News

February 2026

Barnsley town centre celebrates seventh consecutive Purple Flag accreditation
Barnsley town centre has been awarded Purple Flag accreditation for a seventh successive year in recognition of its commitment to creating a safe and...
Exciting plans unveiled for new community facility at Rabbit Ings in Royston
Barnsley Council is bringing forward plans for a new multi‑purpose facility at Rabbit Ings Country Park in Royston under our Principal Towns and Local Centres Investment Programme. This would be a...
Historic day as Barnsley named as the first government-backed Tech Town
People across Barnsley could see improved public services, better support in local schools, quicker NHS care and new opportunities for jobs and skills as it becomes the UK’s first government-backed...
Closure Order: Mr Blue Express, Thurnscoe
Barnsley Council has secured a three-month Closure Order against Mr Blue Express, a commercial premises located at Station Road, Thurnscoe, following ongoing illegal activity linked to the sale of illicit...
Essential repairs completed at Worsbrough Mill as new approach introduced to protect historic site
We’re pleased to announce that essential repairs to the mill shaft at Worsbrough Mill are now complete, marking an important milestone in safeguarding one of Barnsley’s treasured heritage sites for...