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November 2025

Barnsley Libraries’ The Story Shell crowned Best Family Arts Activity in national awards
We’re delighted that our Libraries service have been awarded best family arts activity at the Fantastic for Families awards. Our Libraries National Portfolio Organisation team were awarded for their fantastic work...
New masterplan outlines bright future for Cudworth town centre
We're developing exciting plans for the next phase of Cudworth’s town centre regeneration under our Principal Towns and Local Centres Programme.  We have drawn up a draft new masterplan focussed on...
Barnsley’s trailblazing ‘Health on the High Street’ hub welcomes first patients
Barnsley’s revolutionary ‘Health on the High Street’ development welcomed its first patients this week to the new Alhambra health hub – bringing more convenient healthcare services to thousands of residents. The...
Young producers power up Goldthorpe as transformed Dearne Playhouse hosts e-gaming tournament
Young people worked together to design and host an exciting video games tournament at Goldthorpe’s Dearne Playhouse, the cultural hub transformed by investment under the Towns Fund programme. The Game on...
Full Council to discuss changes to Parish Council elections
Next week, Full Council will discuss plans to align Parish Council elections with Barnsley Council’s next all out elections.  Following consultation with Parish Councils, these plans aim to streamline the electoral process and minimise...
Cudworth Library to reopen its doors with a bright new look after refurbishment
From Monday 24 November, Cudworth Library will welcome back visitors after a major refurbishment. Cudworth Library is the latest in a series of branches to benefit from our Libraries Refurbishment Programme. There...
Work progressing well on Barnsley's new Youth Activity Park
The opening of Barnsley's new Youth Activity Park has moved another step closer after the installation of the skate park bowls and pump track was completed. Situated next to the Base71...
South Yorkshire positions Creative Health as a core component of regional health prevention with new 2025–2028 Enabling Plan
South Yorkshire has launched a three-year Creative Health Enabling Plan that sets out how creative and cultural approaches will contribute to tackling health inequalities, reducing pressure on statutory services and supporting the...
We’re supporting National Road Safety Week
We’re supporting Brake’s National Road Safety Week from Sunday 16 November to Saturday 22 November. Across the week, we’ll be sharing hints and tips on how you can stay safe...
Artin Light commissioned for the opening event of The Seam Digital Campus phase one
Creative and technical lighting design studio Artin Light has been commissioned for the lighting, animation and soundscape of the launch event for phase one of The Seam Digital Campus.  The company...
Fraud Awareness Week 2025 – Fighting fraud together
Next week we’re supporting Fraud Awareness Week, as part of our ongoing work to protect residents, local businesses and council services from fraud and scams. From Monday 17 November to Friday...
School Uniform Support scheme benefits over 30,000 children and young people across Barnsley
We are delighted to share the phenomenal success of our School Uniform Support scheme, part of our Great Childhoods Ambition, which was launched earlier this year to provide financial support...
Check your signal strength with the South Yorkshire mobile coverage map
A map of mobile coverage across Barnsley is now available to residents as part of the South Yorkshire Mobile Coverage Mapping project.  Funding for the project was approved by the South...
Barnsley Libraries to unveil magical new installation – ‘Voyage of the Story Shell’
Barnsley Libraries’ Story Shell is set to shine brighter than ever this winter, with a brand-new illuminated installation to be revealed during Bright Nights on 21 and 22 November. ‘Voyage of...
Calling all traders! Book your spot at our Christmas markets in our Principal Towns
Market traders and small businesses are invited to sign up now for their spot at our Christmas markets around the Barnsley borough. Goldthorpe, Hoyland, Penistone and Wombwell are all hosting seasonal...
Joint commitment to making smoking invisible in Barnsley sees borough’s smoking prevalence rates hit record low levels
The number of people smoking in Barnsley has fallen significantly over the last twelve months, helping us achieve our lowest levels of smoking prevalence since current records began.  Latest NHS England...
Warmer welcome for visitors to Ardsley church hall thanks to investment from Barnsley Council's Love Where You Live programme
A church hall providing a vital hub for the community is now offering a warmer welcome thanks to a new heating system funded by Barnsley Council’s Love Where You Live...
Improvements to Blacker Hill war memorial garden funded by Barnsley Council's Love Where You Live programme
Barnsley Council’s Love Where You Live programme has funded major improvements to Blacker Hill’s war memorial garden. Hoyland Remembrance and Parade Group have installed two new benches, a flagpole and improved...
Barnsley Bright Nights to illuminate town centre
Barnsley town centre is set to be transformed as the highly anticipated Bright Nights festival returns on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November. This year’s event, themed ‘Grow’, will celebrate the...
Dodworth: Past, Present and Future – Celebrating 60 Years of Dodworth Library with a Community Mural
Dodworth Library is marking its 60th anniversary with a special creative celebration that brings the whole community together. The new artwork, ‘Dodworth: Past, Present and Future’, has been created through...
Join us for Christmas at the Town Hall 2025
We’re excited to announce that we’re bringing Christmas back to the town hall once again this year for our annual Christmas at the Town Hall festive family event. This year’s free event will take place on Saturday 6 December, from 11am to 3pm, where...
The Mayor of Barnsley chooses Art Competition Winner as part of celebrating 40 years of DIAL’s impact in the community
Barnsley Council’s Love Where You Live programme celebrates the people, projects, and places that make our borough a place of possibilities. As part of this initiative, the Mayor of Barnsley,...

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