Celebrating fashion and lifestyle in Barnsley town centre this April
Look and feel good throughout April as Barnsley town centre celebrates fashion and lifestyle with a range of free activities and events. Fashion shows, comedy clubs, exhibitions, Easter trails and much...
Views shared on development of new digital campus in the heart of the town centre
To help shape our plans for The Seam – Barnsley’s Digital Campus, Barnsley Council held an open consultation in February 2022.  Plans include creating a welcoming urban cluster that combines innovative...
Take part in Barnsley’s dress to impress ‘B Inspired’ exhibition this April
Calling all fashionistas – we need you. Be part of an exciting new exhibition ‘B Inspired’, celebrating individuality, fashion and style as part of Barnsley town centre’s fashion and lifestyle month. Do...
Adult Skills and Community Learning has self-assessment reviewed at Cabinet
Today, Cabinet members reviewed the Adult Skills and Community Learning self-assessment for the 2020/2021 academic year. Since receiving a "Good" judgement from Ofsted in November 2018, the service completes self-assessments as...
Another successful #TakeoverChallenge with a record number of Barnsley young people
Today, Cabinet Members heard about the success of the Barnsley #TakeoverChallenge that took place on Friday 26 November, where a record number of over 600 children and young people got...
Prosecution for counterfeit 'Wonka Bar' seller
A business owner from Huddersfield, who's been trading in Barnsley, has pleaded guilty for selling counterfeit products with incorrect labelling and allergy advice. Nathan Bennett, 33, of Leeds Road, Huddersfield, pleaded...
Female business owners of Eldon Street celebrated during Women's History Month
To celebrate Women’s History month during March the Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) has been uncovering the untold and forgotten stories of women business owners on Eldon...
You don’t always know what goes on behind closed doors - #SpeakUp about domestic abuse
We’re launching our new #SpeakUp campaign this Friday, reminding people that they don’t always know what goes on behind closed doors. As we encourage residents to #SpeakUp about domestic abuse, we’re...
Join in the fun this Easter with our Healthy Holidays clubs
After our fantastic Christmas programme, Healthy Holidays is back over the Easter school break to support children across Barnsley with fun activities and healthy food. Funded by the Department for Education,...
Record number of visitors for Barnsley Museums
Barnsley Museums has announced record breaking visitor numbers for 2021/22, attracting 1,467,938 people over the course of the year. Despite challenging times, with some venues partially closed because of the pandemic,...
Barnsley Council and Barnsley Hospital partner up on new financial incentive scheme to support pregnant women to quit smoking
We have partnered with Barnsley Hospital to launch a new pilot scheme, offering financial incentives to support pregnant women to quit smoking. Running for the next twelve months, the scheme aims...
Barnsley Council announces Jon Finch as the new Head of Culture and Visitor Economy
Barnsley Council has appointed Jon Finch as its new Head of Culture and Visitor Economy, following the retirement of the previous head, Sue Thiedeman. Sue, a powerhouse in the cultural sector,...
Freedom of the Borough nominees set to be bestowed with Honorary titles
Last year, we announced the five nominees set to be Barnsley’s latest citizens awarded Freedom of The Borough – the highest honour that we as a council can bestow. Unfortunately,...
Clear out to help out by donating unwanted items
Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham Councils and recycling contractor FCC Environment are urging residents to ‘Clear Out to Help Out’ by donating good quality unwanted items for resale at its reuse...
Cannon Hall goes Digital for De Morgan Month
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens is taking part in De Morgan Month by sharing a whole host of digital content throughout April, relating to the De Morgan family and...

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